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November 8, 2019

Thank You For Your Service and Dedication

  Happy Veteran’s Day to all of our Veterans here at SCS and across our nation.  On Veterans Day 2019, we decided to interview one of our very own Veterans … Continue reading Thank You For Your Service and Dedication

November 1, 2019

Chrome Plating Facilities to Meet PFAS Mandates in California

This week, 271 chrome plating facilities in California received an order from the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) mandating the investigation of Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at … Continue reading Chrome Plating Facilities to Meet PFAS Mandates in California

October 29, 2019

SCS Advice from the Field: Gas Removal from Leachate Collection Pipe and Leachate Sump

Keeping gas pressure low in and around the leachate collection pipe promotes the free flow of leachate through the geocomposite or granular medium drainage layer to the leachate collection pipe, and improves leachate removal from the disposal cell. Using gas removal piping at leachate sumps is highly recommended for ...

October 25, 2019

EREF Celebrates 25 Years of Industry Research and Education

  This week the solid waste industry is celebrating 25 years of valuable research, inspiration, and support of solid waste professionals provided by the Environmental Research & Education Foundation. On … Continue reading EREF Celebrates 25 Years of Industry Research and Education

October 22, 2019

SCS Advice from the Field: Leachate Force Main Casing Pipe and Monitoring for Leaks

Landfill operators may add a casing pipe to their leachate force main for additional environmental protection. Consequently, the leachate force main is entirely located inside a casing pipe where the … Continue reading SCS Advice from the Field: Leachate Force Main Casing Pipe and Monitoring for ...