Casella to address Southbridge, MA landfill expansion in town ballot question

The residents of Southbridge can submit a non-binding vote about the controversial site's expansion in June.

By Cole Rosengren • March 14, 2017

NWRA, SWANA release emerging industry technology guide for municipal officials

The document intends to educate elected officials on newer types of processing facilities to ensure informed decisions when considering various opportunities.

By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • March 13, 2017

High winds from Midwest storms affect landfills in multiple states

Intense gusts carried litter beyond landfill borders and even caused one Michigan site to close early.

By Cole Rosengren • March 9, 2017

Proposed Kentucky coal ash rules take another step toward approval

Only one more committee approval is needed to enact what some say are less stringent requirements for disposal.

By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2017

Organics may offer most growth potential for creating renewable energy from waste

Multiple industry stakeholders have weighed in on the obstacles and projected growth of thermal, biogas and anaerobic digestion technologies.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 27, 2017

Former Louisiana landfill manager suspected of stealing $77K in public money

A state investigation found that a former Tangipahoa Parish landfill employee may have been altering tip fees to enrich himself for years.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 24, 2017

Austin City Council votes against renewing $7.7M Republic contract

The choice of landfill became the main issue around this contract for city facilities and special events.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 22, 2017

DSNY selects Waste Management for $3.3B Brooklyn export contract

Progressive backed out of a similar 20-year contract last year and Covanta was also in the running.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 21, 2017

Michigan will allow Advanced Disposal to flare gas at contentious landfill

The strategy is intended to address an ongoing odor issue that has led to a class action lawsuit, but relief will not be immediate.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 17, 2017

ISWA makes progress on campaign to close world's worst dumpsites

The Estrutural site in Brazil's capital is the first of at least five more open landfills to be phased out in the country.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 13, 2017

Waste Management plans to increase natural gas extraction from Louisville landfill

While the Outer Loop Landfill has an existing gas pipeline, new equipment will allow the company to clean more of the methane being generated.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 10, 2017

Pennsylvania DEP questions earthquake safety at Frey Farm Landfill

A technical review conducted by DEP identified 43 areas of concern to be addressed, focusing on the stability of underlying soil and bedrock.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 9, 2017

Nashville announces strategies to become 'greenest city in the Southeast'

Mayor Megan Barry and the Livable Nashville Committee released a report outlining dozens of sustainability recommendations focusing on waste reduction, recycling, green buildings and energy.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 9, 2017

UPDATE: Wheatfield, NY now facing $2.4B in suits over Niagara Sanitation Landfill

Residents say that harmful chemicals have migrated from the landfill and caused health issues.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 8, 2017

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

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

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

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