Santa Clara Waste Water CEO gets reduced bail for criminal charges

CEO William Mitzel is tied to allegations that he was aware of more than 5,000 gallons of hazardous materials being stored at a facility near Santa Paula.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 21, 2015

CWM required to cap hazardous waste at Niagara County site

"Given the history of failed federal remediation efforts, it is not reasonable to anticipate contamination will be confined to the surface," wrote County Public Health Director Daniel J. Stapleton.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 21, 2015

Waste Management landfills in Illinois, Ohio receive expansion approval

The Will County, IL landfill and Mahoning Landfill in New Springfield, OH have each received tentative approval to nearly double their capacities. 

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 18, 2015

Los Angeles residents push for landfill lawsuit against Republic

The Los Angeles City Attorney spokesman Rob Wilcox said in an email last week, "We continue to closely monitor the situation and have left all our options open, including litigation."

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 18, 2015

Comcast to pay California $26M for illegal e-waste dumping

"This agreement holds Comcast accountable for breaking the law and puts strict measures in place to prevent them from putting Californians and our environment at risk in the future," said California Attorney General Kamala Harris.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 17, 2015

Duke Energy to build lined coal ash landfill in South Carolina

The W.S. Lee Steam Station proposal falls under Duke’s plan to close ash ponds in six states.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 17, 2015

Florida recyclables headed to landfill while hauler looks for alternative

ECUA is exploring a new way to deal with the recyclables until it can construct its own processing facility at Escambia County’s Perdido Landfill, slated for completion in May.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 17, 2015

Arkansas landfill closure to cost more than $18 million

The source of funding for the closure will be a decision made by the ADEQ and the receivership, which determine how bond holders are reimbursed.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 15, 2015

San Francisco's plan to redevelop landfill sparks debate

The trash dumped at the Oyster Point landfill was capped prior to building land on top — though some question whether the procedure provided enough protection.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 14, 2015

EPA orders rapid fire prevention for West Lake Landfill

Companies associated with Missouri's West Lake Landfill will have three weeks to devise a fire-prevention plan — one that should have been devised years ago, according to some officials. 

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 11, 2015

Ohio residents fight back over construction landfill stench

Even if the odor is no more than a nuisance, the levels of gases released at the site are against EPA regulations, according to officials. 

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 11, 2015

General Electric to pay $2.25M for alleged illegal waste incineration

The DOJ claimed that GE overrode the safety controls on at least 1,859 occasions from September 2006 until February 2007.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 11, 2015

New York's OCRRA could face steep fines following ash-for-trash rejection

Abandoning the ash-for-trash agreement means OCRRA will not import the trash it needs to meet its trash-burning quota — which could result in a $180,000 penalty.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 10, 2015

UPDATE: Residents oppose Tri-County Recycling trash proposal for fear of rat infestation

While local residents and business owners fear rats and vermin, Tri-County owner George McLaughlin said facility growth can be "a positive thing for the town."

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 9, 2015

Allegedly abusive culture at Illinois landfill sparks 'unfair labor' complaints

Former employees of the Knox County Landfill in Illinois have filed an unfair labor practice charge with the Illinois Labor Relations Board.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 9, 2015

Republic earns top recognition, high score in climate change report

The waste management giant was recognized for its investments in CNG-powered fleets, as well as its efforts in renewable energy and greater recycling operations. 

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 8, 2015

Duke Energy cited for violations at North Carolina coal ash deposit location

DEQ said that Duke is actively removing ash, not just at Asheville Regional Airport, but at three other locations that were identified as priority cleanup sites.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 4, 2015

Brooklyn residents fight to shut down Five-Star Carting transfer station

The turf war has escalated among Five-Star, residents and local politicians, with the community saying they are inundated with man-made environmental hazards.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 3, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts expands use of BioHiTech's Eco-Safe Digester

Food waste disposal is becoming a priority among businesses, inviting innovations and means for companies to embrace a culture of environmental stewardship.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 3, 2015

Wyoming DEQ approves variance to expand landfill with stipulations

The variance means the expanded landfill could set within a mile of 24 homes, though 20 of them are now within a mile of the existing Happy Jack Landfill.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 2, 2015

Canada delays decision on Lake Huron nuclear waste facility

The decision on whether to build a controversial nuclear waste facility near the shore of Lake Huron will now be pushed to March 2016.

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 30, 2015

2 Pennsylvania landfills face resistance over expansion plans

Both operators say their landfills are nearing capacity, while opponents argue that Pennsylvania's current 41 municipal landfills have a combined life cycle of 27 years.

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 30, 2015

Kentucky's Big Run Landfill downsized, trains stopped

After years of complaints, an agreement between the citizens, government, and landfill operator puts landfill control in the hands of the county and those who live there.

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 25, 2015

Powercon to pay $40K for allegedly violating hazardous waste protocol

The company failed to adhere to rules of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), according to the EPA.

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 24, 2015

Turkey Trash: The curse of Thanksgiving food waste

A bountiful food supply is much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving — so how do we keep it out of the landfill?

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 24, 2015