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Reexamining solid waste

The Municipal Posted on August 20, 2019 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023

David Biderman, SWANA’s CEO and executive director, said the East Coast is, in particular, grappling with such an issue. In the Boston area, for example, decision makers have significant concerns about whether there is sufficient landfill capacity going forward and … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged august 2019, new york, staten island, The Municipal, waste & recycling

Funding solid waste services

The Municipal Posted on August 14, 2019 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023

When it comes to funding municipal solid waste services, two types of accounts appear to be the most common throughout most of the United States: an enterprise fund account or general fund account.           Whichever account a city or county … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged august 2019, catawba county, North Carolina, The Municipal, waste & recycling

International restrictions force changes to local recycling programs

The Municipal Posted on August 10, 2019 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023

As one of the world’s largest processors of recyclables, China placing new restrictions on what recyclables it will allow to be imported has forced cities throughout the U.S. to make changes to their recycling programs. Deltona, Fla.           The city … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged august 2019, deltona, florida, minneapolis, Minnesota, pennsylvania, philadelphia, tennessee, The Municipal, waste & recycling, williamson county

South Davis Sewer District captures energy from food waste

The Municipal Posted on April 23, 2019 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023
Americans on average throw out 4.4 pounds of trash per day, and food waste takes up 15 to 30 percent of landfill space. Food waste, however, could be turned into energy. (Shutterstock.com)

Landfills across the United States are growing larger and larger thanks to the reported 4.4 pounds of trash the average American throws away per day — much of it coming from food. In the United States, food waste is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged Salt Lake City, South Davis Sewer District

Good things come from trashy places

The Municipal Posted on August 17, 2018 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023

Landfills are filled with questionable waste and are taking over large areas of land. It’s unavoidable — everyone has something they have to dispose of. But what if there was a way to make that trash into an overall benefit … Continue reading →

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Deerfield Beach boasts cleaner beaches

The Municipal Posted on August 13, 2018 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Deerfield Beach boasts cleaner beaches

Deerfield Beach, Fla., has proudly taken steps to keep its scenic community sustainable and trash free. Its approach has even successfully harnessed citizen action. The Cleaner Greener Deerfield Beach is an overall program that has been ongoing since the formation … Continue reading →

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Gray water issues become black and white

The Municipal Posted on August 10, 2018 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
Pictured is Naples’ ASR well No. 1 at the wastewater treatment plant. The purple arrows on the pipes indicate that gray water is being transmitted through the line. (Photo provided)

Droughts, wildfires and hurricanes — whether you “believe” in global warming or not — these climatic events seem to be increasing in severity, and they are having an effect on freshwater resources. The term “gray water” brings to mind dingy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling, Wastewater Management | Tagged Davis, Gray Water, Naples, Spring Hill

Green partnerships build better communities

The Municipal Posted on September 8, 2015 by Sarah WrightAugust 10, 2023
Pictured is an artistic rendering of what Chattanooga’s infiltration basin will look like. The property is owned by the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport. (Photo provided)

In the grand scheme of things, green infrastructure and retrofits are still the new kids on the block. Their newness is, perhaps, what makes forming partnerships so vital to succeeding with one. “All relationships are important,” Don Green, water quality … Continue reading →

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I’ve got a crush on you

The Municipal Posted on December 30, 2014 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Glass Pulverizer

Should your community consider a glass crusher? It’s the little black dress of recyclable materials: It never goes out of style, it always looks great, it doesn’t decompose and it can be used again and again. However, despite its versatility, … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged CEMCO Inc, glass crusher

Are there ‘natural’ ways to control mosquitos?

The Municipal Posted on September 8, 2014 by Jodi MarlinAugust 2, 2023
While there is some interest among members of the public for cities to choose “green” or “sustainable” mosquito solutions, no such methods or products have gained a broad following due to their lower levels of effectiveness. (Shutterstock photo)

People always seem to want to live close to nature. They build houses on the beach, on cliff edges, in dense, dry forests and in lush, mosquito-infested swamps. Then they change their tune and suddenly begin to want the “nature” … Continue reading →

Posted in Recycle, Waste & Recycling | Tagged cities, conlon, control, mosquito, municipal, spraying

Mayor’s Challenge on Water Conservation cultivates public awareness

The Municipal Posted on September 5, 2014 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Featured Mayor Vincent Gray, Washington, D.C., kicks off the 2013 Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. Kickoff locations vary from city to city each year, according Steve Creech, executive director of the Wyland Foundation. (Photo provided)

In “Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, the immortal words appear: “Water, water every where/nor any drop to drink.” Thanks to entities such as the California-based Wyland Foundation, cities all over the nation are doing their part … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged challenge, cities, city, people, residents, water

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