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MI landfill pulls request to hike permissible waste radiation levels
The site operators were seeking to increase the levels ten-fold.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 24, 2014 -
Researchers unveil novel tech that converts waste, old tires into fuel
A group of researchers discovered that it is possible to produce a petroleum alternative from organic waste and old tires.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 24, 2014 -
LA County approves plan to divert 75% of its waste
County supervisors outlined the proposal, which coincides with new laws regulating food waste set to go into effect in 2016.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Forget water into wine: Experimental tech could convert waste into beer
Dane County, WI hopes to achieve zero emissions at its local landfill by incorporating cutting-edge technology capable of using captured CO2 to carbonate beer.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 22, 2014 -
GM on track to achieve its landfill-free goal way ahead of schedule
The automaker moves closer to its sustainability goals as it names 11 more facilities that achieved landfill-free status.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 20, 2014 -
NJ landfill at center of tax dispute sale
The site is listed at $578,980.05 for the 103-acre property.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 17, 2014 -
3 landslides at CA landfill generate $42.6M in bills -- so far
County officials are determined to keep the site open because it produces revenue needed to repay municipal bonds.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 16, 2014 -
Landfill gas-to-energy project goes online in CA
The new plant is starting production at the Sunshine Canyon landfill near Los Angeles.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 15, 2014 -
State tells Bridgeton landfill owners to step up firefighting effort
The move is the latest in the ongoing saga surrounding the underground fire.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 14, 2014 -
LA attorney general fights disposal of Ebola waste
He is seeking a restraining order to block the disposal of waste ashes at a hazardous materials landfill.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 13, 2014 -
Environmental Solutions plans new oilfield waste landfill in ND
If approved, the Environmental Solutions site will become the 12th oilfield special waste site in the state.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 10, 2014 -
St. Louis Teamsters assemble nuclear West Lake landfill 'teach-in'
The event is meant to spread awareness of the nuclear waste buried at the landfill and to discuss solutions to lingering health and safety concerns for the community.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 9, 2014 -
Minnesota eyes new regulations in the face of exploding C&D waste
Minnesota regulators want to tackle the amount of construction and demolition waste entering landfills as construction in Minneapolis and St. Paul skyrockets.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 1, 2014 -
Republic Services launches two new LGTE projects in CA
Republic Services announces the opening of its 71st and 72nd landfill gas-to-energy projects, both located in California’s Bay Area.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 29, 2014 -
From the ashes: Shuttered NJ landfill transforms into solar farm
The companies behind the Parklands landfill project anticipate the installation of 70,000 solar panels across the capped site by 2015.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 29, 2014 -
Oil and gas waste management facility planned for Bill, WY
The plant, named Grasslands Environmental, will accept industrial waste and produced plowback water.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 26, 2014 -
Can you guess the top waste stream in America?
The concerning answer, according to the EPA: Food.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 25, 2014 -
Gary, IN drops Waste Management
City commissioners cite poor customer service and missed collections as the reason for the move.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 24, 2014 -
NW&RA, SWANA raise concerns about proposed EPA landfill standards
The associations have launched a united front to address new revisions to MSW landfill standards under EPA consideration.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 22, 2014 -
Underground blaze prompts evacuation plan for Bridgeton residents
City residents should follow the procedures in the event of an emergency situation involving the smoldering Bridgeton, MO landfill.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 22, 2014 -
DEQ orders Lousiana landfill to cease operations
Owners of the Shreveport landfill were ordered to halt disposal operations due to their inability to stop an underground fire at the site.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 17, 2014 -
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
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