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Area residents must call for an appointment to deliver hazardous waste to the transfer station at 2349 Jaguar Trail. As part of that call, staff will be will be visiting with callers regarding items they have for disposal. (The Guthrian, IA)
Parks Department to move to City Hall by Dec. 1 Oct 10, 2008
The council in other action heard the city police department received a 16,500 grant from Homeland Security for a First Responding System, a camera to view hazardous waste. COMMENTS. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
AP IMPACT: Tons of drugs dumped into wastewater Oct 10, 2008
Occasionally, he glances at a wall-sized placard with details on which drug goes where hazardous waste in one barrel, nonhazardous in another. A roll of "hazardous waste" stickers hangs from a pole on the wall ... EPA's Smith says even municipal burners unapproved for hazardous waste "will destroy all but a minute fraction" of organic compounds the kind found in pharmaceuticals. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Relatives search for answers at site of Hawaii fuel tank explosion Oct 10, 2008
"It's basically the stuff that comes from machinery, like automobile or truck transmissions. It's classified as hazardous waste.". Norva and two of the three injured men worked for a PSC contractor called Panco, which did not answer its phone yesterday. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Edwardsburg man sent to prison for making meth Oct 10, 2008
Based on a past record, Dodge said he deserved a substantial prison sentence before he imposed eight to 20 years each for operating a lab with hazardous waste and operating a meth lab and three to 10 years for possession of meth. He got credit for time served of 43 days for possession of marijuana. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
GLAD YOU ASKED: When will we be able to see the new giraffes at the Racine Zoo? And what are they building between the giraffes cage and Main Street? Oct 10, 2008
Racine County residents can take their unused prescriptions to the season s final household hazardous waste collection. It s scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 18 at the county s east-end collection site, 6200 21st St. That s just northeast of Sam s Club. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
These Clay deputies pursue environmental criminals Oct 10, 2008
MARY MARAGHY/StaffClay County deputies Gary Winterstein (left) and Robert Dews - charged with investigating environmental crimes - are hoping the recent "Go Green" trend will prompt more Clay residents to look out for and report crimes such as illegal dumping, illegal burning and hazardous waste ... The environmental crimes unit - a branch of Clay County government and the Clay County Sheriff's Office - is made up of two sworn law enforcement officers charged with investigating violations of... (Florida Times-Union)
Workgroups unveil plans for green Corvallis Oct 7, 2008
Increase proper disposal of hazardous waste by 75 percent. Water. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
One minute with Jacques Andres, Clean Green Collision Oct 6, 2008
Jacques Andres, owner of Clean Green Collision, used his background as a race-car fabricator to make his Oakland auto-body repair shop greener, reducing its hazardous waste by up to 35 percent. What gave you the idea to create a green auto-repair business. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Drivers saddle up for bus rodeo Oct 6, 2008
The director led a class that outlined what bus drivers should do during a host of frightening scenarios, such as a terrorist attack or a hazardous waste spill. In another class, Maury County deputies showed drivers typical gang apparel and told them how to detect gang activity. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
PUC must take a hard look at Idaho Power's rate hike Oct 5, 2008
3 billion plan to remove hazardous waste from a landfill at INL, and to ship it to New Mexico for permanent disposal. U.S. District Judge Edward Lodge ruled two years ago that the Department of Energy must remove all transuranic waste from the site by 2018, unless it's unsafe to do so. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Report: Fluorescent bulbs may do more harm than good Oct 5, 2008
CFL's can be recycled at all of Metro's household hazardous waste sites and at all Home Depots. Manufactureres say they are working on ways to reduce the mercury in CFL's. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Energy upgrades to consider for $250 or less Oct 5, 2008
And know that because fluorescent bulbs contain mercury, you ll need to dispose of them as hazardous waste. We figured investing in five bulbs at 6 apiece was a reasonable start. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Fall clean-up scheduled Oct 4, 2008
This includes paints and household hazardous waste. Bring these items to the Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Center at 5576 N. Colony by Fire Station No. 2. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Air permit just the beginning for refinery Oct 3, 2008
Hazardous Waste Disposal Requirements: To ensure hazardous wastes are properly handled and disposed of to protect public health and the environment. SARA Title III Reporting: Businesses that store hazardous materials on site must report the amount of material stored or released from the site. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Dover resident, company owner, released without bail Oct 3, 2008
Small cannot store, collect, treat, dispose or handle any hazardous waste ... He was also ordered not to discharge hazardous waste or industrial wastewater into any sewer system ... In all, Small faces seven counts under the Hazardous Waste Management Act four counts of transporting hazardous waste without a permit, operating a storage facility without a license, disposal of hazardous waste without a license and treatment of silver hazardous waste without a license. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
EPA plans demolition of Starmet site Oct 3, 2008
The Starmet/Nuclear Metals Inc. site in 2001 was added to the EPA s Superfund National Priority list, which is made up of the country s most hazardous waste sites. Related Stories Loading commenting interface. (Concord Journal, MA)
The Recycling Corner: Oct. 2 Oct 3, 2008
For more information on Sanitation, Recycling and Hazardous Waste, visit townofbrooklinemass. com/recycle. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Chamber welcomes waste management company Oct 3, 2008
Bill Morrison, route supervisor has more than 15 years experience in hazardous waste management. Scott Morrison blends 20 years of construction and construction management. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Drug disposal sites few in Valley Oct 3, 2008 Ecology and Environment, Inc. Awarded $4.5-Million Contract by the Illinois Department of Transportation Oct 3, 2008 Hazardous waste disposal and paint exchange offered Saturday Sep 25, 2008 F-M-C landfill to increase tipping fee July 1, 2009 Sep 24, 2008 Opium Lab Found In Santa Cruz Man's Home Sep 23, 2008 Dover resident faces hazardous waste charge Sep 23, 2008 Guilty plea for illegal dumping case Sep 23, 2008 The next little thing? Sep 23, 2008 Residents urged to properly dispose of hazardous waste Sep 23, 2008 * Green network sets cash registers ringing with direct action call Sep 22, 2008 California Cleans Up Nice at the 24th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day Sep 21, 2008 GAO Report: US Companies Still Exporting Toxic E-Waste Sep 21, 2008 Pueblos receive federal grants for environmental programs Sep 20, 2008 Western Pa. hazardous waste plant fire out Sep 19, 2008 Dover man indicted in illegal dumping case Sep 19, 2008 * US regulators ignoring electronic waste Sep 19, 2008 More water issues found Sep 19, 2008 Linton local option for medical waste Sep 19, 2008 GAO: E-Waste Largely Unregulated Sep 19, 2008 John Morley leaves fire fighting... Sep 19, 2008 Clean Harbors to open Memphis service center Sep 19, 2008 Hanapepe stench may be biofuel co. ... Search for Kilauea man suspended ... Lawsuit against Case, Grove Farm dismissed ... Marines landing at Kapaa Middle School ... Island History ... Arrest Log ... 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Photo by Dennis Fujimoto/The Garden Island KAUAI NEWS Hanapepe stench may be biofuel co.HANAPEPE The strong smell bothering Hanapepe residents for some three weeks is due to a disruption of the typical sulfur cycle in a drainage ditch, possibly caused by an accidental chemical spill, state Department of Health officials said yesterday.More of this story Sep 19, 2008 Federal jury convicts former Butte operator (143) Sep 18, 2008 A day for waste Sep 18, 2008 Probe sees poor policing of electronic exports Sep 18, 2008 EU tightens toxic shipment rules Sep 18, 2008 EPA Lets Electronic Waste Flow Freely, GAO Report Says Sep 17, 2008 Boston Trash Talk Sep 17, 2008 AP IMPACT: Tons of drugs dumped into wastewater Sep 17, 2008 It's simple: Recycle Sep 17, 2008 For Land Use Department Study Selectmen Receive Proposals Sep 17, 2008 Immediate action needed to prevent 'industrial manslaughter,' says expert Sep 17, 2008 Accessible science Sep 16, 2008 Old meds? Many get conflicting disposal advice Sep 16, 2008 DEBRIS REMOVAL IN KENTUCKY Sep 16, 2008 New recycling center opens Sep 16, 2008 Recycling tip: Gather your household hazardous waste Sep 15, 2008 Casper briefs Sep 14, 2008 A mighty wind blows against proposed Bluffs' turbine farm Sep 14, 2008 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Sep 13, 2008 Hazardous waste drop off planned Sep 13, 2008 Household toxics collection days scheduled Sep 13, 2008 Picric acid found at Skinner Sep 13, 2008 GUTHRIE COUNTY TRANSFER STATION Sep 12, 2008 County to collect tires - for free Sep 11, 2008 Seeing double and triple in Lower Falls Sep 11, 2008 Company proposes hydrogen plant in NE Indiana Sep 11, 2008 Rainier company's hybrid tug quietly moving ahead Sep 11, 2008 Talking Trash -- Take care with the chemicals Sep 11, 2008 TCE opens Houston office Sep 9, 2008 Hazardous waste now has a home in Brookline Sep 9, 2008 State cites Shelton over tainted soil Sep 9, 2008 Britain dumps its garbage on Indian soil Sep 9, 2008 Kokua Line: Down in the dumps Sep 8, 2008 More of this story Sep 8, 2008 Fall Cleanup Week offers free pickup of extra trash Sep 8, 2008 DeWitt Co. won't get public hearing on Hopedale toxic waste issue Sep 5, 2008 Household hazardous waste collection is Oct. 18 Sep 5, 2008 'Fortifying fields' Sep 4, 2008 Town to pay $50K Superfund bill: Officials worried about fiscal impact Sep 4, 2008 EPA proposes SoCal site for waste cleanup program Sep 4, 2008 Legislature needs to ease CFL disposal Sep 4, 2008 Another blow Sep 3, 2008 Blunt makes commission appointments Sep 3, 2008 Hazardous waste disposal worth the cost Sep 1, 2008
Landfills have been the default choice for disposing household hazardous wastes in the Valley, which has been slow to open permanent disposal sites for paint, batteries and other common trash ... A location at Vine and Elm avenues for a permanent household hazardous waste disposal site has been identified, she said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Survey reveals public's concerns about preserving environment Oct 3, 2008
Groundwater contamination proved to be the biggest concern of the Dunn County Hazardous Waste Collection participants ... Programs like the hazardous waste collection are funded by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
5-million contract encompasses hazardous waste and UST investigations at sites of planned IDOT construction activities, oversight of emergency response actions to incidents at IDOT facilities, evaluation of corrective and remedial actions and costs, compliance assessments, and implementation of remedial programs. E & E has already received five work orders under this new contract, which will be conducted primarily by the Firm's Chicago-based staff. (Primezone Releases)
The city of Montrose will hold its annual Household Hazardous Waste event, in conjunction with a Paint Exchange, this Saturday ... Household hazardous waste can be toxic and harmful if disposed of improperly. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
It should be noted that Winneshiek and part of Howard county may only dispose of household hazardous waste at FMC, as their solid waste must go to Winneshiek County s landfill ... The tipping fees pay for services such as the free household hazardous waste collections held in the 5-county service area, as well as the being the only source of revenue to provide waste disposal, buy equipment and pay salaries and other expenses. (Charles City Press, IO)
Santa Cruz police said Chad Renzelmann, 28, was arrested after officers found lab equipment and hazardous waste at his home following a tip from informants. Renzelmann was producing opium from poppy plant seeds and then converting that into morphine, investigators said. (KSBW 8, CA)
The owner of a Natick medical waste disposal company faces several years in jail and thousands of dollars in fines after being indicted on 12 counts of illegally dumping hazardous waste ... He faces seven counts under the Hazardous Waste Management Act four counts of transporting hazardous waste without a permit, and a count each of operating a storage facility without a license, disposing of hazardous waste without a license and treating silver hazardous waste without a license. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
A former local business owner has pled guilty to charges of illegally disposing of and transferring hazardous waste in Wilmington. Stephen M. Swisher, 52, of Londonderry, NH, pled guilty on Sept. 17 in Middlesex Superior Court to four counts of charges that he violated the Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Act ... Analysis of the material content of the drums revealed that the drums contained hazardous waste, specifically a combination of waste oil and lead contaminated industrial... (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
But he will treat it as an "intellectual exercise," he said, that will allow him to develop "an idea of the other extreme of size.'' "I'll have a sense of where the balance is," he added a sense that he hopes will help his family decide on a reasonable goal for downsizing, something he is eager to do soon. "We bought this house, I think, for prestige," he said, sounding chastened. But while Mr. Janzen is dabbling with tiny living, others are plunging in. Tara Flannery, a 25-year-old college... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
The city is encouraging residents to clean out their garages and dispose of hazardous waste safely by bringing it to the Highways and Bridges garage at 40 Myrtle Street this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycling coordinator Marylinn Gannon said that historically city residents have been very responsible about collecting their trash for safe disposal during Hazardous Waste Collection Day ... Gallagher agreed, saying that this was the first time she had seen something like the hazardous waste... (Valley News, CT)
Competing offers were evaluated, and Ket bid highest, pledging that 22 percent of the days takings would be used to improve the lighting system and the hazardous waste disposal. It got environmental upgrades plus an improved reputation. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The California Coastal Commission is asking all Californians to take responsibility for making sure trash goes where it belongs-securely in a trashcan, recycling bin, or a hazardous waste dump when appropriate. As occurs every year, some unusual items were found throughout California. (PR Newswire)
This goes on, according to the GAO, because existing EPA regulations focus only on CRTs while exports of other e-waste go unchecked because relevant U.S. hazardous waste regulations look only at how they react in domestic unlined landfills ... The GAO did note, in response to the EPA response to its draft report, that the EPA is modifying its hazardous waste regulations to reflect an OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) Council Decision of 2001 changing waste... (CRN)
Pete Domenici, R-NM. The funds will help Laguna to establish and manage an environmental protection project to improve administrative infrastructure and the pueblo s capacity to address environmental management, oversight, outreach and solid and hazardous waste issues. Cochiti received a $100,000 grant to develop and manage its environmental protection programs, including the creation of an environmental office, community outreach and a recycling program. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
hazardous waste plant fire out. Officials say the fire at Castle Environmental Inc. in New Castle was caused by a welding spark about 11:45 a.m. Thursday. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
A Dover man who owns and operates Associated Processor Service (APS), a medical waste disposal company in Natick, was indicted today for illegally storing and disposing of medical waste, and unlawfully dumping hazardous waste, including mercury, down the drain of his Mechanic Street facility. The Attorney General's Office said in a press release that Edward P. Small, 55, of Dover, was indicted by a Middlesex Grand Jury on charges he violated the Hazardous Waste Management Act (7 counts), the... (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
US hazardous waste regulations do not consider most used electronic products ... It was not because of the US action; authorities in Hong Kong said they violated Hong Kongs hazardous waste import laws. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Soil near hazardous waste sites probably does not have high amounts of 1,2-dichloroethane because it evaporates quickly into the air. The second of the two new compounds detected is TCE. The CDC advises breathing large amounts of TCE may cause impaired heart function, unconsciousness and death. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Curt Erickson, hazardous waste manager for the State Health Department, said the department issued a draft permit to Northland after determining its application meets state requirements. It'll be inspected periodically and he concurs: "After it's up and running, even locals tend to forget they're there.". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Although 170 countries have signed an agreement to notify developing nations of incoming hazardous waste shipments, the United States is the only industrialized nation not to sign the 1989 agreement. Under U.S. law, products such as televisions and computer monitors containing CRTs (cathode ray tubes)which contain harmful levels of copper and leadare the only e-waste under EPA regulation. (eWeek)
Morley worked with former Big Bear City Fire Chief Dana VanLeuven to grow the household hazardous waste site from an occasional drop off event to a fully-staffed site. Fires and disasters danced in and around Big Bear during the past 28 years. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Environmental and hazardous waste management provider announced Thursday the company will open a service center in Memphis. The new facility, located at 5399 East Holmes, will provide complete waste transportation and disposal, laboratory chemical packing and field service capabilities, including environmental emergency response, decontamination, tank cleaning, plant closure and site remediation. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Steve Chang and Lene Ichinotsubo of the DOH s Solid Hazardous Waste Branch, which issued Kauai Farm Fuel s permit, said that they were in the process of conducting an investigation into the spill and exploring punishments for possible violations therein. Ultimately, we want to achieve regulatory compliance with the facility, Ichinotsubo said. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Hazardous waste issue ... A federal court found the head of a former Butte company guilty Wednesday of illegally storing hazardous waste at the site where the company once operated in Butte ... The Montana Department of Environmental Quality alleged in 2002 that hazardous waste containing lead, cadmium, selenium and corrosive liquids was left at the Butte Industrial Park. (Montana Standard, MT)
The list of household hazardous waste that will be picked up includes cleaning, painting and garden supplies, automotive fluids, barbecue propane tanks, pharmaceuticals and hobby supplies. Andrews said the city eventually would like to get to the point where it can afford a year-around waste drop-off point and workers to operate it so residents can dispose of waste whenever they want. (Durango Herald)
"U.S. law allows the unfettered export of nearly all types of used electronic devices. U.S. hazardous waste regulations do not consider most used electronic products ... as hazardous, even though they can be mismanaged overseas and can cause serious health and environmental problems," it said ... It was not because of the U.S. action; authorities in Hong Kong, a special administrative district of China, said they violated Hong Kong's hazardous waste import laws. (AZCentral -- Business)
It is already illegal to export hazardous waste from the EU to countries outside the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), under the Basel Convention. The new rules also make it illegal to export non-hazardous waste for disposal in countries outside the EU or the European Free Trade Area (EFTA) ... Martin Hojsik said countries might be less willing to turn a blind eye to hazardous waste movements under the new system. (Yahoo News -- European Union)
The has done little to curb the export of discarded electronic products containing hazardous waste, much of which ends up in poorly regulated countries and harms the environment and public health, the concluded in a report being released today. The 63-page report -- commissioned by Chairman (D-Calif. (Washington Post -- Technology)
Fall household hazardous waste dropoff schedule. The City of Boston Public Works Department Recycling Program will be having two Hazardous Waste Dropoff Days this fall ... Hazardous waste from commercial businesses will not be collected. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Occasionally, he glances at a wall-sized placard with details on which drug goes where hazardous waste in one barrel, nonhazardous in another. A roll of "hazardous waste" stickers hangs from a pole on the wall ... EPA's Smith says even municipal burners unapproved for hazardous waste "will destroy all but a minute fraction" of organic compounds the kind found in pharmaceuticals. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
The law does an excellent job of promoting recycling because it divides the funds into various categories, including public information and education, solid- waste management planning, household hazardous waste collection events and recycling research. While we wait for the grants to be distributed and the subsequent programs to go into ef fect, here is a quick recycling review. (NJ.com -- Times)
A hazardous waste collection day will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 27, at the New Milford Railroad Station. It is free to Washington residents. (Voices, CT)
" Thus we suggest that all carcinogens that currently are rated as known or probable by recognized agencies (e.g. IARC, NTP, EPA) are already regulated by OSHA under the General Duty Clause and exposure to them should be limited to the lowest detectable amount feasible. That the general duty clause is, in fact, virtually never applied to industrial carcinogen exposure is not a matter of science but of policy and lack of the will to prevent occupational disease, death and disability. Next, since... (EurekAlert!)
The state Department of Environmental Protection requires permits for businesses that create hazardous waste. Cambridge was the first city in the nation to pass a law regulating DNA research more than three decades ago, but it was intended to regulate professional scientists at universities and businesses, not individuals. (Boston Globe)
A spokeswoman for the Environmental Protection Agency said that even unused pharmaceuticals considered hazardous waste at hospitals aren't regulated at home. "Regulation of hazardous waste generated by the millions of households across the country and usually in very small amounts was deemed to be impractical by Congress and EPA," spokeswoman Roxanne Smith said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Contained landfill/household garbage - Garbage and all residential waste and household hazardous waste (pesticides, dried latex paint) should go to a contained landfill. Special handling applies to. (FOX19.com, OH)
LOADING Sep 16, 2008 - 04:05:19 CDT By LEANN ECKROTH Bismarck Tribune The Bismarck Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Center is scheduled to open today. The center, dedicated Monday at the Bismarck landfill at 2111 N. 52nd St., will now accept household quantities of hazardous waste and electronic equipment ... "The citizens of Bismarck have shown a great deal of interest and participation in our past annual household hazardous waste roundups, and we are delighted to now offer... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Mark your calendar: The next Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to noon. The location will again be at the town garage on Tower Way, which is off of Village Street. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
City trash bins and trailers for hazardous waste will be located in the parking lot at the Winter Memorial Presbyterian Church, 900 St. John. Furniture, most appliances, tires, oil, paint and bagged yard waste will be accepted. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
However, I do believe that wind power is renewable, it doesn't spew carbon monoxide into the atmosphere and it doesn't create hazardous waste materials in the process of producing hydro electrical power. I'm a Guildwood Village resident and I have absolutely no concerns that windmills will ruin our lake view, I happen to think they might even make it more interesting. (National Post)
Stores, handles, and disposes of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards ... proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste and materials. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Fri Sep 12, 2008, 11:07 AM EDT. The Town of Wakefield will conduct a collection on Saturday, Sept. 20, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Wakefield High School, 60 Farm St. Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. has been selected as the contractor for this event. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
To help Calaveras and Alpine county residents safely and legally dispose of household hazardous waste, the Department of Public Works is sponsoring collection events in five communities throughout the county as follows ... Bring your hazardous waste to the permanent collection facility at the Rock Creek Solid Waste Facility near Milton, open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. State law limits transportation to a maximum of 15 gallons of liquid or 125 pounds of solid hazardous waste per trip ...... (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Tower said he had initially tried to dispose of the bottles during a hazardous waste day in Leominster. At the time, he added, he didn t know what the bottles contained, but since Leominster was not set up to accept bottles with liquids, he was advised to contact Clean Harbors, a hazardous material disposal company. (Bolton Common, MA)
On September 25 and October 16 (mornings only) household hazardous wastes will be accepted ... Area residents must call for an appointment to deliver hazardous waste to the transfer station at 2349 Jaguar Trail. (The Guthrian, IA)
Unlike the county's household hazardous waste program, the tire-recycling program is limited to county residents only. A maximum of four tires per vehicle will be allowed. (Springfield Sun, PA)
What will it cost to remove the hazardous waste found on the site. Will the town have to repay the state for the torn-up section of Route 16 that the developers are widening because that roadway was just recently rebuilt. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
International Power Group says the plant would convert hazardous waste into green hydrogen, methanol and electricity. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Munster Times, IN)
Diesel wrote on Sep 10, 2008 9:29 AM:" re: Plato ... actually blue has a very good point. All the batteries for any type of hybrid are a hazardous waste and that waste needs to be addressed. ". Plato wrote on Sep 10, 2008 2:10 PM:" Diesel, the reason all the batteries for any type of hybrid are a hazardous waste is the heavy metals they contain. Isn't recycling addressing the problem? ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
The department of public works is having a household hazardous waste day on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Furnace Brook Middle School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Accepted items include oil-based paint and stains, hobby or artist supplies, photography chemicals, flammable liquids and aerosols, gasoline, tire and carburetor cleaners; degreasers; marine and auto paints; fertilizers containing pesticides; pool chemicals; cesspool cleaners; wood preservatives; drain cleaners; and hazardous cleaners. Please... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
At the time, the Houston office worked with the City of Houston to start a household hazardous waste drop-off program. Now, Trahan said the TCE office is working on a grassroots door-to-door effort to create better recycling and trash policies in the Houston area, including arguing that producers and manufacturers of hazardous waste should have to pay for recycling rather than local governments. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Mon Sep 08, 2008, 06:26 PM EDT. The Brookline Household Hazardous Recycling Drop Off Center, 815 Newton St., will open Thursday, Sept. 18. (Brookline TAB, MA)
The report shows the city failed to develop and implement a written safety and health program for its employees involved in hazardous waste operations, did not provide personal protective equipment for its employees, did not provide adequate training for employees and did not monitor employee exposure levels during the soil removal. The report comes on the heels of a complaint filed by the union representing workers in the Public Works Department. (Valley News, CT)
"In fact in India there has been an attempt to alter the very definition of waste in order to keep the waste streams flowing. In the last meeting of the Basel Convention, which bans export of hazardous waste from rich to poor countries, the Indian government said that it encouraged trade in recyclable 'metal scrap'. They defined the problem in a way as to justify its continuation.". India has still not ratified the Basel Convention which would have made it mandatory for India to change its... (India Times, India)
If you suspect illegal dumping is going on, you can call the Department of Health, Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch at 586-4226; the Department of the Attorney General, Investigations Office at 586-1240; the Oahu Environmental Concern Line at 768-3300; 911; or District Health Offices on the Neighbor Islands at 933-0401 in Hilo; 322-1507 in Kona, 241-3323 on Kauai; or 884-9230 on Maui. Okubo said you should be as specific as possible with information on the date; time; names on the trucks;... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Pine Bluff Household Hazardous Waste at 16th Avenue and Pennsylvania Street: Will accept tires, cardboard, paper, electronics (cell phones, computers, TVs) and bulk trash. City of Altheimer: Tires and white goods. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Hazardous waste is not allowed in trash during the free cleanup week or in regular trash pickups. But South County residents can dispose of such materials as paint, solvents, batteries and other hazardous household waste at no charge from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday at the collection site at South Frontage Road and Southland Street in Nipomo. (Santa Maria Times)
Bill Mitchell, R-Forsyth, and Matt Varble, the leader of a community group opposing hazardous waste at Clinton Landfill, had asked for the hearing ... In our opinion, this is somewhat of a favorable result because our goal is to make sure the board hears the objections to the storage of any hazardous wastes anywhere ... To win the permit, Peoria Disposal must prove the material can be treated so it no longer constitutes hazardous waste. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Residents will be able to dispose of their household hazardous waste at an upcoming collection sponsored by the Board of Health. The household hazardous waste collection event will be held Saturday, October 18, 2008, from 9 a.m. to noon rain or shine ... pounds or 50 gallons of hazardous waste. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Sometimes it can be hazardous waste. "We're also having increasing problems with people dumping their animals in our fields for the free grazing. "It takes us about three weeks to get a court order and get rid of them and in that time they can eat a lot of my lettuces. (BBC News -- UK)
As a result of the release of hazardous substances, the EPA began removal and sampling activities at the site 10 years ago, which included off-site disposal of hazardous waste as well as creation of a temporary storm water impoundment to minimize water runoff into the Hudson River. The total bill thus far to the EPA for toxic waste clean-up activities is $7. (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed adding 160 acres in San Bernardino County into a program that cleans up hazardous waste sites. More News. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
If you want to dispose of more than a few, you may have to make an appointment with your county's household hazardous waste collection center. One recycling expert told me I would need a commercial transportation permit to carry more than six long tubes in my car. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
ROMULUS The state moved one step closer to shutting down two deep-injection hazardous waste wells in the city, state Sen ... " The Detroit police and fire pension system, which has been the primary funding source for the wells, has fought to keep the wells operating and has lined up a new firm to operate the wells. Ron King, an attorney representing the Detroit police and fire pension system, could not be reached for comment. In 1990, the City Council voted 4-3 to approve a resolution welcoming... (The News-Herald)
Hazardous Waste Management Commission: Hanford Gross, of Clayton, is the president of Gross Mechanical Contractors Inc.; and Sharon Oetting, of Concordia, is part owner of Oetting Hog Farms. Governor s Committee to End Chronic Homelessness: Edward MacAlmon, of Wentzville, is the divisional social services director for the Salvation Army Midland Division. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
What do you do when you have hazardous waste in your garage. I'm not talking about old paint cans. (Albany Times Union)
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