EPA Opposes Plan for Coal Ash Landfill in Kentucky

Louisville Gas and Electric has proposed building 218 acre landfill that will accommodate coal combustion residuals from existing generating stations.  

By Sean Griffey • May 25, 2012

SWANA Seeks Solid Waste Exemption from EPA Tailoring Rule

SWANA says exemption should apply to biogenic CO2 generated from the combustion of landfill gas and from waste-to-energy facilities.  

By Sean Griffey • May 24, 2012

Philadelphia Installing Garbage Disposals to Reduce Food Waste

Pilot program hopes to reduce food waste going to the landfill, which costs the city $68 a ton in tipping fees.

By Sean Griffey • May 24, 2012

Landfill Builder's Lawsuit Against Pasco County Dismissed

Angelo's Aggregate Materials argued that county changed its comprehensive plan to specifically deny a landfill.

By Sean Griffey • May 24, 2012

Waste Management Awarded Transfer Station Bid in NH

Selectmen authorize Salem, NH town manager to enter into contract with waste company.

By Sean Griffey • May 23, 2012

BEST Sorting Launches New Sorter and Rebrands its Recycling Unit

Slidex sorter uses spectral analysis to inspect materials in free fall.

By Sean Griffey • May 21, 2012

Veolia Opens Household Waste Recycling Centre on Merseyside

A new household waste recycling centre has been opened by waste and recycling company, Veolia Environmental Services - a part of Veolia Environnement and Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority. 

By Sean Griffey • May 21, 2012

Retrofit Bioreactor Projects Pay Big Dividends

A landfill bioreactor project in Buncombe County, N.C., illustrates how the technology can increase airspace, manage leachate and boost revenue from landfill gas while possibly shortening required post-closure care.

By Sean Griffey • May 21, 2012

Concord Recycling Center Killed

Concord Co-op forced to kill $15.6 million project after city withdraws support

By Sean Griffey • May 18, 2012

Medication Disposal: Trash Beats Take-Back, New Study Suggests

Returning extra medicine to the pharmacy for disposal might not be worth the extra time, money or greenhouse gas emissions, according to a study

By Sean Griffey • May 17, 2012

Mistake Leaves NC Landfill Fund Short of Millions of Dollars

Account designed to offset costs of eventually closing landfills was created but never funded...

By Sean Griffey • May 16, 2012

Waste Management Authorized to Build New MRF in Kansas

Construction expected to be completed in early 2013

By Sean Griffey • May 16, 2012

BHS to Equip Four New SITA Recycling Facilities in UK

Maidenhead based waste and recycling company, SITA UK has selected Oregon-based recycling systems manufacturer, Bulk Handling Systems (BHS) to design, manufacture and install four material recovery facilities (MRFs) in the UK. 

By Sean Griffey • May 16, 2012

Working Facility Introduces Students to Waste Management Field

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's fully functional wastewater treatment plant offers unique training opportunities for its students

By Sean Griffey • May 14, 2012

Publix Claims 2 Billion Plastic and Paper Bags Saved

Grocer credits training of frontline staff and reusable bag campaigns for saving 1 million bags per day

By Sean Griffey • May 14, 2012

Covanta Energy Named as Climate Change Leader for Waste-to-Energy Projects

Covanta’s Energy-from-Waste facilities recognized for role in climate change mitigation

By Sean Griffey • May 14, 2012

Waste Management to Open Landfill Gas to Energy Project in Ohio

New plant will generate 4.8 MW of electricity

By Sean Griffey • May 14, 2012

Group from Nepal in Oregon to Study Waste Management

Delegation from Kathmandu will spend time in Eugene to observe local waste management facilities

By Sean Griffey • May 13, 2012

Rhode Island Landfill Air Quality Bill Passes Senate

Legislation will require Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation to install four new monitors for air quality.

By Sean Griffey • May 13, 2012

Republic Services replaced in Franklin, TN

Relationship with Republic reportedly soured after steep increase in tipping fees.  Republic claims their deal would save the city $6.2 million.

By Sean Griffey • May 11, 2012

ReCommunity Launches New Single Stream Facility in New York

The new facility went online in late April and can handle 25 tons per hour.

By Sean Griffey • May 9, 2012

NJ Landfill Solar Farm Dedicated

The 3-megawatt (MW) installation is part of PSE&G's solar program and was built on a 13-acre capped section of the closed landfill.

By Sean Griffey • May 9, 2012

Plastic trash altering ocean habitats

A 100-fold upsurge in human-produced plastic garbage in the ocean is altering habitats in the marine environment, according to a new study.

By Sean Griffey • May 8, 2012

Goodyear Recognized for Zero Waste to Landfill Program

Goodyear has not sent any manufacturing waste from its 53 factories to landfills since 2008

By Sean Griffey • May 8, 2012

Florida Governor Signs into Law Key Solid Waste Permit Bill

Bill doubles the permit terms for solid waste facilities

By Sean Griffey • May 7, 2012