Landfill: Page 49
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Los Angeles County landfill looks at anaerobic digestion as way to expand site's lifespan
A study will be conducted on the feasibility of processing green waste at the Scholl Canyon Landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • July 22, 2016 -
Republic Services, Mas Energy open new landfill gas-to-energy project in Georgia
Republic lists this project as part of their Blue Planet sustainability initiative, which aims to decrease carbon emissions.
By Cole Rosengren • July 22, 2016 -
CalRecycle: State disposal rate increased, recycling rate dropped in 2015
The organization credits an "accelerating economy" for the increase in materials being sent to landfills.
By Kristin Musulin • July 19, 2016 -
EPA releases final New Source Performance Standards, emission guidelines for MSW landfills
EPA anticipates that the combined rules will reduce methane emissions by about 334,000 metric tons.
By Kristin Musulin • July 18, 2016 -
Settlement reached in gas collection suit at Rhode Island landfill
An engineering firm will now assess collection systems at the Central Landfill after complaints of improper handling.
By Cole Rosengren • July 18, 2016 -
Memphis company to rethink plan for landfill expansion near elementary school
Memphis Wrecking Co. has withdrawn its second proposal for the site, but plans to come back with a new one.
By Cole Rosengren • July 15, 2016 -
Milwaukee sewerage district doubles down on landfill gas plan
Pending approval by the state, Waste Management will provide gas from its Metro landfill in Franklin, WI.
By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2016 -
Air Force raises last-minute objection to Texas landfill permit over bird hazards
The state's decision on a permit application for a landfill in Guadalupe County has been further delayed by this late entry.
By Cole Rosengren • July 11, 2016 -
Study: Local taxes would double if Seneca Meadows Landfill closed in NY
The landfill's permit expires in 2017 and many residents are pushing to shut it down for good.
By Cole Rosengren • July 8, 2016 -
Ener-Core moves away from manufacturing its own landfill gas-to-energy equipment
The company signed a license agreement giving Dresser-Rand exclusive rights to manufacture and sell its power oxidizers.
By Cole Rosengren • July 7, 2016 -
Landfill employees among thousands of workers in California strike
Employees of the North County Landfill have joined 4,000 workers on strike in San Joaquin County.
By Cole Rosengren • July 7, 2016 -
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Deep DiveLand(fill) of opportunity: Why builders are turning dumps into new developments
As the scarcity of land in hot building markets grows, some developers are turning to landfills to meet demand for residential and commercial space.
By Kim Slowey • July 5, 2016 -
Survey: Asthma rates not significantly higher near Bridgeton Landfill
The St. Louis County Department of Public Health's survey is the first step in measuring the health of area residents.
By Cole Rosengren • July 5, 2016 -
UPDATE: Massachusetts Senate approves bill to require per capita waste reduction
The bill aims to get a handle on waste generation in a state that is running out of landfill capacity.
By Cole Rosengren • June 30, 2016 -
Canadian city may increase property taxes to help cover recycling program
Thunder Bay is exploring a new solid waste plan that would shift tipping fees away from recycling to fund landfill maintenance.
By Cole Rosengren • June 28, 2016 -
Report: Virginia's trash imports increased by 100K tons in 2015
The state is considered a national leader in accepting out-of-state transfers.
By Cole Rosengren • June 27, 2016 -
Judge recommends compromise in contentious New Jersey landfill dispute
The debate over the Keegan Landfill's future has come to a head — and millions of dollars are at stake.
By Cole Rosengren • June 27, 2016 -
Maryland Environmental Service awarded $5.2M renewed contract in Harford County
The agency will operate Harford County's landfill, yard waste collection facility, recycling program, and a variety of other programs.
By Cole Rosengren • June 27, 2016 -
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Alabama public works director says landfill capacity concerns not taken seriously
Alexander City is running out of space for yard waste and construction debris with no plan in place.
By Cole Rosengren • June 24, 2016 -
Orange County, FL may not be able to mitigate landfill odor issue until September
The county plans to install 23 new gas wells at the Young Park landfill next month.
By Cole Rosengren • June 23, 2016 -
LACSD official: Italian landfill study does not apply to US waste industry
The 12-year study of 242,000 Italian residents found links to respiratory disease and possibly cancer.
By Cole Rosengren • June 22, 2016 -
Kansas landfill sees odor complaints spike under Waste Management's ownership
Though Waste Management points to a county policy requiring yard waste separation as the issue, according to The Kansas City Star.
By Cole Rosengren • June 22, 2016 -
Thousands of refrigerators pile up at Canadian landfill after massive fire
As residents return to homes in Fort McMurray that had no power for a month, many refrigerators are full of rotten food and beyond use.
By Cole Rosengren • June 21, 2016 -
Iowa DNR still struggling to implement alternative landfill management program
The Environmental Management System aims for a more holistic approach to recycling, but many operators find the program too burdensome.
By Cole Rosengren • June 21, 2016 -
Republic Services unveils new ash processing facility in Washington
This is the most recent in a series of infrastructure investments to help maximize recycling potential.
By Cole Rosengren • June 15, 2016
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