A $4M ending to landfill lawsuit Nov 14, 2008
It was once ranked among the nation's most contaminated and dangerous hazardous waste sites. As a result of DEP-spearheaded cleanup efforts, the landfill was removed from the federal government's national priority list in 2004, although future cleanup and removal work is required. (NJ.com -- Times)
EPA workers evacuated Nov 13, 2008
At about 11 a.m. a toxic substances control employee received an envelope that contained a standard report from our household hazardous waste facilities, Northcutt said. The papers were wet with some type of liquid and put out a foul odor, she said. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Chemicals will be taken to recycle Nov 13, 2008
No paint, automobile fluids or other hazardous waste materials will be collected, she said. "With the green movement coming through our area, we really wanted to expand on what we already accept," Ms. Hinton said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Recyling workers brace for household hazardous waste Nov 13, 2008
com Employees at the Athens-Clarke Recycling Division are bracing themselves for one of the busiest days of their year - Saturday's household hazardous waste day ... Employees at the Athens-Clarke Recycling Division are bracing themselves for one of the busiest days of their year - Saturday's household hazardous waste day ... While Janssen is impressed by the number of Athenians who opt to dispose of their hazardous waste properly rather than dumping it into the landfill, she looks forward to a... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Firms reported for polluting Nov 13, 2008
TANGERANG: Four companies were caught throwing hazardous waste into rivers, Tangerang environmental management agency reported on Wednesday. According to the agency's head, Ritanalis, three of the companies did not even have waste treatment facilities, beritajakarta. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
More public input on landfill sought from Kettleman residents Nov 13, 2008
On Thursday, the Local Assessment Committee, a body tasked to negotiate ways to make the hazardous waste project more acceptable to the community, is expected to discuss methods to garner public input ... Waste Management proposes to expand the existing landfill by 11 acres and construct a new 64-acre landfill, a move it says would extend the hazardous waste disposal capacity by 32 years. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Radioactive Beer Kegs Threaten Public, Boost Costs at ArcelorMittal, Nucor Nov 12, 2008
While only six people were exposed to radiation, the cleanup, hazardous waste storage and interruption of business cost the company an estimated $25 million, the report said. At the time, Acerinox had radiation detectors installed in parts of the factory and assumed the scrap it purchased had been inspected by the dealer, said , a Madrid-based spokesman for the company. (Bloomberg)
Ministry shuts down mushroom farm Nov 11, 2008
In 2004, an order was issued for Abbotsford-based Canadian Petroleum Corp. for improperly storing hazardous waste on its site. The company eventually filed for bankruptcy and shut down. (Vancouver Sun)
Household hazardous waste collection set for Nov. 15 Nov 11, 2008
TOULON The Stark County Farm Bureau and Stark County Soil and Water Conservation District, along with AgView FS, will conduct a free household hazardous waste collection from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Stark County Farm Bureau/AgView FS Facility east of Toulon. This program will provide an opportunity for residents to safely dispose of unwanted household chemicals such as old pesticides, waste oil, paint, solvents, household cleaners, unwanted medicines and pharmaceuticals, etc. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Hazmat students try skills at HCC Nov 10, 2008
"And the number two is they all get a certificate that says they've met the OSHA requirements for those who work on hazardous waste sites." ... Students will get a certificate that says they have met the Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements for those who work on hazardous waste sites. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Four cheers: ALS research Nov 10, 2008
Old electronics equipment is considered hazardous waste, he says. Congratulations to Corrigan for a good project. (Florida Times-Union)
MOCK CRISIS, REAL SKILLS Nov 9, 2008
When the exercise was completed, team members received certificates saying they had met OSHA's standards on training requirements for hazardous waste operations and emergency response. "Overall I think they did very well," said Chulee Grove, course instructor and professor of Occupational onmental Safety Management at HCC.. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Chemical plant to pay $2.4M in waste case Nov 8, 2008
4 million to settle allegations that the company mishandled hazardous waste at its Elk Grove plant ... The county issued an enforcement order in July saying the company had illegally treated hazardous wastes without obtaining authorizations required by the county or state ... It also said the company disposed of waste into the sewer system, did not property characterize its waste and did not complete required daily inspections and five-year assessments of hazardous waste tank systems. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Reducing Pollution: Green Future For Scrap Iron Nov 8, 2008
7, 2008) Take a close look at that cheap piece of scrap iron before you toss it in the trash. Wei-xian Zhang has a good use for it. (Science Daily)
What Obama presidency means for clean tech Nov 6, 2008
It is clean, it is price competitive with coal, there is almost an unlimited supply and there is no hazardous waste to deal with afterwards (as in the case of nuclear power). by November 5, 2008 10:42 AM PST. (CNET News)
The Recycling Corner: Nov. 6 Nov 6, 2008
For more information on Sanitation, Recycling and Hazardous Waste, visit townofbrooklinemass. com/recycle. (Brookline TAB, MA)
N.Y. Landfill Stirs Controversy Nov 6, 2008
"People are not separating hazardous waste and it's supposed to be in clear plastic bags and it's not happening. Old computer systems, energy efficient light bulbs... everything is going into the landfill," said Rod Lauzon, Westville Town Supervisor. The landfill opened in 1994 and serves all of Franklin County, some of Clinton County and a good portion of Essex County and maybe even a couple of other states. (WCAX.com, VT)
GVCCC and Freeport McMoRan bring expired medication boxes to GV (3) Nov 5, 2008
Contents will be collected periodically by CSC volunteers who, in company with Sheriff s Department representatives, will transport them to the Tucson/Pima County Hazardous Waste Program for destruction. The signs also acknowledge the participation of the Green Valley Fire District, the Pima County Sheriff s Department and Freeport-McMoRan. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Talking Trash -- Know your batteries Nov 5, 2008
Otherwise, hold for household hazardous waste day or recycle it at the transfer station ... Hold for household hazardous waste day or recycle at the transfer station. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Couple arrested for meth lab operation Nov 3, 2008
We believe this was a relatively new lab that had not generated very much hazardous waste, Stewart said. We have been receiving information on Adams for some time regarding his plans to set up a lab and have had him under periodic surveillance. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Boy Shot Dead Trick-Or-Treating Nov 2, 2008
"I thought, trick-or-treat night - pranks go down. Anything goes," said Lenwood Dixon, 49, who works at a hazardous waste and recycling company. "I heard a noise like maybe gunfire, then my daughter saw a bunch of lights flashing and saw some cops.". (CBS News)
HAZMAT training for area arranged Oct 31, 2008
However, county and regional firefighters and officials who manage natural and man-made disasters are expected to get up-close training on handling tank cars containing hazardous waste. UP and Air Liquide Co. are bringing tank and HAZMAT (hazardous materials) training rail cars to Alpine in what Santry and Beard called a positive PR move. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
• Nuclear employee files whistle-blower lawsuit Oct 31, 2008
CWI, based in Idaho Falls, is a company formed by CH2M Hill and the Washington Division of URS Corp., and is responsible for cleaning up thousands of gallons of radioactive and hazardous waste stored for decades on the Idaho National Laboratory's southern boundary. A company spokesman did not immediately return a call from The Associated Press on Thursday. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
New info sparse at Asarco annual meeting Oct 30, 2008
Demolition work at the lead smelter is just about wrapping up for the year, after a work season that didn t begin until August this year, noted Iver Johnson with the Department of Environmental Quality s hazardous waste section ... That equated to more than 30,700 tons of hazardous waste and contaminated debris being dumped into a nearby high-tech landfill and almost 1. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Lenders liable for foreclosure hazards Oct 30, 2008
State: Lenders liable for hazardous waste in foreclosures - Sacramento Business Journal ... State: Lenders liable for hazardous waste in foreclosures ... on Wednesday said lenders who foreclose on residential properties that contain hazardous waste products such as paints and solvents are liable for appropriately handling the waste, as are the companies they hire to prepare the homes for sale. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Spas Going Green Oct 30, 2008
A green spa shows responsibility to its guests and to the environment by reducing exposure to toxic chemicals and minimizing the generation of hazardous waste. A green spa keeps up with environmental findings and policies and is open to learning and adopting new practices. (Suite101.com)
Hazardous industrial waste lacks monitoring Oct 30, 2008
"Besides that, there are 54 factories expelling hazardous waste with no Amdal. The factories dump their waste into the city's rivers. And this doesn't count the waste dumped by hospitals in the city," he said. According to the Walhi research division, 90 percent of hospitals in Jakarta dispose of their waste at public dumps, he said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
EPA Fines Army Lab Oct 30, 2008
The EPA says the Cold Regions Research facility did not handle or store hazardous waste containers properly. The lab studies the impact of human activity on cold regions and the impact of cold weather on equipment and facility maintenance. (WCAX.com, VT)
Winona County District Court briefs Oct 30, 2008
He was charged with felony illegal dumping of hazardous waste and misdemeanor illegal tire dumping. Kevin Behr may be reached at (507) 453-3524 or. (Winona Daily News, MN)
EU tightens toxic shipment rules Oct 30, 2008
It is already illegal to export hazardous waste from the EU to countries outside the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), under the Basel Convention. The new rules also make it illegal to export non-hazardous waste for disposal in countries outside the EU or the European Free Trade Area (EFTA) ... Martin Hojsik said countries might be less willing to turn a blind eye to hazardous waste movements under the new system. (Yahoo News -- European Union)
Lewis Co. landfill moves ahead despite objections Oct 30, 2008
They assume this material is a hazardous waste, and it is not, Spoden said ... Ben Bolton, an environmental scientist with the Center for Toxicology h, said while salt cake is not classified as being a hazardous waste, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a memorandum saying the substance should be treated as such. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
How to Keep Waste Oil Out of the Water Supply Oct 29, 2008
These pollutants include not only leaked motor oil which may contain toxic substances like lead, benzene, zinc or magnesium but also fertilizers, insecticides, plastic debris, cigarette butts, paints, solvents, sediments and other hazardous waste. Topsoil and natural vegetation would ordinarily filter many of these pollutants out, but the impermeable pavement that covers much of the surface where these pollutants originate carries it right into storm drains and into streams, rivers, lakes and... (Scientific American)
CC flood maps raise questions Oct 29, 2008
hazardous waste program. Lower Colorado River Authority representatives Jack Ranney and Kirk Scanlon were present Monday morning to update commissioners on the organizations latest changes in LCRA's Household Hazardous Waste Collection program ... This means it is now up to the county to provide the funds and facility for hazardous waste collection. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Kokua Line: Firm is fined for gear Oct 28, 2008
Regarding health concerns, a building inspector contacted the state Department of Health's Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch on Sept. 30 for "follow-up and investigation." ... Regarding health concerns, a building inspector contacted the state Department of Health's Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch on Sept. 30 for "follow-up and investigation.". (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
The Weeklies: Newspaper press is grinding to a halt Oct 26, 2008
Curt Erickson, who manages the state hazardous waste program, said some public concerns were included as conditions in the permit. One is that any employees have to be trained in sterilization before the plant can open. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Scare away unwanted dirt and germs Oct 26, 2008
(In La Crosse, that probably means a visit to the hazardous waste site. . (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Hazardous household waste collection in Marlborough Oct 25, 2008
For those who want to get rid of old pesticides, used motor oil, oil-based paint and electronic equipment, the city will hold a household hazardous waste collection tomorrow from 9 a.m. to noon at the Easterly Water Pollution Control Facility, 860 Boston Post Road East ... Materials brought to the household hazardous waste collection should be in their original containers and packed to avoid spills, Ayers said. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Iraq scarred by war waste Oct 25, 2008
Destroyed factories have become untended hazardous waste sites, leaking poison into the water and the soil. Forests in the north and palm groves in the south have been obliterated to remove the enemy's hiding places. (Globe and Mail -- International)
City to pay $185,000 for assessment, design rehabilitation of dam Oct 24, 2008
The city will pay 2,000 to remove any liability it has over a hazardous waste contamination incident in Niagara Falls ... The city had previously disposed of 165 gallons of hazardous waste at the facility. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
YOU ARE HERE: New York Times Bestselling Co-Author of The Green Book, Thomas M. Kostigen, Offers Critical Dispatches from the Environmental Edge in his Latest Book Oct 24, 2008
-- FACT: 85% of the hazardous waste in the US is exported, mostly to Third World countries like India. It isn't disposed of properly, but it's cheaper to get rid of it there. (PR Newswire)
Circling the Square, Oct. 23 Oct 24, 2008
For all of you who have been waiting a year for Hazardous Waste Day, this is it, a time when you can get rid of those items you ve been saving up that can t go in the trash. (Check Danvers Herald, Oct. 16, page 4, or go to www. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Auburn may have to pay to avoid litigation Oct 23, 2008
The city of Auburn could pay for a hazardous waste contamination incident in Niagara Falls despite having not violated any regulations. City officials will decide Thursday whether or not to give 2,000 as part of a settlement agreement and avoid potential litigation for disposing of hazardous waste in 1987 at the Frontier Chemical Royal Avenue Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
JC Cleaners will close Oct. 31 Owner of JC Cleaners is closing the business and plans to sell Oct 23, 2008
In September, he was charged with knowingly disposing of hazardous waste related to dry-cleaning chemicals. The felony charge was dropped after he paid $4,600 of the $14,000 government officials paid to analyze the chemicals. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Council hears two sides to border issues debate Oct 23, 2008
Richey also announced a household hazardous waste collection event, to be held Sat. Nov. 8 at the Valley Presbysterian Church Parking lot. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Sampler for Oct. 23 Oct 23, 2008
Marlborough residents can properly dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) at the Easterly Water Pollution Control Facility, located at 860 Boston Post Road East, on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon. This free service is offered as a way to encourage residents to dispose of household hazardous waste in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Wal-Mart announces new ethical and environmental principles Oct 23, 2008
Wal-Mart said the audits would assess factory working conditions as well as compliance by manufacturers with standards regarding air pollution, wastewater discharge, management of toxic substances and disposal of hazardous waste ... In June the U.S. government and the state of Oklahoma filed a complaint in federal court claiming that Wal-Mart and other companies dumped hazardous waste in Oklahoma City. (International Herald Tribune)
Business Owner Charged With Illegal Dumping Oct 23, 2008
A Rutland County businessman is facing up to 25 years in prison for illegally dumping hazardous waste. Prosecutors say 58-year-old David McLellan, the owner of McLellan Enterprises and Autosales, buried almost two dozen, 55 gallon drums of waste oil on his property on Route 7 in Danby. (WCAX.com, VT)
Town Matters--coming up Oct 23, 2008
What: Household Hazardous Waste Day. When: Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 a.m. to noon. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Frito-Lay Rancho Cucamonga Facility Becomes City's First EPA National Environmental Performance Track Program Member Oct 22, 2008
Since the program's inception in 2000, its nearly 550 members have collectively reported greenhouse gas reductions of 310,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, reductions in nitrogen oxides of 13,000 tons and reductions of hazardous waste of 52,000 tons. PepsiCo, Frito-Lay's parent, is committed to sustainable growth, defined as Performance with Purpose, which means generating healthy financial returns while giving back to communities the company serves. (PR Newswire)
Wal-Mart to toughen standards for suppliers Oct 22, 2008
Wal-Mart said the audits would assess factory working conditions as well as compliance by manufacturers with standards regarding air pollution, wastewater discharge, management of toxic substances and disposal of hazardous waste ... In June the United States government and the state of Oklahoma filed a complaint in U.S. court claiming that Wal-Mart and other companies dumped hazardous waste in Oklahoma City. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
• Lawsuit filed to stop Idaho feedlot near monument Oct 22, 2008
"It's a lot like putting a hazardous waste facility next to a hospital.". Jerome County commissioners in August approved the feedlot, to be located a little more than a mile from the Minidoka Internment National Monument. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Letters to the Editor Oct 22, 2008
Nuclear energy is attractive as a short-term solution to our energy needs and to global climate change, yet the enormous lack of foresight regarding the hazardous waste management (not to mention the social injustices of uranium mining) betrays the same lack of foresight that brought our society to its present environmental crises. Energy demand is indeed a dire problem, and fossil fuel combustion carries its own suite of social and environmental ills. (Christian Science Monitor)
Newtown Compiles Documentsfor State on Fairfield Hills Work Oct 22, 2008
The state said a qualified consultant to perform a hazardous waste material survey should be hired ... For Bridgeport Hall, which will become Board of Education offices and town offices, the state requires documents that prove hazardous waste and asbestos problems were remediated. (Voices, CT)
Household hazardous waste collection set for Nov. 15 Oct 21, 2008
TOULON The Stark County Farm Bureau and Stark County Soil and Water Conservation District, along with AgView FS, will conduct a free household hazardous waste collection from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Stark County Farm Bureau/AgView FS Facility east of Toulon. This program will provide an opportunity for residents to safely dispose of unwanted household chemicals such as old pesticides, waste oil, paint, solvents, household cleaners, unwanted medicines and pharmaceuticals, etc. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
City of Ottawa gets greener Oct 21, 2008
At the City of Ottawa we are doing our part through programs such as the Household Hazardous Waste Depots, E-Waste Depots, Public Open Houses, Give-Away Weekend and the Take it Back ... Household Hazardous Waste Depot Saturday, October 189 a.m. to 4 p.m. Waste Management254 Westbrook Road, off Carp Road, south of Highway 417 ... For more information about dates and future locations as well as items that can be taken to Household Hazardous Waste Depots, please click http://www. (Ottawa Start (press release))
EPA to spend $1.3 million to clean Ind. site Oct 20, 2008
3 million to clean up a hazardous waste site. The former Wabash Environmental Technologies and WET Waste Services location contains laboratory chemicals, tanks holding gallons of waste oil and leaking 55-gallon drums of various substances, the EPA says. (WKRC.com, OH)
* World News Quick Take Oct 20, 2008
Mannsfeld created a process for transforming hazardous waste into building products in the manufacture of tires and other items. Mannsfeld came up with the idea in the late 1990s. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Link between race, hazardous-waste sites still strong in Phoenix Oct 19, 2008
The site started accepting hazardous waste in 1990, according to EPA records. Clean Harbors processes a variety of toxic waste, from contaminated soil to used lab packs. (FOX 11, AZ)
Dear readers, Oct 19, 2008
Apparently, the first ad, for the NWISWD's Household Hazardous Waste and tire collection dates, ran as it should ... Anyone residing in these six counties can take their tires and household hazardous waste to any collection site ... She said it is important to keep tires and other recyclables out of our landfills, including the one in our county, as well as household hazardous waste. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
Recycling tip: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Nov. 1 Oct 18, 2008
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held Saturday, Nov. 1 at the town garage on Tower Way, which is off of Village Street. The hours will be from 9 a.m. to noon, but whenever you come, be prepared to wait for a while, as the line is usually long (so, bring a book). (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Griggs Farm article passes after reconsideration Oct 18, 2008
Article 15, which voters passed, asked for $40,000 for the removal of asbestos and hazardous waste and demolition of the Old Central Fire Station. Ed Joy of the fire department said the building was about to collapse. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
City manager gets contract extension Oct 17, 2008
The agreement also prohibits the disposal of hazardous waste, Palesh told the council. The city will use the remainder of a 42,000 state grant to finish various repair projects at Falcon Park. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Company Convicted For Illegally Storing Hazardous Waste In Rhode Island Oct 16, 2008
The jury found Southern Union guilty of one felony count of storing hazardous waste without a permit in violation of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ... Knowingly storing hazardous waste without a permit carries a maximum fine of $50,000 for each day of violation. (PR Newswire)
Fire chief, resident lend a helping hand Oct 16, 2008
The smell of the water created an unimaginably foul stench, due to the fact that raw sewage and hazardous waste had mixed in from everywhere. On top of everything else we had to deal with some very curious alligators, poisonous frogs and snakes and thousands of insects, which were apparently attracted to the standing water, Predmore said. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
N-D&L photo/CHRIS FRYER Saturday crowds filled the streets for the 52nd Annual Tobacco & Heritage Festival. Oct 16, 2008
The land may be contaminated by low concentrations of hazardous waste or pollution and has the potential to be reused once it is cleaned up ... butcher wrote on Oct 15, 2008 1:35 PM:" So......the city bought the dump believing it would be cleaned up by the developing company and now find out the city has to clean it up... what part of the conversations, negotiations with this company did you fail to get this message? The taxpayers buy it, clean it up and the company "buys" the property for the... (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
