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

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

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

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