Landfill: Page 95
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Landfill gases detected in two New Jersey schools
The levels are not considered dangerous yet, but a pipeline diverting the gases must be built.
By Shauna Blackmon • Oct. 10, 2012 -
Hospitals found sending infectious waste to landfills
Officials found three hospitals, two of which had previous fines are dumping bio hazard materials in landfills.
By Shauna Blackmon • Oct. 10, 2012 -
Veolia ordered to pay man for past landfill agreement
The former owner of the landfill property made an agreement for continuous payment but hasn’t been paid over the past two years.
By Shauna Blackmon • Oct. 5, 2012 -
PacifiClean Environmental negotiating for organic waste deal in Seattle
A Kittitas County facility would be used for recycling waste and developing alternative energy using renewable natural gas.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 5, 2012 -
Birds of prey vital piece in landfill
After numerous problems with seagulls and other scavengers, one landfill found an easy and effective solution.
By Shauna Blackmon • Oct. 4, 2012 -
Residents worry about methane leaks from landfill that will become Trump's new golf course
Trump leased the old landfill property for 20 years to convert it into a golf course, but residents are still concerned about safety.
By Shauna Blackmon • Oct. 2, 2012 -
Out-of-state sludge shipped to Vt. landfill causes big problem for locals and expansion plans
The Moretown landfill in Vermont is currently the recipient of sludge from cities in Vermont, New York and Massachusetts, and residents are complaining that it is already too much.
By Shauna Blackmon • Oct. 2, 2012 -
New Oracle software helps waste companies organize and fulfill legal obligations
The new software program developed by Oracle E-Business Suite combines their old programs and adds new components to help waste management companies.
By Shauna Blackmon • Oct. 2, 2012 -
Landfill provides tours for interested locals
Hundreds of people lined up to see the interworking of where their trash goes past the dumpster.
By Shauna Blackmon • Oct. 1, 2012 -
Corn saved from landfill and used to make 465,000 meals
An overproduction in corn this year almost sent 600,000 pounds of perfectly good corn to the landfill.
By Shauna Blackmon • Oct. 1, 2012 -
Waste Management takes control of Land and Lakes Co.
The Chicago-based waste hauler's owners will keep a transfer station and Dolton, Ill., landfill as Waste Management takes over other operations.
By Sean Griffey • Sept. 28, 2012 -
Maine city's $6.65M deal to close incinerator gets complicated
The unpopular deal is facing opposition from residents and other groups.
By Shauna Blackmon • Sept. 28, 2012 -
Trash juice turned into resources
An engineering manager on the project called the new process to treat liquid trash residue a “home run.”
By Shauna Blackmon • Sept. 28, 2012 -
Suspects arrested in connection to solid waste site burglary
The men may also be connected to other crimes around the state.
By Shauna Blackmon • Sept. 26, 2012 -
Illegal dumping ground could be turned into playground
Across the U.S. people are trying to figure out what to do with closed landfill sites, many of those areas are being converted to parks and community space.
By Shauna Blackmon • Sept. 25, 2012 -
More than 17,000 beers end up in Arkansas landfill
After a beer truck rolled over, the beer was deemed non-consumable and sent to the landfill.
By Shauna Blackmon • Sept. 20, 2012 -
Landfill adds walking trail for community
The trail made of recycled materials is hoped to attract residents to come check out the facility.
By Shauna Blackmon • Sept. 20, 2012 -
Waste Management recognized for corporate sustainability
In addition to recent rankings in top financial sustainability, Waste Management is now ranked in the top sustainability indexes.
By Shauna Blackmon • Sept. 19, 2012 -
Landfill owner tries to find way to curb odor problem
The stench coming from one landfill is so bad that artificial scents are being pumped around the garbage.
By Shauna Blackmon • Sept. 19, 2012 -
Waste Authority can only use half of the land purchased last week
The purchase of three-quarters of a square mile of land was announced last week but now officials say only a fraction of the land can be used.
By Shauna Blackmon • Sept. 19, 2012 -
Vermont distributing grants to cities to ensure hazardous materials don’t end up in landfills
The Chittenden Solid Waste District receives a $70,528 grant from the state to run the hazardous waste management program.
By Shauna Blackmon • Sept. 18, 2012 -
One man just wanted a pool; instead he discovered a backyard of trash
One man found a buried dump in his backyard, prompting a lawsuit against the homebuilder and developer.
By Shauna Blackmon • Sept. 17, 2012 -
Landfill closed in 1987 may be responsible for manganese found in groundwater
While officials have no efficient way to test where the manganese is coming from, many suspect leaks from the nearby landfill.
By Shauna Blackmon • Sept. 17, 2012 -
Sainsbury’s Chooses Palm Recycling to Manage Customer Recycling Centers
The U.K. supermarket chain Sainsbury's has partnered with Palm Recycling, along with the charity organization Oxfam and consultant Valpak, to introduce a new system to enhance recycling rates, reduce local authority costs and offer a more aesthetically pleasing and customer-friendly facility. P...
Sept. 14, 2012 -
Black Warrior Solid Waste Disposal Authority in Alabama buys 529 acres for landfill expansion
The $4.23 million purchase will secure landfill expansion for the county beyond 2060.
By Shauna Blackmon • Sept. 13, 2012
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