Landfill: Page 80
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Regulators probe illegal dumping at R.I.’s Central Landfill
Environmental regulators are investigating a report that out-of-state waste was illegally brought to a Johnston, Rhode Island landfill.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 21, 2013 -
Maine landfill—trash dump or butterfly haven?
A landfill manager in Maine is planting seeds that attract butterflies.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 19, 2013 -
Wash. county awaits final permit for $19M landfill purchase
After the final environmental impact study was completed last month, Cowlitz County now awaits approval to continue with its plans to purchase the Headquarters landfill.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 15, 2013 -
How do you stop bears? Aspen, Colo. landfill weighs hairy question
Officials are considering installing a solar-powered electric fence to keep bears out of the Pitkin County Solid Waste Center--the other alternative is a bear hunt.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 14, 2013 -
'Gasbot' uses sensors to find gas leaks at landfills
Researchers have developed the Gasbot to be used at landfill sites that can accurately measure methane levels on site.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 13, 2013 -
Nuclear waste war between DOE and Nev. Gov. escalates
The Energy Department insists that the state accepts hundreds of radioactive canisters but Governor Sandoval denies signing memos authorizing the approval of the Nevada location to be used as a storage site.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 13, 2013 -
Gas and oil waste may create landfill boon in Youngstown, Ohio
A number of new wells are creating a large volume of waste for the oil and gas industry, who are looking to landfills to accept by-products from the increased drilling.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 12, 2013 -
Ore. landfill operator coughs up $7M in contamination suit
Lakeside Reclamation's operator has settled a five-year-long fight with regulators amidst allegations of contamination at its site.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 9, 2013 -
Alaska gives petroleum landfill the green light
A new landfill which will store oil and gas waste will be built in Alaska.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 8, 2013 -
Groups allege nuclear waste is being illegally dumped in Calif. landfills
Radioactive material from an empty laboratory in San Fernando Valley, California is allegedly being transported to landfills by the state.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 6, 2013 -
Vacant Mass. landfill may bring in $3M via solar power
A landfill in Billerica, Massachusetts is poised to become a solar farm, bringing with it the potential to collect millions in taxes over the next 25 years.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 5, 2013 -
Owego, N.Y. weighs new transfer station
The new facility would be constructed next to the recycling plant.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 5, 2013 -
Helicopter used Fenimore landfill for emergency landing
The troubled landfill in Roxbury, N.J., was used as a helipad by a pilot who faced treacherous weather conditions while flying a helicopter.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 2, 2013 -
N.C. landfill uses shotgun flares to disband seagulls
Over 6,000 birds are creating a nuisance at the New Hanover County landfill as the flock feeds on food scraps arriving to the site daily.
By Nicole Wrona • July 31, 2013 -
Suffolk County, N.Y., approves tax breaks for $7.1M recycling plant
A recycling facility slated for construction in Cutchogue, N.Y., will receive tax breaks totaling almost $350,000 in exchange for creating jobs at the plant.
By Nicole Wrona • July 26, 2013 -
Car submerged in landfill pond, man trapped inside
A harrowing rescue was performed in order to help a man who lost control of his vehicle, causing him to land in a landfill retention pond.
By Nicole Wrona • July 25, 2013 -
Mudslide at Pa. landfill shuts down road until October
A slipped cap at a landfill in Williams Township, Penn., has caused a roadblock for motorists that is expected to last until next fall.
By Nicole Wrona • July 22, 2013 -
Explosion sparks lawsuit against Providence, R.I. landfill
Providence, Rhode Island's Central Landfill has been embroiled in violation after violation, eventually leading to an explosion and fire earlier this week at the facility.
By Nicole Wrona • July 19, 2013 -
Vancouver, B.C. seeks site for waste-to-energy facility
A request went out to public and private land owners who want their property to be considered the new home for an incinerator.
By Nicole Wrona • July 17, 2013 -
Garbage-loving bear shot at Alaska landfill
A bear with a fondness for eating garbage was shot at a landfill in Old Harbor, Alaska by the Bear Patrol Team.
By Nicole Wrona • July 17, 2013 -
New Haven, Mich. weighs building landfill to dig itself out of debt
New Haven City Council members began talks to enter into a landfill agreement with a waste company to help reduce the town's shortfall of $557,006.
By Nicole Wrona • July 16, 2013 -
Advanced Disposal to close Moretown, Vt. landfill—at least for now
The Moretown landfill in Vermont will temporarily shut down as part of a settlement agreement with the state.
By Nicole Wrona • July 16, 2013 -
Hartford, N.Y. landfill to be auctioned online
Washington county puts vacant landfill site up for sale at an online auction.
By Nicole Wrona • July 16, 2013 -
Felon files suit claiming Chicago alderman hid landfill ownership
The Land Reclamation Service Corp. landfill in Joliet, Illinois has long been the source of a heated family feud between Alderman Dick Mell and former Governor Rod Blagojevich, Mell's son-in-law.
By Nicole Wrona • July 12, 2013 -
Ukiah, Calif. wants to waive state landfill cap
Prompted by a grand jury report, city council members may seek an exemption from state legislators to avoid capping the city landfill.
By Nicole Wrona • July 12, 2013
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