Landfill: Page 67
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MI House passes bill promoting non-recyclables to generate power
The Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill that would allow the use of advanced processes to create heat and electricity from non-recyclables.
By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 20, 2015 -
Whistleblower: Missouri DNR 'cozy' with Bridgeton landfill owners Republic Services
In an open letter to the public, a former state DNR official tells of a “cozy relationship" between the agency and Republic Services, the owners of the troubled Bridgeton landfill in Missouri.
By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 16, 2015 -
Bad weather halts Wheatfield landfill toxic waste cleanup in NY
Cold weather put an end to work going on at a Wheatfield, NY site that contains toxic waste from Love Canal.
By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 16, 2015 -
WY bill could provide funds to rehabilitate landfills
A measure pending in the state Senate would target funds for the task.
By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 13, 2015 -
Fate of landfill project unknown as contracted company owes $1.1M
A recycling recovery project taking shape at an Ohio landfill is sputtering due to unpaid bills.
By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 12, 2015 -
MO attorney general wants more testing at Bridgeton landfill
AG Chris Koster has asked a St. Louis County Circuit Court judge to force Republic Services, owners of the landfill, to comply with an inquiry for additional data.
By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 8, 2015 -
A sweet scandal: 18K cakes stolen from landfill, resold to public in Serbia
Thousands of spoiled desserts were lifted from a city landfill in Serbia, only to show up later for sale on the black market.
By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 6, 2015 -
Missouri regulators approve coal ash landfill permits
State regulators approved permits that will allow the construction of a coal ash landfill to move forward in Labadie, Missouri.
By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 5, 2015 -
Casella outlining plans for ME landfill expansion
The waste management firm is filing plans outlining its intention to expand the Juniper Ridge landfill in Old Town, Maine, adding ten years to the life of the site.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 19, 2014 -
Clean Harbors abruptly halts toxic waste transport from NY Superfund
The environmental waste company suspended the transportation of toxic waste from NY's Love Canal which was destined for burial at a Canadian processing plant.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 17, 2014 -
Scientists discover fungi that eat polyurethane
Pestalotiopsis microspora is native to the Amazon and has the potential to eat away at plastics sitting in landfills.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 17, 2014 -
NY man charged with illegally operating landfill will pay $245K
A man alleged to have an illegal landfill on his property in Putnam County, NY has reached a settlement with the Attorney General.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 16, 2014 -
NJ, PA residents gird for class action against Waste Management landfill
The suit centers on noxious fumes emitting from a Pennsylvania waste site.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 15, 2014 -
Republic Services: Indiana gas-to-energy facility now operational
A new gas-to-energy project that uses landfill waste to generate electricity has opened in Argos, IN.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 11, 2014 -
Indiana awards $600,000 to recycling companies
A state recycling initiative will benefit four firms that intended to increase employment opportunities and update their equipment.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 10, 2014 -
NW&RA, SWANA express concerns over EPA greenhouse gas rule
Both the National Waste & Recycling Association and the Solid Waste Association of North America have reservations about wording in the proposed rule.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Americans will throw away 6 million tons of waste this holiday season
During the holidays, consumers kick waste levels into high gear. Can recycling organizations slow their roll?
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 9, 2014 -
With ban looming, Maryland community races to build rubble landfill
Operators must meet numerous conditions in a limited time in order to move forward with plans before a ban takes effect on January 1.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Casella Waste still waiting for NY landfill expansion approval
The waste management firm requested a permit to expand its Chemung County landfill, and is waiting for approval from the DEC to move forward with its plan.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 1, 2014 -
Inside LA County's new 'roadmap' for managing waste
The plan aims to reduce waste generated within the county while moving away from LA's dependence on landfills.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 25, 2014 -
How one photo project is preventing shelter dogs from winding up in landfills
It seems like a stretch to link man’s best friend with landfill diversion. But that's exactly what one NC photographer is doing.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 25, 2014 -
Bridgeport, CT approves 'Green Energy Park' atop former landfill
The renewable energy project will include the installation of 9,000 solar panels and a fuel cell on the shuttered site.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 21, 2014 -
EPA: Underground Bridgeton landfill fire won't collide with nuclear waste
The EPA stated in a letter that it doesn’t think the smoldering fire at the Bridgeton landfill in Missouri will reach nuclear waste buried at the adjacent West Lake landfill.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 21, 2014 -
For their next trick, scientists want to make e-waste disappear
If successful, an experimental method using quickly disintegrating materials could sharply reduce the massive volumes of e-waste generated around the globe.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 21, 2014 -
Mass. DEP, Republic finally reach agreement on Fall River landfill
A shuttered landfill in Fall River, MA that sits on contaminated property will be capped under the agreement.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 19, 2014
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