Integrated Waste Management

Sembcorp agrees to acquisition offer
Singapore waste and recycling firm Sembcorp has agreed to be acquired by Indonesia-based SBT Investment.
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San Diego boasts 71 percent diversion rate in 2022
City cites introduction of composting program as one reason for its first-time bump beyond 70 percent.
MRF and pulping plant now co-owned by Maine waste district
The Municipal Review Committee, which has 115 municipal members, has agreed to become co-owner of the plant formerly operated by Fiberight.
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Methods for managing landfill leachate
Professionals compare leachate management strategies and share common obstacles to dealing with leachate at a landfill.
FCC Environmental Services to upgrade and operate California facility
Ten-year, $1.5 billion contract with Western Placer Waste Management Authority includes construction of C&D MRF.
Gone in the Wind
To manage leachate at a landfill, the operator has a few different options.
New research highlights solutions to eliminate plastic pollution
The study calls for a wholesale remaking of the global plastics industry by shifting it to a circular economy that reuses and recycles.
SWANA lauds congressional hearings on strengthening recycling programs
Further federal assistance and coordination are needed, says SWANA’s David Biderman.
Takeuchi-US announces new equipment dealer in Tennessee
Mountain Farm International will provide sales, service, parts and rental to customers throughout Middle Tennessee.
SCS to help Sacramento County optimize waste management system
SCS will develop analyses to help Sacramento control costs, provide quality services to residents and lower its carbon footprint.