New York overhauls solid waste regulations for first time in decades

"It’s a long time coming. It’s like the train coming out of the tunnel," said NWRA's Steve Changaris, who offered insights on how these regulations may impact the industry.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 26, 2017

Q&A: Prepping for WASTECON/ISWA 2017 with SWANA's David Biderman

The show, which will attract attendees from the U.S., Europe and beyond, will cover six core topics including climate change, smart tech and energy recovery.

By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • Sept. 25, 2017

3 new projects show growing interest in generating value from LFG

Projects by Waste Management, Republic Services and Hamm in three states show the universal appeal of this developing technology.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 21, 2017

Minneapolis releases 'zero waste' plan, awaits council approval

The proposed plan includes recommendations for adjusting collection schedules to encourage recycling and composting, and exploring a non-exclusive franchise system.

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 21, 2017

GAIA report: RDF and other WTE tech is 'a false path to zero waste'

The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives focused on the Hefty EnergyBag, SpecFUEL and RePower projects, among others.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 7, 2017

Biogas producers urge EPA to reconsider RFS volume requirements

The Environmental Protection Agency's proposed renewable fuel standard volume obligation for cellulosic biofuels in 2018 is down 23% from the 2017 level.

By Cody Boteler • Aug. 28, 2017

Recycling dirty aluminum foil might not be practical — but it could be used to make biofuel

Through a chemical process, used foil can be transformed into a catalyst that's critical in synthesizing dimethyl ether — a biofuel that could replace diesel.

By Cody Boteler • Aug. 2, 2017

After a good Q2, despite Fairfax and Dublin closures, Covanta CEO looks to the UK

Even with two unplanned facility shutdowns, the company posted positive results and sees big potential in drug take-back programs.

By Cole Rosengren • July 31, 2017

UPDATE: Dublin Covanta facility back on track

The facility was allowed to resume testing and commissioning earlier this month following an investigation by Ireland's Environmental Protection Agency.

By Cole Rosengren • July 17, 2017

Talkin' Trash: Quotes on rat crackdowns and the economics of waste reduction

"Ethical concerns don’t sway businesses, so there is also the financial argument that if you're throwing out food you’re wasting money," and other talking points you may have missed.

By Cody Boteler • July 14, 2017

SWANA CEO outlines 3 obstacles facing WTE during congressional energy expo

One of the principal issues, David Biderman said, is literally bananas. 

By Cody Boteler • July 12, 2017

Connecticut law signed to create multiple opportunities for WTE

The new law opens procurement criteria for anaerobic digestion and landfill methane and improves energy credit options for WTE.

By Cole Rosengren • July 11, 2017

Minneapolis landfills sue state environmental agency over incineration push

Landfills owned by Waste Management and Republic Services have filed suit against the MPCA over its enforcement of a 30-year-old law.

By Cody Boteler • July 6, 2017

Maryland's 'zero waste' plan has been scrapped — and maybe that's OK

One week after Gov. Larry Hogan ended his predecessor's policy, both industry and advocates see reasons to be happy.

By Cole Rosengren • July 5, 2017

Maryland officials plan to require emissions reduction at Baltimore WTE facility

State regulators are making moves to cut nitrogen oxide emissions at the BRESCO plant, which processed around 80% of the city's refuse last year.

By Cody Boteler • July 5, 2017

Hazmat crew called in after Covanta facility temporarily evacuated in Pennsylvania

The state's Department of Environmental Protection is working with the company to investigate what caused the reaction.

By Cole Rosengren • June 28, 2017

WTE trade group questions US Conference of Mayors about new renewable energy definition

The Energy Recovery Council believes the exclusion of incineration from a recently adopted resolution contradicts existing policy.

By Cole Rosengren • June 28, 2017

Waste Management gets tentative approval for 20-year biogas deal at Wisconsin landfill

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage Commission executed an MOU nearly a year after it was first proposed.

By Cole Rosengren • June 27, 2017

Virginia DEQ report: Out-of-state waste increased by nearly 14% in 2016

C&D waste played a role, but industrial waste spiked the most due to an influx from coal-producing North Carolina.

By Cole Rosengren • June 23, 2017

American Biogas Council, Water Environment Federation renew biogas MOU

Three years after their initial agreement, food waste conversation has brought rapid change to water resource recovery facilities.

By Cole Rosengren • June 22, 2017

Covanta, Biffa sign deal to explore WTE potential in UK

Details of preliminary plans to look at two potential sites were announced in Biffa's annual earnings report.

By Cole Rosengren • June 14, 2017

Los Angeles to fuel transit buses with renewable natural gas

The city will advance its efforts toward GHG reduction through a contract with Clean Energy.

By Kristin Musulin • June 8, 2017

Covanta signs 5-year extension with Delaware County Solid Waste Authority

The company has been operating the 25-year-old Chester, PA waste-to-energy facility since 2005.

By Cole Rosengren • June 7, 2017

Veolia announces major WTE facility in Mexico City

According to the French company, this will be one of the largest WTE facilities in the world and the first of its kind in Latin America.

By Cole Rosengren • May 26, 2017

Massachusetts Wheelabrator facility faces potential lawsuit over alleged RCRA violations

The Conservation Law Foundation filed a notice of intent to sue over questions of groundwater monitoring, yet Wheelabrator has refuted the claims. 

By Cole Rosengren • May 23, 2017