Landfill: Page 95
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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 -
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 -
Brazil Closes Legendary Rio Landfill
The Rio de Janeiro, Gramacho facility was one of the world's largest open-air landfills and employed 1700+ workers who manually sorted through the waste
By Sean Griffey • June 4, 2012 -
More Layoffs Hit Cherokee County, Iowa Landfill
In an attempt to settle finances, the landfill has laid off 80% of its workers since April
By Sean Griffey • June 1, 2012 -
Group Says Waste-To-Energy Plant Could Save NYC $2 Billion
Non-profit group releases report urging city to embrace waste-to-energy as a solution to reduce both the cost of waste management and greenhouse gas emissions
By Sean Griffey • May 31, 2012 -
Recology and IBM Working to Make San Francisco First Zero Waste Company
Goal is to increase recycling to make San Francisco zero waste by 2020
By Sean Griffey • May 31, 2012 -
U.S. Loan for Huge Brazilian Landfill Gas Project Pays Dividends
A $48.6 million loan by the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) supporting exports of equipment and services for the development of the Novo Gramacho biogas project in Brazil has generated 165 new jobs. The transaction is Ex-Im Bank's first financing for biogas reclama...
By Sean Griffey • May 31, 2012 -
Concord Hospital to Pay $200k in Fines for Improper Waste Disposal
Hospital is the first health care facility in New Hampshire to face civil penalties for this type of violation
By Sean Griffey • May 31, 2012 -
Covanta Recommended in NC Waste-to-Energy Retrofit Project
Retrofit project estimated to cost $32 million with ongoing operational costs of $12.8 million per year.
By Sean Griffey • May 30, 2012 -
Canadian Company Ordered to Sell Landfill
Tervita says it may appeal of a decision by the Canadian Competition Tribunal, which has ordered the company to sell its Babkirk hazardous waste landfill site in British Columbia
By Sean Griffey • May 30, 2012 -
Iowa Landfill Fire Expected to Cost $4-6 Million
The 7.5 acre fire is expected to burn for days.
By Sean Griffey • May 29, 2012 -
EPA considers new pharmaceutical waste rules
EPA now considering facility specific regulations rather than broad program
By Sean Griffey • May 28, 2012 -
SWANA, NSWMA team up to distribute safety flyer
NSWMA's safety flyer program will greatly expand with joint partnership with SWANA.
By Sean Griffey • May 28, 2012 -
Covanta to Work with GMB Union on 95 MW Waste to Energy Facility
GMB is a UK general trade union that represents over 620,000 workers
By Sean Griffey • May 28, 2012
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