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Waste not, want not: solid waste management and environmental responsibility

The Municipal Posted on August 23, 2013 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Part of the waste delivery system at a plant in Montgomery, Ga.

When officials in Lee County, Fla., first announced plans to construct an energy-from-waste facility as part of a solid waste management program, the concept was met with considerable opposition from environmentally-conscious residents. “There’s this idea that comes from a very … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Green, Waste & Recycling | Tagged efw, energy, facility, plant, solid, tons, waste

ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS GROUP ACQUIRES THE CUROTTO-CAN COMPANY

The Municipal Posted on May 28, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Chattanooga, TN. (May 17, 2013) — Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) has announced the acquisition of The Curotto-Can Company of Sonoma, CA. Details of the acquisition have not been disclosed. The Curotto-Can is known for their automated carry can that mounts … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged automated, collection, curotto, environmental, esg, group, heil, loader

Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International

The Municipal Posted on January 8, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
2012 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International

Municipal water and sewer system maintenance managers along with private contractors within the septic, sewer and drain industry will head to Indianapolis for the 2013 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International, Feb. 25-28, at the Indianapolis Convention Center. The expo … Continue reading →

Posted in Conference / Expo | Tagged attendees, cleaner, education, expo, feb, pumper, sessions, topics

The better idea for national parks and environmental considerations

The Municipal Posted on October 7, 2012 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Bio-Microbics’ wastewater treatment systems are ideal for environmentally-sensitive areas, such as near lakes and streams

By JENNIFER CISNEROS Marketing and multimedia manager, Bio-Microbics Writer and historian Wallace Stegner once said that national parks are “The best idea we ever had … They reflect us at our best rather than our worst.” Ever since the world’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation, Public Works, Wastewater Management | Tagged areas, decentralized, national, park, parks, systems, treatment, wastewater

Composting: A valuable addition to environmental plans

The Municipal Posted on June 19, 2012 by Vickie MayerAugust 2, 2023
Curbside compost pickup initiatives can keep organic materials out of landfills. (Photos provided)

Gone are the days when composting was regulated to rural areas. Major cities across the U.S. are becoming serious about decreasing the amount of waste in their landfills and incinerators. Some cities, like San Francisco, have gone as far as … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged compost, composting, food, landfills, materials, municipalities, process, residents

Decades-long revitalization breathes new life into old mill city

The Municipal Posted on June 3, 2025 by Jennifer BartonMay 22, 2025
No6: Fall River Redevelopment Authority cleaned up and redeveloped four acres of waterfront property to create Senator Thomas Norton City Pier, which officially opened to the public in November 2022. (Photo by Rick Snizek)

Nestled on the border with Rhode Island, an hour’s drive from the state capital of Boston, Mass., Fall River is a mill town from a bygone era. Possibly most infamous as the home of Lizzie Borden, accused of murdering her … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, June 2025, The Municipal, water & energy

Complete renovation of west Beach Marina in Clearwater overcomes challenges to stay on schedule

The Municipal Posted on May 30, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonApril 23, 2025
No1: Built in the 1950s, the Clearwater, Fla., Beach Marina had never had a full renovation completed. New plans to remodel began in 2021. The high price of materials due to pandemic, getting the proper permits and ensuring the commercial tenants were able to maintain operations have been some of the challenges faced by the city through the process. It is projected to be completed in August 2026. (Photo provided by the city of Clearwater, Fla.)

          New plans to remodel the Clearwater, Fla., Beach Marina began in 2021, with the city looking for a design for the new beach. Having been built in the 1950s, the marina was simply getting old and had not yet … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, The Municipal

Water Vision plan helps Folsom, Calif., identify future drinking water sources

The Municipal Posted on May 26, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonApril 23, 2025
No3: Since the Folsom Reservoir is the only source of water for the city of Folsom, the city’s Water Vision plan is helping to evaluate the risks and opportunities with the existing water system and new potential water supplies. (Photo provided by the city of Folsom, Calif.)

While there was no particular occurrence that made the city of Folsom, Calif., begin to consider alternative drinking water supplies, its complete reliance on Folsom Reservoir encouraged consideration of other sources for the future. The Folsom Water Vision plan will … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, The Municipal, water & energy

The Commons provides unlimited possibilities for downtown Washington

The Municipal Posted on April 26, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonMarch 27, 2025
The Washington, Ind., Commons was created as a greenspace downtown revitalization project to provide a gathering place for residents and visitors. It was recently completed in fall 2024. (Photo provided by the city of Washington, Ind.)

As part of a downtown revitalization goal, the city of Washington, Ind., wanted to create a green space as a place for residents and visitors to gather as well as a destination for local events. With the help of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged April 2025, building & construction, The Municipal

Regional pavement maintenance program ensures quality roads county-wide

The Municipal Posted on April 24, 2025 by The MunicipalMarch 27, 2025
Akron, Ohio, serves as the county seat for Summit County, Ohio. The county’s pavement maintenance program has help townships ensure they have well-maintained roads. (Sean Pavone/Shutterstock.com)

As the days get longer and the sun begins to shine, municipalities across the United States have to deal with a universal challenge, the deterioration of their roads. The winter weather, moisture, chemical treatments, drainage and consistent traffic can lead … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged April 2025, maintenance & operations, public safety, The Municipal

WasteExpo 2025 Returns to Las Vegas with a Spotlight on Innovation and the Newest Waste Management Strategies

The Municipal Posted on April 18, 2025 by The MunicipalApril 18, 2025

LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / WasteExpo, North America’s largest tradeshow for solid waste, recycling, organics, food waste recovery and sustainability, returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center, May 6-8 (Conference May 5-8). The event brings together professionals from … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release, Waste & Recycling | Tagged April 2025, press release, public safety, The Municipal, waste & recycling

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