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July 17, 2015

Private Citizen Q&A with SCS Engineers

Subjects: Post landfill use/ life expectancy/plastic grocery bags Questions: Hello, I am just looking for a little information about landfills and am hoping that someone in your organization can help … Continue reading Private Citizen Q&A with SCS Engineers

July 7, 2015

SCS Engineers Ranks in the Top 25 Waste 100 Firms Published in 2015

Every year Waste360 publishes the Waste 100. Waste 100 consists of the largest waste and recycling firms in North America ranked by revenue for the previous year. Companies included; may … Continue reading SCS Engineers Ranks in the Top 25 Waste 100 Firms Published in 2015 ...

July 2, 2015

Technical Bulletin for Coal Combustion Residuals Disposal Regulations Updated – July 2, 2015

EPA Final Rules for Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities SCS updated information describing the rules regulating CCR from electric utilities. This bulletin includes compliance details about location, design, … Continue reading Technical Bulletin for Coal Combustion Residuals Disposal Regulations Updated – July 2, 2015 ...

June 26, 2015

Compatibility of Recycling Goals and Continued Development and Operation of Integrated Waste Management Facilities, Including Landfills

By Kevin D. Yard, P.E., BCEE, Marc Rogoff, Ph.D., with contributions from SCS’ Environmental Consultants In view of recent media coverage about the costs of recycling, perhaps it is time … Continue reading Compatibility of Recycling Goals and Continued Development and Operation of Integrated Waste Management ...

June 24, 2015

Conducting Solid Waste Rate Studies and Business Plans

Most agencies conduct an annual rate study to evaluate the cost of providing solid waste, recycling, and composting curbside collection services. The study is used to develop recommended rates for … Continue reading Conducting Solid Waste Rate Studies and Business Plans