Waste Nexus Podcast
Hosted by Charlie Dolan & Brian Dolan of DSQ Technology
The Waste Nexus Podcast brings you the people and personalities working in the waste management world. Episodes include conversations with industry leaders and entrepreneurs where we explore career journeys, lessons learned, and what's ahead in the industry.
Waste Nexus Podcast
From Route Books to Real-Time Sensors: Lessons from 36 Years in Waste
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In this episode of Waste Nexus, we sit down with Mike Nelson, a 36-year waste industry veteran who started as a shop helper and driver in 1989—back when you were handed a route book, a highlighted map, and told not to come back until the route was done.
Mike shares stories from the street (including learning how to dump a truck from a competitor), the realities of customer service in waste, and the kind of “you can’t make this up” moments every hauler has seen
We also dig into how technology is reshaping operations: cameras, sensors, and the growing demand for tilt-sensor verification that reduces disputes, speeds up customer support, and keeps everyone honest. Plus: a lightning round featuring the dream of automated dinner.