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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 -
Marin, Calif. keeps 4,800 tons of roof shingles out of landfill
Marin County is targeting construction waste in an effort to divert waste from the local landfill.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 12, 2013 -
Man charged with stealing batteries from garbage trucks
After a string of thefts from a local landfill, police staked out the landfill and nabbed the man responsible.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 12, 2013 -
EPA plane seeks radioactive waste at St. Louis landfill
The plane is equipped with sensors that can detect certain dangerous chemicals and radiation.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 12, 2013 -
Calif. residents still pay for composting that stopped months ago
Composting closed down at a Merced County landfill six months ago, but residents have still been paying the fees — to what end?
By Shauna Blackmon • March 11, 2013 -
After 4-year investigation, landfill owner walks off scot-free
After a highly publicized battle which exposed problems in the local U.S. attorney's office, the owner of the River Birch landfill and his two accomplices are off the hook.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 11, 2013 -
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Va. landfill unearths heat flares, methane leakage
After years of trying to fix an odor problem at the SPSA Regional Landfill in Virginia, officials discovered something far more life-threatening.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 8, 2013 -
3-alarm fire scorches NJ landfill
The flames took almost 270,000 gallons of water to put out.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 6, 2013 -
Stinky NJ landfill succumbs to pressure
After a lawsuit and an uncomfortable week in the limelight, the owner of the Roxbury landfill has decided to give in.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 5, 2013 -
EPA sues Hawaiian city, Waste Management over gas emissions
The city says Waste Management will be solely responsible for paying $1.1 million in damages.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 4, 2013 -
South Hadley landfill runs afoul of regulators – again and again
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection called the landfill's string of violations "willful" and a "pattern of noncompliance."
By Shauna Blackmon • March 1, 2013 -
Smelly NJ landfill to try deodorant
After months of complaints, the Roxbury landfill will finally test out industrial deodorant to stop the stench.
By Shauna Blackmon • March 1, 2013
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