Waste legislation is foundation of recycling sector Feb 4, 2010
These factors are changing the local industry, with consequences for recycling and waste management companies, as well as local councils. The National Waste Management Act, three years in the making, was passed last year ... The new waste legislation marks the end of an era when waste management was, in effect, waste disposal, commonly known as "hump 'n dump". (Business Report, South Africa)
Execs get down and dirty in Undercover Boss Feb 4, 2010
Waste Management president Larry O'Donnellworked alongside his employees in"Undercover Boss," a new reality show that reveals to executives what a normal workday is like for their employees ... But the Waste Management chief operating officer got fired on his first day in a humble job picking up trash when working for his own organization ... The first show in the CBS documentary-reality series features O'Donnell and Waste Management Inc., the leading provider of garbage collection and... (MSNBC -- News)
Calif. city near landfill hopeful after EPA visit Feb 4, 2010
The board's 5-0 vote upheld a Planning Commission decision in favor of plans by Waste Management Inc. to add enough capacity for the landfill -- the largest of its kind in the West -- to stay open for another 32 years. Waste Management uses about 54 acres of its 1,600-acre site to store hazardous waste -- contaminated soils from construction sites, battery waste, PCBs, pesticides and other substances ... Blumenfeld has promised to determine what his agency has done to analyze whether the problem... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Expert feels sharp end of the waste wars Feb 3, 2010
Thornton is often billed as ''one of Australia's leading minds in waste management ... So why the animosity between Australia's leading mind in waste management and the biggest player in clinical waste. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
6th Kettleman City birth-defect case reported Feb 3, 2010
Opponents of a plan to expand the Waste Management landfill say five babies born in the Kettleman City area during a 15-month period ending in late 2008 had birth defects ... Jared Blumenfeld, the EPA's administrator for the Pacific Southwest region, told Kettleman City residents earlier this week that he had ordered an internal investigation to determine whether the federal agency had properly reviewed complaints that environmental regulations have been ignored at the landfill, which is owned... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Special This season's earnings results Feb 3, 2010
Waste management business Transpacific Industries expects a drop of up to 23 per cent in first half earnings due to weaker market conditions. Life insurer and fund manager AXA Asia-Pacific telegraphs higher than expected profits, putting pressure on rival bidders to raise their offers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Sixth case of Kettleman birth defects found Feb 3, 2010
The birth-defect cluster has been at the center of controversy surrounding the expansion of Waste Management's toxic waste facility 3 ... Waste Management officials have also welcomed the governor's intervention, calling it a necessary effort to "give much-needed answers to Kettleman City residents." They remain confident that it will show their operation is safe. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
William Medenwald, 80 Feb 3, 2010
When Lois died Nov. 30, 1997, he continued to live in Hankinson and worked part time for the city, in charge of waste management until the fall of 2004. He then moved to Breckenridge, where he has lived since. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Birth defect total in Kettleman City now 6 Feb 2, 2010
The Kings County Board of Supervisors today will take up Waste Management Inc.'s plan to expand its hazardous waste landfill near Kettleman City ... Opponents of a plan to expand the Waste Management landfill say five babies born in the Kettleman City area during a 15-month period ending in late 2008 had birth defects. (Fresno Bee -- State)
First Monday Feb 2, 2010
In the premiere episode, Waste Management President and COO Larry O'Donnell tackles the difficult and often unpleasant jobs his employees perform every day. Along the way, O'Donnell encounters bright spots, such as the amazingly upbeat portable-toilet cleaner who cheerfully refers to his workplace as "the battlefield of poop, where good soldiers endure, even if you get a little splatter on you.". (USA Today -- Money)
'Felt good to help' (1) Jan 31, 2010
Waste Management provided free passes to the dump. Source: Virginia Snyder, clean-up organizer. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
State to probe birth defects spike in Calif. town Jan 31, 2010
" The birth defects became a rallying point last year for residents trying to stop the expansion plans of the West's largest hazardous waste facility by Chemical Waste Management Inc. Their stories of miscarriages and the photographs they carried of children with facial defects failed to convince the Kings County Board of Supervisors that the company's expansion plans should not go forward. "It seems like we're finally getting justice," said resident Maricela Mares-Alatorre, whose family first... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Schwarzenegger orders Kettleman investigation Jan 30, 2010
The governors order on Friday comes more than a year after first reports of facial defects and miscarriages in the impoverished town, where Chemical Waste Management Inc., owner of the town's hazardous waste facility, is seeking to expand. Bradley Angel, executive director of environmental group Greenaction, called the investigation a very important development and a tremendous victory for residents. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
TX panel skips misconduct talk until after primary Jan 30, 2010
Opponents of a plan to expand the Waste Management landfill say five babies born in the Kettleman City area during a 15-month period ending in late 2008 had birth defects. Three of the babies died, they said. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Local businessman files for presiding commissioner seat Jan 30, 2010
CARRINGTON -- After getting a taste for civic leadership as an opponent of the proposed deal between the City of Fulton and Allied Waste in late 2008 and later on the Solid Waste Management Team, Callaway County businessman David White has announced his decision to run as a Democratic candidate for Callaway County Presiding Commissioner. "I guess the biggest reason (I decided to run) was the landfill issue last year," White said. (Fulton Sun, MO)
South Africa: Landfill Gas-to-Electricity Project Launched Jan 29, 2010
Peters said the project will not only address the waste management and energy demand. It will reduce poverty by creation of employment opportunities, improvement of health status and air quality by reducing the release of harmful greenhouse gases and contribute towards the country's skills development plan. (allAfrica.com)
Sewage Treatment Should Include Public Resource Recovery Jan 29, 2010
Redlin, who presented to the CRD's Core Area Liquid Waste Management Committee (CALWMC) yesterday, strongly supported sewage treatment that includes things like the use of reclaimed water and production of energy and heat. Redlin reviewed a number of examples of public sector resource recovery, including the new Whistler Wastewater Treatment plant, the new Neighborhood Energy Utility at Southeast False Creek in Vancouver, and the Point Loma plant in San Diego. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
EPA to look into Kettleman health issues Jan 29, 2010
5 miles from Waste Management's Kettleman Hills Facility. Blumenfeld's announcement was welcomed by both environmental justice groups opposing the landfill operation and Waste Management, which professes to be a good neighbor ... Waste Management spokeswoman Kit Cole said, "We fully support the EPA's efforts and will gladly cooperate with the investigation, including providing data or assisting with public education efforts in Kettleman City.". (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
EPA to visit Calif. town with birth defect cluster Jan 28, 2010
The Kings County Board of Supervisors recently approved expansion of the Chemical Waste Management Inc. toxic waste facility that sits just outside Kettleman ... Waste Management supports a health study but has argued that there is not proven link between the birth defects and their facility ... Waste Management is Kings County's biggest business, providing as much as $3 million a year to the county general fund. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Chamber welcomes new Community Trustees Jan 28, 2010
Publix; Sines, Blakeslee, Madyda, CPA; Technology Solutions of America; The West Orange Times; Universal Orlando; Waste Management; and Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves. The WOCC Supporting Trustees enjoy multiple benefits and advantages while lending their financial support to the Chamber. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Same-day pickups in Fulton to start for recyclables, yard waste and trash Jan 28, 2010
The 201,400 truck was purchased from money in a fund from garbage collections and by a 100,000 grant from the Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District H.. Miller said all costs of operating city trash services are paid for by money gained through garbage collection fees and there is no subsidy from other city funds. (Fulton Sun, MO)
EPA to visit Kettleman City toxic dump Jan 28, 2010
EPA regional administrator Jared Blumenfeld also will visit residents in the Kings County community of Kettleman City, who blame cleft-palate birth defects or other disabilities affecting five children on exposure to toxic waste at the site owned and operated by Waste Management Inc. ... Waste Management, which runs a hazardous-waste landfill in the Kettleman Hills west of Interstate 5, notified the California Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday that it won't accept hazardous waste from... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Baker Corp. lands $75m federal contract Jan 28, 2010
The work includes environmental compliance services, such as petroleum storage tanks, oil spill preparedness and planning, and waste management. The contract is with the Atlantic division of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command and primary work will be in the northeast, southeast and mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. However, some work could take place outside the U.S.. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Miss the blue bags? Modesto to hold recycling forum Jan 28, 2010
Panelists include Richard Gilton of Gilton Solid Waste Management; Liz Swearingen of Modesto's Citizen Advisory Committee on Recycling; Jim Costello, a Ceres resident who will talk about how the Ceres system works; and Desi Reno, San Joaquin County Integrated Waste Manager. Showing: lect. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Albany lands $50K state grant Jan 27, 2010
There is tremendous need and potential to develop a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly waste management system, said Albany County Executive Michael Breslin. Working together, we can increase recycling, reduce waste, improve efficiency and save money. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Bloomington hopes plan will make city a jewel Jan 27, 2010
-- Reviewing the solid waste management program and curbside recycling. -- Helping push for a downtown special service area to promote economic development. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Government Sees Pension Funds Financing Infrastructure Projects, FT Says Jan 26, 2010
U.K. Government Eyes Pension Funds for Capital Projects, FT Says - Bloomberg. Updated: New York, Jan 26 04:17 London, Jan 26 09:17 Tokyo, Jan 26 18:17. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Disease fear in Haitian town Jan 26, 2010
I am overwhelmed by what is going on in Haiti," the mayor added. Renewed purposeThere are growing concerns about the health of those in the camps. Thousands are building shelters in four locations around the destruction site. They say it is the only place they are guaranteed food aid. Local residents say they have seen precious little of the food aid They say they have seen precious little of the food aid that is being dropped. They are surviving on their own, albeit with renewed purpose. The... (BBC News -- Americas)
Haiti Should Beware the Well-Intentioned Jan 26, 2010
Others are working on small-scale decentralized water and sanitation, solid waste management, and household energy technologies suitable for poorer countries. In its rebuilding, Haiti must access the most modern technologies available and cannot sit around waiting for the big contractors to arrive. (Slate)
Waste Management invests in Harvest Power Jan 26, 2010
Waste Management invests in organics recycling - Houston Business Journal ... Waste Management invests in organics recycling ... Waste Management (NYSE: WM) is touting the deal as a major step toward meeting three sustainability goals: doubling renewable energy production, tripling the amount of recyclables processed by 2020, and investing in emerging waste management technologies. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Phillips, Clark seek Pct. 2 seat Jan 26, 2010
The former waste management company owner said his ability to be financially conservative is the very reason voters should support his bid for office, explaining he sold his business a few years ago to IESI.. I took a company and made it from scratch, said the long-time Kaufman County resident. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Seymour cleaning up this week (1) Jan 26, 2010
"Make Seymour Shine" week, an annual program sponsored by the Beautification Committee of the Greater Seymour Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the City of Seymour Department of Public Works and the Jackson County Solid Waste Management District is scheduled this week (April 4-8). All business people and residents are encouraged to clean up their properties. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Traders adopt an uncharitable view Jan 26, 2010
According to the chatter, Terrence Peabody, founder of the waste management group, is negotiating a deal with the major shareholder, Warburg Pincus, under which Peabody would achieve full ownership of the company's commercial vehicle distribution business in exchange for a cancellation of his 18 per cent shareholding in Transpacific. A deal along these lines would end speculation on what is believed to be an uneasy relationship between Peabody, a serial entrepreneur, and Warburg Pincus. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Pet Waste Management Jan 26, 2010
Start a Business as a Pooper Scooper. A pet waste disposal business doesn't require a big investment in equipment or any special skills, just a willingness to pick up after dogs and a commitment to being rel. (Suite101.com)
Lawsuit filed over landfill expand Jan 25, 2010
A coalition of environmental justice groups announced Wednesday it will sue Kings County over its decision in December to approve the landfill expansion proposed by Waste Management at its Kettleman Hills Facility ... Waste Management officials say they will stand by the county's decision and stressed that the company has gone above and beyond to ensure the public is aware of what's going on ... "Waste Management stands by Kings County's rigorous environmental review of our project and stand... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Maharashtra to implement JNNURM-like scheme Jan 25, 2010
It will attempt to raise the standard of living of people in smaller cities by improving transportation, solid waste management, water supply and eliminating slums. The scheme will be implemented in class 'D' municipal corporations and main municipal councils and nagar panchayats. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Refuse bills unpaid Jan 25, 2010
Each is served by Waste Management, which bills residents directly. Payments pile up A review of recent liens filed by Water Works showed that some residents and businesses had racked up years of unpaid bills. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Holly Hill officials set new goals Jan 24, 2010
Provide proficient public health and safety services in terms of police and fire protection, water, storm water, wastewater, and solid waste management and disaster preparedness with a focus on intergovernmental collaboration, private sector partnerships, and utilization of technologies and proven innovation. Promote a small town city "branding" that focuses on the city's accessible staff and interactive use of technologies (i. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Safety a close shave At the King George landfill, a clean safety report for 2009 means a steak dinner for workers and a shaved head for the boss Jan 24, 2010
com - Safety a close shave. Obviously, we hope to continue that trend. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
PM, Punjab CM express resolve to extend due respect to judiciary Jan 24, 2010
He also discussed the agenda of his meeting with the British minister for international development during his visit to the UK as well as various agreements on traffic control, solid waste management and public transport. Prime Minister Gilani and the Punjab chief minister also discussed issues of mutual interest. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
BioteQ and Newalta Close Previously Announced Private Placement Jan 23, 2010
Newalta is Canada's largest industrial waste management and environmental services provider and focuses on maximizing the value inherent in industrial waste through the recovery of saleable products and recycling. With talented people and a national network of facilities, Newalta serves customers in the automotive, construction, forestry, lead, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, petrochemical, pulp and paper, refining, steel and transportation service industries. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Millions Unaccounted For, Workers Overpaid in District Sanitation Budget Jan 23, 2010
The D.C. Department of Public Works Solid Waste Management Administration incurred $4. 19 million in overtime expenses, approximately $900,000 above the original budget allocation of $3. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Study: Plant could use methane for energy, heat Jan 22, 2010
The city had discussed marketing the fuel to Basin Transit Service and Waste Management. But that would not be the most efficient use of the gas, consultants told city leaders. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
A whiff of reality Jan 22, 2010
Waste Management exec first Undercover Boss in series kicking off on Super Bowl Sunday - Houston Business Journal ... Waste Management exec first Undercover Boss in series kicking off on Super Bowl Sunday ... Larry O Donnell, Waste Management: ;There were certainly jobs I wasn;t very good at. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Kettleman City landfill growth sparks suit Jan 22, 2010
Opponents of a plan to expand the Waste Management landfill say five babies born in the Kettleman City area during a 15-month period ending in late 2008 had birth defects ... The Kings County Board of Supervisors today will take up Waste Management Inc.'s plan to expand its hazardous waste landfill near Kettleman City ... Chemical Waste Management, which operates the San Joaquin dump, sent a letter Tuesday to Linda Adams, head of the state Environmental Protection Agency, saying the facility... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
County mayor backs expansion to landfill Jan 22, 2010
The commission voted unanimously this week to authorize Bailey to pen the letter supporting Waste Management Inc. s proposal to add on to Cedar Ridge Landfill in Marshall County ... The county recently renegotiated its contract with Waste Management, locking in a 25-per-ton disposal fee through 2011 ... In December, Jim Fyke, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, announced he intends to deny Waste Management s request. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Ogilvy on Tiger Jan 21, 2010
Feb. 15: Waste Management Phoenix Open SWSPGA section qualifier, FireRock, Fountain Hills Feb. 15-17: Gateway Tour: Desert Winter Series, Wigwam, Litchfield Park Feb. 17: AWGA Challenge Series, Encanterra, Queen Creek. Feb. 18: Waste Management Phoenix Open pre-qualifier, Legends at Arrowhead, Stonecreek and Lone Tree Feb. 20: Boys Golf Club: Fore Love of Golf, Wigwam, Litchfield Park ... Feb. 22: Waste Management Phoenix Open Monday qualifier, McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale Feb. 25-26: JGAA... (AZCentral -- Sports)
Plans for new biosolid facility sludging along Jan 21, 2010
Public Works Director Tom Garcia informed the Board of Supervisors that changes to waste management would include no longer taking the sludge. In addition, there was also a proposed rate change from 6 to 54 as long as the sludge was being accepted. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Storm water utility management plan gets initial approval Jan 21, 2010
In other action Tuesday, council members approved a resolution setting a three-year landfill disposal agreement between the city and the Waste Management Deer Track Park Landfill near Johnson Creek. The rates for residential solid waste and street sweepings will be 36. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Landfill to develop plan Jan 21, 2010
Mark Witherspoon, Terracon senior project manager for solid waste services, told the Northeast Arkansas Solid Waste Management Board catchment ponds that collect rainfall runoff are designed to hold the water and shouldn t discharge it, but sediment buildup and precipitation caused discharges from the ponds last year ... I ve been wringing my hands over this, said waste management district executive director Jim Abbey. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Transpacific foreshadows slump in profit Jan 21, 2010
Waste management business Transpacific Industries expects a drop of up to 23 per cent in first half earnings due to weaker market conditions. Transpacific said this morning it anticipates operating earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) for the six months to December 31 to be between $197 million and $200 million. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Aid bottlenecks along nation's border Jan 21, 2010
"An effective waste management system is required for the border region in order to avoid disease and contamination of rivers.". As a result, U.N. aid distribution is being shifted to a different road that goes through the Dominican border city of Jimani, instead of the main highway that leads through the Dominican city of Elias Pina. (CNN -- International)
New waste disposal facility for Tema Metropolis Jan 20, 2010
upon waste management and disposal in the Tema Metropolis. The construction of the facility, which is expected to commence next month and completed within 18 months, would be. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
TMA to compensate 394 scavengers to start waste management project Jan 20, 2010
He said the project was important to the Metropolis because it would ensure proper waste management and disposal as well as. minimize health risks associated with the current landfill site. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Farmers Insurance to sponsor PGA Tour event Jan 19, 2010
The other three are Seoul Broadcasting System (Kapalua), Waste Management (Phoenix) and The Greenbrier (West Virginia). Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. (ESPN -- Golf)
Talk Around Town: New Earth Jan 19, 2010
In order to earn the points, projects must develop and implement a construction waste management plan that identifies the materials to be diverted from disposal. New Earth Soils & Compost, a 15-year-old family-owned company, diverts more than 500,000 pounds of waste from landfills every day by recycling organic items. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Management of storm water utility on agenda Jan 19, 2010
Council members are also expected to act on a resolution setting a three-year landfill disposal agreement between the city and the Waste Management Deer Track Park Landfill near Johnson Creek. The rates for residential solid waste and street sweepings will be 36. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Public Meetings for Sunday, January 17, 2010 Jan 19, 2010
Public hearing on a resolution adopting the Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan update at 1:30 p.m.. Important Agricultural Lands Study Stakeholder/Technical Advisory Committee. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Farmers Insurance to Sponsor Torrey Pines Jan 19, 2010
This is the fourth new title sponsor the PGA Tour has signed up in the last two years, along with Waste Management (Phoenix), SBS (Kapalua) and The Greenbrier (West Virginia). ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
2010 about personal responsibility (275) Jan 18, 2010
The County will be moving forward on all elements of our solid waste management program, and you ll see our progress as we report along the way. And we d like to know how it s going for you. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Massachusetts Jan 17, 2010
Waste management and remediation services: 991. Educational services: 7,949. (CBS News -- Politics)
California Sustainable Winegrowing ... Jan 16, 2010
This year, they have action plans that address Pierce s Disease, solid waste management, and hazardous materials record-keeping, among others. Commitment to Sustainability by California Wine Community. (Suite101.com)
Phoenix police, waste firm patrol communities Jan 16, 2010
It's an alliance of Phoenix police and Waste Management employees who support public safety by reporting fires, broken windows, abandoned cars, suspicious people or criminal activity ... Waste Management, which primarily serves commercial clients, plans to expand the program statewide ... The concept is not new to drivers, said Melissa Quillard of Waste Management of Arizona. (AZCentral)
Holiday closings Jan 15, 2010
Waste Management is business as usual for garbage, trash, waste and recycling, for all areas. For more information, call 386-673-0800 (East Volusia); and 386-774-6162 (West Volusia). (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Milan enforces utility ordinance Jan 15, 2010
Earlier in 2009, Sandoval became aware the village was in the red for Waste Management services. She researched the problem and identified failure to pay water/sewer/garbage bills as the source. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
