Solar-powered landfill to save Lowell, Mass. up to $2.5M

As the energy project gets underway, another unused site has been transformed into a lucrative solar-powered farm.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 7, 2014

Republic Services receives approval for Mass. transfer station

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has given the green light for construction to begin at the waste and recycling company's landfill site.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 2, 2014

20-year wait for Calif. landfill project may be over

After a series of false starts spanning over two decades, the Gregory Canyon landfill in San Diego County could break ground in Spring 2014.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 2, 2014

Documentary to feature landfill excavation of Atari's E.T. video game

E.T. The Extra Terrestrial- deemed the "worst video game of all time," finds renewed interest as a film company prepares to excavate the poorly-received game from a New Mexican landfill.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 27, 2013

County landfill in Iowa determined to have contaminants

A consulting firm found that the Plymouth County landfill contained some levels of chemical compounds which exceed recommended levels.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 26, 2013

Land swap provides New Mexico county with new landfill site

Sandoval County, New Mexico was able to broker a deal with the New Mexico Land Office that resulted in a land trade.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 23, 2013

Forest Service saves county $3M in landfill closure costs

Teton County's landfill was given permission to use old waste as fill to recap a shuttered landfill.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 20, 2013

Ohio Health Board approves Apex landfill license

The agency unanimously granted the site an operating license, while adding some stipulations for the landfill to abide by.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 19, 2013

Dietrichs launch waste acquisition firm

Bill and Billy Dietrich have established Bobcat Disposal Companies in conjunction with Maxim Partners.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 18, 2013

San Diego, Calif. seeks zero waste status

The city council is increasing efforts to find solutions that would eventually eliminate the need to use landfill sites to dispose of trash.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 17, 2013

Study: 40% of active Texas landfills are leaking toxins

The Texas Campaign for the Environment released findings that almost half of the active landfills around the state are leaking contaminants.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 17, 2013

Neighbors not enthused by Ind. landfill permit transfer

The permit will soon belong to new owners, who say they will not develop the site as a landfill.

By Davide Savenije • Dec. 12, 2013

EPA adds nine waste sites to Superfund list

The sites on the Superfund List will help the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement measures that will improve the environmental quality and health of the areas included on the list.

By Davide Savenije • Dec. 12, 2013

More nuclear waste found at Bridgeton landfill

Contractors found radioactive material during their evaluation of the site.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 11, 2013

Waste Management strikes landfill deal with Randolph County, N.C.

Waste Management has accepted a plan to partner with county commissioners on a regional landfill project.    

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 5, 2013

Researchers transform landfill waste into bioplastics

Bacteria is used to break down waste without using plants as the main ingredient, leaving more land available for growing food.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 3, 2013

Filling airspace with trash could fix capacity issues in Fla.

Piling waste higher could increase the longevity of landfills in Florida.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 2, 2013

UK man throws $9M worth of bitcoin in the trash

A computer hard drive worth an estimated $9 million was tossed into the trash this summer, with little hope of being recovered.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 2, 2013

Canadian landfill fire could cost $1M to extinguish

An ongoing blaze at the Westar Landfill in Alberta, Canada, will cost an estimated $1 million or more to put out.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 27, 2013

EPA plans treatment plant at Superfund landfill in N.Y.

General Electric and SI Group will pay for for the contamination studies and treatment plant as part of the agreement reached with the Environmental Protection Agency.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 27, 2013

Bloomberg plans massive solar farm at Freshkills landfill

The Mayor of New York City said that up to 35,000 solar panels will be installed at the former landfill in Staten Island.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 26, 2013

Wash. homeowners win $350K judgement against landfill

Mt. Solo Landfill Inc. has been ordered to pay for problems associated with the closed landfill that is not being properly maintained.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 25, 2013

Waste Management landfill recognized for wildlife achievement

The West Virginia landfill is home to an array of animal habitats, created through a partnership between the waste management firm and the Wildlife Habitat Council.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 22, 2013

Six companies ordered to pay $400K to clean toxic landfill

The federal government will use the payment to remove hazardous substances from the site, which have been contaminating water and soil.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 21, 2013

Falcons replace firearms as landfill's seagull solution

Sites around the country are finding a sustainable solution to the swarms of seagulls that swoop overhead at landfills.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 19, 2013