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Illinois escalates fight with Waste Connections landfill over air pollution violations
The state attorney general's office updated its complaint against the Winnebago landfill. Illinois is already suing the site over numerous violations, but Waste Connections has said it is working to address the problems.
By E.A. Crunden • Jan. 2, 2020 -
EPA makes Georgia 2nd state to operate coal ash program, proposes 'efficient' rule for other 48
Both moves are part of EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler's broader goal to give states more "flexibility" in their management of coal ash disposal.
By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 23, 2019 -
Covanta will set 'science-based' emissions reduction target by 2022 as part of climate focus
Covanta's new sustainability report argues incineration can play a key role in diverting waste from landfills, a major source of methane, and previews a growing focus on climate concerns.
By E.A. Crunden • Dec. 23, 2019 -
Climate change becomes widely recognized corporate factor for waste and recycling
While many of the largest companies have been releasing sustainability reports for years, 2019 marked a potential turning point in the level of detail and acknowledgment for this looming issue.
Dec. 20, 2019 -
Developing stories on PFAS, the ‘forever chemicals’ looming large for the waste industry
Figuring out how to mitigate contamination and safely dispose of the chemicals is a rapidly evolving issue. Read Waste Dive's coverage from 2018-2021.
Updated Dec. 22, 2022 -
New Jersey Assembly passes organics diversion mandate without landfill exemption
Following Gov. Phil Murphy's conditional veto of a contentious bill earlier this year, legislators are moving ahead with a bill intended to spur organics recycling. Landfill operators with gas-to-energy systems remain displeased.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 19, 2019 -
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Planning ahead for mounting challenges of special waste at landfills
Rich Thompson evaluates the steps required in managing these difficult streams as increased recycling rates begin to change the chemistry of landfills.
By Rich Thompson • Dec. 18, 2019 -
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BLS: Collection worker fatalities up dramatically in 2018
New data indicates that refuse and recyclable material collectors still have the fifth highest fatality rate in the nation. Multiple fatalities were also reported at landfills and MRFs.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated Dec. 17, 2019 -
Wisconsin waste coalition forms to combat negative PFAS reputation
Local solid waste professionals say they are working to face the issue head-on at a time of growing concern over contamination. Meanwhile, the topic is increasingly on the national industry's radar.
By E.A. Crunden • Dec. 17, 2019 -
Blue Bottle, aiming for 'zero waste' in 2020, could eliminate to-go coffee cups
The upscale coffee chain's goals mirror a larger shift as more and more companies target their waste footprints. The cup pilot will begin in two California locations.
By E.A. Crunden • Dec. 13, 2019 -
Waste Management scores Supreme Court win in long-running fight over New Orleans landfill
The nation's highest court declined to block the company's lawsuit alleging bribery by a rival. Waste Management argues River Birch sought to edge the company out of the post-Hurricane Katrina market in Louisiana.
By E.A. Crunden • Dec. 11, 2019 -
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GFL Environmental aims to raise more than $1B, keeps IPO door open
One month after backing out of plans to go public, the Canadian agglomerate is looking for new funds through a debt and equity offering. Proceeds will be used for two pending U.S. acquisitions — including County Waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 10, 2019 -
Mississippi denies permit for controversial landfill proposal
Madison County already has two MSW landfills with decades of collective capacity left. Local officials and residents had expressed environmental justice concerns about a Team Waste subsidiary's proposal to add yet another site.
By E.A. Crunden • Updated Jan. 15, 2020 -
Judge temporarily halts strict New Hampshire PFAS regulations
New rules aimed at groundwater and drinking water are said to be the first in the U.S. to require routine testing at landfills, among other sources. The ruling is in response to a suit filed by 3M, a local composting company and others.
By E.A. Crunden • Dec. 2, 2019 -
Waste Connections landfill in Illinois could face new litter fines amid broader scrutiny
The Winnebago Landfill has faced increasing pressure from local and state officials over odors, along with repeated violation notices.
By E.A. Crunden • Nov. 27, 2019 -
Deep Dive
As Washington county pursues one last landfill expansion, WTE could be next
King County’s Cedar Hills landfill is filling up and can just expand once more. Faced with rail export as the only other option, supporters of a new incinerator finally see an opportunity to advance their plans.
By Leia Larsen • Updated Nov. 27, 2019 -
Waste Connections scores legal win in ongoing California landfill fight
A judge found equitable estoppel against the county, bolstering Waste Connections as the company works through ongoing legal battles with Los Angeles County over its permitting conditions at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.
By E.A. Crunden • Nov. 21, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Trouble in paradise: Recycling a tough proposition for US territories
Devastating hurricanes have strained weak infrastructure in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Guam has newer infrastructure, but still faces market challenges. All are often overlooked in national recycling discussions.
By Genevieve Glatsky • Updated Nov. 18, 2019 -
Casella landfill expansion settlement calls for PFAS plan by 2024 in Vermont
A local environmental group sought to block the expansion of the state's last landfill over concerns with leachate and odor issues. Now, the parties have reached an agreement allowing the project to move forward.
By E.A. Crunden • Nov. 13, 2019 -
New Hampshire legislators call for major changes to meet modern 'realities' of waste and recycling
A legislative committee set out to examine the state of New Hampshire's recycling, but ended up writing a broad report about underlying infrastructure and policy challenges.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 11, 2019 -
New D.C. zero waste bill would have major implications for composting and recycling
The bill would establish EPR programs for sharps and batteries, impose organics diversion requirements on many businesses, and establish a surcharge based on contamination levels in recyclables.
By E.A. Crunden • Nov. 11, 2019 -
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Rising BLS injury, illness rate for collection workers troubles industry
Incidence rates were up for collection employees in 2018, to more than double the national average, but declined at both landfills and MRFs.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 8, 2019 -
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DTG acquires first landfill amid rapid Northwest expansion
The landfill marks a new frontier for DTG, the largest recycler of C&D in the region. The company told Waste Dive it is eyeing further expansion.
By E.A. Crunden • Nov. 8, 2019 -
Court sides with EPA on landfill emissions rule delay
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals backed the agency's authority in extending its deadline for promulgating the Obama-era rule — the latest action in a lengthy legal back-and-forth.
By E.A. Crunden • Updated Oct. 25, 2020 -
Waste Management settles with Delaware county over C&D landfill expansion
The company can now pursue plans to vertically expand its Minquadale landfill by another 10 feet, pending state permit approval, but will no longer push for an originally proposed 60-foot expansion.
By E.A. Crunden • Updated Dec. 2, 2019
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