Landfill: Page 50
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Proposed Kentucky coal ash rules take another step toward approval
Only one more committee approval is needed to enact what some say are less stringent requirements for disposal.
By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Organics may offer most growth potential for creating renewable energy from waste
Multiple industry stakeholders have weighed in on the obstacles and projected growth of thermal, biogas and anaerobic digestion technologies.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Former Louisiana landfill manager suspected of stealing $77K in public money
A state investigation found that a former Tangipahoa Parish landfill employee may have been altering tip fees to enrich himself for years.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Austin City Council votes against renewing $7.7M Republic contract
The choice of landfill became the main issue around this contract for city facilities and special events.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
DSNY selects Waste Management for $3.3B Brooklyn export contract
Progressive backed out of a similar 20-year contract last year and Covanta was also in the running.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 21, 2017 -
Michigan will allow Advanced Disposal to flare gas at contentious landfill
The strategy is intended to address an ongoing odor issue that has led to a class action lawsuit, but relief will not be immediate.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 17, 2017 -
ISWA makes progress on campaign to close world's worst dumpsites
The Estrutural site in Brazil's capital is the first of at least five more open landfills to be phased out in the country.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Waste Management plans to increase natural gas extraction from Louisville landfill
While the Outer Loop Landfill has an existing gas pipeline, new equipment will allow the company to clean more of the methane being generated.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Pennsylvania DEP questions earthquake safety at Frey Farm Landfill
A technical review conducted by DEP identified 43 areas of concern to be addressed, focusing on the stability of underlying soil and bedrock.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Nashville announces strategies to become 'greenest city in the Southeast'
Mayor Megan Barry and the Livable Nashville Committee released a report outlining dozens of sustainability recommendations focusing on waste reduction, recycling, green buildings and energy.
By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 9, 2017 -
UPDATE: Wheatfield, NY now facing $2.4B in suits over Niagara Sanitation Landfill
Residents say that harmful chemicals have migrated from the landfill and caused health issues.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Rubicon CEO Nate Morris: Tech can help independent haulers beat 'the big 3'
In a Q&A with Waste Dive, the 36-year-old entrepreneur discussed how Rubicon is altering the industry in ways that "the big three companies" have not yet been able to achieve.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 2, 2017 -
EREF announces 3 new research grants
With this latest round of grants, researchers will help to address some of the questions around how to measure landfill emissions and how to best manage coal ash.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 1, 2017 -
Report: Vermont has potential to take waste diversion even further
The state's Biennial Report on Solid Waste says that almost half of what people still throw away could be diverted from landfills.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Hawaii island faces limited options as landfill nears capacity
Officials say the South Hilo Sanitary Landfill could have as little as one year of capacity remaining.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Minnesota push for WTE sparks pushback from local landfills
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's attempt to enforce a law that prioritizes incineration is creating confusion in the market.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 23, 2017 -
New York county enlists help from Casella, 'Eco Heroes' for waste diversion push
Ontario County's solid waste management plan calls for 60% diversion from landfills.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 19, 2017 -
NWRA: Revised ANSI standard on mobile equipment receives approval
The revised standard removes fall protection sections and implements new safety signage.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 18, 2017 -
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
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