SCS Blog

June 23, 2020

New Emissions Guidelines for MSW Landfills in Virginia – SCS Engineers Technical Bulletin

The EG rule applies to existing MSW landfills (those existing landfills that have accepted waste since November 8, 1987, and have not initiated an expansion after July 17, 2014). The new EG is intended to eventually replace the existing rules under the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) of Subpart ...

June 22, 2020

Landfill Leachate Seeps – Prepare Ahead to Avoid the Consequences

Leachate seeps from relatively wet landfills are a fact of life for some operators.  Leachate seeps increase in intensity and frequency after a storm, and you’re wondering, how many seeps … Continue reading Landfill Leachate Seeps – Prepare Ahead to Avoid the Consequences

June 17, 2020

SWANA Collaborates with Glad to Create the Sanitation Workers Support Fund

The men and women of the solid waste industry have been continuing their jobs throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In recognition of their hard work and sacrifice, SWANA is collaborating with … Continue reading SWANA Collaborates with Glad to Create the Sanitation Workers Support Fund

June 15, 2020

Recycling plastic bags and other plastic film is easy and convenient

It’s important to make sure we recycle right, not just recycle often! It’s exciting to see all the new products made from the bags and the technology used to sort … Continue reading Recycling plastic bags and other plastic film is easy and convenient

June 11, 2020

SCS Continues Providing Essential Environmental and Safety Compliance Services

Providing a safe work environment is always essential, but never more so than now. Meeting PSM/RMP compliance deadlines, providing ammonia refrigeration operator training, and maintaining critical safety systems are key … Continue reading SCS Continues Providing Essential Environmental and Safety Compliance Services