When municipalities’ collection routes run like well-oiled machines, trucks make money for them, translating to lower rates for taxpayers and streamlined, effective curbside service. But waste haulers typically lack … Continue reading Key Performance Indicators Drive Collection Route Optimization
In a letter to Congress, SWANA and NWRA associations request that regulation under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) for addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination assign … Continue reading NWRA and SWANA Urge Congress to Refine CERCLA – PFAS Language
The Food DROP and RecycleSmart case studies in this EM article illustrate the successful collaboration between local governments and stakeholders in food recovery. In both cases, local government staff … Continue reading Collaboration Is the Key to Successful Edible Food Recovery Programs
Landfills across the country are experiencing a trend ─ black goo, pluggage, and scaling in their leachate and gas collection systems. These organic and inorganic deposits are difficult to … Continue reading Preventing Black Goo, Pluggage & Scaling in Landfill Infrastructure
Landfill efficiency: every landfill owner or operator knows that landfills are distinctly unique. Consequently, landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS) and leachate management systems with highly engineered components … Continue reading The SCS Companion to Manage Landfill Cost and Efficiency
