Green still alive even in down economy Nov 17, 2009
I think (the economy) is actually one of the best things that s happened to our environmental efforts, says Rodney Ferguson, public service executive with the , Bureau of Waste Management. He says being environmentally friendly is all about conserving and that nothing teaches people to conserve like a recession. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Zoomlion presents 21 motor bikes to assemblies in Eastern Region Nov 17, 2009
Koforidua Nov 16, GNA - Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a waste management company, on Monday presented 21 motor bikes valued at GHC 16,800 to the Municipal and District Assemblies in the Eastern Region, at a ceremony in Koforidua. The items are to be distributed to the environmental departments in the assemblies. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NOT ON THE AGENDA, BUT BUDGET DISCUSSED AT MEETING Nov 17, 2009
Amended language in the city s Waste Management contract dealing with self hauling to limit third party or contract hauler operations and spell out penalties. Approved a short-term loan with Simmons First National Bank to purchase four police vehicles. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Just the facts Nov 17, 2009
0bn, Massachusetts Electric $800 million, Quest Diagnostic $750 million, Emerson Electric $600 million, Waste Management $600 million, PG&E $550 million, Raytheon $500 million, Praxair $400 million, NSTAR $350 million, Revlon $330 million, CNA Financial $350 million, HCC Insurance $300 million, Northern States Power $300 million, Cleco Power $295 million, Enogex $250 million, Public Service Oklahoma $250 million, and Amerenenergy $250 million. Junk bond funds saw inflows of $ million this week. (Asia Times Online)
Buffett's Berkshire Acquires ExxonMobil Stake Nov 17, 2009
Raising its ownership of trash hauler Waste Management Inc. to 15. 7 million shares from 7. (ABC News -- Wire)
Project presents on sex ed Nov 17, 2009
Thorn also said the chemicals in birth control pills have become a waste management issue as they have began to collect in the world s water systems. She described the scent of infertile women as possibly causing problems in society such as pornography and violent rape. (The Observer, IN)
From the space race to human race Nov 17, 2009
Yet the change we truly need, a widespread use of cradle to cradle manufacturing (endlessly recyclable materials, no waste), and a more localized approach to energy generation and waste management (solar collectors, grey water systems anyone. seem to far away from our current system. (BBC News -- Science)
How to get Malaysians' support for nuclear energy Nov 16, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will need to launch a massive awareness campaign to correct the people's perception on power generation using nuclear power and in particular waste management, according to the Ministry Of Energy, Green Technology And Water. Its Deputy Secretary-General (Energy), Loo Took Gee said Malaysia could emulate South Korea's move in winning over the public in the quest to develop a successful nuclear power programme. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Frontier refinery plans to fight $6.8M EPA fine Nov 16, 2009
EDITORIAL: Let Waste Management expand Kettleman site ... No one wants to live near a hazardous waste landfill, and we understand the reluctance of Kettleman City residents to see the possibility of the Waste Management facility getting even larger ... But the proposal by Waste Management is partly the result of California's restrictive environmental regulations. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
North Carolina Nov 16, 2009
Waste management and remediation services: 173. Educational services: 332. (CBS News -- US)
Healthy Colon Cleanse Nov 15, 2009
In a perfect human waste management system, bowel movements would happen every twelve hours with ease, stools would be light in color and density, and hardly smell at all. Symptoms such as poor digestion, gas, bad breath, skin blemishes, fatigue, mental sluggishness, arthritis, and headaches may represent a state of toxicity from waste build-up. (Suite101.com)
ZONING ORDINANCES TO BE CONSIDERED AT COUNCIL MEETING Nov 14, 2009
Hear the first reading of a proposed ordinance to amend language in the city s Waste Management contract dealing with self hauling to limit third party or contract hauler operations. Hear the first reading of a proposed ordinance to issue a short-term loan with Simmons First National Bank worth more than 55,000 to purchase four police vehicles. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
EPA holds National Public Hearing on Jubilee Phase 1 EIA Nov 14, 2009
While admitting that the project will generate a range of waste, Mr Essuon said the company was developing a long-term waste management strategy by working with local companies to manage waste. "Tullow will take responsibility for ensuring safe and proper disposal of wastes," he said. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
PL council approves construction projects Nov 14, 2009
Went into a 50-minute closed session with City Attorney Ty Zeller to discuss hiring a new city manager and possible litigation involving the Waste Management garbage franchise and the Al Bean property at 116 N. Commerce St. Mayor Whitlow said afterward no action would be taken, but that some applications for the city manager job have been received. He said the names of members of a committee to help select the city manager would be made public after the members agreed to serve. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Italian Ambassador sets tone for engagement with Ghana Nov 13, 2009
He said the Italian Cooperation Agency had also been involved in the water and sanitation improvement projects as well as waste management across the country. He said Italians were not new to the Ghanaian terrain having built some of her strategic plants including the Akosombo Dam, Tema Oil Refinery and other infrastructure adding that the good will the embassy enjoyed among Ghanaians would urge it to do more to justify its presence in the country. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Africa: Continent in the Global Carbon Trade Nov 13, 2009
The city, which was planned for 60,000 people but due to rural-to-urban migration has more than 300,000 inhabitants today, increasingly struggles with waste management. Botswana has almost no official landfill sites that meet the standards set by the country's 1998 Waste Management Act ... "Waste management is a huge problem, and it produces increased greenhouse gases," said Bostile Gubago, chief executive officer of G4 Consulting Engineers, the company that collaborates with the Gaborone city... (allAfrica.com)
Recycling rates questioned Nov 13, 2009
Waste Management (contracted by the town) wants to see more participation in the town program ... The DPW only manages the town s collection program; (Waste Management) has to comply with the terms of the contract to the town through the DPW, Colton said. (Easton Journal, MA)
Dec. 7 date set for landfill appeal hearing Nov 13, 2009
The permit for Waste Management's landfill expansion was approved last month by the Kings County Planning Commission ... Valle advocated for shortening the staff report and presentation by Waste Management officials as much as possible to give the public more time to speak during the evening. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Local briefs: Restitution ordered in Shaver boat case Nov 13, 2009
Opponents of the Waste Management project, approved by the county Planning Commission last month, filed an appeal, prompting supervisors to consider the proposed expansion. The supervisors will hear presentations from county officials on the project and findings from the environmental impact report beginning at 2 p.m. Dec. 7 at Hanford Civic Auditorium. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
So much for the Dems big tent Nov 13, 2009
But not every dime of fees collected went to the particular program solid waste management, for example ... every penny of it DID go to waste management with standing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
IESI-BFC Buys Waste Services to Form No. 3 North American Solid-Waste Firm Nov 12, 2009
42 billion merger in December to create North Americas second-largest garbage hauler after Houston-based Waste Management said on Oct. 29 that third- quarter profit fell 11 percent to $277 million. To contact the reporter on this story: in Toronto at. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
•Free film screenings designed to make audiences rethink taking out the garbage Nov 12, 2009
The local solid waste management district accepts items such as appliances, cell phones and shoes, keeping them out of the landfills ... "We hope people realize the importance of recycling, how it affects the environment and how recycling and a lot of those sorts of things start at home," said Amy Grimmer, director of the Johnson County Solid Waste Management District. (The Daily Journal)
Clean water quality committee studied Nov 12, 2009
For instance, he said, federally funded programs can help address animal waste management. He also mentioned efforts to reduce the amount of carp in the local lakes, which would reduce the turbidity. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Stefanutti forecasts dark clouds ahead Nov 12, 2009
However, he said the group was positioned to benefit from expenditure on infrastructure and anticipated growth in the power generation and mining sectors - particularly opportunities within the municipal services environment - including waste management, sanitation and water purification. Opportunities were also anticipated in the pipeline, rail construction and renewable energy arenas, while the group expected to participate in the next phase of the R23 billion Gauteng freeway improvement... (Business Report, South Africa)
Uranium study on hold Nov 12, 2009
According to president and chief executive officer Karl Stauber, the foundation hopes to sponsor an "independent and rigorous socioeconomic examination" of the effects of the proposed uranium mine, mill, and long-term waste management on the people and institutions, including the economy, of its service region. The foundation, which has 165 million in assets, serves Danville, Pittsylvania County and Caswell County, N.C.. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Help the environment - reduce, reuse, recycle Nov 12, 2009
SUBASE is committed to responsible waste management, including recycling, and requires all hands on base to participate in local recycling efforts. "Recycling not only saves energy and conserves materials, but helps the Navy lower landfill and incinerator costs, and helps the environment," said Robert Barner, the SUBASE Site Recycling Specialist. (The Dolphin, CT)
Trash Collectors Burning Garbage Seek to Prevent U.K. Electricity Shortage Nov 12, 2009
The savings from avoiding landfill-tax payments and charges to use the dumping sites makes most treatments, recycling and other forms of waste management, commercially viable, according to , director of environment and external affairs at Biffa. The rising costs are also making incinerators more likely to be used for industrial and commercial waste as well as domestic refuse, he said. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Avalon Holdings Corporation Announces Third Quarter Results Nov 12, 2009
Avalon Holdings Corporation provides waste management services to industrial, commercial, municipal and governmental customers in selected northeastern and midwestern U.S. markets. Avalon Holdings Corporation also owns the Avalon Golf and Country Club, which operates golf courses and related facilities. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The State of Town Planning in Ghana Nov 12, 2009
Piped water is unreliable, solid waste management is abysmal; homes are built without permits and in flood prone areas ... On Thursday, December 20, 2007, the President of Ghana inaugurated the Local Government, charged to develop appropriate and adequate capacity in the enforcement of local government bye-laws; environmental management and waste management; land use planning; and revenue mobilization. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
US companies to set up biosphere plant in Ghana Nov 11, 2009
She said the proposals of the companies were timely because waste management was becoming a problem for the country and especially for the region following the discovery of oil in the area. 10 Nov. 09. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Wasteful system Nov 11, 2009
Regarding the Waste Management Kettleman expansion project [story Oct. 7 ... Issues impacting hazardous waste management must receive priority attention if these goals are to be met ... EDITORIAL: Let Waste Management expand Kettleman site. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Wind energy regs a balancing act Nov 11, 2009
Minimum standards include notification requirements to nearby neighbors and communities, specific setbacks for roads and structures, a waste management plan and coordination with emergency responders. The state's Industrial Siting Council has permitting jurisdiction over most major industrial projects. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Politicians have Nogales on hold Nov 11, 2009
One of the most critical tasks in spin cycle is the hammering out of an agreement with Santa Cruz County to use its landfill as well as a new contract with Tucson Recycling and Waste Management, which operates the garbage transfer station. Because we dont have a contract with Santa Cruz and because Tucson Recycling can take the trash where ever it wants, taxpayers in Nogales are shelling out an additional 100,000 a year to have the firm truck the refuse to a landfill 184 miles away. (Nogales International, AZ)
Hunkering Down For The Duration? Nov 11, 2009
5 million order to provide existing bases within the Afghanistan South AOR [area of responsibility] with operations and maintenance support, including but not limited to: facilities management, electrical power, water, sewage and waste management, laundry operations, food services and transportation motor pool operations, as well as construction services for additional sites. With an eye to the future, the Pentagon has included four one-year options in the contract which, if taken up, would... (CBS News)
Recycle, reuse for Earth's sake Nov 11, 2009
Twenty years after the state Legislature passed the Solid Waste Management Act placing a priority on preventing waste and making recycling mandatory in New York communities, we are still only recycling about 20 percent of our municipal solid waste. And, when you consider what we generate (recycling plus waste), we haven't made any progress. (Albany Times Union)
COMMITTEE TALKS TRASH Nov 10, 2009
Pine Bluff s public health and welfare committee voted to amend the city s agreement with Waste Management and discussed illegal dumping. Waste Management collects and disposes of the city s trash ... I don t have a problem with putting a Dumpster there, said David Steinmetz of Waste Management. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Supes consider Chem Waste, swine flu and agriculture business Nov 10, 2009
Opponents of the proposed toxic waste expansion at the Chemical Waste Management site southwest of Kettleman City are appealing a recent decision by the Kings County Planning Commission to give the project a green light. The controversial proposal would keep toxic waste -- possibly to include some radioactive material -- coming to the site for disposal for decades. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Time to make a decision on dump Nov 10, 2009
The current solid waste management plan was written in 1994, but the county has been incinerating trash since the 1970s. The first incinerators were used at the old landfill in Bandon. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
EI Digest Honors Joe Chalhoub With Leadership Award Nov 10, 2009
Our service programs include parts cleaning, containerized waste management, used oil collection, and vacuum truck services. These services help our customers manage their used chemicals and liquid and solid wastes, while also helping to minimize their regulatory burdens. (Primezone Releases)
New garbage containers for Cocoa Beach Nov 9, 2009
During the next two weeks, Waste Management will deliver 96-gallon garbage carts residents will be required to use beginning the week of Nov. 23 ... "Yard trash will continue to be collected the same way," said George Geletko, government affairs director for Waste Management. (Florida Today)
CITY INSIDER Nov 9, 2009
"All this in jest ... we request, if you have questions about the City's new recycling ordinance, email your questions to , or call 355-3700. As a member of the California Integrated Waste Management Board, I am proud of my City's pioneering efforts. Carole Migden, Board Member.". Thanks for clearing that up. (San Francisco Chronicle)
San Jose expected to restrict use of plastic foam Nov 9, 2009
An official with the city's waste management acknowledges the foam can be recycled, but not when it has food residue on it. The expected vote Tuesday in San Jose comes after Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco and Millbrae have also moved to ban or restrict the use of plastic foam takeout containers. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Your Career: Working with your spouse Nov 9, 2009
She asked her husband to join her team at Sittig after he was laid off from a sales job at Waste Management in 2005. But soon their divergent personalities caused friction. (MSNBC -- Business)
Holiday closings Nov 9, 2009
Waste Management will be business as usual. Flagler County. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Letters to the Editor Nov 7, 2009
I am no expert on police services, but I retired some 10 years ago after 20 years of service with the county's Waste Management and Recycling Department ... The county continues to provide high-quality waste management and recycling services to about 160,000 unincorporated area residents using a "refuse enterprise fund" that is independent of the county's general fund ... When those three cities incorporated, no proponents argued that privatizing county waste management services was a motivation... (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Scomi Group Q3 profit up Nov 6, 2009
Drilling waste management and drilling fluids contributed 50% and 46% respectively to the oilfield divisions revenue. The public transportation business, under unit Scomi Engineering Bhd seen as a key driver of growth for the company, generated 33% higher revenue, compared with the corresponding quarter in 2008. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Ghana outlines blue print for sustainable development action plan Nov 6, 2009
Participants at the two-day Accra workshop would define the structures that would guide the nation's consumption and production concept in sectors including agriculture, transportation, tourism, waste management, housing, energy, water and construction. She said under the Natural Resources Environmental Governance (NREG) programme, the government was adapting and pursuing policies which would help manage these resources for the benefit of present and future generations. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NYEP to run new social module Nov 5, 2009
5 million dollar grant to be implemented by the CHF. At a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, Ms. Sandrine Capelle-Manuel, Country Director of CHF International, said the organization would work with other NGOs and private sector providers in the waste management sector to build the capacity of the unemployed youth to be involved in the sector to earn a living. Ms. Capelle-Manuel said the CHF and its partners would apply market-driven strategies by analyzing the value chain dynamics of the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Gas from landfill helping to power waste firm trucks Nov 5, 2009
According to representatives of Waste Management, which operates the Deer Track Park Landfill, gas from a California landfill is being transformed into liquefied natural gas to power recycling and waste collection vehicles. This is a project a Waste Management of Wisconsin official said signals a growing national interest in harvesting renewable energy from everyday waste ... Waste Management, Inc., North America's largest waste services company, and Linde North America, a leading global gases... (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Politics, not needs, drive trash issue Nov 5, 2009
If memory serves, a key figure in a waste management company hired by the Augusta Commission went to prison for fraud soon after I got my new roll-away barrels ... The most likely result is that my fees will go up; level and frequency of service will decline; and "surplus" waste management funds will be used to balance other areas of the budget. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Walter comes out on top in Fruitland race Nov 5, 2009
Also, Walter will have to designate someone to attend Solid Waste Management meetings and follow through with the ongoing certification of the Mississippi River levee near Fruitland, which is also a precautionary requirement for FEMA.. Walter commended Brockert for doing a great job in his 15-year tenure. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
County landfill sale comes up one vote short (128) Nov 5, 2009
Fifth District Supervisor Efren Carrillo cast the vote putting a nail in the coffin of a proposed deal to outsource the County s garbage to an Arizona waste management corporation on Tuesday, sending Public Works staff back to the drawing board to find another solution to an ever-increasing problem. The basic financing structure (of the agreement) has some flaws, Carrillo said. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Marcial: Gabelli's Top Five Bets Nov 4, 2009
8%; Coca-Cola (), up almost 7%; Waste Management (), 6. 3% higher; and SCANA (), which lost 4. (BusinessWeek)
Veep inaugurates air-condition tents for Hajj pilgrims Nov 4, 2009
He commended the management of Zoomlion, a waste management firm, and Creator Digital Ghana limited, which designed the tents for their role in realising President Mills dream. Mr Baba Jamal, Deputy Eastern Regional Minister, said the Hajj village was part of the change package President Mills promised Muslims and asked them to continue to show an abiding faith in the government. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Waste Management landfill gas plant opens Nov 4, 2009
Waste Management (NYSE: WM) will use the fuel to operate 300 vehicles that collect waste and recycled products in 20 California communities. The California Integrated Waste Management Board, the , the and the South Coast Air Quality Management District contributed to the $15. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Memphis' Recycle Solutions creates commodities division Nov 4, 2009
Recycle Solutions is a Memphis-based waste management and waste recycling company. Most Read Stories. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
A not-so-rotten idea Nov 3, 2009
At the Altamont Landfill near Livermore, Waste Management Inc. has installed a $15 ... Burning it keeps it out of the atmosphere while cutting the amount of fossil fuel that Waste Management uses ... "We felt there was this unbelievable opportunity to close the loop, where we literally run the trucks on fuel from the garbage they carry," said Kent Stoddard, vice president of public affairs for Waste Management. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Massive fraud at KMA Nov 3, 2009
These companies include Precast, Fox FM; Ink and Chalk Factory and Waste Management, Electric Block. At the precast building for instance, the report indicated that five companies including Zoomlion Waste Group, SAK-M, Towing Services and Maerskworld occupied the defunct workshop without paying rent. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Zoomlion to weed out lazy workers Nov 2, 2009
Wa, Nov. 1, GNA - Zoomlion Ghana Limited, an Environmental and Waste Management Organisation, would soon weed out lazy workers to make way for dedicated hard workers, Mr. Francis Atayure Abirigo, Zoomlion Communications Officer for the three northern regions has said ... He said despite these challenges, the company was poised to achieve its goal of being a leading waste management company in the country. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Already the main Afghan war hub, Bagram is growing Nov 2, 2009
The water and electricity systems and the waste management facility are being upgraded. The Army Corps of Engineers is increasing the capacity of the base's roads as well as building new ones on the east side of the airfield, said Joslin. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Assembly making progress on trash Nov 1, 2009
I'm thrilled with the waste management progress being made by the Juneau Assembly as indicated in Thursday's Juneau Empire ... I'm thrilled with the waste management progress being made by the Juneau Assembly as indicated in Thursday's Juneau Empire ... Actually, improved waste management will cost little compared to the cost of advertising many products that quickly fill our garbage cans. (Juneau Empire)
Fredericksburg simplifies recycling No longer necessary to sort recyclables headed for curbside pickup in city Nov 1, 2009
The Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board--known as the "R-Board"--has been collecting recyclables in a single stream since August 2008, according to regional landfill superintendent Andrew Mikel. The R-Board serves Fredericksburg and. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Harborcreek, other Erie-area supervisor races on Tuesday's ballot Nov 1, 2009
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SRS honors current, former nuclear workers Oct 31, 2009
The 310-square-foot site originally consisted of five production reactors, two chemical separation areas, tritium facilities, a heavy water extraction plant, waste management facilities and various administrative and support facilities ... SRS continues to create nuclear materials, and serves as the U.S. Department of Energy's industrial complex for environmental stewardship, cleanup and waste management. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Your views: Letters to the editor Oct 31, 2009
All Brevard County residents can give an answer that can make a positive difference for our environment, as well as help our wonderful Waste Management personnel ... These residents also could help speed the process because the Waste Management personnel who pick up our yard waste would save time and energy thereby reducing the gas the trucks use and making their routes more efficient ... Waste Management does not pick up yard waste in plastic. (Florida Today)
