Few projects have made it past the pilot phase worldwide, and some waste professionals think landfill mining will see its day in time.

Some claim federal law regarding post-closure care provides no guidance on how states should assess for human or environmental health impacts.

The request for pre-proposals around managing per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances aims to support the long-term needs and strategic direction of the solid waste industry.

Landfills affected by extreme weather patterns are building resiliency to prepare for what the future may hold.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are found in a wide range of consumer products, such as cookware, pizza boxes and stain repellents.

A recent EREF report wades into how landfills solidify and stabilize aqueous/special waste materials.

Honorees will be recognized later this month at SWANApalooza in Boston.

One researcher has found a way to improve leachate recirculation, with good data showing the method is fairly effective.

Calabasas Landfill has come a long way just weeks after being caught up in California’s deadly wildfires. However, it likely won’t be fully operational until Q1 2019.

Researchers have expressed concern that solar panels will generate more e-waste and will become a major environmental problem moving forward.