Landfill: Page 50
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Nevada pushes to increase recycling rates despite little financial incentive
The state, which has centuries of cheap landfill capacity, looks for ways to recycle more.
By Cole Rosengren • June 13, 2016 -
Alabama landfill expansion delayed after state revokes permit
The state says information was missing from the landfill's expansion application.
By Cole Rosengren • June 13, 2016 -
Apple makes surprise entry into the waste-to-energy industry
The tech giant will be creating electricity from methane at a North Carolina landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • June 12, 2016 -
Virginia county sees few good options as landfill reaches capacity
Still awaiting state approval for an expansion, the county will likely resort to exporting.
By Cole Rosengren • June 12, 2016 -
Judge rules against former landfill operator in Florida pollution case
Owners of the Rolling Hill landfill were ordered to pay after the county shut down their operation.
By Cole Rosengren • June 9, 2016 -
Debate over Casella's responsibility for water contamination near landfill heats up
The company points to recent results showing that only two of 48 wells tested were found to be contaminated. DEP is requiring Casella to submit an immediate response action plan.
By Cole Rosengren • June 9, 2016 -
Landfill burning since 2013 finally extinguished; cleaning up, sorting out liability comes next
A small, but tenacious fire at the Pasco County (FL) Landfill was finally beaten after a wide range of strategies failed.
By Cole Rosengren • June 7, 2016 -
Formerly struggling Wisconsin landfill back on track with expansion
For two years, the Janesville landfill was losing money, new strategies have put it in the green.
By Cole Rosengren • June 7, 2016 -
Potentially harmful chemicals found at closed New Hampshire landfill
Water samples from wells near a former construction landfill show high amounts of PFOA.
By Cole Rosengren • June 5, 2016 -
Alabama residents fight $30M defamation suit from landfill company
Residents in Uniontown continue to be involved in a bitter fight over a coal ash landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • June 3, 2016 -
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Battle over Keystone landfill expansion going to court
On June 10, a judge will hear first arguments over whether to approve a nearly 50-year expansion at the Pennsylvania landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • May 31, 2016 -
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DSNY looks to prior proposals after Progressive exits export deal
Waste Management and Covanta are among the companies that responded to the original RFP.
By Cole Rosengren • May 27, 2016 -
California cities battle over landfilling each other's waste
The only way to stop Milpitas from sending waste to a San Jose landfill may be a ballot measure.
By Cole Rosengren • May 26, 2016 -
Landfill operators get ready for new federal emissions rules
The EPA will publish final changes to the New Source Performance Standards in July.
By Cole Rosengren • May 25, 2016 -
Planning a waste-to-energy future in New Jersey
Atlantic County's landfill is expected to hit capacity in 2026 and no future expansion is allowed.
By Cole Rosengren • May 23, 2016 -
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Ener-Core will generate power from closed Los Angeles landfill
The company has received a purchase order to install four of its EcoStations at the Toyon Canyon Landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • May 20, 2016 -
Michigan county warns residents it's running out of landfill space
Kent County estimates it only has 10 years of capacity left and urges residents to step up recycling.
By Cole Rosengren • May 19, 2016 -
Kansas county says property tax hike is 'necessary evil' to cover landfill costs
Residents of Reno County could see a 41% increase in total property tax fees over the next five years.
By Cole Rosengren • May 18, 2016 -
Federal representatives cite online threats, skip West Lake Landfill meeting
The EPA, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, and the US Army Corps of Engineers declined to send representatives.
By Kristin Musulin • May 17, 2016 -
Extended work hours approved for delayed Casella landfill expansion
Construction crews at New York's Ontario County Landfill can now work on Sundays.
By Cole Rosengren • May 16, 2016 -
South Dakota has new plan to fight tire-dwelling Zika mosquitoes
The state will spend $650,000 to stop the insects from laying their eggs in landfills.
By Cole Rosengren • May 13, 2016 -
DTE Biomass Energy continues growth with new LFG-to-energy facility
The company's latest renewable energy plant in California can power up to 10,000 homes.
By Cole Rosengren • May 12, 2016 -
Montana homeowners to receive $7.5M payout for landfill lawsuits
The city of Bozeman has approved a proposed settlement over fumes from its closed Story Mill Landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • May 11, 2016 -
Arkansas solid waste districts clash over fair share of fees
The two districts are involved in a lawsuit over rights to solid waste fees, but only one of them has a landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • May 11, 2016 -
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Advanced Disposal must give free LFG to Milwaukee sewage plant for 25 years
The company will provide the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District with $14.5 million worth of landfill gas under a revised contract.
By Cole Rosengren • May 10, 2016
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