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2 workers charged with theft of $2,282 in gasoline from landfill

By WRN Staff | May 17, 2013

Men used facility's gas pumps as their personal free fueling station, police say Full Story »

Drilling waste company Heckmann Corp. changes its name

By WRN Staff | May 17, 2013

Company will now be called Nuverra Environmental Solutions. Full Story »

Man found dead at San Antonio recycling center crushed to death

By Jennifer Kalish | May 17, 2013

A man found dead at a San Antonio recycling plant on May 13 was crushed to death, the medical examiner's office announced Thursday Full Story »

Covanta considering selling U.K. business

By Kerri Jansen | May 17, 2013

Covanta Energy is considering selling its U.K. Full Story »

Extra waste from Sandy fills coffers in New Jersey town

By WRN Staff | May 17, 2013

Landfill fees have boosted Manchester Township's revenue by about $1 million Full Story »

Vermont e-waste recycling program successful in first year

By Jennifer Kalish | May 17, 2013

Vermont has collected over 4. Full Story »

Update: Waste Connections exploring landfill tax breaks

By Jim Johnson | May 17, 2013

Waste Connections is signaling a continued interest in potentially changing its corporate structure for certain landfills that could help reduce the company's tax burden. Full Story »

Update: Progressive Waste making progress in the Northeast

By Jim Johnson | May 17, 2013

Business conditions continue to improve for Progressive Waste Solutions in the Northeast as the company's CEO said it is still early in the turnaround game for that portion of the company's business. Full Story »