Landfill: Page 59
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Republic submits 15 reports showing Bridgeton, West Lake landfills are safe
While Engineering Management Support and the EPA say the Bridgeton landfill fire nearing West Lake landfill poses no public health risk, the issue is still very much in the public light.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 3, 2015 -
Northern Alberta landfill opens amidst decade-long controversy
Waste Management says it has met all permit requirements to operate Thorhild Landfill but Alberta residents don't agree, and some county officials aren't sure.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 3, 2015 -
Is Florida's landfill pollution an environmental racism issue?
"Our groundwater hydrologically is connected to all of these creeks," said Barbara Albrecht, director of the Panhandle Watershed Alliance. "What happens on the land infiltrates into the water."
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 2, 2015 -
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California Coastal Commission seeks input on Gregory Canyon landfill debate
A spokeswoman for Gregory Canyon LLC calls the Costal Commission's request for review a "massive overreach."
By Arlene Karidis • Oct. 29, 2015 -
SCS Engineers wins 2 contracts from City of San Diego
The city awarded SCS Engineers with two contracts to assist with monitoring landfill gas operations and complying with AB 32.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 28, 2015 -
EPA on Missouri landfill fire: 'It's time to get a final remedy in place'
The EPA is working on a permanent fix to stop a fire from reaching Missouri's West Lake Landfill, which holds radioactive waste.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 28, 2015 -
Will biodegradable iPhones be the gadgets of the future?
Researchers are developing organic semiconductors that could be used in electronic screens.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 28, 2015 -
SWANA, NWRA submit joint comments to EPA's emissions guideline revisions
Comments from the two solid waste associations represent a uniform perspective on the EPA's amendments.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 28, 2015 -
EPA approves Kansas' coal ash management plan
The regulations aim to create a safe environment for communities from coal ash impoundment failures.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 27, 2015 -
Farm to school; more food ends up in children than in the trash
Spending on local food grew as waste was reduced.
By Deborah Barrington • Oct. 23, 2015 -
Rumpke to finally move forward with Ohio landfill expansion
After more than a year of debates, Rumpke gets the OK to expand the Colerain Township landfill.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 22, 2015 -
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Republic, SMG to increase recycling rate at Jaguars' EverBank Field
Florida is pushing local governments like Jacksonville to achieve 75% recycling rates by 2020.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 20, 2015 -
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Radiation has not yet been detected at Nevada waste site, following fire
A fire at a US Ecology radioactive waste burial site as left the EPA radiological emergency team doing air and ground testing.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 20, 2015 -
Pay-as-you-throw disposal programs boost recycling: survey
A survey of residents from 172 communities in Maine has shown that PAYT programs are beneficial for sustainable trash disposal.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 19, 2015 -
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
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