Landfill: Page 69
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A sweet scandal: 18K cakes stolen from landfill, resold to public in Serbia
Thousands of spoiled desserts were lifted from a city landfill in Serbia, only to show up later for sale on the black market.
By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 6, 2015 -
Missouri regulators approve coal ash landfill permits
State regulators approved permits that will allow the construction of a coal ash landfill to move forward in Labadie, Missouri.
By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 5, 2015 -
Casella outlining plans for ME landfill expansion
The waste management firm is filing plans outlining its intention to expand the Juniper Ridge landfill in Old Town, Maine, adding ten years to the life of the site.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 19, 2014 -
Clean Harbors abruptly halts toxic waste transport from NY Superfund
The environmental waste company suspended the transportation of toxic waste from NY's Love Canal which was destined for burial at a Canadian processing plant.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 17, 2014 -
Scientists discover fungi that eat polyurethane
Pestalotiopsis microspora is native to the Amazon and has the potential to eat away at plastics sitting in landfills.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 17, 2014 -
NY man charged with illegally operating landfill will pay $245K
A man alleged to have an illegal landfill on his property in Putnam County, NY has reached a settlement with the Attorney General.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 16, 2014 -
NJ, PA residents gird for class action against Waste Management landfill
The suit centers on noxious fumes emitting from a Pennsylvania waste site.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 15, 2014 -
Republic Services: Indiana gas-to-energy facility now operational
A new gas-to-energy project that uses landfill waste to generate electricity has opened in Argos, IN.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 11, 2014 -
Indiana awards $600,000 to recycling companies
A state recycling initiative will benefit four firms that intended to increase employment opportunities and update their equipment.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 10, 2014 -
NW&RA, SWANA express concerns over EPA greenhouse gas rule
Both the National Waste & Recycling Association and the Solid Waste Association of North America have reservations about wording in the proposed rule.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Americans will throw away 6 million tons of waste this holiday season
During the holidays, consumers kick waste levels into high gear. Can recycling organizations slow their roll?
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 9, 2014 -
With ban looming, Maryland community races to build rubble landfill
Operators must meet numerous conditions in a limited time in order to move forward with plans before a ban takes effect on January 1.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Casella Waste still waiting for NY landfill expansion approval
The waste management firm requested a permit to expand its Chemung County landfill, and is waiting for approval from the DEC to move forward with its plan.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 1, 2014 -
Inside LA County's new 'roadmap' for managing waste
The plan aims to reduce waste generated within the county while moving away from LA's dependence on landfills.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 25, 2014 -
How one photo project is preventing shelter dogs from winding up in landfills
It seems like a stretch to link man’s best friend with landfill diversion. But that's exactly what one NC photographer is doing.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 25, 2014 -
USDA
Bridgeport, CT approves 'Green Energy Park' atop former landfill
The renewable energy project will include the installation of 9,000 solar panels and a fuel cell on the shuttered site.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 21, 2014 -
EPA: Underground Bridgeton landfill fire won't collide with nuclear waste
The EPA stated in a letter that it doesn’t think the smoldering fire at the Bridgeton landfill in Missouri will reach nuclear waste buried at the adjacent West Lake landfill.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 21, 2014 -
For their next trick, scientists want to make e-waste disappear
If successful, an experimental method using quickly disintegrating materials could sharply reduce the massive volumes of e-waste generated around the globe.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 21, 2014 -
Mass. DEP, Republic finally reach agreement on Fall River landfill
A shuttered landfill in Fall River, MA that sits on contaminated property will be capped under the agreement.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 19, 2014 -
Controversial solid waste firm faces community backlash in Long Island
Sand Land Corp., a sand and gravel mining company whose assets include a solid waste management facility, is getting resistance to its plan to expand the firm’s operation in Bridgehampton, NY.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 19, 2014 -
Infamous 'E.T.' Atari games excavated from NM landfill rake in $37K
The highest bid for one of the 100 available cartridges was for more than $1,500.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 18, 2014 -
Waste Management subsidiary, Texas reach $29.2 million settlement
The litigation centered on a waste pit site.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 17, 2014 -
NJ court: DEP had no authority to seize Fenimore landfill
Things are heating up over a controversial landfill in Roxbury.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 14, 2014 -
Waste Management unveils new $19M renewable gas project in IL
The renewable gases from the facility will be transported to alternate destinations via pipeline.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 13, 2014 -
Smelly situation: NJ residents eye class action against PA landfill
Foul odors wafting from the Waste Management-owned Pennsylvania site is making nearby Jersey residents angry—and litigious.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 12, 2014
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