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

Trash Trek: Kids solve industry issues in Lego competition

250,000 of the world's brightest kids are coming together to tackle waste and recycling issues — using teamwork and Legos.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 24, 2015

Missouri landfill fire will reach radioactive waste within months: report

However, landfill owner Republic Services ensures the fire isn't spreading.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 22, 2015

Double trouble: Twice as much trash is sent to U.S. landfills than EPA estimate

A study shows a recycling rate 13.1% lower than the EPA had already estimated.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 22, 2015

Arizona cities fall well below national average recycling rate

Phoenix's residential landfill diversion rate in the 2014-15 fiscal year was 20%.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 21, 2015

Florida county responds to complaints about landfill odor

Something smells in Orange County, and residents know what it is.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 18, 2015

Health board opposes Casella landfill expansion in Massachusetts

The waste management company wants to expand the Southbridge landfill into Charlton.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 18, 2015

Public hearing set on plans to send San Francisco trash to Vacaville landfill

Now who's objecting to San Francisco's plans with Recology?

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 13, 2015

Michigan prepares to allow expansion of Detroit hazardous waste plant

The amount of waste is directly related to the resurgence of automotive, manufacturing and other industrial businesses in the state.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 13, 2015

Drone may help Idaho county collect valuable landfill data

The unmanned aircrafts are no longer just for military or law enforcement usage. 

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 8, 2015

To cut back on food waste, study the Danes

Claus Holm is known for demonstrating how food shoved to the back of the fridge can still tempt a palate.

By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 4, 2015

'Flushable' wipes victimize homeowners in Minnesota

As flushable wipes damage sewer systems in Bloomington, MN, officials say the city is not to blame.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 2, 2015

Hoosier Energy, Randolph Farms to build $12M landfill gas-to-energy plant

Construction of the operation is expected to begin in 2016. 

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 1, 2015

Heat from landfill gas-to-energy plant will be used to dry lumber

The Waste Management facility will be an innovative heat source for the New York lumber company. 

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 1, 2015

D.C. prepares for Jan. 1 ban on foam containers

The ban aims to reduce the volume of polystyrene products from entering D.C.'s waterways and local landfills. 

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 1, 2015

Lawsuit won't stop solid waste takeover in Maryland county

A Harford County judge allowed takeover of solid waste outsourcing to Maryland Environmental Service. 

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 1, 2015

CR&R to build new $100M anaerobic digestion plant in California

The Perris, CA-based waste and recycling company is building a plant that acts like a cow.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 31, 2015

Missouri officials urge Obama administration to clean up contaminated landfill

Two landfills, radioactive contamination, and a fire. Is anyone taking action?

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 31, 2015

One-third of U.S. food goes to waste: report

The most recent report by the USDA estimates that 133 billion pounds of food was wasted in 2010. 

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 31, 2015