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    'Reduce waste' to cope with budget cut  Nov 17, 2008
    Bagong said the city administration should also encourage more communities to process their own garbage by allocating funds for neighborhood waste management units. "If the administration uses this approach, they can save the agency up to 30 percent," he said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)

    Hospitals take part in effort to reduce waste, emissions  Nov 17, 2008
    " The hospital recently does not only encourage electricity, paper and water savings, but also fuel consumption reductions by encouraging staff members to use public transportation, carpool, or cycle or walk to and from the hospital. Since it was established in 1993, Bambang said, Dharmais had its own waste management system for liquids as well as an incinerator to burn body parts taken during surgery and used-medical equipments, such as needles. Besides Dharmais, Persahabatan Hospital in... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)

    Sundance Catalog Promotes 'Recycle as You Shop' Alongside Other Industry Leaders  Nov 16, 2008
    SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Sundance Catalog, together with Hearst Magazines, Waste Management, RR Donnelley, AT&T, Dex, Idearc Media Corp, Office Depot, and Yellow Pages Association, has developed a recycling program called RAYS(SM) -- Recycle as You Shop ... Initiated by RR Donnelley, the consortium includes founding members AT&T, Dex, Hearst Magazines, Idearc Media Corp, Office Depot, RR Donnelley, Sundance Catalog, Waste Management and Yellow Pages Association. (PR Newswire)

    DeKalb loose leaf collection ends soon  Nov 16, 2008
    Waste Management curbside collection of yard waste also continues through November only. For more information, call the Public Works Department at 815-748-2040. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Pols forge ahead, while Feinstein ponders  Nov 16, 2008
    Carole Migden of San Francisco - who was knocked off her perch in a contentious Democratic primary - has landed a new job and a raise as an appointed member of the state's Integrated Waste Management Board ... Now, aside from dealing in politics, Migden has little experience in waste management - but then, the garbage board has long been a temporary resting place for bouncing politicians and their top aides. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)

    More powers for MC soon: Patil  Nov 16, 2008
    The leaders also briefed Patil how they had boycotted the inaugural function of the Solid Waste Management Plant, due to differences with Rodrigues over non-inclusion of Mayors name on the invitation cards for inauguration of the plant. The Congress councillors had refused attend the programme amid allegations that the Administrator played an instrumental role in deletion of the Mayors name. (Chandigarh Newsline)

    Fire station design contract up for council approval  Nov 16, 2008
    Mayor Tim Hurley's recommendation to appoint Larry Smith as superintendent of Waste Management Services. Smith has been serving as the acting superintendent following the death of Tim Shea in September. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Chesbro:make wastea resource  Nov 16, 2008
    Chesbro's "A green Business Plan in Del Norte County" will focus on how jobs can be generated through waste management ... "The next step is to make sure that the economic and job benefits stay in the community. He cited the example of Eco-Nutrients Inc, a Del Norte fertilizer-making company that uses fish waste to make its nutrients. "Eco-nutrients fertilizer is shipped long distances, and from what I have heard is well-sought-after," Chesbro said. California currently ships much of its... (Daily Triplicate)

    Free event encourages people to recycle  Nov 16, 2008
    HOUSTON -- To encourage consumers to recycle electronic devices in an environmentally sound manner, Sony Electronics Inc. and Waste Management Recycle America are asking Houston-area residents to take action and recycle their old electronics for free on America Recycles Day this Saturday ... Typically, residents would need to pay for their electronics to be properly collected and recycled, but as part of their ongoing efforts to help consumers recycle electronic devices safely, Sony Electronics... (KHOU.com, TX)

    Deepwell Announces Financial Results for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008  Nov 15, 2008
    The Claresholm oilfield waste management facility, which opened in the first quarter of 2008, continues to show operational improvement with significant increases in volumes of waste handled at the facility and has now achieved positive EBITDA. ... Such forward looking statements include the likelihood that more drilling activity and production is likely in the Bakken play, that the Trust's client base will continue drilling activity, that drilling and completion activities in the Western Canada... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Shareholders OK Republic, Allied Waste merger  Nov 15, 2008
    24 billion rival to industry leader Waste Management Inc., which reported revenue of $13 ... Republic Services, which previously was the third-largest trash hauler, and Allied Waste, the second biggest, will now be the main competitor to No. 1 Waste Management Inc. of Houston ... Combined, the newly merged company and Waste Management will control 60 percent of landfill capacity in the United States, analyst Brian J. Butler of FBR Capital Markets said. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Income spat leads a forest to destruction  Nov 15, 2008
    The park's landlords are preoccupied with a spat over who has the rights to manage certain tourism hot spots, at the same time illegal, temporary shops at the tourist destination and bad waste management are messing up the forest. Moreover, the forest's pine trees are being cut down illegally by residents, and villas have sprung up, with owners enjoying nature at the cost of nature itself. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)

    Help on the way to dredge city waterways  Nov 15, 2008
    "We will hold a neighborhood cleaning program so that communities living near the waterways can clean small canals and gutters in their neighborhood. We will also hold solid waste management to reduce waste from the sources," Vroege said. Post Your Comments. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)

    Garbage-hauling companies approve merger  Nov 15, 2008
    24 billion rival to industry leader Waste Management Inc., which reported revenue of $13. 31 billion in 2007. (AZCentral -- News)

    Contract time on Trail Ridge running out?  Nov 15, 2008
    Jacksonville has spent months trying to finalize a no-bid contract with Waste Management to continue operating the Trail Ridge landfill, a deal that is facing opposition from the City Council ... Peyton spokeswoman Misty Skipper said the mayor still believes the no-bid agreement with Waste Management - worth an estimated $750 million over 35 years - is the right action to take ... Chris Pearson, head of the Solid Waste Division, said lawyers from the city and Waste Management are continuing to... (Florida Times-Union)

    Council delays decision on suit  Nov 14, 2008
    The parish contracted Bedminster to develop and build a composting and waste management facility near the wastewater treatment plant in New Iberia, but could not reach an agreement on where the site would be located. The parish paid 77,028 to Bedminster for the first phase of the project, which included a study and report on the proposed project, but that was the only part of the project completed. (New Iberia, LA)

    New on DVD: 'The Sopranos,' in its entirety  Nov 14, 2008
    By Mike Clark, USA TODAY Waste management never looked so good. A comprehensive 33-disc collection of the entire run of HBO's landmark series The Sopranos is this week's top DVD release. (USA Today -- Life)

    The 10 commandments of real-life wiseguys  Nov 14, 2008
    In the next breath, in a rare show of paternal trust, Tony allowed, "Some of my money comes from illegal gambling and whatnot." But he insisted that he worked in waste management, which was true, in a way. Tony just had a hazy job description. (Globe and Mail)

    Early offers for top spots on Council snapped up  Nov 14, 2008
    He currently serves as chairman of the Rules Committee and was the first council member to publicly question provisions of the city's proposed no-bid contract with Waste Management for operation of the Trail Ridge landfill. He hopes his work as vice presidency will set him up for the presidency in 2010. (Florida Times-Union)

    Think Blue to keep Green ( part 1 of 4)  Nov 13, 2008
    Naval Submarine Base New London is committed to responsible waste management, including recycling, and requires all hands on base to participate in local recycling efforts. But good recycling habits should be practiced everywhere. (The Dolphin, CT)

    Clayson's 'nanny state' is nonsense  Nov 13, 2008
    chester11 wrote on Nov 8, 2008 8:49 PM:" Mantis - You say that Cross posits that it must be all or nothing. Well what about you? Any government involvement in financial institutions is labeled as socialism!!! by the dolts in the GOP. And you chant their mantras. The point is that you are part of a society and to keep that society sound a democratically appointed government intervenes in affairs such as food inspection, waste management, labor laws, and taxation. When did you get your econ MBA... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Coral reefs are threatened as the oceans become more acidic; but all is not yet lost  Nov 13, 2008
    I am agast at the destruction the near shore reefs have endured from excessive developement, bad strom water runoff management, and lack of nutrient reduduction via sound waste management. What will become this place, and others. (BBC News -- Science)

    Poly-Pacific Signs Memorandum of Understanding to Establish a New Subsidiary in China for the Operation of Gasification of Municipal Waste to Energy  Nov 13, 2008
    Mr. Chen, the Executive President of the Canadian China Chamber of Industry and Commerce and Poly Pacific ("the Parties) have agreed to establish a new subsidiary of Poly Pacific in China, which will utilize the technologies of Energy Quest throughout China.As stated in the November 10, 2008 news release, Poly Pacific has been negotiating with a strategic Asian partner to assist in the manufacturing and marketing of the gasification technology for the Company's exclusive License Agreement in... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    PNC to give power to the people at the grassroots  Nov 13, 2008
    As to how he would manage waste related issues affecting the country, Dr Mahama declared; "I shall bring Central Government on board, ensure good waste management and housing policies and select key towns for model urbanisation and proper housing schemes.". Dr Mahama indicated that he would institute a well-coordinated body, whose duty would be to advise Government to take up science and technology seriously; encourage investors to venture into science-related businesses, emphasise and support... (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Akufo-Addo proposes Constitutional Review Committee  Nov 13, 2008
    On waste management, Nana Akufo-Addo said his government would initiate "Clean Ghana Initiative" and would engage competent bodies to manage to ensure that Ghana became the number one country in cleanliness to attract more investors to boost the economy. On the issue of the lopsided development of the Northern part of Ghana and how to bridge that gap between the North and the South, Nana Akufo-Addo said there was the need for a coordinated and comprehensive plan to ensure that the North... (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Country Has No Building Codes  Nov 13, 2008
    Mr. Asante urged tertiary institutions to harness the use of organic waste management in generating energy for use by Ghanaians. Source:Ghanaian Chronicle. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    The US nuclear waste issue solved  Nov 13, 2008
    They focus on development of multidisciplinary solutions to nuclear waste management issues ... nuclear waste management. (Yahoo News)

    Election -- Madison County races and bios  Nov 13, 2008
    All have contributed to economic development, radio communication improvements, solid waste management, bike paths, park development, the expansion of Madison Memorial Hospital and the Teton Lakes Golf Course. We will continue to seek and encourage public involvement at every level. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)

    Reds to receive environmental award  Nov 13, 2008
    On Thursday, the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District will hold its fourth annual Recycling Awards Luncheon. The Reds and Great American Ball Park will receive the John Van Volkenburgh Award for recycling innovation and outstanding results. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)

    Boeing strike's end slow to affect Goodrich  Nov 13, 2008
    Sony is sponsoring the event in conjunction with Waste Management and the community college district. Sony Electronics' North American headquarters is in San Diego. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    Rants and Raves  Nov 13, 2008
    What is it about all the Waste Management trucks dripping hydraulic fluid on the streets. I must have dozens of spots in front of my house. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)

    Kenya: Dumpsite Threatens Health And Environment  Nov 12, 2008
    The government however, is planning to relocate the site as part of its integrated solid waste management plan in partnership with UNEP. ... Immediate measures such as fencing off the Dandora dumpsite to prevent intruders, restricting some of the industrial and hospital waste, recycling and proper waste management, would minimise the risk of environmental pollution that threatens human health, Akumu said. (allAfrica.com)

    Recycled Benches Installed in Downtown Business District  Nov 12, 2008
    The 14 4-foot decorative benches were made possible through a 75/25 reimbursable grant through the East Central Missouri Solid Waste Management District - Region 1. The local 25 percent match was made through a donation from the St. Clair Area Chamber of Commerce. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Ghana still grappling with waste management  Nov 12, 2008
    Accra, Nov. 11, GNA - Lack of public awareness in waste management, weaknesses in its management and access to land for the disposal and treatment of waste are the main problems in the management of waste products in the country ... Speaking on the theme: "Sustainable Sanitation Delivery in Ghana" at a seminar organised by the Ministry of Water Resources, Works and Housing for stakeholders in waste management, she noted that the quality of every man was determined by his or her environment hence... (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Laundy business causes waste, water problems  Nov 12, 2008
    "To decrease pollution, we are also facilitating discussions on the best solution to waste treatment by inviting several waste management installation companies to participate," Budi said ... Yusiono said discussions were still being held over applicable methods of waste management for the laundry's waste ... He could not specify the exact amount the laundry businesses must pay for the communal waste management installation. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)

    Know where your 'e-waste' will end up  Nov 11, 2008
    When recyclers cart away e-waste, what happens next can vary widely, says Bruce Parker, president of the National Solid Waste Management Association, a trade association that includes electronics recyclers. Some separate glass, metal and plastics, and then make sure that most reusable materials find their way into new products. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    UPDATE: Orchard man, dog recovering from fire  Nov 11, 2008
    Trapped in a bedroom directly above the fire, the director of the Solid Waste Management Agency in Floyd, Mitchell and Chickasaw counties said he was having trouble breathing. I finally made it to a window for air, he said, explaining that he broke the glass. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    HOLIDAYS, VETERANS, ELECTION TALLY ON HAND  Nov 11, 2008
    Waste Management of Arkansas will be open Tuesday and run garbage routes normally, a spokesman said. Pine Bluff Rotary Club will feature the Rev. Lee Kinney as the guest speaker on Gen. Bill Creasy Day on Tuesday at noon at the Pine Bluff Country Club. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)

    What's Open, Closed On Veterans Day?  Nov 11, 2008
    County residents serviced by Allied Waste, EDCO, Escondido Disposal, Fallbrook Refuse Service, Ramona Disposal, Waste Management for North County and Waste Management for East County will be on their regular schedules. Copyright 2008 by City Wire. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    'Producers responsible' for recycling plastic waste  Nov 11, 2008
    Neither consumers nor producers are excited about cleaning up this kind of waste despite a recent law on waste management ... "There are only a few people who are concerned about the issue and work on waste management," Sri Bebasari, the Indonesia Solid Waste Association (INSWA) head, told The Jakarta Post recently ... Sri is urging the government to guide the operation of Article 15 by regulating on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and asking producers to set up waste management systems... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)

    From zero to green hero through electronic waste  Nov 11, 2008
    Nowadays with everyone crazed with being wired all the time, a new problem in e-waste management has emerged ... His trade, along with trash picking and other waste management jobs, is often overlooked, he said ... "When I began this business, I never thought of it as a business that could make a difference to environmental preservation. I only saw it as a way to support my family. "But I finally realized the importance of my business and the role of trash pickers to the environment when I... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)

    Veteran's Day Holiday Closings  Nov 11, 2008
    Centr 00000135 al Virginia Waste Management Authority pickups will also be on a regular schedule. Recycling- Curbside recycling on a regular schedule. (WTVR.com, VA)

    Veteran's Day  Nov 11, 2008
    There are no schedule changes for customers of Waste Management or Waste-Pro. There is no residential garbage pickup in Palm Beach, Lake Park and North Palm Beach. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Infrastructure: Early Action to Fix Things  Nov 11, 2008
    In a recent report the EPI identified some $30 billion of such proposals, ranging from subway maintenance in New York to improved waste management in Indianapolis. Given the Democrats' newfound dominance in Congress, they may no longer have to compromise with the GOP come January. (BusinessWeek)

    Poly-Pacific Signs Gasification License Agreement for China  Nov 10, 2008
    The Aims and Objectives of the License Agreement as agreed and approved by both parties shall be to deliver sustainable municipal waste management in China by selling gasification power plants that are based on a new and more effective technology with no emissions. The application of the Gasification Technology would include municipal and industrial solid waste, tires, forestry, pulp and paper waste. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Expand Sycamore  Nov 10, 2008
    The next step after the City Council is the state Integrated Waste Management Board, and, of course, inevitable litigation. One complication is a proposed 500-home development in the buffer zone in San Diego territory between landfill and Santee. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Opinion)

    Rants and Raves  Nov 10, 2008
    What is it about all the Waste Management trucks dripping hydraulic fluid on the streets. I must have dozens of spots in front of my house. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)

    Business People  Nov 9, 2008
    Wetzel is an environmental planner with seven years' experience in NEPA compliance, regional planning, and waste management. Kim holds a bachelor of arts degree in earth and environmental science and a master of science degree in resource policy and behavior. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Clayson's 'nanny state' is nonsense  Nov 9, 2008
    chester11 wrote on Nov 8, 2008 8:49 PM:" Mantis - You say that Cross posits that it must be all or nothing. Well what about you? Any government involvement in financial institutions is labeled as socialism!!! by the dolts in the GOP. And you chant their mantras. The point is that you are part of a society and to keep that society sound a democratically appointed government intervenes in affairs such as food inspection, waste management, labor laws, and taxation. When did you get your econ MBA... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Event focuses on saving money, energy  Nov 9, 2008
    Thomas and The Triplicate decided to sponsor the "It's a Green Day" event, and were quickly joined in sponsorship by Pacific Power, Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority and Elk Valley Rancheria. "This is an important opportunity for the company to support the community's efforts to go green," said Pacific Power's Community Manager Monte Mendenhall. (Daily Triplicate)

    Go Green, Give Green, Save Green for the Holidays  Nov 9, 2008
    According to the California Integrated Waste Management Board, 38,000 miles of ribbon alone is thrown out each year -- enough to tie a bow around the Earth. Rather than waiting for the New Year to get your green efforts back on track, try following these tips and ideas to live, give and save green this holiday season. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)

    Campaigns urged to recycle signs  Nov 8, 2008
    This year, that process has been streamlined for all cities in Brevard, as a coordinated effort has been formed among Brevard County Public Works departments and Brevard County Solid Waste Management, Keep Brevard Beautiful and American Recycled Plastic Inc. to recycle all campaign signs throughout the county ... "We are so lucky that we have a great partner in our community, American Recycled Plastic," said Erin LeClair, recycling educator for Brevard County Solid Waste Management ... Solid... (Florida Today)

    2 waste transfer stations sought in Gwinnett  Nov 8, 2008
    Connie Wiggins, executive director of Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful, the agency tasked by the county to handle the waste management program, said neither of the haulers plans to build a transfer station in the county. But Chuck Warbington, a county planning commissioner and executive director of the Gwinnett Village Community Improvement District, said he thought the proposals could be related to the new plan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Gwinnett to standardize trash pickup  Nov 8, 2008
    Two waste management companies have been selected to provide residential service to about 180,000 households in unincorporated Gwinnett County. The contract awards announced Friday are the last step in a four-year process by the non-profit Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful to standardize waste collection and improve recycling. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Recent Valley promotions and hires  Nov 8, 2008
    Waste Management Recycle America announced that Brenna Barrett has joined the company as municipal recycling marketing representative for the Arizona market. Send promotions and hires to. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Biosolids Battle - A CBS 6 Special Investigation  Nov 8, 2008
    Now the company that owns the Maplewood facility, Waste Management of Virginia, is facing a $52,000 fine from the DEQ. ... Amelia County officials tell CBS 6 that DEQ made the discovery and handled the matter with Waste Management of VA since then this landill has stopped accepting waste from Camden, NJ. Neighbors who have health concerns say it's not enough ... Probably a lot of stuff that never get caught," says Ken Adams. Waste Management officials didn't go to camera, but told CBS 6 all of... (WTVR.com, VA)

    Energex goes green with new HQ  Nov 8, 2008
    Chilled beam cooling, majority natural lighting and sensitive waste management systems will reduce energy consumption by almost two-thirds. A 200,000 litre water tank will supply toilets and landscape irrigation, cutting water usage by 38 million litres each year. (The Age, Australia -- Business)

    Public Health : Water, water (its not) everywhere  Nov 8, 2008
    As humans moved away from nature and toward manmade environments, they forgot the ancient wisdom and yet did not have the scientific knowledge to guide them in the engineering of waste management or the connection between disease and poor sanitation. We haven t been thinking out of the box, or septic tank, because we haven t had to. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)

    George Deikun, USAIDs India director  Nov 7, 2008
    But some public services like water supply, sanitation , urban waste management etc would continue to be predominantly in the domain of the public sector. Not necessarily. (India Times)

    Teen Compacted In Garbage Truck Survives  Nov 7, 2008
    The bin was picked up by a Waste Management truck and dumped into the vehicle's rear compactor. Waste Management spokeswoman Lynn Morgan says the truck continued on its collection route, compacting cardboard several times. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)

    Valhi Declares Quarterly Dividend  Nov 6, 2008
    Valhi, Inc. is engaged in the titanium dioxide pigments, component products (security products, furniture components and performance marine components) and waste management industries. SOURCE Valhi, Inc.. (PR Newswire)

    Valhi Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results  Nov 6, 2008
    Waste management sales decreased, and its operating loss increased, due to lower utilization of waste management services in 2008, primarily due to the completion in 2007 of a few projects that have not yet been replaced with new business. The Company is continuing to seek opportunities to obtain certain types of new business that, if obtained, would increase our waste management sales and decrease our waste management operating loss ... Valhi, Inc. is engaged in the titanium dioxide pigments,... (PR Newswire)

    Teen compacted in Wis. garbage truck, survives  Nov 6, 2008
    The bin was picked up by a Waste Management truck and dumped into the vehicle s rear compactor. Waste Management spokeswoman Lynn Morgan says the truck continued on its collection route, compacting cardboard several times. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Waste collection may come to a halt, if .  Nov 6, 2008
    Accra, Nov. 5, GNA - Mr Nathaniel Armah, Director, Research and Development at Zoomlion, a private waste management company, on Wednesday cautioned that waste collection could come to a halt in three to four months if nothing was done to secure new dump sites ... This year's event is on the theme: "The Management of our Environment for the Sustainability of our Livelihood." Mr Armah stressed that the provision of a final rubbish disposal infrastructure could help solve the sanitation problems in... (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Industrial Services has 3Q earnings surge  Nov 6, 2008
    Industrial Services buys and sells scrap metals and provides waste management services to commercial customers. Reader Comments. (Louisville Business First, KY)

    Pictet To Launch New Climate Change Fund In 2009  Nov 6, 2008
    That fund's largest holding at the end of September was the French-based utility Suez Environment S.A., which operates largely in the water treatment and waste management sectors. Water filter manufacturer Pentair Inc and ITT Corp, which offers services in wastewater treatment, were among its top 10 holdings. (Planet Ark, United States)

    Massive cleanup continues long after Hurricane Ike  Nov 6, 2008
    Marina Joseph, spokeswoman for Houston's solid waste management department, said the cleanup is going much faster than the aftermath of 1983's Hurricane Alicia, the last direct strike on the city. "After Alicia, we had a lot of mom-and-pop collectors," Joseph said. (USA Today -- News)

    Selectmen reject liquor license for BJs  Nov 5, 2008
    Ragucci said in general it s a good time to look at overall waste management and finding ways of managing with less cost. Compost pile at Stevens Street: Ragucci also mentioned that the large compost pile at Stevens Street Recycling Center has been drastically reduced. (Stoneham Sun, MA)

    2009 COUNTY BUDGET ON QUORUM COMMITTEES’ AGENDAS  Nov 5, 2008
    Other 2009 budget recommendations on the agenda include: 725,000 for the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Public Library System; 264,953 for the Solid Waste Management Fund; 930,000 for the Solid Waste Contract Fund; 294,356 for the Jefferson County Recycling Resource Recovery Fund; 140,000 for Jefferson County Tire Disposal; 100,000 for the Jefferson County/District Tire Disposal Fund; 26,332 for a County Environmental Officer; 60,000 to cover jury fees in the five divisions of Circuit Court; 47,600... (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)

    Political signs have run their course  Nov 5, 2008
    Posted: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 3:13 PM CST Waste Management, a company that picks up trash, is encouraging residents to pull down political signs after today ... And after Nov. 4, we encourage all residents to recycle all political materials as possible, said Justin Caporusso, the spokesperson for Waste Management. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)

    Election -- Madison County races and bios  Nov 5, 2008
    All have contributed to economic development, radio communication improvements, solid waste management, bike paths, park development, the expansion of Madison Memorial Hospital and the Teton Lakes Golf Course. We will continue to seek and encourage public involvement at every level. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)

    Got Junk? (1)  Nov 5, 2008
    Waste Management crews will start picking up junk on Monday, Nov. 10 ... Waste Management will pass down each street only once so items should be out by Sunday, Nov. 9. (Boerne Star, TX)

    Vietnam warns of disease as flood toll rises  Nov 4, 2008
    A government report earlier this year said that better waste management through clearer garbage classification was. URL: http://www. (AlertNet)

    Mutual Funds &Personal Finance  Nov 4, 2008
    The waste management company was a top holding of the fund as of its latest disclosure. On Sept. 19, before the September-October pullback, the stock was up 33% for the year. (Investors Business Daily)

    AECL Formalizes Strategic Agreement with China to Extend Nuclear Fuel Resources  Nov 3, 2008
    AECL's 4,800 employees deliver cutting edge nuclear services, Rort, design, and engineering, construction management, specialized technology, refurbishment, waste management and decommissioning in support of CANDU reactor products. More information on AECL and CANDU reactor technology can be found at www. (Canada Newswire)

    Zimbabwe: City Fathers Should Act on Cholera  Nov 3, 2008
    Over the past six weeks, the streets in the Central Business District and its environs have not been cleaned after council failed to provide protective clothing to workers in the Waste Management Department. Public toilets are not being cleaned, ostensibly due to shortage of chemicals and rubbish has not been collected in several suburbs. (allAfrica.com)

    No comments posted.  Nov 3, 2008
    (photo courtesy of Rally America) Tanner Foust goes airborne during Waste Management stage one at the 2008 STPR. ... Published: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 2:54 PM CDT The 2008 Waste Management Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally, presented by Citizens and Northern Bank has earned the 2008 Rally of the Year award ... The biggest changes included a new event sponsor Waste Management, North America s largest recycler, and a new format, which included rallying for the first time on Friday, June... (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)

    FINANCE FILINGS REVEALED  Nov 2, 2008
    Dr. J.F. Redman of Pine Bluff and Waste Management made the largest contributions, 1,000 each, to the campaign ... His largest contributor was Waste Management ( 500). (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)

    DEATHS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2008 (830)  Nov 1, 2008
    He was a former employee of Mobil Waste Management for 30 years. He was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Cameron Woods, Laron Woods, Laronica Woods. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)

    Gooding County wins CAFO challenge  Nov 1, 2008
    The agency will now require CAFO owners who may discharge waste from their land into streams, lakes or other waters to apply for a Clean Water Act permit and include a copy of their waste management plans in the application. The EPA previously required the plans, but did not review them. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Fulton residents tour Allied Waste  Nov 1, 2008
    We make sure that each well is properly maintained and also make certain that any contaminated water is distributed to the water waste management facility. Also on the site are various netted and portable screens to prevent blowing debris. (Fulton Sun, MO)

    Newsletters take their best shot  Nov 1, 2008
    Other buy -rated dividend stocks were BFI Canada Ltd., a waste management company that used to be an income trust, Royal Bank of Canada and a pair of utility stocks, Canadian Utilities and TransCanada Corp.. In The MoneyLetter, contributing editor David West tried to buck investors up by pointing out that their losses may not be as bad as the broad stock market indexes if they held bonds and cash in their portfolios. (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    Concerns over HSE statistics for recycling sector  Nov 1, 2008
    Published yesterday (October 29), the 2007-08 figures show that major and fatal injuries to employees involved in recycling and waste management combined rose by 32% in the period from 2004-05 to 2007-08. HSE chair Judith Hackitt expressed concern over the performance of the waste and recycling sector. (letsrecycle.com)

    Apache, Waste Management post 3Q earnings  Oct 31, 2008
    Apache, Waste Management report 3Q earnings - Houston Business Journal ... Apache, Waste Management report 3Q earnings ... Waste Management (NYSE: WMI) posted net income of $310 million, or 63 cents per share, on revenue of $3. (Houston Business Journal, TX)

    Republic Services 3Q net income up  Oct 31, 2008
    Earlier in the day, Republic announce it had agreed to settle shareholder lawsuits that challenged its acquisition of rival Allied Waste and its rejection of a deal with Waste Management. Reader Comments. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)

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