Waste Connections takes new approach to mitigate odors with national contract

The company can use Odor-No-More's CupriDyne Clean across all of its landfills, transfer stations and recycling facilities.

By Cole Rosengren • May 4, 2017

San Diego County sets goal of 75% diversion by 2025

This new plan for the county's unincorporated areas will nearly triple the current per-ton franchise fee paid by haulers.

By Cole Rosengren • May 1, 2017

New Mexico landfill invests in drone tech to improve monitoring, save money

The South Central Solid Waste Authority now relies on a drone to take highly-detailed photos of a new cell at the Corralitos Regional Landfill.

By Kristin Musulin • May 1, 2017

Waste Connections posts strong Q1, predicts 'M&A bonanza' if tax reform passes

Recent acquisitions, double digit landfill tonnage growth and abundant West Coast capacity were all cited as driving forces.

By Cole Rosengren • April 28, 2017

The Wide World of Waste: Local issues connect industry

A look at the unspotted trends, latest updates and weird news from around the industry.

By Cole Rosengren • April 27, 2017

Massachusetts solid waste policy earns low marks on environmental report card

Analysis from leading environmental groups called for stricter enforcement and better diversion metrics.

By Cole Rosengren • April 24, 2017

UPDATE: Waste Connections unsatisfied with terms to expand Chiquita Canyon Landfill

Santa Clarita Organization for Protecting the Environment, along with other groups, said they filed an appeal to the county's decision.

By Cole Rosengren • April 24, 2017

Pruitt: 'The EPA failed' on West Lake Landfill cleanup

Criticizing delayed action at the Missouri Superfund site, the EPA administrator promised more attention and faster results.

By Cole Rosengren • April 24, 2017

New details released as DSNY makes $3.3B contract with Waste Management official

Truck transfer will still be required between barge and rail in New Jersey once the new system begins this fall.

By Cole Rosengren • April 20, 2017

Portland, OR's regional government weighs options as 30-year landfill contract nears end

Waste Management hopes that the city will continue to use its Columbia Ridge Landfill, though officials are exploring all options.

By Cole Rosengren • April 17, 2017

Dozens dead after dump site landslide in Sri Lankan capital

Investigators believe a methane explosion may have caused the disaster at a controversial site in Colombo.

By Cole Rosengren • April 17, 2017

Ohio landfill seeks state approval for expansion to extend life until 2068

The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio's proposed 50-acre expansion could avert the costs of siting a new landfill in the future.

By Cole Rosengren • April 11, 2017

UPDATE: Republic withdraws permit applications for coal ash disposal at Georgia landfill

Former President Jimmy Carter wrote a note last year urging Republic and its shareholders to stop the Broadhurst Environmental Landfill disposal plans.

By Cole Rosengren • April 6, 2017

UPDATE: Seneca Falls, NY board delays decision to keep Waste Connections landfill open

The board has held off on approving Local Law 2, which would overturn a 2016 law requiring Seneca Meadows Landfill to close.

By Cole Rosengren • April 6, 2017

New Jersey landfill looks for ways to protect birds from invisible flares

The site is looking at short-term fixes, though switching to a gas capture system is seen as one of the best long-term solutions.

By Cole Rosengren • March 31, 2017

SCS Engineers CIO: Industrywide drone adoption is 'a few years out'

During a session at SWANApalooza, Jay Hatho explained the industry is "just starting to scratch the surface" of drone usage for landfill monitoring.

By Kristin Musulin • March 31, 2017

Residents file lawsuit against 7 companies, New York town over landfill exposure

The complaint alleges that contaminants in waste from the former Love Canal landfill have made local residents sick.

By Cole Rosengren • March 28, 2017

Milpitas, CA will change disposal site for extra $1.2M due to community relations

The city made the decision to avert potential litigation from residents in neighboring San Jose.

By Cole Rosengren • March 27, 2017

Report: Annual DSNY export costs to reach $420M by 2021

A new analysis from the New York City Independent Budget Office highlights the growing cost of the post-Fresh Kills reality.

By Cole Rosengren • March 27, 2017

UPDATE: Jefferson County, KY to sue state over waste bill passed by Gov. Bevin

The local solid waste board made the decision in a special meeting on the basis that this new law violates the state's constitution. 

By Cole Rosengren • March 23, 2017

Idaho solid waste district approves plans for gas-to-energy facility at landfill

The Milner Butte Landfill is expected to generate $31 million in gross revenue over the next 20 years.

By Cole Rosengren • March 22, 2017

Report: Massachusetts could be left with only 1 landfill by 2021

Overall waste generation decreased slightly in 2015, though exports increased and overall disposal capacity is on the decline.

By Cole Rosengren • March 21, 2017

UPDATE: Death toll from landslide at Ethiopian waste dump climbs to 113

It is still unclear what caused the deadly collapse at the landfill site.

By Kristin Musulin • March 16, 2017

Maryland county considers credit card readers, PAYT at landfill

Commissioners in Carroll County see both changes as a way to modernize operations and improve diversion.

By Cole Rosengren • March 16, 2017

European Parliament votes for 70% recycling target by 2030

This is a positive step forward in negotiations for a Circular Economy Package that contains a number of big goals.

By Cole Rosengren • March 15, 2017