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July 13, 2020

Are You Ready to Respond to an Industrial Spill?

Are You Ready to Respond to a Spill? is Part II of the SCS Engineers SPCC series. Click to read Part I here. Imagine you get a late-night call informing … Continue reading Are You Ready to Respond to an Industrial Spill?

July 10, 2020

Supporting Changes to Modern Solid Waste Practices in West Africa

Building a better solid waste management infrastructure is a top priority for the City of Madison’s sister city, Kanifing, in The Gambia, Africa; and Wisconsin solid waste professionals are helping. … Continue reading Supporting Changes to Modern Solid Waste Practices in West Africa

July 8, 2020

Are You Managing Environmental Regulatory Compliance During the Pandemic?

EPA will give seven days’ advance notice prior to terminating at their COVID-19 Implications for EPA's Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Program. After the memo is terminated, you are expected to return to compliance. EPA will not require facilities to “catch up” with missed monitoring or reporting if the interval ...

July 6, 2020

New APWA booklet helps general public and elected officials understand responsible solid waste management

An American Public Works Association (APWA) publication, Responsible Solid Waste Management No single waste management approach is suitable for managing all materials and MSW streams in all circumstances. The USEPA … Continue reading New APWA booklet helps general public and elected officials understand responsible solid waste ...

July 3, 2020

Why Your Kid Loves the Garbage Truck So Much

From The Atlantic, Family Section I, too, had a more-than-passing interest in the garbage truck as a kid; with palpable residual excitement, I can remember peeking through the window shutters … Continue reading Why Your Kid Loves the Garbage Truck So Much