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EPA launches rare civil rights investigation into Alabama landfill
Environmental Protection Agency officials are investigating claims that the Arrowhead landfill in Uniontown, AL is violating the civil rights of black residents.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 15, 2014 -
Researchers convert methane from landfills into clean energy
A team of researchers has discovered a new technique that can potentially transform methane from landfills into hydrogen that could power homes and buildings.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 13, 2014 -
EPA: No further actions needed on capped NJ landfills
The Environmental Protection Agency determined that two capped landfills straddling two townships in New Jersey are not posing a risk to community health or the environment at this time.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 13, 2014 -
Republic Services hit with 14 more lawsuits over landfill odors
Republic Services, owners of the Bridgeton, MO landfill, are now facing more lawsuits from community members who feel its $26,250 per household settlement offer is inadequate.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 13, 2014 -
George Lucas to construct museum atop Chicago dumpsite
In order to build his museum, Lucas will need to dispose of hazardous debris comprised of burned coal and wood from the Chicago fire of 1871.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 12, 2014 -
Waste Management may expand if EPA implements coal ash rule
The industry giant hopes the EPA rules to require coal ash to be disposed of in lined landfills.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 12, 2014 -
Covanta increases metal recovery rates dramatically with upgraded magnets
One facility increased its metal recovery by 50% after its first day of using the new magnet.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 11, 2014 -
DEQ orders Shreveport, LA landfill to close
The landfill owner must follow specific mandates as it works to shut down the facility forever.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 8, 2014 -
Federal judge approves $6.8M Bridgeton landfill settlement
Residents who accept the settlement will not be able to pursue future "nuisance" claims against Republic Services.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 6, 2014 -
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Date set for potentially groundbreaking landfill trial
Legal experts say the case could change EPA regulations, impacting landfill practices in other states.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 4, 2014 -
FL county board will not privatize landfill
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners has decided against an offer from Republic Services to acquire the county’s landfill.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 1, 2014 -
FL state regulators close down landfill, lawsuit underway
Following several environmental violations at a Florida landfill, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced it will revoke the site’s permit.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 1, 2014 -
RNG facility opens in Seneca Falls, NY
The new plant will convert landfill gas from the Seneca Meadows landfill into renewable natural gas or compressed natural gas.
By Nicole Wrona • July 30, 2014 -
State awards $9.6M contract to cap NJ's Fenimore landfill
The landfill will be capped for $9.6 million, instead of the alternative—excavating the hazardous materials from the site at a cost of almost $40 million.
By Nicole Wrona • July 29, 2014 -
Watch the E.T. documentary trailer shot at a NM landfill
The documentary follows excavation crews as they search for millions of discarded E.T. video game cartridges in a New Mexico landfill.
By Nicole Wrona • July 28, 2014 -
EPA moves to stop leachate leakage at Superfund site
The Environmental Protection Agency is aggressively involved at the Dewey Loeffel landfill Superfund site in Nassau, NY.
By Nicole Wrona • July 25, 2014 -
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Former IA landfill co-director arrested for felony
Allegations include the use of company equipment and resources on private property, resulting in a charge of first-degree theft by misappropriation.
By Nicole Wrona • July 24, 2014 -
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Report: Landfills in northwest IL reaching capacity
Fortunately, the region has plenty of available land for expansions.
By Nicole Wrona • July 23, 2014 -
Waste Management WTE site to double production
The Washington landfill added more engines to increase its capacity and signed an agreement with an area utility company that will purchase all of the energy generated on site.
By Nicole Wrona • July 21, 2014 -
Experts: PA landfill cap slip triggered by VA earthquake
The report contains findings regarding a March 2013 cap slip that prompted acres of waste, about 12 miles, to slide onto a road.
By Nicole Wrona • July 18, 2014 -
Settlement agreement finalized for two solid waste facilities in HI
The state of Hawaii reached an agreement totaling $70,000 plus the implementation of a waste collection project as penalties for two facilities that violated solid waste regulations.
By Nicole Wrona • July 17, 2014 -
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DEP: Keystone landfill can accept fracking waste fluids
The Pennsylvania landfill received a modification to its solid waste disposal permit.
By Nicole Wrona • July 14, 2014 -
Waste Management makes changes to Hillsboro landfill
Expansion and wetlands construction are both on the docket for the Oregon site.
By Nicole Wrona • July 11, 2014 -
Plight of CA's recycling centers worse than imagined
The stark reality of the wave of shuttered centers sets in as the recycling economy in San Francisco starts to collapse.
By Nicole Wrona • July 11, 2014 -
Report: Huge opportunity for WTE
A new study conducted by Columbia University shows that if municipal solid waste were diverted from landfills, it could power 12% of homes in the U.S.
By Nicole Wrona • July 10, 2014
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