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Post-closure remediation at former landfill could cost Indianapolis $6M
The cap has begun to erode leading to concerns about groundwater pollution — and the city is on the hook.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 26, 2016 -
Bridgeton Landfill operators reach settlement with 34 local homeowners
Financial terms for the "alleged loss of use or enjoyment of their property" were not disclosed.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 26, 2016 -
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Report: Global dumpsite hazards led to 750 deaths in 7 months
The ISWA report aims to highlight the need to close dumpsites across the world, especially in impoverished countries.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 20, 2016 -
California Gov. Brown signs major methane reduction law
The state now has the toughest pollutant laws in the country, with the goal of a 50% reduction in organic waste disposal by 2020.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 20, 2016 -
Sacramento County, CA to fuel collection fleet with landfill gas
The fleet is expected to see greater emissions reductions than when it previously used standard LNG fuel.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 8, 2016 -
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Judge won't dismiss lawsuit over radioactive waste in Kentucky landfill
Despite a request by Advanced Tenorm Services, the judge said it was premature to dismiss the suit before more discovery.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 2, 2016 -
Arkansas accepting bids for closure of challenging NABORS landfill
The site hasn't accepted waste since 2012 due to questions of government responsibility.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 1, 2016 -
2 New York landfills declared potential Superfund sites
The state's Department of Environmental Conservation says both of the closed sites contain high concentrations of PFOA.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 31, 2016 -
Public hearings on odor mitigation at Sunshine Canyon Landfill begin in California
Republic Services has spent $27 million on emissions controls since 2011, but local residents say it's still not enough.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 29, 2016 -
New Jersey moves toward implementing Legacy Landfill Law
The state Department of Environmental Protection has proposed regulations to codify the 2013 legislation.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 29, 2016 -
Kentucky C&D landfill looks for options as it nears capacity
The city of Henderson estimates it has four years to find a new home for the material, but is starting early to avoid big expenses later.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 26, 2016 -
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BioEnergy Hawaii to begin construction on $50M resource recovery facility next year
The mixed waste processing project aims to divert 70% of incoming material from the local landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 24, 2016 -
Methane leak at closed Michigan landfill could pose risk
Officials in Kent County are working to notify residents and update capture methods.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 23, 2016 -
EPA reaches emissions settlement with Champ Landfill in Missouri
The landfill has agreed to conduct a third-party audit, install new extraction wells and purchase CNG trucks.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 18, 2016 -
Colorado landfill turns to public education as way to expand lifespan
Pitkin County's "Talking Trash" campaign hopes to make residents reduce their 10 pounds per day of waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 10, 2016 -
Consultant says Casella's Southbridge, MA landfill not source of water contamination
As a result the company, and the town of Southbridge, have no plans to install municipal water lines in the affected neighborhood.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 10, 2016 -
Republic seeks to extend life of Michigan landfill by 60 years
So far, the proposal to double capacity at the Ottawa County Farms Landfill hasn't faced any public opposition.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2016 -
Residents call for closure of Los Angeles County landfill that has surpassed capacity
Waste Connections hopes to expand the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, while residents and environmental activists fight back.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 8, 2016 -
GM plants recognized by EPA for using landfill gas as energy
The company's Orion and Fort Wayne Assembly plants were ranked among the top 10 largest users of on-site green power.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 3, 2016 -
Business Waste struggling to keep Pokemon Go players out of danger zones
Employees of the U.K.-based waste company have dealt with a range of incidents, from players entering landfill sites to digging through industrial bins.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 2, 2016 -
TCEQ requires Texas city to upgrade landfill gas system—at cost of $5.5M
Due to increased gas levels, Amarillo will need to spend more money than it has in the landfill improvement fund on new control equipment.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 1, 2016 -
Disposal rates—and diversion rates—are climbing in Southwest Colorado
Residents in the region are disposing of 7% more waste than they were in 2007, despite new initiatives.
By Cole Rosengren • July 29, 2016 -
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Deep Dive'Land of Waste': Mapping out America's trash
A new study breaks down where the country's garbage is going in a series of striking graphics.
By Cole Rosengren • July 29, 2016 -
Arizona county looking for alternative to increasingly expensive landfill
The operating costs for Santa Cruz County's Rio Rico Landfill will soon outpace revenues.
By Cole Rosengren • July 28, 2016 -
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Will drones transform the future of landfill monitoring?
Ada County, ID is currently testing a unit at its landfill and plans to move away from manned flights soon.
By Cole Rosengren • July 27, 2016
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