Landfill: Page 86
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Massachusetts warns landfill over inaccurate waste disposal reports
The landfill, which is run by Advanced Disposal, has been accused of accepting hazardous materials and filing inaccurate reports.
By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 30, 2013 -
Improperly disposed ash linked to fire at Maine waste facility
A now-extinct fire at a solid waste facility in Rockland, Maine has been linked to improperly disposed ash.
By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Casella wins case for tonnage increase at Mass. landfill
An extra 105,000 tons of waste can now be dumped in the Southbridge landfill.
By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Public health concern at burning Fla. landfill
Residents are concerned a landfill fire may have long-term effects on local school children.
By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 24, 2013 -
Michigan town tasked with cleaning up landfill spillover
Bob Park Jr., a neighbor to the former city landfill, has been trying to get retribution for decades.
By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 24, 2013 -
Vacant N.J. landfill to be redeveloped
After almost 30 years as an eyesore, the long-closed New Jersey landfill will be put to good use.
By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 23, 2013 -
Palo Alto landfill seeks to stay uncapped
City officials want to build a waste-to-energy facility but may run afoul of environmental regulatory agencies.
By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 22, 2013 -
House bill to address landfill leaks in Wyoming
After being passed by the House Minerals Committee, the bills are now making their way to the House debate floor.
By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 18, 2013 -
Deep Dive
New York Mafia garbage ring busted
Thirty-two suspects accused of ties to three of New York’s five Mafia families have been found and charged.
By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 16, 2013 -
Court case over death at N.C. landfill revised
A court case surrounding the death of a 24-year-old at a landfill is getting a second look.
By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 16, 2013 -
Three landfills in Maryland to pay $2.2 million for ash clean up
In addition to paying for initial cleanup, the companies will be responsible for continual monitoring to ensure health and safety for nearby residents.
By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 14, 2013 -
N.J. landfill owner voluntarily closes to protect children
While the rotten egg smell hasn’t sent anyone to the hospital, the owners of one landfill are willing to close their doors to ensure safety.
By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 14, 2013 -
Department of Energy official accused of preferential treatment
Strategic Environmental Partners owner Bernardi says he is a victim of unfair targeting.
By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Pennsylvania tightens up on e-waste
Later this month Pennsylvania’s almost 2,750,000 residents will have no choice but to recycle their old electronics.
By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 8, 2013 -
Austin testing organic waste program
The Texas capital is putting in place its next step to reduce waste by 90% in 2040.
By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 8, 2013 -
Canton City Council in Ohio to vote on mutual beneficiary contract
The agreement would build a pipeline to send different material where they can be better disposed of.
By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 7, 2013 -
Court upholds flow control law in S.C.
Two companies fought South Carolina’s rules that country trash must be sent to the county landfill.
By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 7, 2013 -
RPM gas monitoring gains traction at landfills
The technology has been around since the late 1980s, but it wasn't until recently that landfills started to see it as a viable option.
By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 7, 2013 -
State Senator Schaefer hopes to scrap solid waste management districts
Claiming too much financial waste, Sen. Schaefer wants to redo the way Missouri does waste.
By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 4, 2013 -
Veolia uses new technology to eliminate landfill odor
After unsuccessful changes in water misting systems, Veolia is looking at their odor problem in a whole new light.
By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 4, 2013 -
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N.J. landfill ordered to close, but expect a fight
A judge in New Jersey ordered the closure of a landfill without the defense being aware of the trial.
By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 2, 2013 -
Brazilian fast food restaurant using edible packaging
For a short time, Bob’s Burgers customers in Brazil didn’t have to worry about unwrapping their burger before chomping in.
By Shauna Blackmon • Dec. 21, 2012 -
Class action lawsuit planned over L.A. landfill stench
Residents say the landfill has been a problem since the '70s, but in the past few years it has gotten so bad they can’t take anymore.
By Shauna Blackmon • Dec. 21, 2012 -
Landfill takes extra steps to avoid hazardous materials
An undetected uranium drop off last year proved too costly to take any more chances for the Larimer County landfill.
By Shauna Blackmon • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Rhode Island residents discover not everything in their recycling bin is being recycled
A law passed last June has unintended consequences for the Rhode Island recycling industry.
By Shauna Blackmon • Dec. 20, 2012
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