landfill management News
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NWRA and EREF to Hold Coal Ash Management Forum
The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) and the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) will partner to hold the Coal Ash Management Forum on July 21 - 22, 2016. The conference aims to be a forum where both the utility and waste management industries can share ideas, research, operations strategies and case studies on how to manage coal ash beneficially or in a ...
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Landfill sites: to air or not to air?
The EU Landfill Directive sets out requirements to landfill waste in the least harmful way for the environment. For example, it aims to reduce the amount of biodegradable Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) going to landfill, and promotes the use of reasonable landfill fees under the 'polluter pays principle', thus making recovery an alternative to landfilling. However, although landfill will never be ...
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Need of Fresh Waste Management at Landfill in India
Did you know India alone generates more than 62 million tonnes of waste every year? Out of which only 60 percent is collected and less than 15 percent is effectively processed. Looking at the severity of waste, the Landfill Management authorities have given strict warnings that there is an urgent need to reclaim or permanently close the prevailing more than 3,000 dumpsites in India. If not, then ...
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WasteExpo 2017: Defending Against Odor Nuisance Complaints in Landfills
Next week, a wide-range of professionals from government, waste services companies, composting providers, engineering firms, and landfills, will be convening in New Orleans at the most significant event for the waste management and recycling industry, WasteExpo 2017. Over the years, WasteExpo has become the industry-defining event for advancing innovations, tacking key issues and networking in ...
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EPA Region 7 Comments on Republic Services` Intentions to Build Isolation Barrier at West Lake Landfill Superfund Site
EPA Region 7 is welcoming a commitment by Republic Services, Inc., to construct an isolation barrier at the West Lake Landfill Superfund Site in Bridgeton, Mo., Regional Administrator Karl Brooks said today. Although EPA has not yet seen the formal, detailed plans that will outline the construction of such a barrier, the Agency learned today that Republic Services has committed to the project. ...
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EPA Region 7 Comments on Republic Services` Intentions to Build Isolation Barrier at West Lake Landfill Superfund Site
EPA Region 7 is welcoming a commitment by Republic Services, Inc., to construct an isolation barrier at the West Lake Landfill Superfund Site in Bridgeton, Mo., Regional Administrator Karl Brooks said today. Although EPA has not yet seen the formal, detailed plans that will outline the construction of such a barrier, the Agency learned today that Republic Services has committed to the project. ...
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Waste360: Employing New Weapons to Fight Landfill Odors
One of the biggest operational challenges for landfills is dealing with persistent odors, which can be a nuisance for employees and neighboring businesses and residents. Mitigating foul odors often requires a significant investment in solutions that are often comprised of chemicals that merely mask the bad smells. Thankfully, there are solutions that are both eco-friendly and highly effective ...
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Removing Marine and Aquatic Debris for Good
Marine and aquatic debris is one of the most widespread solvable pollution problems, plaguing oceans, rivers and lakes around the globe. DESMI is applying its expert knowledge and lengthy track record in oil spill recovery to tackle the issue. Global-scale problems ‘Marine and aquatic debris or litter’ refers to human-created waste deliberately or accidentally been released in a ...
By DESMI A/S
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EPA Reaches Legal Agreement to Improve Operations at Moca’s Landfill
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the owner and the operator of the Moca Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Moca, Puerto Rico, have reached an agreement that will result in improvements at the landfill. The Municipality of Moca and Moca ECO-Park Corporation have agreed to take a series of steps, with EPA oversight, which will improve landfill operations, expand its municipal recycling ...
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WasteExpo 2016: Presenting Eco-Friendly Odor Mitigation Solutions for Waste Management
Next week, a wide-range of professionals from government, waste services companies, composting providers, engineering firms, and landfills (and more) will be convening in Las Vegas at the most significant event for the waste management and recycling industry, WasteExpo 2016. Hosted in conjunction with the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA), WasteExpo has become the ...
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