Wash. homeowners win $350K judgement against landfill

Mt. Solo Landfill Inc. has been ordered to pay for problems associated with the closed landfill that is not being properly maintained.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 25, 2013

Waste Management landfill recognized for wildlife achievement

The West Virginia landfill is home to an array of animal habitats, created through a partnership between the waste management firm and the Wildlife Habitat Council.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 22, 2013

Six companies ordered to pay $400K to clean toxic landfill

The federal government will use the payment to remove hazardous substances from the site, which have been contaminating water and soil.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 21, 2013

Falcons replace firearms as landfill's seagull solution

Sites around the country are finding a sustainable solution to the swarms of seagulls that swoop overhead at landfills.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 19, 2013

Judge rules owners must pay to close Fenimore landfill

The ruling against Strategic Environmental Partners states that the company will be held responsible for all "recoverable costs" necessary to close down the site in Roxbury, New Jersey.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 18, 2013

Hydrogen sulfide sparks health fears at Bridgeton landfill

The volatile chemical compound was present in elevated levels for half of the month, prompting concern among residents.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 15, 2013

Homeless file suit to stop eviction from Calif. landfill

A group of homeless people who live on a landfill are making an effort to stop their eviction.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 14, 2013

W. Va. officials condemn move to accept natural gas waste at landfill

Officials in West Virginia are against the decision made by the DEP to accept natural gas waste at local landfills.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 13, 2013

County considers lifting asbestos ban at Ill. landfill

County officials will open the issue for public debate but do not expect to receive pushback. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 13, 2013

Waste Management fulfills landfill host agreement in Franklin, Wis.

The company purchased 80 acres of land in order to satisfy terms outlined in its contract.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 11, 2013

YMCA hopes to convert Md. landfill site into recreation area

The organization is looking to create a family recreation area at the Pocomoke landfill, but the County Commission has hesitations about the plan.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 8, 2013

Landfill smell is biggest issue in Roxbury, N.J. city council race

All of the candidates running for positions in the township council used the odor emitting from Fenimore as a main issue in their campaigns.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 6, 2013

Niagara, N.Y. landfill removed from Superfund list

Although cleanup of the toxic landfill was completed ten years ago, the federal government is just now removing the Hyde Park landfill from its National Priorities List.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 5, 2013

Wash. county one step closer to opening new Headquarters landfill

A landfill deal between Cowlitz County and Weyerhaeuser Co. is almost finalized as permits that allow the site to accept household waste have been issued.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 5, 2013

Out-of-state waste bill stirs debate in S.C.

An environmental organization is against the "Business Freedom to Choose Act." 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 5, 2013

Landfill's future depends on Fresno, Calif. contract

The city of Fresno holds the fate of the American Avenue landfill in its hands.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 4, 2013

Landfill employees upset about unfair 'junking' policy

Workers from a landfill would like policies to extend to all city workers removing junk.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 4, 2013

Largest U.S. landfill closes today

After 53 years in operation, L.A. County's Puente Hills landfill will no longer accept trash.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 31, 2013

Landfill contract could yield $400K payment to Texas county

A problematic Waste Management landfill contract may still generate a profit for the county.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 30, 2013

Busted: Russia caught side-stepping Olympic 'Zero Waste' pledge

Russia touted a '"Zero Waste" policy in its bid to host the Winter Olympics, but hasn't followed through with the proposal.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 30, 2013

Minn. agency dives into landfill to detail its contents

Crews in Minnesota surveyed waste at the Western Superior Sanitary District landfill to discern what residents were discarding.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 24, 2013

Green Group announces landfill projects in three states

The company will develop three landfills.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 22, 2013

Energy Dept. proposes new $817M landfill

The department is exploring different solutions for a hazardous and radioactive waste landfill that is quickly reaching capacity.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 21, 2013

Ky. landfill looks to plug leachate leak

The city is devising a solution to control a leachate leak at its Butler County landfill.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 18, 2013

Pa. township to collect $32M in back taxes from landfill

Williams Township has decided to will pursue back taxes accumulating since 1989 from Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfill.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 14, 2013