Waste Advantage Hosts Successful 2026 Collection Safety Webinar

Recording and slides now available for industry professionals to access

Apr. 2, 2026 at 4:37am

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Waste Advantage's spring 2026 Collection Safety Webinar was a great success, with over 700 registered attendees and several expert speakers covering timely topics like federal safety data, hazardous materials handling, and new safety technologies. The full webinar recording and presentation slides are now available for on-demand viewing.

Why it matters

Collection safety is a critical issue for the waste and recycling industry, with ongoing challenges around driver visibility, hazardous materials, and regulatory compliance. This webinar provided a valuable opportunity for industry professionals to learn from experts and discover new strategies to enhance safety across their operations.

The details

The webinar featured a lineup of speakers including David Biderman of Biderman Consulting, Davis McDougal of Terex, Brandon Black of J.J. Keller, John Andel of Leck Waste Services, and Adam Kurtz of the City of Goodyear, Arizona. Topics covered included federal safety data, the awareness gap in driver visibility, safe handling of hazardous materials, rear load safety best practices, and the use of thermal imaging technology to improve solid waste safety.

  • The webinar was held on March 25, 2026.
  • The recording and presentation slides are now available for on-demand viewing.

The players

Waste Advantage

A leading trade publication and media company serving the waste and recycling industry.

David Biderman

President of Biderman Consulting, LLC and a speaker at the webinar.

Davis McDougal

Director of Product Management Digital at Terex and a speaker at the webinar.

Brandon Black

Editor of Environmental Health & Safety at J.J. Keller and a speaker at the webinar.

John Andel

Corporate Health & Safety Compliance Director for Leck Waste Services and a speaker at the webinar.

Adam Kurtz

Solid Waste Superintendent for the City of Goodyear, Arizona and a speaker at the webinar.

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What they’re saying

“The Collection Safety Webinar was a fantastic event with recording breaking registrations. We thank all who registered and were able to join us. We are happy to offer the recording and presentation slides for your reference and to share with others.”

— Angelina Ruiz, Publisher, Waste Advantage

The takeaway

This webinar demonstrates the waste and recycling industry's ongoing commitment to improving collection safety through education, technology, and collaboration. By providing access to the recording and slides, Waste Advantage is helping to disseminate these valuable insights and best practices to a wider audience of industry professionals.