Conundrums of Dry Tombs and Possible Solutions

Aug 14, 2020

When the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began mandating that landfill operators install low-permeability bottom liners and final covers, the idea was to mitigate leachate and precipitation and ultimately protect groundwater. These design...

Environmental Impact of Food Waste, Textiles & Landfills (Infographic)

Aug 13, 2020

You can’t have real talk about sustainability without acknowledging the effects of some of our waste on the planet. Take a look at some of the environmental impacts of textiles, landfills and food waste. View the infographic here.

Manufacturers to Ramp Down Grease-Proofing Agents Used on Food Packaging

Aug 11, 2020

Three chemical manufacturers have agreed to phase out the use of a group of substances used for grease-proofing on food packaging and take-out containers, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

Rumpke, Archaea Energy Break Ground on Landfill Gas-to-Energy Plant at Indiana Landfill

Aug 07, 2020

MEDORA, INDIANA – August 3, 2020 – Rumpke Waste & Recycling is partnering with Archaea Energy to turn Southern Indiana’s trash into a renewable energy source...

Mack Trucks Refuse Models, Including Mack LR Electric, Featured During Virtual Waste Expo

Mack Trucks, the longtime leader in the refuse industry due to the legendary durability, reliability and maneuverability of its trucks, as well as its unwavering support of refuse customers, is spotlighting its comprehensive lineup of Mack® refuse...

Tub or Horizontal Grinder -- What's the Right Grinder for Your Operations?

When it comes time to add or replace a grinder in your equipment fleet, one of the first questions you should consider is, “Do I need a tub grinder or a horizontal grinder?” ...

Ontario to Run Out of Waste Disposal Capacity by 2032

Aug 03, 2020

Residents of Ontario, Canada send nearly 12 million tons of waste to landfills each year. ...

NothingWasted! Podcast Top 9 Episodes

Jul 24, 2020

Check out some of our most popular NothingWasted! podcast episodes for 2020 (so far!). These top 9 episodes range from food waste challenges to how the industry has been impacted by COVID-19...

Landfill Operators Invest in New Tech to Conserve Airspace

Jul 23, 2020

Conserving airspace is a hot topic among landfill owners. They are as good at maximizing this space as their technology, processes, and skills sets are. It’s all about compaction and layering, and investing in traditional equipment like bulldozers...

SCS Engineers’ Linehan Recognized for Leadership

Jul 17, 2020

Steve Linehan, senior project manager with SCS Engineers, has earned a companywide reputation for his knowledge, expertise and integrity. He was recently named a 2020 Waste360 40 Under 40 award recipient. ...