Landfill: Page 88
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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 -
Republic Services Inc. names new CFO to replace Holmes
Glenn A. Culpepper will take over as longtime Republic veteran Tod C. Holmes retires.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 18, 2012 -
Worst environmental damage in Scotland’s history results in $324,096 fine
Doonin Plant Limited has been charged with doing serious harm to Scotland’s water and air quality.
By Shauna Blackmon • Dec. 18, 2012 -
Landfill looking to use trees for leachate absorption
In Montana a field of trees may be used to clean up dangerous landfill by-products.
By Shauna Blackmon • Dec. 17, 2012 -
Landfill sharing agreement saves $8.3 million in Virginia
Five counties in Virginia decided to work together on waste and each benefited significantly from the move.
By Shauna Blackmon • Dec. 12, 2012 -
Lauderdale County Landfill earns state award in Alabama
A new awards process started by the state recognizes landfill management success in Alabama.
By Shauna Blackmon • Dec. 11, 2012 -
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Advanced Disposal fighting to keep Moretown landfill open in Vermont
Advanced wants to expand in the summer, but state officials have a list of demands to be met if the landfill is to continue operating.
By Shauna Blackmon • Dec. 11, 2012 -
California landfill gets hybrid bulldozer
A $2 million grant given to the University of California at Riverside made the purchase possible, and engineers are anxious to evaluate the new machine.
By Shauna Blackmon • Dec. 10, 2012 -
Canadian landfill uses gate to discourage pesky seagulls
After several unsuccessful attempts to keep seagulls out, officials at Bings Creek Solid Waste Transfer Station decided to try something new.
By Shauna Blackmon • Dec. 7, 2012 -
Wash. landfill customers could be responsible for monitoring and cleanup
After closing almost 20 years ago, customers of Mount Solo Landfill in Washington are still paying the price.
By Shauna Blackmon • Dec. 3, 2012 -
New York tree debris from Hurricane Sandy to be reused or burned
The city is looking for people who could use the wood, and the Army Corps of Engineers will burn whatever remains.
By Shauna Blackmon • Dec. 3, 2012 -
Unsatisfactory ratings push the Cherokee Nation landfill to be reviewed and possibly closed
The landfill, which accepts waste from northeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas, has faced problems since its start, but current safety problems could mean the end.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 29, 2012 -
West Virginia DEP Awards Grant Money
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded grants totaling $1.45 million to 32 recipients through its Recycling Assistance Grants Program (REAP) Recycling Assistance Grants program. Funding for REAP is generated through the $1 assessment fee per ton of solid w...
Nov. 28, 2012
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