Landfill: Page 49
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Study: Bay Area methane emissions may be twice as high as official estimates
Landfills are seen as some of the biggest contributors of these emissions in the area.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 18, 2017 -
Opinion
How industry changes will affect operational optimization of landfills
Regulatory changes and options for increasing landfill densities and compaction are expected to transform how the industry does business in the next decade.
By Robert Sochovka • Jan. 17, 2017 -
SWEEP: Average landfill tip fees increased in 2016
Analysis indicates that the average increase was 1.5% and regional cost trends remain the same.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 12, 2017 -
Pennsylvania approves plan for $56M expansion of Frey Farm Landfill
The controversial 50-foot vertical expansion proposal for the Lancaster County landfill has now cleared a critical hurdle.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 11, 2017 -
UPDATE: Advanced Disposal signs agreed order with Kentucky over radioactive waste
As part of the agreement, Advanced will install radiation monitors at the Blue Ridge Landfill and affiliated sites.
By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • Jan. 5, 2017 -
Massachusetts legislators fail to reach agreement on waste reduction plan
What started as a per capita reduction mandate turned into a special commission and ended with no clear resolution.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 4, 2017 -
Investigators: 2 men found dead at Tallahassee, FL transfer station were compacted
The unrelated incidents have highlighted safety concerns around dumpsters in the area.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 3, 2017 -
Republic seeks to expand capacity of Texas landfill by up to 100 years
The company has filed for a permit amendment to expand the Southwest Landfill in Canyon, TX.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 22, 2016 -
UPDATE: Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project approved by Santa Barbara Council
The California city will pay $9 million per year to send 75,000 tons of waste to the site.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 16, 2016 -
UPDATE: Casella pulls funding of environmental consultant for well contamination
The company decided to stop reimbursing Charlton, MA for costs associated with investigating groundwater contamination near the Southbridge landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 15, 2016 -
Republic proposes targeted solution for odor issues at Los Angeles County landfill
The company has been working on a plan that will divert organics from the Sunshine Canyon site rather than limiting its overall capacity.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 14, 2016 -
UPDATE: States now one step closer to creating permitting programs for coal ash disposal
The passing of the federal Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WINN) Act includes language that was meant to clarify coal ash rules.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Inside ecomaine: The nonprofit taking a unique approach to managing Maine's solid waste
Waste Dive toured ecomaine's facilities in Portland to get an inside look at the services it provides to its 57 member communities.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Republic receives approval for expansion of San Jose landfill
The 95-foot vertical expansion will extend the Newby Island landfill's capacity until approximately 2041.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 12, 2016 -
UPDATE: Seneca Falls Town Board passes law to close Seneca Meadows landfill
Following a contentious decision, the New York landfill will be closed by Dec. 31, 2025.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 9, 2016 -
Vermont sees spike in food donations as organics ban takes effect
The state saw donations increase by 40% since last year along with a rise in diversion rates.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 7, 2016 -
UPDATE: More landfill sites show elevated levels of PFOA in Vermont
The state believes a former Chemfab plant could be responsible for some of the contamination.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 6, 2016 -
Biogas purification technology coming to Mississippi landfill
French firm Air Liquide will build the facility at a site operated by Waste Connections.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 6, 2016 -
Nebraska landfill to finally shut down next year after multiple extensions
The Sarpy County landfill hasn't been popular with local residents since it opened in 1990.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 29, 2016 -
EPA delays decision on cleanup plan for radioactive West Lake Landfill
The agency's decision to miss the deadline renewed calls for jurisdiction to be shifted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 23, 2016 -
More trouble in Michigan: Contractor causes $500K in damage by dumping dirt at closed landfill
Local authorities weren't aware that a state permit would be required for the work.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 23, 2016 -
Native American tribe stops San Diego landfill more than 20 years in the making
The Pala Band of Mission Indians reached an agreement to purchase a large portion of the Gregory Canyon site.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 18, 2016 -
Pennsylvania DEP cites Keystone landfill for leachate violations
Site operators downplayed the severity of multiple leachate leaks, while local advocates seized on the issue.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 16, 2016 -
Stopping trash train to Kentucky's Big Run reduced odor complaints — but for a price
Employees have been laid off, gate fees have gone up and operating hours will be reduced as a result of the decision.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 14, 2016 -
Rumpke partners with Energy Developments for Ohio LFG project
The facility will produce 4.8 MW of electricity and is set to be operational in April 2017.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 8, 2016
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