Landfill: Page 57
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Bridgeton landfill fire may not be moving toward West Lake
The landfill fire consultant said he has "not examined the information at the neck in the level of detail to determine if there is movement."
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 19, 2015 -
Guides encourage recycling mattresses, carpets to lessen landfill impact
Efforts by states to encourage recycling means opportunities in the industry.
By Linda Tufano • Oct. 15, 2015 -
Calls grow louder for action at Missouri landfills
Bridgeton residents and a state senator are asking Gov. Jay Nixon to declare a state of emergency.
By Linda Tufano • Oct. 15, 2015 -
DCT develops landfill odor-control product for cold weather
Dust Control Technology says outdoor misters can freeze, but its OdorBoss 60G with Heat solves that problem.
By Linda Tufano • Oct. 14, 2015 -
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Waste Management submits plan to discharge leachate into river
Pennsylvania's River Road landfill closed in 1986 and was removed from the Superfund list in 2004.
By Linda Tufano • Oct. 14, 2015 -
NWRA analyzes effects of new coal ash federal regulations
Material that isn't reused can be landfilled according to regulation, and the industry's expertise will be invaluable.
By Linda Tufano • Oct. 13, 2015 -
Residents petition Missouri governor to declare emergency over landfill fire
Many fear the long-burning fire at Bridgeton Landfill near St. Louis will reach the West Lake Landfill, which is contaminated with radioactive waste.
By Linda Tufano • Oct. 7, 2015 -
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Officials implement 'odor plan' to relieve residents of Florida landfill stench
The Orange County Solid Waste Division ensured commissioners that efforts are being taken to reduce odors from the Young Park landfill.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 7, 2015 -
Massachusetts distributes $1.4M in recycling grants
The towns of Fall River and Worcester each received the largest grants from the state for recycling efforts.
By Linda Tufano • Oct. 6, 2015 -
Mosaic settles hazardous waste lawsuit for $2B
The EPA and DOJ reached an agreement with fertilizer maker Mosaic to clean up pollution and upgrade facilities in Florida and Louisiana.
By Linda Tufano • Oct. 2, 2015 -
Expanded landfill proposal meets opposition in Wyoming
Cheyenne, WY residents told the state it fears contaminated water from landfill expansion.
By Linda Tufano • Oct. 2, 2015 -
Recology victorious in new San Francisco landfill agreement
San Francisco is switching from Waste Management's Altamont Landfill to Recology's landfill in Solano County, sparking environmental and social objections.
By Linda Tufano • Oct. 1, 2015 -
Maine town diverts 56% of trash from landfill using PAYT system
Multiple efforts to reduce waste and increase recycling added up in Eliot, ME.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 29, 2015 -
Illinois budget wrangling could affect recycling program
A food scrap recycling program is caught between the Illinois governor's battle with the Legislature over the budget.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 27, 2015 -
Nearly half of U.S. seafood supply is wasted: study
Most seafood waste in the U.S. happens at the consumer level.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 24, 2015 -
Waste Management, Oakland agree on lower composting fees
Restaurants in Oakland complained about composting fees, and the city and Waste Management listened.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 24, 2015 -
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Deep DiveTrash Trek: Kids solve industry issues in Lego competition
250,000 of the world's brightest kids are coming together to tackle waste and recycling issues — using teamwork and Legos.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 24, 2015 -
Missouri landfill fire will reach radioactive waste within months: report
However, landfill owner Republic Services ensures the fire isn't spreading.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 22, 2015 -
Double trouble: Twice as much trash is sent to U.S. landfills than EPA estimate
A study shows a recycling rate 13.1% lower than the EPA had already estimated.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 22, 2015 -
Arizona cities fall well below national average recycling rate
Phoenix's residential landfill diversion rate in the 2014-15 fiscal year was 20%.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 21, 2015 -
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Florida county responds to complaints about landfill odor
Something smells in Orange County, and residents know what it is.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 18, 2015 -
Health board opposes Casella landfill expansion in Massachusetts
The waste management company wants to expand the Southbridge landfill into Charlton.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 18, 2015 -
Public hearing set on plans to send San Francisco trash to Vacaville landfill
Now who's objecting to San Francisco's plans with Recology?
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 13, 2015 -
Michigan prepares to allow expansion of Detroit hazardous waste plant
The amount of waste is directly related to the resurgence of automotive, manufacturing and other industrial businesses in the state.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 13, 2015 -
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Drone may help Idaho county collect valuable landfill data
The unmanned aircrafts are no longer just for military or law enforcement usage.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 8, 2015
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