We rarely think about what happens to our garbage after it goes into the nearest waste receptacle. Whether it’s a piece of paper, a worn-out pair of flip flops, or leftovers from the back of your ...

Did you know methane is a more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide? Uncaptured methane is 84 times more harmful than carbon dioxide, making it a significant driver of climate change. Landfills ...

The Pitkin County Landfill has come out with a web-based comic book and lesson plan series for elementary school kids driving home the importance of waste reduction and recycling. “Wooly: Landfills ...

The expansion would have accepted trash from 14 counties and provided over $50 million in benefits to the county. Environmental groups and residents raised concerns about potential water contamination ...

Collier County commissioners approved an eastward landfill expansion, adding 183 acres and extending its life by 80 years.

After more than 50 years of waiting, West Lake Landfill Superfund Site could finally see signs of a cleanup. This is after Sen. Josh Hawley added a provision into a government funding bill that could ...

When lawmakers vote on the state budget Thursday, they won't be making any decisions on landfill management policy, though waste issues remain a top concern for communities across New Hampshire.