Oregon Covanta facility to begin accepting new medical waste from Stericycle

The imports will offset existing solid waste tonnages and help the facility reach full capacity.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 16, 2016

Some Maine towns still can't decide where they stand in state WTE debate

Four municipalities plan to give residents a narrow choice about waste disposal on the ballot this November.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 11, 2016

York County, PA to begin construction of ash recovery facility this month

The $14 million project will help divert residual WTE waste from the Covanta-operated facility.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 8, 2016

GM plants recognized by EPA for using landfill gas as energy

The company's Orion and Fort Wayne Assembly plants were ranked among the top 10 largest users of on-site green power.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 3, 2016

Planned closure of Covanta facility has ripple effects for Massachusetts city

The city of Pittsfield would have to export waste, and the country's only currency manufacturer would lose an electricity source.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 3, 2016

TCEQ requires Texas city to upgrade landfill gas system—at cost of $5.5M

Due to increased gas levels, Amarillo will need to spend more money than it has in the landfill improvement fund on new control equipment.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 1, 2016

Wheelabrator reaches financial close on new WTE facility in UK

Wheelabrator Kemsley will process more than 600,000 tons of waste per year.

By Cole Rosengren • July 29, 2016

Los Angeles County landfill looks at anaerobic digestion as way to expand site's lifespan

A study will be conducted on the feasibility of processing green waste at the Scholl Canyon Landfill.

By Cole Rosengren • July 22, 2016

Republic Services, Mas Energy open new landfill gas-to-energy project in Georgia

Republic lists this project as part of their Blue Planet sustainability initiative, which aims to decrease carbon emissions.

By Cole Rosengren • July 22, 2016

I scream, you scream: Veolia partnership will turn ice cream waste into energy

Byproduct from manufacturer R&R Ice Cream will be converted to biogas for heating homes.

By Cole Rosengren • July 21, 2016

Pinellas County recognized for having highest recycling rate in Florida

The county's 89% diversion rate for 2015 includes construction and demolition debris and waste-to-energy credits.

By Cole Rosengren • July 19, 2016

Veolia signs 5-year contract to help boost performance of Michigan AD facility

The company has been selected by Sustainable Partners to help manage Lowell Energy AD.

By Cole Rosengren • July 15, 2016

Milwaukee sewerage district doubles down on landfill gas plan

Pending approval by the state, Waste Management will provide gas from its Metro landfill in Franklin, WI.

By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2016

Ener-Core moves away from manufacturing its own landfill gas-to-energy equipment

The company signed a license agreement giving Dresser-Rand exclusive rights to manufacture and sell its power oxidizers.

By Cole Rosengren • July 7, 2016

Waste-to-energy facility moves ahead in Maine despite questions of viability

Draft permits have been approved for the $69 million facility, but it still hasn't reached the minimum tonnage commitment goal.

By Cole Rosengren • July 6, 2016

Hitachi Zosen planning waste-to-energy expansion in South Asia, Middle East

The Japanese company wants to become more involved in WTE through mergers and acquisitions in the next two years.

By Cole Rosengren • July 5, 2016

Dong Energy REnescience plant contracts with enzyme supplier to clean waste

The U.K. facility will use enzymes to "wash" organic waste as part of a multistep sorting process.

By Cole Rosengren • June 30, 2016

Lancaster County, PA enters long-term ash processing contract

A $14 million facility will be built near the Frey Farm Landfill to extract metals from combustion ash

By Cole Rosengren • June 29, 2016

Maryland Environmental Service awarded $5.2M renewed contract in Harford County

The agency will operate Harford County's landfill, yard waste collection facility, recycling program, and a variety of other programs.

By Cole Rosengren • June 27, 2016

Industry CEO asks Senate to extend tax credits for biogas

Steve Miller of Bulk Handling Systems testified in favor of extending the credits at a hearing last week.

By Cole Rosengren • June 22, 2016

New research finds potential for turning plastic waste into fuel

Chemists have identified a way to break down polyethylene, and have tested it on bags, bottles, and film.

By Cole Rosengren • June 22, 2016

Maine waste-to-energy company takes contract battle to the airwaves

The Penobscot Energy Recovery Company says of its competition, "empty promises and unproven technology."

By Cole Rosengren • June 17, 2016

Wheelabrator looking for answer to why Virginia disposal bid rejected

An official in Portsmouth, VA says city code allows him to remain silent on the issue.

By Cole Rosengren • June 17, 2016

Permit for controversial Baltimore waste-to-energy project officially revoked

Energy Answers International was found in violation of the permit because it stopped construction for more than 18 months.

By Cole Rosengren • June 16, 2016

Iowa city performs waste characterization study to optimize energy recovery

Ames wants to better understand what is in its unique mixed waste stream.

By Cole Rosengren • June 14, 2016