Researchers roll out improved nuclear-waste-eating microbe

The microbe has stronger hair-like appendages, improving its ability to survive and consume the waste.

By Randy Lilleston • Sept. 15, 2014

Diamond Packaging reaches zero-waste goal

The company announced it reached the goal through various recycling and energy recovery solutions.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 15, 2014

E.T. phones Smithsonian: Museums want to display 'worst game ever'

“E.T. The Extra Terrestrial” videogame cartridges pulled from a New Mexico landfill could make their way into museums and an auction house within the next two weeks. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 12, 2014

Oregon landfill adds gardening to its green efforts

Workers at Deschutes Recycling don't just sort aluminum and glass -- they grow potatoes, corn, and cauliflower for charity in an on-site garden. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 11, 2014

Alabama landfill slapped with hefty fine

Montgomery, AL negotiated a $12,000 fine for failure to comply with regulations at its municipal landfill. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 9, 2014

Plane makes emergency landing at CA landfill

The pilot made an on-the-fly decision to land at the site after the plane experienced a mechanical failure.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 9, 2014

OH landfill workers allegedly told coal ash 'safe enough to eat'

The workers are filing a lawsuit against the landfill on behalf of 77 employees.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 8, 2014

Expert: Underground landfill fire on collision course with nuclear waste

The report is at odds with the landfill operator, Republic Services', claims that the fire is manageable.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 5, 2014

Phoenix, AZ searches for savings in its waste content

The city is investing in research to uncover exactly what is lurking inside those trash bins.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 4, 2014

Community group files Clean Water Act lawsuit against CA landfill

The group alleges that organic waste is contaminating a nearby creek and is asking a judge to levy $6.75 million in fines against the violators.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 2, 2014

MI landfill requests massive increase in radiation allowances

The request comes on the heels of the landfill operator's decision to stop accepting radioactive fracking waste from a Pennsylvania drilling operation. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 2, 2014

West Lake landfill radiation lawsuit dismissed

The lawsuit was filed after preliminary testing found "concerning" levels of radiation at sites close to the landfill.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 28, 2014

Pennsylvania fracking waste delivery halted yet again in Michigan

The third time is not the charm for disposal of the radioactive sludge.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 26, 2014

Unearthing the potential of closed landfills

Could landfill mining become a viable solution for sites approaching their capacity -- and as a way to generate revenue for municipalities?

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 25, 2014

Teamsters take to Rockies game to allege Republic Services malfeasance

Some members of the Teamsters attending the Teamsters Hispanic Caucus Convention in Denver, CO alerted Rockies fans to alleged improprieties committed by Republic Services. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 25, 2014

Bluesphere pursues landfill partnerships for WTE conversion projects

Bluesphere announced that it is looking to partner with landfill owners in an effort to convert methane into electricity.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 22, 2014

Investment firm backs Maryland WTE project

Officials in Hagerstown, MD, announced that an investment firm plans to construct a waste-to-energy facility at the site of the county landfill. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 21, 2014

Used tire infestation causing woes for AR landfill

The local landfill in Luxora, AR is concerned about being fined by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality in the face of rampant illegal tire dumping.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 21, 2014

Landfills play 'hot potato' with fracking waste

The radioactive waste has made its way to a Michigan landfill after being rejected from sites in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 19, 2014

EPA launches rare civil rights investigation into Alabama landfill

Environmental Protection Agency officials are investigating claims that the Arrowhead landfill in Uniontown, AL is violating the civil rights of black residents. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 15, 2014

Researchers convert methane from landfills into clean energy

A team of researchers has discovered a new technique that can potentially transform methane from landfills into hydrogen that could power homes and buildings.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 13, 2014

EPA: No further actions needed on capped NJ landfills

The Environmental Protection Agency determined that two capped landfills straddling two townships in New Jersey are not posing a risk to community health or the environment at this time. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 13, 2014

Republic Services hit with 14 more lawsuits over landfill odors

Republic Services, owners of the Bridgeton, MO landfill, are now facing more lawsuits from community members who feel its $26,250 per household settlement offer is inadequate.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 13, 2014

George Lucas to construct museum atop Chicago dumpsite

In order to build his museum, Lucas will need to dispose of hazardous debris comprised of burned coal and wood from the Chicago fire of 1871.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 12, 2014

Waste Management may expand if EPA implements coal ash rule

The industry giant hopes the EPA rules to require coal ash to be disposed of in lined landfills. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 12, 2014