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Drunk on power
There's a new WTE in town: whisky-to-energy. Full Story »
Drilling waste company Heckmann Corp. changes its name
Company will now be called Nuverra Environmental Solutions. Full Story »
Daughter of WM garbage truck driver wins 'American Idol'
She did it."After the nationwide vote, the winner of American Idol, season 12 is … Candice Glover. She wins the title."And with those words from Ryan Seacrest, Glover became the latest singing star to launch a career thanks to the popular competition.But she's the first winner to be the... Full Story »
Extra waste from Sandy fills coffers in New Jersey town
Landfill fees have boosted Manchester Township's revenue by about $1 million Full Story »
Vermont e-waste recycling program successful in first year
Vermont has collected over 4.8 million pounds of recyclable electronic devices in the first year of a statewide initiative to divert e-waste from landfills, according to a news release from the Northeast Resource Recovery Association, Vermont's recycling partner. Full Story »
Update: Waste Connections exploring landfill tax breaks
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
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 »
Environmental Solutions Group buys The Curotto-Can Co.
Terms of the deal not disclosed. Full Story »
Update: Stericycle faces more lawsuits
Two doctors and a veterinary hospital have filed three separate lawsuits, alleging Stericycle breached contract and overcharged them. Full Story »
Connecticut lawmakers approve mattress recycling bill
Connecticut is one step closer to becoming the first state in the nation to create a mattress recycling program. Full Story »
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