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January 7, 2026

Pressure Testing of HDPE Pipes in the Landfill Industry

    High-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes are among the most commonly used pipes in the landfill industry. HDPE pipes are used as high-pressure carriers for leachate, gas condensate, compressed air, … Continue reading Pressure Testing of HDPE Pipes in the Landfill Industry

January 5, 2026

Environmental Permitting: Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls to Avoid

  Navigating environmental permitting for new construction or expansion projects can be daunting. The process is filled with regulatory hurdles, stakeholder concerns, and the ever-present risk of costly delays. Drawing … Continue reading Environmental Permitting: Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls to Avoid

December 31, 2025

Using Waste Limits to Simplify Landfill Design

Solid waste engineers prepare large sets of drawings for landfill design.  The set typically includes several sheets of plan drawings, large-scale cross-sections of the landfill, and many cross-section and plan … Continue reading Using Waste Limits to Simplify Landfill Design

December 29, 2025

Balancing the Phenomena of Data Center Growth with Our Environment

  On December 11, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Air and Radiation (OAR), launched a new webpage entitled the Clean Air Act Resource for Data Centers. … Continue reading Balancing the Phenomena of Data Center Growth with Our Environment

December 24, 2025

Managing Water in Landfill Final Cover at Concave Side Slopes

  Landfills are located on properties with different geometric shapes and angles, including concave side slopes.  The landfill boundary is decided by considering many different conditions that may exist at … Continue reading Managing Water in Landfill Final Cover at Concave Side Slopes

December 22, 2025

Geothermal Energy for Energy Intensive Industries and Services

  Today’s blog article overviews SCS Engineers’ expertise and work in underground fluid flow simulations, focusing on geothermal energy systems, carbon capture and storage, and related environmental and energy applications. … Continue reading Geothermal Energy for Energy Intensive Industries and Services

December 16, 2025

UPDATE: Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reporting (SB 253) and Climate-Related Financial Risk Disclosure (SB 261) FAQs

  This Frequently Asked Questions blog contains two sections: the first related to the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) regulatory development for the Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reporting (SB 253) and … Continue reading UPDATE: Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reporting (SB 253) and Climate-Related Financial Risk Disclosure (SB ...

December 15, 2025

Coal Ash: Transforming Waste into a Mineral Recovery Opportunity

  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding millions to boost U.S. power reliability and capacity, and is emphasizing coal power modernization and mineral recovery from waste streams. This … Continue reading Coal Ash: Transforming Waste into a Mineral Recovery Opportunity

December 11, 2025

Florida Stormwater Regulations: What’s Changing Under SB 7040

  A Guide to the Statewide Stormwater Rule and Its Impact on Compliance Florida’s stormwater regulations have undergone significant changes recently, impacting how we assess water quality and manage stormwater … Continue reading Florida Stormwater Regulations: What’s Changing Under SB 7040

December 9, 2025

UPDATE: CARB GHG Reporting-SB 253 and Climate-Related Financial Risk-SB 261

Given the broad applicability of these reporting programs, CARB is hiring staff that will include up to 42 permanent positions across four new sections by fiscal year (FY) 2026-27. According to CARB’s budget change proposal, expected program costs will be approximately $14 million by FY 2026-27 and ongoing (including ...

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