The New York State NAACP has condemned a plan to haul garbage out of Long Island at a proposed waste transfer station in Yaphank. The push follows months
April 30, 2021 By Waterways Journal
Custom Dredge Works (CDW), based in Topeka, Kan., has announced the launch of a new 14-inch electric chain-ladder cutter suction dredge to mine sand and gravel for Winter Bros. Material Company, a third-generation, family-owned business celebrating its 75th birthday this year.
Winter Brothers, one of the top producers of Meramec River sand and gravel in the region, recently opened a new sand mining operation on the west bank of the Meramec just outside of Arnold, Mo. The new operation is now well underway with the christening and launch of the new dredge designed and built by CDW specifically for the unique mining requirements of the mine’s Meramec aggregate deposit.
Earlier this week, the waste industry learned of the passing of Joe Winters, CEO of Winters Bros. Waste Systems, from COVID-19 on Tuesday, Jan. 5.
Winters left a legacy both in waste and recycling and his Long Island, NY community, devoting countless hours to individual with autism. Prior to joining his family business, Winters enjoyed a professional boxing career, participating in multiple fights at Madison Square Garden in New York City and Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Family, friends and others who knew Winters shared their condolences and memories, demonstrating the lasting impact his left on those around him.
Darrell Smith, President and CEO, NWRA: Mr. Winters was a genuine and kind human being. When you met him, you knew instantly that he was a good man. He was very kind to me when I first entered the industry. He was also a great and supportive member of the waste industry’s trade association, NWRA.
Industry icon Joe Winters, chairman and CEO of Winters Bros. Waste Systems, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 following a brief battle with COVID-19.
The 54-year-old co-owner began working in the family business at a young age cleaning trucks, painting containers and driving trucks. He acquired his first company at the age of 25. Under his leadership, Winters Bros. eventually became one of the largest recycling and solid waste companies in the region. The company currently employs more than 500 people.
In an obituary published in the Long Island Press, family and friends expressed the legacy that Joe left in both the waste industry and the Long Island, NY community.
Clean Energy Fuels Corp announced new and extended contracts for more than 58 million gallons of Redeem™ renewable natural gas (RNG) to accommodate the continued demand for the sustainable fuel from key business segments including heavy duty trucking, solid waste and public transit. Courtesy of Clean Energy
“Our customers have continued to operate their essential businesses at a very high level, despite significant challenges from the COVID 19 pandemic,” said Nate Jensen, senior vice president renewable fuels, Clean Energy.
“This means that essential employees are able to get to work, refuse is collected every day, and goods movement continues uninterrupted throughout the U.S. Our customers have demonstrated their commitment to sustainable transportation by enthusiastically embracing our ultra-low carbon Redeem RNG. In response, we have significantly augmented our supplies of Redeem RNG and expect to provide ever-increasing volumes of the clean, sustainable fuel to o