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Firefighters Work to Put Out St. Andrews Church Road Landfill Mulch Fire

Sep 26, 2022

First responders reported to the area of St. Andrews Church after reports of smoke and fire. They located a mulch fire on the St. Mary's County Landfill.

Waste Management Driver Taken to Hospital After Crash

Sep 21, 2022

On Tuesday afternoon a Waste Management driver in Reno was taken to a hospital after a crash. No one was seriously injured.

Woman Dies at Guanapo Landfill

Sep 19, 2022

A woman passed away at the Guanapo landfill on Thursday, September 15th. The facility's chief executive officer, Kevin Thompson, offered prayers to the now identified woman's family and friends.

National Safety Council: Workplace Violence Incidents Are Increasing

Sep 16, 2022

Incidents of workplace violence are on the rise, with more than 20,000 workers each year experiencing trauma each year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The National Safety Council (NSC), a nonprofit advocacy organization, stated that ...

NWRA Works to Advance Industry with Standards Development

Sep 14, 2022

This month a brief description of the standards that the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA) maintains would be a good precursor for our standards meeting the end of October. This is not the polishing and maintaining the type of...

Critics of Pyrolysis Claim It's Just Burning Trash

Sep 14, 2022

Brightmark Energy a chemical plastic recycling company with a facility located in Indiana has faced constant criticism for their proposed method for recycling plastics. After opening in 2019, the company is expected to finally send out its first...

Ferguson Announces Collaboration with Ford to Explore Alternative Fuel Sources for a More Sustainable Transportation Future in Commercial Fleets

Sep 14, 2022

In order to reduce emissions from its fleet of work trucks, Ferguson Enterprises has decided to test Ford's F550 Fuel Cell Prototype Work Truck in its fleet for a six-month test period.

EPA Updates Superfund National Priorities List to Clean Up Pollution and Address Public Health Risks

Sep 09, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency has added five sites to its Superfund National Priorities List which is aimed to provide public safety and environmental protections. President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has provided additional...

Redwood Landfill Fire Covers Novato With Smoke

Sep 09, 2022

Tuesday morning a fire started at the Redwood Landfill in Novato, California. Firefighters were dispatched and able to get the flames under control by Wednesday morning.

DOE Targets Biofuel for Hard-to-Electrify Transportation Modes - Part 2

Sep 07, 2022

BETO has invested nearly $124M recently (between two funding opportunities) to advance biofuels, believing this will help reach the federal government’s 2050 net zero emissions goal. This two-part series includes interviews with Valerie Reed...

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