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Farmer surrenders after illegal waste dumping charges
A 78-year-old farmer is facing charges after what Illinois officials say was a years-long pattern of illegal dumping on his farm.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 14, 2015 -
Waste and recycling is Buckeye state economic generator
Waste and recycling may not have glitz and glamor, but its impact on Ohio is still significant, amounting to billions.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 14, 2015 -
Deep Dive
SWANA exec cites progress 10 years after 'slow down' initiative
Multiple states have put laws in place aimed at protecting waste workers, and a legislation is working its way through the North Carolina state legislature.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 13, 2015 -
Athens-Hocking District navigates non-compete bid process
Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District will manage its waste and recycling contract, and is considering a for-profit vendor to replace its current nonprofit hauler.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 13, 2015 -
Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Keep America Beautiful bolster recycling with bins in parks
The program spans 33 states and places receptacles on beaches, sports fields, nature trails and in parks.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 13, 2015 -
Hoosier Pick-up closed for business; customers left holding the trash bags
Southern Indiana Residents want to know when their trash will be picked up, as Hoosier Pick-up fails to do it.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 12, 2015 -
Recycling boost: Hamm adds single stream to KS facility
A new single-stream operation at Hamm's Lawrence, KS facility means added capacity and continues the trend.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 12, 2015 -
Ethanol recycling plant in TN slated for June opening
The company said the new facility will increase capacity by 200%.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 12, 2015 -
Measurabl to offer waste stream data
The startup is now going to track information from the waste stream.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 11, 2015 -
Birds killed due to avian flu cause landfill concern
Millions of dead birds could be transported across Iowa to be buried in a landfill, and officials in the county where the landfill is located are worried.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 8, 2015 -
State law limits formal petition against waste treatment plant sale
Despite having a petition with 6,000 residents signatures opposing the sale of the plant, residents opposed to the sale will not have a chance of fulfilling their agenda without a change in state law.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 7, 2015 -
NJ recycler launches single-stream system
Another single-stream recycling system has been added in the U.S., and this time it is a facility that takes the place of a dual-stream system.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 5, 2015 -
Advanced Disposal sets sights on growth; buys another waste hauler
Industry consolidations continue, as Advanced Disposal buys Little Hoppers.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 5, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Free e-waste recycling too good to be true?
While many recyclers charge to deal with electronics, others don’t take the items at all due to cost.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 4, 2015 -
NYC haulers at privately owned companies speak out against working conditions, employers
Workers employed at private waste companies in NYC had an opportunity to provide testimony at a Council Meeting.
By Nicole Wrona • May 1, 2015 -
India's 'smart city' offers lessons for waste removal innovation
A pneumatic tube system that transports waste and recycling materials underground is operational in India's smart city, Gandhinagar.
By Nicole Wrona • April 29, 2015 -
Asheville, NC officials likely to approve trash fee increase
The City Council is expected to approve raising the trash rates in order to promote recycling and end subsidizing waste services.
By Nicole Wrona • April 29, 2015 -
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Chemical scare from bear repellent prompts Casella to close MRF
A materials recovery facility operated by Casella Waste in Williston, VT was evacuated and closed after hazardous waste permeated the facility.
By Nicole Wrona • April 29, 2015 -
Chicago improves, but could save more on waste collection services
According to a report by the Chicago Inspector General, the city could trim the waste management budget even further.
By Nicole Wrona • April 28, 2015 -
Waste Management makes 'Best Corporate Citizens' list for first time
CR Magazine ranks the company at No. 54.
By Nicole Wrona • April 27, 2015 -
VT hauler counts on real horsepower to collect waste, recycling
A Vermont-based hauler that uses horses to transport waste now offers services to another local community.
By Nicole Wrona • April 27, 2015 -
Majority of e-waste collected in 2014 not recycled correctly: report
According to a report, a majority of the electronic waste collected in 2014 was also not applicable for reuse.
By Nicole Wrona • April 21, 2015 -
After 4-year pilot program, Tacoma, WA expands commercial food waste recycling
A pilot program that converts organic waste into compost is expanding as the city aims to divert 70% of waste from landfills.
By Nicole Wrona • April 21, 2015 -
New meat detector could alleviate food waste
The device detects meat spoilage more accurately than packaging's expiration dates, according to a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor.
By Carolyn Heneghan • April 20, 2015 -
To infinity and beyond: Scientists point laser at space waste
Using the EUSO telescope and the CAN laser, scientists propose to locate and eliminate debris.
By Nicole Wrona • April 20, 2015
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