More nuclear waste found at Bridgeton landfill

Contractors found radioactive material during their evaluation of the site.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 11, 2013

Waste Management strikes landfill deal with Randolph County, N.C.

Waste Management has accepted a plan to partner with county commissioners on a regional landfill project.    

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 5, 2013

Researchers transform landfill waste into bioplastics

Bacteria is used to break down waste without using plants as the main ingredient, leaving more land available for growing food.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 3, 2013

Filling airspace with trash could fix capacity issues in Fla.

Piling waste higher could increase the longevity of landfills in Florida.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 2, 2013

UK man throws $9M worth of bitcoin in the trash

A computer hard drive worth an estimated $9 million was tossed into the trash this summer, with little hope of being recovered.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 2, 2013

Canadian landfill fire could cost $1M to extinguish

An ongoing blaze at the Westar Landfill in Alberta, Canada, will cost an estimated $1 million or more to put out.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 27, 2013

EPA plans treatment plant at Superfund landfill in N.Y.

General Electric and SI Group will pay for for the contamination studies and treatment plant as part of the agreement reached with the Environmental Protection Agency.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 27, 2013

Bloomberg plans massive solar farm at Freshkills landfill

The Mayor of New York City said that up to 35,000 solar panels will be installed at the former landfill in Staten Island.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 26, 2013

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