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UPDATE: Bill to transfer oversight of West Lake Landfill from EPA to Army Corps stalled
"There are people in D.C. that hold our community, and the lives of our children — they’re holding them hostage right now by pausing on this bill," said Dawn Chapman of Just Moms STL to St. Louis Public Radio.
By Arlene Karidis • March 9, 2016 -
EREF study: West Coast reports highest average tipping fees; other regions vary radically
These fees can be steep and have their impact not only on the haulers, but on customers called on to help absorb costs.
By Arlene Karidis • March 9, 2016 -
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Pennsylvania county considering $13M project to recover metal from incinerator ash
The sophisticated recovery system would yield about 7,000 tons of ferrous and non-ferrous metals a year, potentially amounting to $1.7 million in profit for the authority.
By Arlene Karidis • March 8, 2016 -
New law prohibits out-of-state coal ash in South Carolina's Class 2 landfills
Thousands of tons of this toxic waste are buried every year in South Carolina's unlined landfills, so the federal government will now require new landfills be lined to protect groundwater from ash contamination.
By Arlene Karidis • March 7, 2016 -
New Jersey town issues 'eviction notice' to Keegan Landfill tenant in response to expansion proposal
"Our concern is that either through a declaration of emergency or eminent domain, they will try to keep the landfill operating," said Kearny Mayor Al Santos to NJ.com.
By Kristin Musulin • March 4, 2016 -
EPA to investigate discrimination allegations over landfill expansion in Dothan, AL
Residents want the ADEM to show a clear, legitimate interest to justify the expansion, and prove that there is no better alternative.
By Arlene Karidis • March 4, 2016 -
EPA Administrator: 'We can and must do more on methane'
The EPA says methane levels — which are substantially higher than expected — are believed to rise by 25% by 2025 unless actions are taken to reduce them.
By Kristin Musulin • March 1, 2016 -
Georgia bill could force state to report leaking landfills to residents, municipalities
The House unanimously passed House Bill 1028 on Monday with a 163-0 vote.
By Arlene Karidis • March 1, 2016 -
Pratt Recycling has been landfilling Savannah's glass, much to the city's surprise
While Pratt must pay for the recyclables under its 10-year contract, effective until 2018, there are no terms specifying how the company must handle the waste.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 29, 2016 -
Toxic timebomb: Old landfills throughout UK at risk of hazardous waste leakage
Research done in the Southeast suggests "widespread pollution from historic landfills," said Dr. Kate Spencer of Queen Mary University of London to the Independent.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 25, 2016 -
Maryland challenges Virginia over controversial coal ash plan
While the permit may technically satisfy regulatory standards, water from the ponds could cause significant harm to humans and aquatic life, says Maryland's Secretary of Natural Resources.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 18, 2016 -
Florida county may reconsider long-planned landfill near ranch site
Some officials believe the proposed site is inappropriate because the nearby highway, traversing between Walt Disney World and Brevard County, is considered a tourist attraction.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 18, 2016 -
Shelton, WA assesses 'notoriously slow' process of cleaning up the C Street Landfill
With many unanswered questions, protesters are not happy that the cleanup remains at a standstill.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 12, 2016 -
Residents near Bridgeton landfill to be surveyed for respiratory conditions
The survey results will be applied to consider the likelihood of respiratory ailments in all towns affected by the odors — not just those sampled.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 10, 2016 -
Hanford, WA plan to pile waste atop near-full landfill may save $30M
The landfill's existing supercells, which once had 18 million tons of capacity, have about a half-ton of capacity left.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 8, 2016 -
Oklahoma City pushes forward on landfill gas-to-liquid plant
The plant's particular model, to serve as a commercial reference for creating renewable fuel using GTL technology, has pulled in big players who believe it is worth the time and investment to pool their resources.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 8, 2016 -
SPI launches Zero Net Waste program
The program, developed by a membership workgroup, is intended to provide guidance along the value chain in plastics.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 2, 2016 -
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DEC grants final permit for Casella's Ontario County Landfill expansion
Casella now has the three required permits for expansion, but is facing extreme opposition from the local Finger Lakes Zero Waste Coalition.
By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 1, 2016 -
Republic's possible coal ash expansion generates protest, plans on hold
The commissioners said they will pass a resolution opposing the landfill expansion and possible ash deal.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 1, 2016 -
Albany considers pay-as-you-throw to generate funds as landfill nears capacity
"We have a culture here that you can put anything on the curb. I'm sorry, party's over," said Albany Chief Auditor Leif Engstrom.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 1, 2016 -
Duke Energy
Waste Management of Virginia landfill to receive 1.5M tons of coal ash from Duke Energy
Virginia’s environmentalists are happy to see the massive volumes of contaminant — which once infiltrated its waters — will be landfilled.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 29, 2016 -
U.S. Army, North Carolina county team to promote foreign solid waste management
The teams will tap into UCPW’s knowledge base in logistics and industry challenges before its deployment to work with overseas governments, security forces, and populations.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 29, 2016 -
Pennsylvania landfill leachate not responsible for foul odor, despite earlier reports
DEP staff went to Keystone Sanitary Landfill looking for the root of the problem, leaving the suspect valve partially open. However, they saw no increased flow in the line.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 28, 2016 -
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Tennessee awards $4.8M in recycling, composting, and waste oil grants
These projects will provide opportunities for counties and municipalities across the state to enhance their waste reduction and recycling infrastructure, said TDEC.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 28, 2016 -
Grinding technology to extend life of Alabama landfill
The technology — which can grind six truckloads of debris into one truckload, and pulverize the landfill’s daily 140-ton intake — will add four or five years to Colbert County landfill’s life.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 26, 2016
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