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NJ Supreme Court upholds ruling in Fenimore landfill takeover
The initial appeals court ruling removing the state’s control at the troubled site was made in November.
By Nicole Wrona • March 20, 2015 -
Republic Services looks to start 'odor coalition' and expand in CA county
The firm hopes the effort will ensure the community isn’t impacted by the landfill or plants operating in the area.
By Nicole Wrona • March 13, 2015 -
NC county votes to enter contract negotiations with Republic Services
The waste and recycling company came in as the low bidder on a project to operate five solid waste and recycling centers in Bertie County, NC.
By Nicole Wrona • March 9, 2015 -
Johnston, RI, has little incentive to recycle
Could the benefits of hosting a landfill be hurting the town’s diversion rate?
By Nicole Wrona • March 6, 2015 -
DR3 Recycling launches mattress recycling program
The company started a pilot program in Alameda, CA.
By Nicole Wrona • March 5, 2015 -
Republic Services to take over shuttered California landfill
Officials inked a $650 million deal that transfers operations of the county landfill to the company on April 1.
By Nicole Wrona • March 4, 2015 -
Fargo, ND, eyes CNG conversion for municipal vehicles
Fuel for its transportation fleets is one of the city's greatest expenses.
By Nicole Wrona • March 3, 2015 -
Authorities called to OR landfill after former governor tosses waste
Workers said they found it suspicious that John Kitzhaber and his fiancé were dumping trash at the station soon after he was forced to resign.
By Nicole Wrona • March 2, 2015 -
Envision files $1M claim against OH county
The waste services company's allegations came after Medina, OH, commissioners decided to convert the landfill it operates to a transfer station.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 27, 2015 -
Rigid plastic recycling triples between 2007 and 2013
During the seven-year study, 2013 saw the only rate dip, which was likely the result of China's strict "Green Fence" scrap import policy.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 26, 2015 -
Landfill operators, city of New Orleans settle $8M suit with landowners
The groups will pay as a result of using private property to dispose of municipal waste.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 25, 2015 -
IL county initiative encourages e-waste recycling
A Kane County, IL, program offers collection services to its residents in an ongoing effort to reduce the amount of electronics entering its landfills.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 23, 2015 -
Sustainable Waste Solutions announces landfill-free status
NSF Sustainability gave the waste services company its verification.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 20, 2015 -
Recycling company allegedly disposed of CRT in landfill
Basel Action Network accused Diversified Recycling of contracting with a company that disposed of cathode ray tubes at a site not permitted to accept the glass.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 20, 2015 -
Report: MI landfills accepted 5.6% more waste in 2014
According to a new report issued by the Department of Environmental Quality, trash discarded at state sites increased by 2 million cubic yards.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 13, 2015 -
Officials: MO landfill hot spots could be close to nuclear waste
A fire official who surveyed video taken from above the Republic Services-owned Bridgeton landfill in Missouri concluded that hot spots appear to be heading toward radioactive waste nearby.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 12, 2015 -
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North America's Consumer Battery Collection and Recycling Leader Continues Year-Over-Year Growth
Sponsored by: Call2Recycle, Inc., North America’s first and largest consumer battery stewardship organization, increased its total weight of material collected in 2014 for an 18th consecutive year. With nearly 12 million pounds (5.4 million kilograms) of batteries...
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PSE&G's "Solar 4 All" opens two solar landfill projects in NJ
The two solar farms, which went online at the end of 2014, are considered the largest consolidated solar projects constructed by the utility company
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 10, 2015 -
Report: PA fracking waste dumped at NY landfills
Authors of the Environmental Advocates of New York report encouraged state lawmakers to change laws and deem oil and gas drilling waste hazardous.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 9, 2015 -
MO Supreme Court orders new hearing for coal ash landfill lawsuit
In a unanimous decision, the Court determined that local officials can’t stop the public from discussing specific projects during a public hearing.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 4, 2015 -
MO landfill pipeline prompts worry in community
The installation of a new pipeline at the site in Bridgeton, MO, has some residents on edge as the leachate from decomposing waste will travel under residential property.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 3, 2015 -
OH landfill operators ask officials for help with household medical waste
The Mahoning County landfill’s radiation monitor is becoming increasingly set off due to a rise in radioactive household medical substances discarded with household waste.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 2, 2015 -
Casella Waste, Aria Energy partner for gas-to-energy project
The companies inked a deal to collaborate on the project at a landfill site in Old Town, ME.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 2, 2015 -
EPA: CA's release of toxic chemicals increased by 50% in 2013
The agency points to one landfill as the cause behind the spike—the Buttonwillow site in Kern County, CA.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 2, 2015 -
Waste Management reaches $1.5M settlement with VA county
The waste management company settled a civil lawsuit by agreeing to a payout to Charles City County, VA, following a host fee dispute.
By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 28, 2015
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