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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 -
EPA, SRDC discuss food waste reduction plans at Food Recovery Summit
This week's Charleston, SC summit brings multiple food industry, recycling, and disposal organizations together to brainstorm food reduction methods.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 17, 2015 -
Illinois' Clinton Landfill prohibited from accepting PCBs and manufactured gas waste
In the midst of a five-year battle, Clinton Landfill has agreed with Attorney General Lisa Madigan to stop accepting certain PCBs and other chemical waste.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 17, 2015 -
USGS research shows treated leachate still contains contaminants
Research showed treated leachate contained lower CECs that untreated leachate, though stored samples contained 101 of 190 analyzed CECs.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 16, 2015 -
University professor seeks cleaner options for 'dry tomb' landfills
Dry tomb landfills are an "eyesore" and environmental hazard, but can become the source of copper, aluminum, and other metals.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 12, 2015 -
Online petition tells Canada to take back its trash from the Philippines
The Change.org petition has received nearly 40,000 signatures as of Wednesday.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 12, 2015 -
Waste Management to offer billing credits to customers in Indian River County, FL
Waste Management gets off to rocky start in Indian River County, but customer credit offering brings resolution.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 11, 2015 -
Sponsored by Call2RecycleAustin residents checked out books and checked in your batteries
As part of an effort to reduce landfill waste by 90% by 2040, the city of Austin instituted the Recharge Challenge—a program that brought in almost 6,000 lbs. of recycled batteries in just one month.
Nov. 10, 2015 -
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UPDATE: JCP withdraws slate of directors for Casella
JCP Investment Management withdrew its competing slate of directors for Casella Waste Systems, just before Casella's annual meeting on Nov. 6.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 5, 2015 -
Waste Management, FWRA outline 'best practices' for food waste reduction
The Food Waste Reduction Alliance has released an updated guide to help companies reduce food waste, with insight from Waste Management.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 4, 2015 -
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UPDATE: Rainbow Environmental decision pushed to Thursday
After a six-hour meeting on Saturday, officials were unable to conclude a hearing regarding proposed changes at Rainbow Environmental in Orange County, CA. The decision will now be pushed to Thursday.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 4, 2015 -
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Company claims invention of biodegradable clay-based plastic
China-based Weifang Huawei Bentonite Group claims to have invented biodegradable plastic — but could these plastics cause more environmental harm than good?
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 4, 2015
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