Migden Out Of Office But 'Hopeful' Of Future Dec 1, 2008
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger may appoint her to the state Integrated Waste Management Board, a job that pays $132,000 a year. In an interview at her San Francisco office last week, Migden said she was hopeful about the appointment. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Communities awarded for getting their hands dirty Dec 1, 2008
Five community units in Jakarta have been named "environment heroes" for their efforts in tackling Jakarta's waste management problem ... "Although it was our first time in the competition, the win doesn't surprise me because we have been doing community empowerment programs for waste management for the past seven years," a representative from Kebayoran Lama, Fajarini Indasih, told The Jakarta Post ... The Jakarta Green and Clean program also seeks to increase communities' awareness of waste... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Official: County recycling effort getting closer to starting Nov 30, 2008
The county may run into competition, though, from a new recycling facility owned by Waste Management Inc. The county Planning and Zoning Commission recently approved a special-use permit for the facility. Waste Management plans to offer recycling for the same materials as the county, but will include glass ... Breaking that stream up so that Waste Management get the profitable pieces of the Fort and Sierra Vista means that there will not be enough to justify keeping (it) open. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Solana Beach legalizes use of golf carts on streets Nov 30, 2008
Another resident, Greg Short, said he enjoys the ease of jumping in the golf cart after a long week running his waste management and recycling company. He sometimes uses the golf cart to take his children to school or out for ice cream. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Babson College MBAs Show Off Innovative Products at Design Fair Nov 29, 2008
-- A new solution to facilitate the transportation of organic waste, supporting the conversion of bio-mass into clean energy and mitigating the economic risk of future waste management state legislation. -- An artistically inspired and customizable computer data storage system for the creative professional that will protect the user's data and manage their collection of flash drives. (PR Newswire)
Commercial Permit to Treat Radioactive PCBs in the U.S. Issued to Perma-Fix Environmental Services Nov 29, 2008
Dr. Louis F. Centofanti, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Perma-Fix strives to stay at the forefront of new technology development in the radioactive and mixed waste treatment market, and we are gratified that after four years of working with EPA and the State of Tennessee, we have received our long-awaited permit authorization. I have personally worked in the area of PCB treatment for the past two decades, and recognize the important contribution that this new alternative... (PR Newswire)
Trash meets science at NCSS Nov 29, 2008
With the help of grants from Pelican Township, Trees For Tomorrow, and Waste Management and the expertise of retired middle school science teacher John Bigley and Oneida County solid waste department head Bart Sexton, Coats class has begun collecting lunch waste which it will compost and then, ultimately, use to plant its own garden. The NCSS project is not the first of its kind in the Rhinelander area. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Corruption in Public Institutions in Ghana Nov 29, 2008
Why was the 2005-2006 computerization project abandoned only for a new contract to be awarded to another ICT company owned/controlled by Zoom Lion (a waste management company). How much did it cost the KMA to award the computerization project two times in the past three years. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Community units take lead role in waste management Nov 29, 2008
JGC is holding a competition to showcase the best initiatives in waste management which community units (RW) in the city's five municipalities have devised. Twenty-five community units have been named as finalists, and the final winner is to be announced Sunday. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Pa. DA seeks ouster of official convicted of corruption in N.J. Nov 29, 2008
James R. Lambert Jr., 47, was named executive director of the Monroe County Waste Management Authority in October 2007, 19 months after being released from prison where he served five months for mail fraud and conspiracy to bribe a local government official in New Jersey. Now, District Attorney David Christine is seeking Lambert's ouster from the $65,000-a-year position, saying Lambert's appointment violated the state constitution's ban on felons holding public office. (NJ.com -- Times)
After 99 years in business, Brannum Lumber closing (14) Nov 29, 2008
Waste Management s insistence on getting away from that pension fund, and the Teamsters refusal to grant that request, was what kept the two sides apart for six weeks in the garbage haulers strike. Fluctuating withdrawal cost. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Central body takes stock of NRHM Nov 29, 2008
The team took stock of various health activities aimed at reducing IMR and MMR, verbal autopsy, infrastructure development, waste management, information management, bottlenecks in implementation of leprosy eradication programme, public health management, utilisation of central funds under NRHM and hospital management. When the district health officials presented reports which said MMR is pegged at 16 in 2007-08, the team expressed doubts and suggested the officials to take steps properly... (Express Buzz)
Yard waste collection Nov 29, 2008
Waste Management Inc., the trash contractor, also collects yard waste. Any problems with collection, call them immediately at 1-800-649-2945. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
2 termed-out Dems given plum waste board posts Nov 28, 2008
A pair of termed-out Democratic legislators received a $132,178-a-year parting gift this week, landing appointments to the state's Integrated Waste Management Board. More News. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Thousands Enjoy Free Thanksgiving Meal Nov 28, 2008
The 24th annual Waste Management Superfeast and the City Wide Club Thanksgiving Feast were held at different downtown Houston locations. The Superfeast took place in front of Houston City Hall, 900 Smith at Walker. (Click2Houston, TX)
They've wormed their way into his heart Nov 27, 2008
He signed up for one of the classes on composting with worms offered free every year by Santa Clara County Department of Agriculture and Environmental Management, Integrated Waste Management Division ... He's an expert at teaching people how not to kill their worms, said Zachary DeVine, spokesman for Santa Clara County Department of Agriculture and Environmental Management, Integrated Waste Management Division. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
State sues Flagler gas station owner over cleanup costs Nov 27, 2008
The state is paying the majority of the cleanup at the Evershine site, which is at $500,000 and counting, said Kyle Kilga, a consultant working on the case for the state's Bureau of Petroleum Cleanup, Division of Waste Management. The contamination was discovered on Oct. 12, 1993, Kilga said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Holiday schedule Nov 27, 2008
Waste Management will be closed today. Yard debris pickups in Port Orange normally done Wednesday will be Saturday. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Supermarkets 'to halve bags used' Nov 27, 2008
Use of the bags, which take about 1,000 years to decay, is being examined as part of an inquiry by the Commons environment and rural affairs select committee into waste management in England. Asda's head of sustainability and ethics Justin Walker-Palin told the committee the store had achieved a 30% reduction so far. (BBC News -- Science)
Cle Elum approves 2009 budget Nov 27, 2008
5 percent increase in garbage rates was needed because Waste Management, the company the city contracts with for garbage service, continues to raise its rates. The city just received notification the costs to the city will go up 6. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
I'm Handsome, Vote For Me Nov 27, 2008
He said a CPP government would re-design and develop the region into modern communities with proper waste management systems, public parks, libraries, schools, good drinking water, health facilities and other social amenities. "The road network will be rebuilt with first class standards to merit the status of a resource rich area of the country," he added. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Givers embody holidays Nov 27, 2008
Ginger Barker, an operations specialist at Waste Management, planned to join more than 80 fellow employees and their family members in making a festive dinner at the Sunnyslope shelter, complete with games and an inflatable bounce room. "We wanted to give back and now it seems more important than ever," Barker said. (AZCentral -- News)
Waste Management collection schedule adjusted for Thanksgiving holiday Nov 27, 2008
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, Waste Management of New Mexico s curbside residential trash and recycling pick-up will be adjusted as follows: Thursday, Nov. 27 pick-up will be collected on Friday, Nov. 28; and Friday, Nov. 28 pick-up will be collected on Saturday, Nov. 29 ... On behalf of Waste Management of New Mexico, we wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday, said Alberto Guardado, market area general manager of New Mexico. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Tax is almost in the bag Nov 27, 2008
Geoff Rathbone, director of solid waste management, said retailers could face a fine of $100-$300 per offence if they don't collect the fee from customers, some of whom don't seem to mind the fee. Size. (Toronto Sun)
Waste Management unit buys Spectrum Nov 26, 2008
WM Healthcare Solutions is a special services subsidiary of Houston-based Waste Management (NYSE: WMI) that provides waste and environmental solutions for the health care industry. Reader Comments. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Accra Sewerage Improvement Project launched Nov 26, 2008
Stanley Nii Adjiri Blackson, Mayor of Accra, said sewerage and liquid waste management in the Accra had not been the best, adding that the project would improve on the existing situation by providing expansion of sewerage networks by an additional 95 ... He said in spite of the tremendous strides made by engineers in the handling of human waste, Accra had not taken advantage of technological trends to improve liquid waste as well as solid waste management in the city to any appreciable level. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Enforcement, plunging price drive down Hawaii copper thefts Nov 25, 2008
"The drop in prices is significant," said Karl Motoyama, coordinator for the state Office of Solid Waste Management at the state Department of Health. He said the dynamics of the market are volatile so it's unclear when prices will go up. (Honolulu Advertiser)
CONGRESSMAN TO VISIT, VOTING WRAPS UP, THANKSGIVING ARRIVES Nov 25, 2008
Waste Management of Arkansas will be closed Thursday and garbage routes will run one day behind schedule. Traditionally, Thankgiving is a time to help others. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Push for technology paints James Hall green Nov 25, 2008
Crews on site record air quality, ensure minimal dust and sort waste that comes from the job and sends it to Waste Management, which provides a recycle content report. A water reclaim cycle is also performed to filter rainwater off the roof and into the urinals and water closets, reducing water costs. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Pensioner threatens legal action against Ho Municipal Nov 25, 2008
of waste management in Ho municipality was contacted, he declined comment on the matter. Mr Prosper Anatsui, Ho Municipal Director of Environmental Health on his part said the refuse trucks to collect the refuse had broken down and were being repaired. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Preparations Under Way For Superfeast Nov 25, 2008
The 24th annual Waste Management Superfeast and the City Wide Club Thanksgiving Feast will be held at different downtown Houston locations on Thursday. The Superfeast takes place in front of Houston City Hall, 900 Smith at Walker. (Click2Houston, TX)
Building a better way Nov 25, 2008
Across all its projects, Cox & Schepp is taking an aggressive approach to waste management at project sites. So far this year, the company has recycled 1,697 tons of building materials that otherwise would have been shipped to a landfill. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, Nov. 27 Nov 25, 2008
Trash collection: One-day delay for customers of the city of San Diego, Allied Waste, EDCO, Escondido Disposal Inc., Fallbrook Refuse and Mini Storage, Ramona Disposal, Waste Management of North County and Waste Management of East County. Trash normally collected Thursday will be collected Friday, and Friday service will be collected Saturday. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Local briefs Nov 24, 2008
Waste Management will end its collection of curbside yard waste Saturday, the release said. Thursday and Friday collections will be made on Friday and Saturday due to the Thanksgiving holiday. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
'High pollution levels killing coastal ecosystems in Eastern Africa'Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Coastal pollution in Tanzania is causingchallenges including the depletion of coral reefs that provide homeand sources of food for fish, which is the main source of livelihoodsfor many of the fishing communities. 24/11/2008 Full Text... Nov 24, 2008
Among the solutions, he said, is the encouragement of public-private partnership in combating pollution problem, through providing incentives for investment in waste management. He also suggested that Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam should put in place conventional wastewater collection and treatment, encourage use of soak away pits and traditional pit latrines and treatment of sewage waste before it flows out of the various plants and factories. (Panapress.com)
Litter control force meets Nov 24, 2008
LaRue gave a report on the Education Conference on Solid Waste Management she recently attended. She stated that one of the speakers at the conference, an environmental judge from North Carolina, gave information on a program patterned after Adopt-A-Highway. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
On Your Mind Nov 24, 2008
Waste Management wants us to think green. You better believe they do. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Cities explore alternative fuels Nov 24, 2008
Don Cassano, government and community affairs director for Waste Management, said the company has tested and rolled out some of the vehicles in markets such as Southern California, where air-quality standards are tough, but it has not used it in the Valley. Waste Management has found that, in addition to the extra cost, the trucks must carry smaller loads of trash to compensate for the heavier equipment they require to run on alternative fuels, Cassano said ... Waste Management Inc.. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
WWF Malaysia against Mabul oceanarium development Nov 23, 2008
She said WWF Malaysia had discovered that waters surrounding the island were also partly polluted due inadequate wastewater treatment and poor solid waste management to handle the land-based sources of pollution from villagers and resorts. Tourists have been complaining of over-crowding on the island over the past two years, which indicates a growing loss of wilderness value. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Atlantans recycle old electronics Nov 23, 2008
Waste Management employees and volunteers loaded up computer monitors, televisions, and even a pinball machine Saturday during a free electronic recycling event ... Organized by Sony and Waste Management, the one-day electronics recycling program retrieved about 230,000 pounds of abandoned gizmos that would have otherwise been bound for the garbage heap ... TV monitors can contain up to eight pounds of lead, and many batteries include cadmium, said Chad Miller, of Houston-based Waste Management.... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Waste Management sets holiday garbage collection schedule Nov 23, 2008
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New councilmen face a full plate Nov 23, 2008
Mayor John Peyton has proposed entering into a no-bid contract with Waste Management for the operation of Trail Ridge landfill ... Crescimbeni: I have no idea why the administration believes Waste Management is entitled to a no-bid contract. (Florida Times-Union)
Lake County approves trash-to-ethanol plant Nov 22, 2008
The Lake County Solid Waste Management District voted 14-4 on Thursday to approve a 20-year contract to provide trash to Powers Energy One of Indiana. The company's plan for gasification would use heat to combust municipal waste into gas. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Should the government bail out automakers, too? Nov 22, 2008
With this century s new challenges relating to energy, waste management & recycling, transportation, and infrastructure, vocational training could go a long way toward meeting those challenges going forward. As opportunties in a community increase, the number of people believing that a welfare check is their best option and the acceptability of that attitude should decrease. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Letters to Insight Nov 22, 2008
State Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata gives Migden a $16,000 pay raise and appoints her to the Integrated Waste Management Board. Matier state, "Migden has little experience in waste management, but then, the garbage board has long been a temporary resting place for bouncing politicians and their top aides.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Ontario Power swings to $142-million loss Nov 22, 2008
OPG says it experienced a significant drop in earnings from investment funds set up for nuclear fixed asset removal and nuclear waste management. Fund losses for the three months ending Sept. 30 totalled $190-million compared with earnings of $92-million in the same period last year. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
JBG to deliver Gold LEED development Nov 22, 2008
Site sustainability features locked down, which factored into the rating, include: 80 percent of the buildings at Twinbrook Station seeking LEED certification; less car use due to the public transportation hub serving more than 1,000 Metro and bus trips daily; implementing waste management and recycling programs and cutting down on water use by 30 percent. The first phase of the project, consisting of 279 luxury apartments and 15,000 square feet of retail, is currently underway and is expected... (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Rants and Raves Nov 22, 2008
This regards the recent rant published about Waste Management trucks leaking hydraulic fluid. I too continue to experience trucks leaking fluid in front of my driveway, which then gets picked up by my cars and tracked into my driveway and into my garage. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Participating in the installation and pictured from left are Solid Waste Collection Supervisor Ricky Hall; Recycling Coordinator Gloria Allen; and Oyster Shell Recycling Coordinator Sabrina Varnam with the N. C. Division of Marine Fisheries and her assistant, John Willis. Contributed photo Nov 21, 2008
Published: Thursday, November 20, 2008 2:35 PM EST On Nov. 19, oyster shell recycling drop-offs were installed at each of the 17 Bladen County Solid Waste Management Convenience Centers located throughout Bladen County. Article Rating. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
Sony, Waste Management want your old electronics Nov 21, 2008
San Diego-based Sony and Houston-based Waste Management will donate $100 for every 1,000 pounds collected to the. Canned and other nonperishable foods will be taken at the recycling event. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Election -- Madison County races and bios Nov 21, 2008
All have contributed to economic development, radio communication improvements, solid waste management, bike paths, park development, the expansion of Madison Memorial Hospital and the Teton Lakes Golf Course. We will continue to seek and encourage public involvement at every level. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Green expo opens with big crowd Nov 20, 2008
At the Waste Management Inc. exhibit, Joe Laur demonstrated the networking website. Laur likened the site, which is funded by Waste Management, to "Facebook on green steroids.". (Boston Globe)
Bears vs. trash cans: The arms race continues Nov 20, 2008
"It's been a long battle," said Matt Dull, operations manager for Arrow Refuse, the city's waste management company, who has provided bear-resistant - don't say bear-proof - cans to residents for the last six years. In 2002, just after the city passed a strict, bear-preventive garbage ordinance, the Juneau Police Department got 114 calls about bears in Dumpsters. (Juneau Empire)
MADISON COUNTY COMMISSION MINUTES Nov 20, 2008
First District Commissioner Dennis Bradford also attended the Solid Waste Management meeting and the SEMO Regional Planning and Economic Development meeting. Commissioner Bradford said he also looked at several county roads in District 1 that needs grading, mowing, or resurfacing with aggregate. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Longtime assistant tapped to lead Waste Management operations Nov 20, 2008
Waterloo City Council members voted unanimously Monday to approve Mayor Tim Hurley's recommendation to appoint Smith as the new superintendent of Waste Management Services ... Smith, 60, has worked in Waste Management Services since June 1989 and had been assistant superintendent for the past 12 years ... Smith and Shea had worked closely on key issues in the Waste Management Services operations and is, therefore, familiar with the operations, Hurley added. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Greening of consumer electronics Nov 20, 2008
The company already makes a range of kitchen appliances, and Green Cuisine will allow families to lead a healthier lifestyle and enjoy a greener cooking experience that includes reducing energy consumption in the kitchen and optimising waste management, but without compromising on style and performance. According to Philips, kitchen appliances account for more than 25% of household energy consumption, and this can be reduced by getting several domestic products to work together like the... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Recycling center leads by example Nov 20, 2008
"In the ideal world - Alice in Wonderland - every community member would take their waste and place the glass into the mixed containers, paper into the green paper one, and other assorted trashing into the trash bin," said Missy Beckwith, waste management supervisor for the Center. The five permanent staff members at the Center and various student workers then sort through all of the recycling bags using a gloved hand and place the materials into balers based on eight different categories,... (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Dr. Jesse, B.A. Nov 20, 2008
Landfill waste management today makes use of these worms to break down organic materials before bacteria can do so, preventing the release of noxious gases like methane and nitrous oxides (which are much more potent effectors of climate change than carbon dioxide). Although I sing their praises in this column as some of our most significant sustainability leaders, I have to make a personal apology to earthworms. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
More of this story Nov 20, 2008
The previous council left some unfinished business, including a mammoth real property tax reform bill, and major issues loom on the horizon, such as approving an integrated solid waste management plan. For meeting agendas, visit. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Dalton Company celebrates completion of historic Wychwood Barns ... Nov 20, 2008
Environmentally friendly waste management programs at the Barns have led to the diversion of 75% of all construction waste from landfill. Dalton built space for 12 not-for-profit organizations, 15 artist studios and 26 artist live/work spaces. (Daily Commercial News)
'One planet' pledge for Wales Nov 19, 2008
"Unchecked, this could rise by 20% by 2020, the equivalent of 3.3 planets worth of resources. "We cannot go on like this," Ms Davidson added. Earlier in November, the minister launched a "green charter" with 40 construction industry bodies to cut carbon emissions. ONE PLANET TARGETS 80-90% cut in carbon-based energy use move towards 'zero waste' by recycling/re-using change the way we live and work to cut car travel make sustainable development a core objective of NHS Wales support more... (BBC News -- UK)
Main Street Work Should Be Done by Year's End Nov 19, 2008
The 14 4-foot decorative benches were made possible through a 75/25 reimbursable grant through the East Central Missouri Solid Waste Management District - Region 1. The local 25 percent match was made through a donation from the St. Clair Area Chamber of Commerce. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Dirt cheap (69) Nov 19, 2008
Larry Smith, acting Waterloo Waste Management Services director, said that by contracting out recycling services, the city saves money on equipment and staff. It also cushions the city from the effect of the volatile commodities market. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Mayor Agrees To $750M Extension For Landfill Nov 19, 2008
-- After months of negotiations and controversy, Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton's staff has agreed to pay Waste Management $750 million to operate the Trail Ridge Landfill for the next 35 years. Open land at the landfill off U.S. Highway 301 on the Westside is nearly gone and the city said it did not have time to open up operation of the facility for bids, so they negotiated with Waste Management, the current operator -- a decision that was publically question by City Council members and others... (News4Jax.com, FL)
Striar: Newton trash collection idea stinks Nov 19, 2008
The city of Newton and its private trash contractor, Waste Management, have recently begun a pilot program featuring automated curbside trash collection in several parts of the city ... Waste Management themselves project a 15 percent failure rate for the automated system in Newton ... For now, though, everyone will get their trash picked up, because Waste Management is leaving nothing to chance. (Newton Tab, MA)
