Landfill: Page 51
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Public hearings on odor mitigation at Sunshine Canyon Landfill begin in California
Republic Services has spent $27 million on emissions controls since 2011, but local residents say it's still not enough.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 29, 2016 -
New Jersey moves toward implementing Legacy Landfill Law
The state Department of Environmental Protection has proposed regulations to codify the 2013 legislation.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 29, 2016 -
Kentucky C&D landfill looks for options as it nears capacity
The city of Henderson estimates it has four years to find a new home for the material, but is starting early to avoid big expenses later.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 26, 2016 -
BioEnergy Hawaii to begin construction on $50M resource recovery facility next year
The mixed waste processing project aims to divert 70% of incoming material from the local landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 24, 2016 -
Methane leak at closed Michigan landfill could pose risk
Officials in Kent County are working to notify residents and update capture methods.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 23, 2016 -
EPA reaches emissions settlement with Champ Landfill in Missouri
The landfill has agreed to conduct a third-party audit, install new extraction wells and purchase CNG trucks.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 18, 2016 -
Colorado landfill turns to public education as way to expand lifespan
Pitkin County's "Talking Trash" campaign hopes to make residents reduce their 10 pounds per day of waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 10, 2016 -
Consultant says Casella's Southbridge, MA landfill not source of water contamination
As a result the company, and the town of Southbridge, have no plans to install municipal water lines in the affected neighborhood.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 10, 2016 -
Republic seeks to extend life of Michigan landfill by 60 years
So far, the proposal to double capacity at the Ottawa County Farms Landfill hasn't faced any public opposition.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2016 -
Residents call for closure of Los Angeles County landfill that has surpassed capacity
Waste Connections hopes to expand the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, while residents and environmental activists fight back.
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 -
Business Waste struggling to keep Pokemon Go players out of danger zones
Employees of the U.K.-based waste company have dealt with a range of incidents, from players entering landfill sites to digging through industrial bins.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 2, 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 -
Disposal rates—and diversion rates—are climbing in Southwest Colorado
Residents in the region are disposing of 7% more waste than they were in 2007, despite new initiatives.
By Cole Rosengren • July 29, 2016 -
Deep Dive
'Land of Waste': Mapping out America's trash
A new study breaks down where the country's garbage is going in a series of striking graphics.
By Cole Rosengren • July 29, 2016 -
Arizona county looking for alternative to increasingly expensive landfill
The operating costs for Santa Cruz County's Rio Rico Landfill will soon outpace revenues.
By Cole Rosengren • July 28, 2016 -
Will drones transform the future of landfill monitoring?
Ada County, ID is currently testing a unit at its landfill and plans to move away from manned flights soon.
By Cole Rosengren • July 27, 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 -
CalRecycle: State disposal rate increased, recycling rate dropped in 2015
The organization credits an "accelerating economy" for the increase in materials being sent to landfills.
By Kristin Musulin • July 19, 2016 -
EPA releases final New Source Performance Standards, emission guidelines for MSW landfills
EPA anticipates that the combined rules will reduce methane emissions by about 334,000 metric tons.
By Kristin Musulin • July 18, 2016 -
Settlement reached in gas collection suit at Rhode Island landfill
An engineering firm will now assess collection systems at the Central Landfill after complaints of improper handling.
By Cole Rosengren • July 18, 2016 -
Memphis company to rethink plan for landfill expansion near elementary school
Memphis Wrecking Co. has withdrawn its second proposal for the site, but plans to come back with a new one.
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 -
Air Force raises last-minute objection to Texas landfill permit over bird hazards
The state's decision on a permit application for a landfill in Guadalupe County has been further delayed by this late entry.
By Cole Rosengren • July 11, 2016
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