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Waste Connections wins dismissal of odor nuisance class action suit
Defeat of class certification caps nearly seven years of litigation in case regarding Jefferson Parish Landfill.
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DTG Recycling faces $3.3M penalty from Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
The Washington UTC has filed a complaint against DTG for allegedly violating state law.
Chiquita Canyon Landfill closes active waste disposal operations
Operators have chosen to close the Southern California landfill amid regulatory and legal challenges.
Industry civil suit heading to trial in 2025
Sonrai suit alleges breach of fiduciary duty against former employee.
Hawaiian county selects landfill site
Honolulu County, the state’s most populous, selects a site near a Dole pineapple plantation for its new municipal solid waste landfill.
Massachusetts attorney general sues food waste company for odor emissions
The lawsuit alleges Feedback Earth improperly stored food waste, processed spoiled food and failed to notify MassDEP before changing its operations.
GFL reaches agreement on PFAS
Jointly agreed consent decree between GFL and Environmental Justice Community Action Network will reduce PFAS at North Carolina landfill.
Texas anti-ESG law prompts legal filing
Trade association files lawsuit saying Texas law interferes with investment and corporate governance rights.
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New Hampshire law bans landfill disposal of lithium-ion batteries
Gov. Chris Sununu signs bill that stems from fire hazard at landfills.
