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Miami-Dade still grappling with MSW options
Elected officials in south Florida have postponed a decision on how to replace a waste-to-energy plant disabled by a fire in 2023.
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Landfill expansion rejected over groundwater concerns
Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board denies Waste Connections permission to expand an MSW landfill in Southern California.
LRS reportedly defers Illinois barge plan
Waste and recycling company nonetheless says shipping waste via barge instead of by truck can save 11,000 tons of carbon emissions annually.
Addressing the objections
Engaging stakeholders in conversations surrounding waste management practices is critical to easing tensions with local residents and cities.
Inert landfills opposed in Charlotte, North Carolina
New inert landfills face a fresh challenge in Charlotte, where the city has amended an ordinance restricting their development.
Landfill proposed for Kansas City metro area
Permission is being sought for a landfill on the Missouri side of the border in the two-state metropolitan area.
