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EPA orders rapid fire prevention for West Lake Landfill
Companies associated with Missouri's West Lake Landfill will have three weeks to devise a fire-prevention plan — one that should have been devised years ago, according to some officials.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 11, 2015 -
Ohio residents fight back over construction landfill stench
Even if the odor is no more than a nuisance, the levels of gases released at the site are against EPA regulations, according to officials.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 11, 2015 -
General Electric to pay $2.25M for alleged illegal waste incineration
The DOJ claimed that GE overrode the safety controls on at least 1,859 occasions from September 2006 until February 2007.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 11, 2015 -
New York's OCRRA could face steep fines following ash-for-trash rejection
Abandoning the ash-for-trash agreement means OCRRA will not import the trash it needs to meet its trash-burning quota — which could result in a $180,000 penalty.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 10, 2015 -
UPDATE: Residents oppose Tri-County Recycling trash proposal for fear of rat infestation
While local residents and business owners fear rats and vermin, Tri-County owner George McLaughlin said facility growth can be "a positive thing for the town."
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 9, 2015 -
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Allegedly abusive culture at Illinois landfill sparks 'unfair labor' complaints
Former employees of the Knox County Landfill in Illinois have filed an unfair labor practice charge with the Illinois Labor Relations Board.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 9, 2015 -
Republic earns top recognition, high score in climate change report
The waste management giant was recognized for its investments in CNG-powered fleets, as well as its efforts in renewable energy and greater recycling operations.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 8, 2015 -
Duke Energy cited for violations at North Carolina coal ash deposit location
DEQ said that Duke is actively removing ash, not just at Asheville Regional Airport, but at three other locations that were identified as priority cleanup sites.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 4, 2015 -
Brooklyn residents fight to shut down Five-Star Carting transfer station
The turf war has escalated among Five-Star, residents and local politicians, with the community saying they are inundated with man-made environmental hazards.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 3, 2015 -
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Dunkin' Donuts expands use of BioHiTech's Eco-Safe Digester
Food waste disposal is becoming a priority among businesses, inviting innovations and means for companies to embrace a culture of environmental stewardship.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 3, 2015 -
Wyoming DEQ approves variance to expand landfill with stipulations
The variance means the expanded landfill could set within a mile of 24 homes, though 20 of them are now within a mile of the existing Happy Jack Landfill.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 2, 2015 -
Canada delays decision on Lake Huron nuclear waste facility
The decision on whether to build a controversial nuclear waste facility near the shore of Lake Huron will now be pushed to March 2016.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 30, 2015 -
2 Pennsylvania landfills face resistance over expansion plans
Both operators say their landfills are nearing capacity, while opponents argue that Pennsylvania's current 41 municipal landfills have a combined life cycle of 27 years.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 30, 2015 -
Kentucky's Big Run Landfill downsized, trains stopped
After years of complaints, an agreement between the citizens, government, and landfill operator puts landfill control in the hands of the county and those who live there.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 25, 2015 -
Powercon to pay $40K for allegedly violating hazardous waste protocol
The company failed to adhere to rules of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), according to the EPA.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 24, 2015 -
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Deep DiveTurkey Trash: The curse of Thanksgiving food waste
A bountiful food supply is much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving — so how do we keep it out of the landfill?
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 24, 2015 -
UPDATE: DSNY, Seneca Meadows reach tentative agreement on $3.3B contract
The 20-year contract to send trash from NYC to Seneca Meadows Landfill via rail has now been agreed upon, with pending legal matters.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 24, 2015 -
New York county rejects plan to export trash, import waste ash
Disgruntled legislators say the deal, which would divert landfill costs and generate money, is not dead.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 23, 2015 -
Arkansas DEQ opposes 'unexpected' landfill tipping fee increases
The increase could generate $3.5 million for the state’s landfill post-closure trust fund, but strap haulers and possibly taxpayers.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 23, 2015 -
Tennessee's proposed nuclear landfill raises concerns over mercury disposal
If the site is approved, the Department of Energy will be able to dispose hazardous waste in a way that is not in accordance with some federal rules.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 23, 2015 -
CWM reaches capacity for hazardous waste at Niagara landfill
While it was the only licensed hazardous waste landfill in New York, the DEC concluded in 2010 that the state does not need more hazardous waste landfill capacity.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 20, 2015 -
EPA may lose control over Missouri's West Lake Landfill
Missouri officials say the agency has moved too slowly to clean up the landfill, designated as one of the most toxic in the U.S.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 20, 2015 -
San Antonio: 'Dirty diapers are garbage. That's the bottom line'
The City of San Antonio has invested in education to protect recycling equipment and workers from disposed diapers and other hazardous wastes.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 19, 2015 -
$800K grant awarded to PSU for improved nuclear waste disposal
Penn State's Nuclear Energy University Program is addressing a fuel recycling challenge by looking for ways for elements to be separated, removed, and reused.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 18, 2015 -
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Casella expands gas collection at Seneca, NY landfill
Casella's expanded landfill gas system will be used to produce electricity to power approximately 7,000 homes.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 18, 2015
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