N.J. eyes former landfills as new solar farms

Chris Christie's administration is looking to create solar farms on landfills instead of agricultural properties.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 10, 2013

Maine pays to help close, clean up 12 hazardous landfills

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is helping make the state's landfills safer with money collected through a tax on construction and demolition waste.      

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 3, 2013

Are toxic fumes in Montana homes coming from closed landfill?

Bozeman, Mont. is trying to eliminate the risk of toxic gases thought to originate from a nearby landfill.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 30, 2013

Former mine may be site of next landfill in Maury County, Tenn.

Developers are looking to turn the phosphorus mine into a new municipal landfill.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 29, 2013

Rizzo gets competitive with Waste Management

A hauler in Southeastern Michigan is seeking approval to open a landfill in a Michigan county where Waste Management currently operates the only landfill. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 28, 2013

Waste, Recycling Fatalities Decline in 2012

The waste and recycling industry reduced its fatality rate in 2012 from the previous year and dropped to the sixth most dangerous profession from fourth, according to a new government report. Refuse and recyclable material collectors suf...

Aug. 22, 2013

Colo. landfill seeks expansion without new land

Pitkin County landfill managers are hoping to extend the life of the landfill up to ten years by expanding its current area.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 22, 2013

SCS Engineers awarded $14.8M landfill contract in San Bernardino county, Calif.

The company will manage three landfills and will be on-call to provide engineering services for 39 additional landfills in San Bernardino County.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 22, 2013

Canadian nuclear waste storage facility faces U.S. opposition

A proposal from Ontario Power Generation to bury radioactive waste on the shore of Lake Huron is fueling the ire of U.S. residents against the plan.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 21, 2013

Waste Management denied approval to build S.C. transfer station

Council members in Spartanburg County have halted a deal that would allow Waste Management to build a transfer station in their community.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 21, 2013

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