Landfill: Page 60
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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 -
FIRST LEGO League
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 -
To cut back on food waste, study the Danes
Claus Holm is known for demonstrating how food shoved to the back of the fridge can still tempt a palate.
By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 4, 2015 -
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'Flushable' wipes victimize homeowners in Minnesota
As flushable wipes damage sewer systems in Bloomington, MN, officials say the city is not to blame.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 2, 2015 -
Hoosier Energy, Randolph Farms to build $12M landfill gas-to-energy plant
Construction of the operation is expected to begin in 2016.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 1, 2015 -
Heat from landfill gas-to-energy plant will be used to dry lumber
The Waste Management facility will be an innovative heat source for the New York lumber company.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 1, 2015 -
D.C. prepares for Jan. 1 ban on foam containers
The ban aims to reduce the volume of polystyrene products from entering D.C.'s waterways and local landfills.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 1, 2015 -
Lawsuit won't stop solid waste takeover in Maryland county
A Harford County judge allowed takeover of solid waste outsourcing to Maryland Environmental Service.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 1, 2015 -
CR&R to build new $100M anaerobic digestion plant in California
The Perris, CA-based waste and recycling company is building a plant that acts like a cow.
By Linda Tufano • Aug. 31, 2015 -
Missouri officials urge Obama administration to clean up contaminated landfill
Two landfills, radioactive contamination, and a fire. Is anyone taking action?
By Linda Tufano • Aug. 31, 2015 -
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One-third of U.S. food goes to waste: report
The most recent report by the USDA estimates that 133 billion pounds of food was wasted in 2010.
By Linda Tufano • Aug. 31, 2015 -
California's 'Refuel Your Fun' initiative could ease problems at MRFs
California is working to remove a potential hazard and production killer.
By Linda Tufano • Aug. 28, 2015 -
'Mega Expedition' boats return with data on plastic trash
The Pacific expedition will end next month. It is expected to provide data that will go deeper than any collected in the last 40 years.
By Linda Tufano • Aug. 23, 2015
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