Landfill: Page 55
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Rising landfill temperatures across country spark speculation among officials
Some researchers believe elevated temperatures are being caused by air intrusion during gas collections, as well as poor cover maintenance.
By Arlene Karidis • March 28, 2016 -
L.A. County official suspects potential expansion at Scholl Canyon landfill, sparking controversy
Despite skepticism around planned activity at the landfill, Glendale spokesman Tom Lorenz has ensured that the city does not have plans to expand.
By Arlene Karidis • March 24, 2016 -
Two near-capacity Pennsylvania landfills consider major expansions while residents protest
Landfill operators at both Chrin Landfill and Keystone Sanitary Landfill have said if they cannot grow, they will run out of space by 2019.
By Arlene Karidis • March 24, 2016 -
US Rep. Hank Johnson introduces coal ash bill following landfill leaks, spills
The Coal Ash Landfill Safety Act would enforce tougher coal ash dust prevention measures; implement better groundwater monitoring; and prohibit coal ash residuals within five feet of groundwater.
By Arlene Karidis • March 23, 2016 -
West Virginia reverses landfill ban on televisions, other electronics
The ban had unintended consequences, namely taxing authorities who kept reaching into their pockets to compensate for the accumulating loads of e-waste.
By Arlene Karidis • March 22, 2016 -
Virginia approves Dominion's controversial coal ash landfill
The request to move the existing coal ash to a lined landfill was shot down, but Dominion will not be able to import more coal ash from outside the county.
By Arlene Karidis • March 17, 2016 -
UPDATE: Wheelabrator to protest SPSA trash agreement with RePower South
The Southeastern Public Service Authority’s board voted for a "notice of intent to award" RePower South a trash contract, which has met strong opposition.
By Arlene Karidis • March 17, 2016 -
Pennsylvania DEP installs air sampling monitors near Keystone Landfill for 3-month study
Samples from three locations will be analyzed for ammonia, volatile organic compounds, sulfur gas, methanol, and other various toxic chemicals.
By Arlene Karidis • March 16, 2016 -
Smelly Michigan landfill prompts House bill that would hike fines for odor violations
Coloma, MI residents are hoping the bill will pass and force the Orchard Hill Landfill operator to resolve the strong odor emanating from that dump.
By Arlene Karidis • March 16, 2016 -
UPDATE: 47 employees to lose jobs as Harford, MD waste-to-energy site closes
"This is all Energy Recovery does, so we don't have any other place to put people, so their jobs will be ending," said company President Jeffrey Poulton to The Baltimore Sun.
By Arlene Karidis • March 15, 2016 -
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Philadelphians forced to clean their own city streets due to budget cuts
Some communities have major litter problems, however many residents believe money should be put toward the city's education system instead of trash cleanups.
By Arlene Karidis • March 14, 2016 -
Lebanese government announces temporary solution to trash crisis
An eight-hour cabinet meeting resulted in an interim solution intended to solve the crisis that has plagued the country since July 2015.
By Kristin Musulin • March 14, 2016 -
Tennessee county to tackle leaking landfills with leachate-management system
A $200,000 management system would collect, treat, and dispose of leachate from two landfills to prevent contaminants from flowing into the Stones River.
By Arlene Karidis • March 11, 2016 -
UPDATE: Air, water tests around Kentucky's Blue Ridge landfill safe, despite radioactive waste
Kentucky is warning all landfills to be on the lookout for illegally dumped radioactive waste, following an investigation of low-level radioactive shipments that were delivered in 47 sealed boxes.
By Arlene Karidis • March 10, 2016 -
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
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