FL county allowed to use waste in construction of roads

Pasco County plans to use landfill waste converted into ash in roadways across the area. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 27, 2015

From greenhouse problem to green-energy solution, SWACO methane project generates $1M

Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio and Aria Energy struck a deal two years ago to make a green-energy solution.

By Nicole Wrona • April 22, 2015

NY county bans fracking waste in landfills

Albany County Legislature in New York unanimously passed a law prohibiting fracking waste from being disposed of at any site in the county.

By Nicole Wrona • April 17, 2015

Waste Management seeks to unload residential real estate holdings in IL

The waste and recycling hauler purchased the homes as part of a deal with the builder, and is now seeking to sell the properties.

By Nicole Wrona • April 16, 2015

IA landfill pays $100K for violations, collects $100K in damages

A landfill agency in Sheldon, IA, agreed to pay the state for dumping and environmental violations; the agency took incorrect advice from an engineer, leading to the non-compliance. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 14, 2015

Cargill Hazleton achieves landfill-free status

The meat processing facility in Hazleton, PA, has been verified landfill-free by NSF International. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 14, 2015

Food bank at US-Mexico border diverts millions of pounds of produce annually

Borderlands Food Bank distributes food rejected at the border to families in need.

By Nicole Wrona • April 13, 2015

Chrin Bros. landfill lawsuit against PA township settled

Williams Township will receive a $1.2 million payment in exchange for certain provisions.

By Nicole Wrona • April 10, 2015

USDA app aims to reduce expiration-related food waste

The organization hopes to put a dent in the billions of pounds of food wasted each year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 6, 2015

Dallas landfill turned into sports complex hosts international soccer

Visitors to the site have the potential to spend $40 million in 2015.

By Nicole Wrona • March 31, 2015

Officials issue draft permit for TX landfill expansion

The permit does not mark the final approval for the site, and the public opposing the expansion is determined to fight the project. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 31, 2015

Duke Energy in talks for coal ash landfill in NC

The company could transport coal ash from a spill to a new site in Eden, NC.

By Nicole Wrona • March 30, 2015

Study: Additives not effective in breakdown of plastics

The study was conducted by a team from Michigan State University

By Nicole Wrona • March 30, 2015

Foundry sands have added value as landfill liner

A MA-based company determined that recycled foundry sands can be used effectively as a landfill liner.

By Nicole Wrona • March 24, 2015

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