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EPA awards $80,000 for chemical, biological waste research
The EPA has awarded $80,000 to Colorado-based TDA Research to investigate a new way to deal with chemical and biological waste. Full Story »
Exide Technologies files for bankruptcy
Exide Technologies, an international recycler and maker of lead-acid batteries, on June 10 filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. Full Story »
Report analyzes spent lead-acid batteries
Data abnormalities in reporting of spent lead-acid battery exports from U.S. to Mexico could indicate compliance issues, a new report from the Commission for Environmental Cooperation concludes. Full Story »
Arizona lamp recycler fined for PCB violations
The EPA fined Lighting Resources LLC more than $70,000 for improper handling of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at its Phoenix recycling facility. Full Story »
EPA finalizes cleanup plan to remove lead at New Jersey superfund site
The EPA has finalized a plan to clean up lead contamination at the Raritan Bay Slag Superfund site in Old Bridge and Sayreville, N.J. Full Story »
Vancouver companies investigated for e-waste export violations
One company charged and two others are being investigated. Full Story »
Clean Harbors to pay $39,000 for chemical reporting violations
The EPA said the company manufactured and/or used 16 chemicals in excess of reporting thresholds. Full Story »
US Ecology names Feeler as CEO
Feeler joined US Ecology in 2006 and was chief financial officer before becoming acting COO. Full Story »
Finding a home for unused medical supplies
When a hospital completes a surgery, examination or other procedure, there are generally leftover materials — gloves, gauze, syringes — that were prepared for the procedure but never used. Full Story »
Cause of freight train-garbage truck collision under investigation
Driver of the garbage truck is in serious condition from the accident. Full Story »
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