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Covanta Vancouver WTE plant burns cleaner with new emissions technology
The plant has seen 53% lowered emissions since the start of the year due to newly installed technology.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 29, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Could more IA landfill agreements follow amid bird flu crisis?
Federal officials have inked agreements with two state landfills to accept waste related to the avian flu outbreak.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 28, 2015 -
Scott Whitney next Liberty Tire Recycling CEO
The company picked a seasoned pro in the industry as CEO to head the recently restructured firm.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 28, 2015 -
Buena Vista Landfill readying last cell, signaling site's limited time
Workers for Buena Vista Landfill in California are preparing the last cell on the site to accept waste, meaning the landfill probably has just 20 years or less to continue operations.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 27, 2015 -
Maine craft brewing begets livestock feed
Maine farmers and beer and coffee brewers have connected to provide cheaper feed for livestock through using spent grains, coffee chaff, and more.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 26, 2015 -
Bakersfield, CA trash pick-up and sewage rates likely to increase
City residents haven't seen an increase in the rates they pay for trash and sewage for nine years, according to its public works director.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 22, 2015 -
Rehrig Pacific to provide custom organic waste bins for Toronto
After determining needs with regard to the city's organic waste program, the company devised organic waste bins specifically for the city.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 22, 2015 -
San Francisco: Longer trek for daily waste disposal to have little environmental impact
Despite concerns that a longer trip to the landfill is not eco-friendly, city leaders recently OK'd changing its waste disposal site.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 22, 2015 -
Covanta purchases Advanced Waste, employees to remain
The former has made deals recently in New York and Indiana.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 22, 2015 -
After upgrades to plant, OR leaders to sign composting center agreement
Officials are expected to approve an operating agreement with a local firm that recently was under fire by residents for odors coming from the facility.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 21, 2015 -
MS county commission fires waste hauler, seeks bids from others
Lowndes County Commission in Mississippi has fired the municipality's waste hauler for not being on time with pick-ups, and is seeking bids from other haulers who want the job.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 20, 2015 -
GA county receives landfill expansion grant
It's an expansion that's necessary to avoid hauling construction waste to a landfill not owned by the county.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 19, 2015 -
Innovative food WTE plant closes
Monday, the plant's power was shut down because of unpaid electric bills.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 19, 2015 -
Dell's increases use of recycled plastic for new computers
Dell is encouraging eco-friendliness while using recycled computer plastic to manufacture its new computers.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 15, 2015 -
Verizon collects 2 million pounds of e-waste, completing a 2010 goal early
Months ahead of its 5-year goal to recycle 2 million pounds of e-waste, Verizon hits its mark.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 15, 2015 -
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
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