EPA: The 3 LFG trends to watch

While there are some promising signs of growth for landfill gas projects, an increased interest in diverting food waste could mean lower yields. 

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 28, 2017

The 10 most common OSHA workplace violations of FY17

The top violations, which nearly mirror last year's list, serve as a reminder that all industries must increase hazard mitigation. 

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 27, 2017

New York overhauls solid waste regulations for first time in decades

"It’s a long time coming. It’s like the train coming out of the tunnel," said NWRA's Steve Changaris, who offered insights on how these regulations may impact the industry.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 26, 2017

Q&A: Prepping for WASTECON/ISWA 2017 with SWANA's David Biderman

The show, which will attract attendees from the U.S., Europe and beyond, will cover six core topics including climate change, smart tech and energy recovery.

By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • Sept. 25, 2017

Colorado officials seek regulatory changes to address radioactive waste disposal issues

CDPHE’s solid waste program manager explained this is a "forward-looking problem" in which officials will work with landfills to collect data on their waste streams.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 22, 2017

3 new projects show growing interest in generating value from LFG

Projects by Waste Management, Republic Services and Hamm in three states show the universal appeal of this developing technology.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 21, 2017

UPDATE: Officials vote to start expansion of Lancaster County, PA landfill despite opposition

The Frey Farm Landfill's $56 million vertical expansion could begin as soon as next month.

By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • Sept. 18, 2017

Updated: EPA to reconsider portions of Obama-era coal ash rule

The agency granted a polluter petition to reconsider the rule, a move environmentalists call "a ploy to scrap the protections entirely."

By Gavin Bade • Sept. 15, 2017

Omaha, NE City Council approves plans to modernize old landfill site with new MRF

The project is part of a sale to Lewis Clark Recycling and Disposal, which will spend $2 million to upgrade the site.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 14, 2017

UPDATE: Michigan officials to drill holes into Kent County landfill for methane capture

The system is intended to protect nearby buildings from high methane levels.

By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • Sept. 13, 2017

California community groups sue over expansion of Chiquita Canyon Landfill

Three groups have teamed up for civil action against Los Angeles County and the Waste Connections subsidiary that owns the site.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 8, 2017

Michigan DEQ has 'serious concern' about methane levels at Superfund site

The G&H Industrial Landfill site has methane levels as high as 73% by volume in some spots. The gas is explosive at levels between 5% and 15% by volume.

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 6, 2017

EPA shows progress on West Lake cleanup plans, but details still months away

The agency held its first public meeting near the Missouri site in more than a year as community relations remain tense.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 5, 2017

UPDATE: EPA offers 'no updates at this time' on NSPS, EG landfill rules

Industry sources remain in the dark and, if the EPA has further information, it isn't sharing.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 1, 2017

Report: NYC export infrastructure reducing truck mileage, but not built for 'zero waste' future

New analysis of the city's 20-year waste plan by the Independent Budget Office highlights the ongoing trend of high costs.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 25, 2017

Colorado landfill awarded for using latex paint as a daily cover

Using the unconventional daily cover has saved the Mesa County Landfill over $11,000 and diverted 3,800 gallons of paint so far.

By Cody Boteler • Aug. 23, 2017

UPDATE: Lincoln, NE approves 3-year cardboard recycling education program

The approved contract, which comes at a slimmed-down cost than originally proposed, is intended to educate residents ahead of a landfill ban on corrugated cardboard.

By Cody Boteler • Aug. 16, 2017

UPDATE: OSHA fines Advanced Disposal $12K following landslide fatality

An inspection attributed the February landslide at Pennsylvania's Greentree Landfill to "unstable conditions." 

By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • Aug. 15, 2017

UPDATE: Former Iowa landfill manager pleads guilty to second-degree theft

Dusty VanRenan has been sentenced to two years probation after he was arrested for stealing money from Fremont County.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 11, 2017

NRDC files motion to vacate EPA's temporary stay on NSPS landfill rules

The motion contends the EPA's rationale for delaying implementation is invalid, especially in light of a recent court decision on a separate methane rule.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 7, 2017

Casella confirms Massachusetts landfill closure, but sees opportunity elsewhere

Discussion of the Massachusetts landfill received the most attention during the company's Q2 earnings call, but executives also outlined big acquisition plans.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2017

Pennsylvania borough struggles with post-landfill life as host fees begin to dry up

The closed Tullytown landfill was unpopular, but residents had come to rely on the annual $6,000 rebate checks that came with it.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 3, 2017

Mittelstaedt more concerned about 'communist' California than China after strong Q2

The Waste Connections CEO described the current economic climate as the most active deal environment in more than 15 years during the Waste Connections earnings call.

By Cole Rosengren • July 27, 2017

Rumpke's third landfill gas-to-energy plant now operational in Ohio

The 4.8 MW power plant is replacing a gas flaring system at the company's Brown County Landfill.

By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2017

Environmental reviewers OK Silicon Valley landfill housing development

The 9.2-million-square-foot project would bring up to 1,680 housing units to Santa Clara, CA, and be the largest such housing development in the Bay Area.

By Mary Tyler March • July 12, 2017