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Milwaukee sewerage district doubles down on landfill gas plan
Pending approval by the state, Waste Management will provide gas from its Metro landfill in Franklin, WI.
By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2016 -
Ener-Core moves away from manufacturing its own landfill gas-to-energy equipment
The company signed a license agreement giving Dresser-Rand exclusive rights to manufacture and sell its power oxidizers.
By Cole Rosengren • July 7, 2016 -
Waste-to-energy facility moves ahead in Maine despite questions of viability
Draft permits have been approved for the $69 million facility, but it still hasn't reached the minimum tonnage commitment goal.
By Cole Rosengren • July 6, 2016 -
Hitachi Zosen planning waste-to-energy expansion in South Asia, Middle East
The Japanese company wants to become more involved in WTE through mergers and acquisitions in the next two years.
By Cole Rosengren • July 5, 2016 -
Dong Energy REnescience plant contracts with enzyme supplier to clean waste
The U.K. facility will use enzymes to "wash" organic waste as part of a multistep sorting process.
By Cole Rosengren • June 30, 2016 -
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Lancaster County, PA enters long-term ash processing contract
A $14 million facility will be built near the Frey Farm Landfill to extract metals from combustion ash
By Cole Rosengren • June 29, 2016 -
Maryland Environmental Service awarded $5.2M renewed contract in Harford County
The agency will operate Harford County's landfill, yard waste collection facility, recycling program, and a variety of other programs.
By Cole Rosengren • June 27, 2016 -
Industry CEO asks Senate to extend tax credits for biogas
Steve Miller of Bulk Handling Systems testified in favor of extending the credits at a hearing last week.
By Cole Rosengren • June 22, 2016 -
New research finds potential for turning plastic waste into fuel
Chemists have identified a way to break down polyethylene, and have tested it on bags, bottles, and film.
By Cole Rosengren • June 22, 2016 -
Maine waste-to-energy company takes contract battle to the airwaves
The Penobscot Energy Recovery Company says of its competition, "empty promises and unproven technology."
By Cole Rosengren • June 17, 2016 -
Wheelabrator looking for answer to why Virginia disposal bid rejected
An official in Portsmouth, VA says city code allows him to remain silent on the issue.
By Cole Rosengren • June 17, 2016 -
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Permit for controversial Baltimore waste-to-energy project officially revoked
Energy Answers International was found in violation of the permit because it stopped construction for more than 18 months.
By Cole Rosengren • June 16, 2016 -
Iowa city performs waste characterization study to optimize energy recovery
Ames wants to better understand what is in its unique mixed waste stream.
By Cole Rosengren • June 14, 2016 -
Nestlé Waters debuts Switzerland's largest anaerobic digestion facility
The plant will process organic waste from the manufacturing processes along with manure from local farms.
By Cole Rosengren • June 13, 2016 -
Apple makes surprise entry into the waste-to-energy industry
The tech giant will be creating electricity from methane at a North Carolina landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • June 12, 2016 -
Maine waste-to-energy proposal shrinks due to reduced interest from local towns
A planned regional facility reduces its capacity in order to remain economically viable.
By Cole Rosengren • June 9, 2016 -
USDA announces $8.8M investment in advanced biofuel technologies
The agency aims to boost production of biofuels using renewable biomass such as food waste.
By Cole Rosengren • June 3, 2016 -
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Impact Bioenergy testing first microdigester at Seattle brewery
The portable technology can convert organic waste into renewable natural gas and fertilizer.
By Cole Rosengren • June 2, 2016 -
Planning a waste-to-energy future in New Jersey
Atlantic County's landfill is expected to hit capacity in 2026 and no future expansion is allowed.
By Cole Rosengren • May 23, 2016 -
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Ener-Core will generate power from closed Los Angeles landfill
The company has received a purchase order to install four of its EcoStations at the Toyon Canyon Landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • May 20, 2016 -
Vadxx Energy to soon open plastic-to-oil facility in Ohio
The company plans to turn 25,000 tons of material per year into a product called EcoFuel.
By Cole Rosengren • May 20, 2016 -
ACT Environmental announces new medical waste processing technology
The California company's unique Microwave Disinfection System can handle most medical waste.
By Cole Rosengren • May 18, 2016 -
Allentown, PA quietly solicited waste-to-energy proposals for past year
After a controversial plan fell through in 2014, the city issued a new RFQ for a facility — unbeknownst to City Council.
By Cole Rosengren • May 18, 2016 -
BioHiTech Global launches Entsorga North America to expand product offering
Entsorga's new facility will use a proprietary mechanical biological treatment technology.
By Cole Rosengren • May 17, 2016 -
Minnesota county embarks on detailed waste characterization study
Hennepin County must find ways to surpass its nearly 50% diversion rate to meet state goals.
By Cole Rosengren • May 16, 2016
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