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

Covanta increases metal recovery rates dramatically with upgraded magnets

One facility increased its metal recovery by 50% after its first day of using the new magnet. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 11, 2014

DEQ orders Shreveport, LA landfill to close

The landfill owner must follow specific mandates as it works to shut down the facility forever. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 8, 2014

Federal judge approves $6.8M Bridgeton landfill settlement

Residents who accept the settlement will not be able to pursue future "nuisance" claims against Republic Services. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 6, 2014

Date set for potentially groundbreaking landfill trial

Legal experts say the case could change EPA regulations, impacting landfill practices in other states. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 4, 2014

FL county board will not privatize landfill

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners has decided against an offer from Republic Services to acquire the county’s landfill. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 1, 2014

FL state regulators close down landfill, lawsuit underway

Following several environmental violations at a Florida landfill, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced it will revoke the site’s permit. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 1, 2014

RNG facility opens in Seneca Falls, NY

The new plant will convert landfill gas from the Seneca Meadows landfill into renewable natural gas or compressed natural gas. 

By Nicole Wrona • July 30, 2014

State awards $9.6M contract to cap NJ's Fenimore landfill

The landfill will be capped for $9.6 million, instead of the alternative—excavating the hazardous materials from the site at a cost of almost $40 million.

By Nicole Wrona • July 29, 2014

Watch the E.T. documentary trailer shot at a NM landfill

The documentary follows excavation crews as they search for millions of discarded E.T. video game cartridges in a New Mexico landfill.

By Nicole Wrona • July 28, 2014