Landfill: Page 93


  • SodaStream building exhibit showing impact of plastic bottles across from Coca-Cola Museum

    Similar tactics in South Africa has drawn threats of a lawsuit from the soda maker.

    By Sean Griffey • June 21, 2012
  • Waste Management breaks ground on gas-to-energy plant in Ohio

    Facility at existing Waste Management landfill is designed to generate 6.4 megawatts of power

    By Sean Griffey • June 20, 2012
  • Two Progressive Waste landfills hondored by SWANA

    Company's Seneca Meadows and Timber Ridge landfills were selected to receive the award.  

    By Sean Griffey • June 19, 2012
  • Mervis Industries announces new scrap yard in Indiana

    The recycling company announced plans to build and operate a recycling facility and transportation hub  in Montgomery County, Indiana.

    By Sean Griffey • June 19, 2012
  • North Carolina officials reject request to triple the size of a private landfill

    Citing a history of bad relations with the owner, Wake County officials rejected a request to triple the size of a private North Carolina landfill from 91k tons to 274k tons

    By Sean Griffey • June 18, 2012
  • GM to announce 100th facility now "landfill-free"

    Business Week reporting that automaker will make the announcement on Tuesday

    By Sean Griffey • June 18, 2012
  • Landfills rejecting mud from fracking wells

    The "fracking" mining method has had a number of detractors.  Now it faces another problem, sludge from the process is being refused by landfills for being too wet.  

    By Sean Griffey • June 17, 2012
  • China to produce 2x the amount of waste as US by 2030

    China currently produces 270 million tons of waste per year

    By Sean Griffey • June 14, 2012
  • Republic Services landfill-gas-to-energy facility in Nevada addressing state's renewable energy goal

    Company's recently opened landfill gas to energy operation is the 10th largest in the country and will power more than 10,000 homes.

    By Sean Griffey • June 13, 2012
  • Study OKs usage of recycled sewage treatment plant water for crop irrigation

    Study in Environmental Science & Technology eases concerns over the practice of using water from sewage treatment plants in crop irrigation.

    By Sean Griffey • June 13, 2012
  • SC legislative session ends with no vote on anti-flow control bill

    House Bill 4721 passed the state's House in March but did not make it through Senate for the session ended.  Unclear if they will take up bill in 2013.

    By Sean Griffey • June 12, 2012
  • New Hampshire landfill to be declared Superfund site

    Cardinal Landfill in Farmington, NH is added to the Superfund.  

    By Sean Griffey • June 12, 2012
  • Republic Services dedicates NC waste-to-energy facility

    Facility uses twin Solar Tauraus turbines to generate up to 11.5 megawatt's of power.  

    By Sean Griffey • June 10, 2012
  • How2Recycle labels look to simplify recycling for consumers

    Newly designed How2Recycle labels include a series of bars identifying the component parts of a package and what recycling actions can be done with them.

    By Sean Griffey • June 8, 2012
  • Landfill operators unhappy with proposed regulations in Georgia

    State proposing changes to regulations governing inert landfills.

    By Sean Griffey • June 8, 2012
  • Steel-strength plastics: Durable plastic may replace metals

    Chemists have been working hard to develop a more biodegradable plastic to reduce pollution and protect the environment. Now a researcher has taken a different approach -- creating plastics as strong and durable as steel.

    By Sean Griffey • June 7, 2012
  • Iowa landfill fire producing oil byproduct

    Fire has produced up to 150,000 gallons of diesel-like oil that must be shipped to Nebraska for incineration.  

    By Sean Griffey • June 7, 2012
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    Toronto bans plastic bags

    Toronto has become the first major city in Canada to ban plastic shopping bags in a surprise city council vote that the mayor denounced as “ludicrous.”

    By Sean Griffey • June 7, 2012
  • With Landfill Nearly Full, Los Angeles Will Soon Ship Waste 230 Miles

    As its Puente Hills landfill reaches capacity, L.A. is readying long-standing plans to ship waste via rail to a new landfill in Mesquite.

    By Sean Griffey • June 7, 2012
  • Canadian WTE Facility Price Tag Jumps

    The estimated cost of an Ontario incinerator jumps $11 million but remains within approved budget.  Officials approve borrowing $113 million for share of construction costs

    By Sean Griffey • June 6, 2012
  • Clean World Partners & Atlas Disposal Break Ground on Organic Waste Center

    When complete, the facility will be the country's largest commercial high-solids anaerobic digestion system.

    By Sean Griffey • June 6, 2012
  • San Francisco Rejects Trash Service Proposal

    After vote, Recology retains exclusive rights to garbage and recycling services in the city.  

    By Sean Griffey • June 6, 2012
  • State Supreme Court Decision Ends Virginia Landfill Battle

    Virginia court denied petition to re-hear a $10 million lawsuit against Campbell County that alleges landfill contaminated property.

    By Sean Griffey • June 5, 2012
  • Covanta Negotiating to Reopen New Hanover Incinerator

    Covanta proposes to spend 15 months and $27 milion to refurbish WASTEC facility.   Ongoing operating costs would be $12.8 million per year.

    By Sean Griffey • June 5, 2012
  • Palm Beach County Accuses Another Hauler of Improperly Diverting Waste

    Republic Services accused of improperly diverting 2,838 tons of trash from Palm Beach to recycling facility in nearby Boward County.  

    By Sean Griffey • June 4, 2012