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Drunk on power

By Kerri Jansen | May 17, 2013

There's a new WTE in town: whisky-to-energy. 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 »

Daughter of WM garbage truck driver wins 'American Idol'

By Jim Johnson | May 17, 2013

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

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 4.8 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

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 »

Environmental Solutions Group buys The Curotto-Can Co.

By Jim Johnson | May 17, 2013

Terms of the deal not disclosed. Full Story »

Update: Stericycle faces more lawsuits

By Jeremy Carroll | May 17, 2013

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

By Kerri Jansen | May 16, 2013

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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