How Much Money Are You Losing?
Do you know how much money you are losing at your landfill every year? Here’s a hint: It’s probably a lot. Especially during these uncertain times, not knowing how efficiently you are managing your airspace can create big financial problems down the road. While...
Big Solutions for Big Litter Challenges
Landfills and litter are synonymous. Take garbage, add wind (common at most landfills), and you have litter. The question is: how do you deal with it? Are your solutions reactive or proactive? Do you have a good handle on your litter problem or are you raising the...
Drone Technology Improving the Waste Industry, One Flight at a Time
Drone technology has evolved greatly over the past 10 years, and we are now seeing drones being used in many facets of our daily lives. But are you getting the most out of drones at your solid waste facility? As one of the first consultants to use drones at solid...
BRS Team at Trade Shows
Our team showed up a several industry trade shows this year, including WASTECON, SWANApalooza, and WasteExpo.
Rolling Down the Rapids
Yes, that water is freezing cold! But that didn't stop Blue Ridge Services president Neal Bolton and Project Manager Samuel Bolton from going for a ride down the rapids of Merced River near Mariposa, California. Neal and Sam Rafting the Merced River - January 2017...
The BRS Team… In Action!
Hello! Here at Blue Ridge Services, we like to work hard for our clients. After all, you inspire us to do great things every day! But when the workday is over, we all like to unwind in different ways. Over the next few months, we will be posting photos, videos, and...
New On-Demand Training Platform
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Sarah Christine Bolton sarah@blueridgeservices.com 805-464-1499 Blue Ridge Services Announces New On-Demand Training Platform for the Solid Waste Industry Mariposa, Calif. (July 23, 2015) – Blue Ridge Services, Inc., the leading...
Compaction Webinar Series – Landfills
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarah Christine Bolton sarah@blueridgeservices.com 805-464-1499 Blue Ridge Services Announces 4-Part Compaction Webinar Series for Landfill Operators New series of webinars by Neal Bolton, author of The Handbook of Landfill Operations...
When You Have To Rip, Use Your Head
Chances are, if you’re reading this article, you really dig landfills. But if by chance you find yourself in some tough ground, just digging might not be enough: You might have to rip.
The Nitty-Gritty of Dust Control
If not properly controlled, fugitive dust can become a nuisance and health threat to your landfill’s workers, customers, and neighbors. It can damage your machines and create safety hazards by limiting visibility. Finally, if you don’t control dust, you could receive a citation for violating air quality rules, because dust control is a mandatory part of running a landfill.
Photo Highlights from 2013-2014
SWANA Partners with BRS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2014 Wendy Melis Director, Marketing 1-800-GO-SWANA (467-9262) wmelis@swana.org SWANA Partners with Blue Ridge Services, Inc. To Offer New Landfill Safety Training Program Silver Spring, MD – The Solid Waste Association of North...