Landfill: Page 52
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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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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
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