Landfill: Page 84
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Resource Recovery fined $190K for toxic wastewater leak
The wastewater was mixed in with the city's water treatment facility, but the landfill claims it wasn’t their fault.
By Shauna Blackmon • April 3, 2013 -
Moretown Landfill seeks to stay open past shutdown deadline
Advanced Disposal invested a million dollars to improve the facility last year, but it was a classic case of too little, too late.
By Shauna Blackmon • April 3, 2013 -
Mattress recycling law expected to pass in Calif.
In Calif., fewer than 10% of mattresses are recycled while cities are spending lots of money picking up abandoned mattresses.
By Shauna Blackmon • April 3, 2013 -
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Police seek missing person's loveseat in landfill
Police in Waterloo, Canada are searching for any and all clues in a local woman's disappearance.
By Shauna Blackmon • April 2, 2013 -
New Morgan, Penn. building $10M leachate plant
The new facility will cut down on costs associated with hauling leachate out of the city.
By Shauna Blackmon • April 2, 2013 -
Public pool is new destination for trash in Powell, Wyo.
With an overflowing landfill and an empty city pool, the city is juggling its trash, space and ideas.
By Shauna Blackmon • April 2, 2013 -
Attorney general sues Mo. landfill over long-lasting fire
The underground fire has accelerated and is causing problems for neighbors.
By Shauna Blackmon • April 1, 2013 -
S.D. landfill builds easy access road for small haulers
The Rapid City Landfill is helping residents with small waste drop offs.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 28, 2013 -
Enaptive to Introduce WasteRunner at WasteExpo
Enaptive Inc., a creator of asset and logistics management systems for companies in the scrap recycling and transportation sector, will be launching its newest product, the WasteRunner, at the upcoming Waste Expo show in New Orleans, May 20-23. The WasteRunner is a fully integrated container m...
By Brian Warmoth • March 27, 2013 -
Unidentifiable corpse found in Mich. landfill
The Wayne County landfill accepts trash from several locations, making it difficult to find where the body came from.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 27, 2013 -
Public furor over contaminated soil as landfill cap in Mass.
A layer of topsoil will further cover the contaminated soil, which will then be covered by vegetation.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 26, 2013 -
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Mass. targets 80% landfill waste reduction
To reach their goal, Massachusetts lawmakers are allowing incinerators for the first time in almost a quarter of a century.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 25, 2013 -
Ind. landfill seeks alternative to methane burn-off
While the landfill looks at other options, harmful gasses are leaching out of the landfill.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 25, 2013 -
Vancouver wants to ban organics from landfills
In attempt to meet an 80% diversion goal, Vancouver is making serious cuts to landfill waste.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 21, 2013 -
W.Va. bill seeks to repeal e-waste ban
Only two years after it went into effect, legislators are trying to repeal an e-waste ban because it's too strenuous for waste haulers.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 21, 2013 -
Va. landfill withdraws controversial request
Residents raised a fuss when they heard what the Skinquarter landfill wanted to do.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 20, 2013 -
N.C. landfill shutdown introduces new problems
Residents have been pushing for the closure of the Orange County Landfill, but what comes next?
By Shauna Blackmon • March 20, 2013 -
Advanced Disposal penalized $108K for leachate leaks
An incorrectly installed leachate tank system by Veolia is costing Advanced Disposal Solutions $108,686.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 18, 2013 -
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Consolidation to add 17-20 years to Texas landfill's lifespan
Smashing rotting trash in three cells will help save landfill space and taxpayer money.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 15, 2013 -
Fla. landfill takes trash and makes cash
If it can be reused or recycled, Walton County Landfill will take care of it.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 15, 2013 -
Human remains found at Conn. landfill
Police want to know whose skull it is and whether or not there are any more surprises to be found in the landfill.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 15, 2013 -
Landslide at Penn. landfill
While the methane-capture and storm-water systems need to be repaired, the DEP says no lasting environmental damage was done.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 15, 2013 -
SC waste groups to court: Overturn verdict or we can't do our jobs
Four large organizations are looking to overturn a jury's verdict that could shape the future of landfills across the state.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 15, 2013 -
Phoenix, Ariz. to overhaul waste system
With better branding and education, Phoenix hopes to encourage residents to think twice before throwing recyclables into the garbage.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 13, 2013
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