Landfills — December 9, 2018Energy Production in Ames, IA Able to Prevent Growing LandfillsThe City of Ames, IA uses methods to turn its trash into energy rather it than ending up in the landfill. That’s because the Ames power plant uses something called refuse-derived fuel (RDF), a combustible material produced from Story County’s garbage. This resource recovery serves as the county’s primary method of waste disposal, preventing much […] Landfills — December 9, 2018
Collection/Transfer — December 7, 2018Long Abandoned Landfill Could Turn Into Waste, Recycle Plant for West Nashville, TNAn abandoned landfill may become a much-needed utility for West Nashville. The 50-plus plot of prime property has basically been abandoned since the ’70s, formerly known as the Buzzard Hollow landfill. Buzzard Hollow was shut down in 1973 due to runoff issues, and the property has changed hands several times since. The problem is, it’s currently zoned as […] Collection/Transfer — December 7, 2018
Landfills — November 30, 2018A Look at Investing in ADCWhether you are a municipality or private company, think about what you want to use and what is going to be right for your landfill. Look at the longer investment in ADC, rather than the upfront costs. By Marlon Yarborough Today, considering the advances in landfill solutions that are available in the industry, there should […] Landfills — November 30, 2018
Collection/Transfer — November 30, 2018Environment Minister Releases Ontario’s New Environment PlanEnvironment Minister Rod Phillips has released Ontario’s Environment Plan. The plan is broad in scope and includes the government’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The plan outlines the government policy direction on waste management for Ontario. Specific action items that will be of interest to OWMA members include: Reduce and divert food and organic […] Collection/Transfer — November 30, 2018
Collection/Transfer — November 29, 2018Berkeley,CA Looks to Overhaul its Waste Facility with Future Needs in MindBerkeley is holding two public meetings this week to get input on how the city should move into the future with a new transfer station for recycling, trash, compost and other salvageable materials. (One was on Wednesday, 6-9 p.m. and the other is Saturday, 1-4 p.m.) “The facility has aged,” said Greg Apa, the city’s […] Collection/Transfer — November 29, 2018
Collection/Transfer — November 25, 2018Team Effort Puts Kent County, MI on Track for Recycling GoalsAccording to the Kent County Department of Public Works, 2.1-million cubic yards of trash was discarded in landfills in 2017 from Kent County residents and businesses. That represents an increase from 2016, which saw 1.8-million cubic yards of waste discarded in Kent County. Among the waste that was dumped in landfills in 2017, 3,077 tons […] Collection/Transfer — November 25, 2018
Collection/Transfer — November 23, 2018Meridian Waste Acquires Two C&D Landfills in KnoxvilleMeridian Waste, an integrated, non-hazardous solid waste services company, announces its asset acquisition of two construction and demolition landfills located in Knoxville, TN. Poplar View Landfill, located at 1730 McMillan Station Rd., and Riverside Landfill, located at 3330 Delrose Dr., have easy access to downtown, major highways and area construction projects. “The Knoxville market presents […] Collection/Transfer — November 23, 2018
Collection/Transfer — November 20, 2018Meridian Waste’s Eagle Ridge Landfill Makes Thanksgiving Possible for 30 Local Families Spreads Holiday Cheer in Partnership with NECACMeridian Waste, an integrated, non-hazardous solid waste services company, and Eagle Ridge Landfill donated 30 Thanksgiving dinners to local families in need today in partnership with North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) Pike County. “As a vital part of Pike County’s environmental infrastructure, it is our commitment to responsibly manage the disposal needs of citizens, […] Collection/Transfer — November 20, 2018
Landfills — November 2, 2018Landfill Solar Panels to Cover 95 Percent of Maine Town’s Electricity NeedsIn 2017, Eliot, ME voters approved the installation of the landfill solar array. After negotiations with another vendor fell through, a contract with ReVision Energy was signed, with a 5-year buy-out. The landfill array will supply 95 percent of the town’s electricity needs, and over 25 years save the town $321,000. The town’s second solar […] Landfills — November 2, 2018
Landfills — October 28, 2018New Report from EREF Serves as a Resource for Managing Liquid Wastes at LandfillsThere has been an increasing trend to accept aqueous wastes at landfills in recent years, achieved through the use of bulking or solidification/stabilization (S/S) agents. The practices and strategies are generally developed on a case-by-case basis, and in some instances are viewed as proprietary. While a wide array of materials have been used as bulking […] Landfills — October 28, 2018
Landfills — October 23, 2018Hartford, CT Landfill: Transformed From Trashmore To A Haven For WildlifeThe Hartford Landfill has come a long way. Once a smelly eyesore, today it is an expansive grassland meadow — a haven for rare and endangered bird species, from grasshopper sparrows and snowy owls to bald eagles and indigo buntings. This dramatic transformation may not be over yet. There are those who believe that the […] Landfills — October 23, 2018
Landfills — October 17, 2018As Landfill Fills, Waco, TX Looks to Keep Recycling Rate on Upward TrackThe city of Waco has almost doubled its “diversion rate” over the last five years by promoting recycling more aggressively. The Waco City Council at a recent meeting discussed ways to step up that effort, just before signing off on the construction of the last cell at the Waco Regional Landfill. Still, the short-term payoff […] Landfills — October 17, 2018
