EPA on Missouri landfill fire: 'It's time to get a final remedy in place'

The EPA is working on a permanent fix to stop a fire from reaching Missouri's West Lake Landfill, which holds radioactive waste.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 28, 2015

Will biodegradable iPhones be the gadgets of the future?

Researchers are developing organic semiconductors that could be used in electronic screens. 

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 28, 2015

SWANA, NWRA submit joint comments to EPA's emissions guideline revisions

Comments from the two solid waste associations represent a uniform perspective on the EPA's amendments. 

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 28, 2015

EPA approves Kansas' coal ash management plan

The regulations aim to create a safe environment for communities from coal ash impoundment failures. 

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 27, 2015

Farm to school; more food ends up in children than in the trash

Spending on local food grew as waste was reduced.

By Deborah Barrington • Oct. 23, 2015

Rumpke to finally move forward with Ohio landfill expansion

After more than a year of debates, Rumpke gets the OK to expand the Colerain Township landfill.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 22, 2015

Republic, SMG to increase recycling rate at Jaguars' EverBank Field

Florida is pushing local governments like Jacksonville to achieve 75% recycling rates by 2020.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 20, 2015

Radiation has not yet been detected at Nevada waste site, following fire

A fire at a US Ecology radioactive waste burial site as left the EPA radiological emergency team doing air and ground testing.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 20, 2015

Pay-as-you-throw disposal programs boost recycling: survey

A survey of residents from 172 communities in Maine has shown that PAYT programs are beneficial for sustainable trash disposal. 

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 19, 2015

Bridgeton landfill fire may not be moving toward West Lake

The landfill fire consultant said he has "not examined the information at the neck in the level of detail to determine if there is movement."

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 19, 2015

Guides encourage recycling mattresses, carpets to lessen landfill impact

Efforts by states to encourage recycling means opportunities in the industry.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 15, 2015

Calls grow louder for action at Missouri landfills

Bridgeton residents and a state senator are asking Gov. Jay Nixon to declare a state of emergency.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 15, 2015

DCT develops landfill odor-control product for cold weather

Dust Control Technology says outdoor misters can freeze, but its OdorBoss 60G with Heat solves that problem. 

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 14, 2015

Waste Management submits plan to discharge leachate into river

Pennsylvania's River Road landfill closed in 1986 and was removed from the Superfund list in 2004.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 14, 2015

NWRA analyzes effects of new coal ash federal regulations

Material that isn't reused can be landfilled according to regulation, and the industry's expertise will be invaluable.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 13, 2015

Residents petition Missouri governor to declare emergency over landfill fire

Many fear the long-burning fire at Bridgeton Landfill near St. Louis will reach the West Lake Landfill, which is contaminated with radioactive waste.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 7, 2015

Officials implement 'odor plan' to relieve residents of Florida landfill stench

The Orange County Solid Waste Division ensured commissioners that efforts are being taken to reduce odors from the Young Park landfill.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 7, 2015

Massachusetts distributes $1.4M in recycling grants

The towns of Fall River and Worcester each received the largest grants from the state for recycling efforts. 

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 6, 2015

Mosaic settles hazardous waste lawsuit for $2B

The EPA and DOJ reached an agreement with fertilizer maker Mosaic to clean up pollution and upgrade facilities in Florida and Louisiana.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 2, 2015

Expanded landfill proposal meets opposition in Wyoming

Cheyenne, WY residents told the state it fears contaminated water from landfill expansion.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 2, 2015

Recology victorious in new San Francisco landfill agreement

San Francisco is switching from Waste Management's Altamont Landfill to Recology's landfill in Solano County, sparking environmental and social objections.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 1, 2015

Maine town diverts 56% of trash from landfill using PAYT system

Multiple efforts to reduce waste and increase recycling added up in Eliot, ME.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 29, 2015

Illinois budget wrangling could affect recycling program

A food scrap recycling program is caught between the Illinois governor's battle with the Legislature over the budget.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 27, 2015

Nearly half of U.S. seafood supply is wasted: study

Most seafood waste in the U.S. happens at the consumer level.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 24, 2015

Waste Management, Oakland agree on lower composting fees

Restaurants in Oakland complained about composting fees, and the city and Waste Management listened.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 24, 2015