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Deep Dive
Rubicon CEO Nate Morris: Tech can help independent haulers beat 'the big 3'
In a Q&A with Waste Dive, the 36-year-old entrepreneur discussed how Rubicon is altering the industry in ways that "the big three companies" have not yet been able to achieve.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 2, 2017 -
EREF announces 3 new research grants
With this latest round of grants, researchers will help to address some of the questions around how to measure landfill emissions and how to best manage coal ash.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 1, 2017 -
Report: Vermont has potential to take waste diversion even further
The state's Biennial Report on Solid Waste says that almost half of what people still throw away could be diverted from landfills.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 30, 2017 -
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Hawaii island faces limited options as landfill nears capacity
Officials say the South Hilo Sanitary Landfill could have as little as one year of capacity remaining.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Minnesota push for WTE sparks pushback from local landfills
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's attempt to enforce a law that prioritizes incineration is creating confusion in the market.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 23, 2017 -
New York county enlists help from Casella, 'Eco Heroes' for waste diversion push
Ontario County's solid waste management plan calls for 60% diversion from landfills.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 19, 2017 -
NWRA: Revised ANSI standard on mobile equipment receives approval
The revised standard removes fall protection sections and implements new safety signage.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 18, 2017 -
Study: Bay Area methane emissions may be twice as high as official estimates
Landfills are seen as some of the biggest contributors of these emissions in the area.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 18, 2017 -
Opinion
How industry changes will affect operational optimization of landfills
Regulatory changes and options for increasing landfill densities and compaction are expected to transform how the industry does business in the next decade.
By Robert Sochovka • Jan. 17, 2017 -
SWEEP: Average landfill tip fees increased in 2016
Analysis indicates that the average increase was 1.5% and regional cost trends remain the same.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 12, 2017 -
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Pennsylvania approves plan for $56M expansion of Frey Farm Landfill
The controversial 50-foot vertical expansion proposal for the Lancaster County landfill has now cleared a critical hurdle.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 11, 2017 -
UPDATE: Advanced Disposal signs agreed order with Kentucky over radioactive waste
As part of the agreement, Advanced will install radiation monitors at the Blue Ridge Landfill and affiliated sites.
By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • Jan. 5, 2017 -
Massachusetts legislators fail to reach agreement on waste reduction plan
What started as a per capita reduction mandate turned into a special commission and ended with no clear resolution.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 4, 2017 -
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Investigators: 2 men found dead at Tallahassee, FL transfer station were compacted
The unrelated incidents have highlighted safety concerns around dumpsters in the area.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 3, 2017 -
Republic seeks to expand capacity of Texas landfill by up to 100 years
The company has filed for a permit amendment to expand the Southwest Landfill in Canyon, TX.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 22, 2016 -
UPDATE: Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project approved by Santa Barbara Council
The California city will pay $9 million per year to send 75,000 tons of waste to the site.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 16, 2016 -
UPDATE: Casella pulls funding of environmental consultant for well contamination
The company decided to stop reimbursing Charlton, MA for costs associated with investigating groundwater contamination near the Southbridge landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 15, 2016 -
Republic proposes targeted solution for odor issues at Los Angeles County landfill
The company has been working on a plan that will divert organics from the Sunshine Canyon site rather than limiting its overall capacity.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 14, 2016 -
UPDATE: States now one step closer to creating permitting programs for coal ash disposal
The passing of the federal Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WINN) Act includes language that was meant to clarify coal ash rules.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 14, 2016 -
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Deep DiveInside ecomaine: The nonprofit taking a unique approach to managing Maine's solid waste
Waste Dive toured ecomaine's facilities in Portland to get an inside look at the services it provides to its 57 member communities.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Republic receives approval for expansion of San Jose landfill
The 95-foot vertical expansion will extend the Newby Island landfill's capacity until approximately 2041.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 12, 2016 -
UPDATE: Seneca Falls Town Board passes law to close Seneca Meadows landfill
Following a contentious decision, the New York landfill will be closed by Dec. 31, 2025.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 9, 2016 -
Vermont sees spike in food donations as organics ban takes effect
The state saw donations increase by 40% since last year along with a rise in diversion rates.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 7, 2016 -
UPDATE: More landfill sites show elevated levels of PFOA in Vermont
The state believes a former Chemfab plant could be responsible for some of the contamination.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 6, 2016 -
Biogas purification technology coming to Mississippi landfill
French firm Air Liquide will build the facility at a site operated by Waste Connections.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 6, 2016
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