* Business Quick Take Nov 8, 2009
Under the terms of Fridays deal, Shell agreed to take immediate steps to improve spill and alarm monitoring, employee training, hazardous waste management and emergency response at its gasoline stations. INSURANCE AIG records profit. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Moons friends say no to future lunar crashes Nov 7, 2009
For example, Care2 posted petitions embrace support for climate action to protecting polar bears from global warming, as well as regulating toxic coal ash as hazardous waste. In this case, the moon petition tagged the NASA experiment as "a hostile act of aggression and a violent intrusion upon our closest and dearest celestial neighbor.". (MSNBC -- Technology)
Last call for household hazardous waste Nov 7, 2009
Lexington will host its final hazardous waste collection day of 2009 this Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. behind the Town Office Building, 1625 Mass. Ave.. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
$19.5 million settles Shell environmental suit Nov 7, 2009
5 million to settle a lawsuit that accused it of violating rules on hazardous waste, underground fuel storage and other environmental regulations at its gas stations in California, Attorney General Jerry Brown said Friday ... The company "disregarded the state's underground fuel storage and hazardous waste laws, committing hundreds of environmental violations at its gasoline stations across California," Brown said in a statement ... 5 million to settle a lawsuit that accused it of violating... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
It's official: Platinum II ship is toxic Nov 6, 2009
"All hazardous waste like asbestos and PCBs, and radioactive material were found to be present in the ship in its structure as is prevalent in any ship of this type and size of 1950s," the report said. The technical team, during a one-day trip to the ship, made an assessment of the asbestos contained on board but the members found "it difficult to quantitatively assess quantity of PCBs". (India Times, India)
Dumper could be held liable Nov 6, 2009
Authorities have identified the contents of a duct-tape wrapped pink cooler that caused a five-hour-long hazardous waste incident over the Halloween weekend ... He said his office is treating the cooler s contents as a hazardous waste and will contract with a firm to dispose of it ... Authorities X-rayed the container, and then technicians wearing head-to-toe hazardous waste suits placed the cooler in a sealed container with the assistance of a robot. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Greenville in more than name Nov 5, 2009
-- Advising residents where and when they can dispose of hazardous waste items, such as televisions, phones, computers and appliances. -- Requiring police officers and other city employees to turn off the engines of their vehicles rather than allowing them to idle when not in use. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Cooler prompts hazmat incident Nov 4, 2009
Late Sunday afternoon, Maury County s hazardous waste team responded to a report of a mysterious cooler that had been shut with the tape ... The incident involved several law enforcement agencies, including the Maury County Fire Department, sheriff s department and the hazardous waste team ... Members of the hazardous waste team donned head-to-toe suits with gloves and masks to protect them from any toxins. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
PHOTO GALLERY: A new beginning for MMR Nov 4, 2009
The program, funded by the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army, identified 80 potential hazardous waste sites and numerous areas of groundwater contamination originating on the base, which at times has been used for a variety of purposes including fueling of aircraft, artillery and mortar practice and other activities. The base also included a large landfill. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Household hazardous waste collection day is Saturday, Nov. 7 Nov 4, 2009
The Swampscott Health Department announced Swampscott's household hazardous waste collection day will be held rain or shine from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Marblehead Health Garage on Tower Way in Marblehead (off Village Street). Items that will be accepted include, but are not necessarily limited to, oil-based paint and paint-related materials, used motor oil, corrosives, polishes, disinfectants, oven and drain cleaners, poisons, fluorescent bulbs, empty propane tanks, pesticides... (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Terrorists can resort to chemical weapons: Antony Nov 3, 2009
The comprehensive guidelines deal with several issues like counter-terrorism strategies, surveillance and environmental monitoring, prevention of illegal trafficking of hazardous waste, and human resource development, which includes education and training, knowledge management and community awareness. "The defence ministry shall also prepare itself for the management of (any) chemical terrorism disaster," Antony added. (India Times, India)
Recycling tip: Rid your house of "hazardous waste" Nov 3, 2009
On this coming Saturday, Nov. 7, there will be another Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. As always, it will be held at the town garage off of Village Street from 9 a.m. to noon. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
2009 Salute To Small Business Winners Nov 3, 2009
Disaster restoration is not for the faint of heart -- sewage spills, asbestos abatement, mold remediation, hazardous waste disposal and more are all part of the day-to-day operations for Disaster Kleenup Specialists. And so is working with people who have just experienced incredible loss, whether its the total destruction of their family home and all their belongings from a fire or the flooding of someones business that has damaged the structure, compromised data and records and disrupted... (KSBW 8, CA)
State fines Framingham man for not reporting contaminants in land Oct 31, 2009
"Failing to notify MassDEP of releases within the allowable time periods often results in the delay of the cleanup of hazardous waste sites," said Mary Gardner, deputy director of the agency's Worcester office. "Mr. Theodorakos has returned to compliances and is completing the cleanup within approved deadlines.". (Framingham TAB, MA)
Open Forum: Check out the Brainerd library Oct 31, 2009
Toxic acid, defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as an extremely hazardous waste, is added to two-thirds of our public water systems by gullible critics. Fluoride chemical is so toxic and radioactive it can't be legally dumped into any body of water (including the ocean). (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Drywall symposium coming to Mainsail Oct 31, 2009
The Florida Department of Health, the at the , the and the UF s Hinkley Center for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management are sponsoring the event. Mainsail had been slated to host the Hillsborough County Hotel and Motel Association Annual Meeting Nov. 5. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Idaho Falls Projects Biggest Stimulus Winners Oct 31, 2009
The region surrounding Idaho Falls, with its energy laboratory and hazardous waste clean-up project, has been the biggest recipient of federal stimulus money. According to the latest reporting figures, the ZIP code that includes the Idaho National Laboratory received more than $427 million, accounting for about a third of the state's total $1. (ABC News -- Wire)
Hingham residents turn in thousands of pills Oct 30, 2009
All the materials collected some 2,636 doses of controlled substances and 12,034 doses of non-controlled were classified as hazardous waste and will be taken to the Covanta-Semass facility in Rochester for disposal. The substances were divided into controlled and non-controlled per state and federal guidelines. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Fall household hazardous waste drop-off is this weekend Oct 29, 2009
The City of Boston Public Works Department Recycling Program will be having two Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days this fall ... Hazardous waste from commercial businesses will not be collected. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
- Four vie for 3 seats on Calipatria Unified School District board 0 Oct 29, 2009
Irrigation District hazardous waste technician and grocery store employee. Estrada said his bilingualism would help him hear all the community s voices. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Restaurant inspections going online (2) Oct 29, 2009
Authorize an updated mutual aid agreement with volunteer fire departments and allow the departments to bill customers for certain services, such as responding to hazardous waste spills and false alarms. Accept a 75,000 energy efficiency grant from the state. (Boerne Star, TX)
GUEST COLUMN:The Truth About Pseudoephedrine and Methamphetamine Labs Oct 28, 2009
The rights of fishers and hunters to not find methamphetamine labs and hazardous waste on their hunting grounds and in their lakes and streams. The rights of campers and hikers not to confront these same issues in state and national parks. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Proposed Avenal power plant awaits approval Oct 28, 2009
The group argued that the commission staff failed to adequately analyze the project's air quality impacts, impacts on greenhouse gas and cumulative health impacts from exposure to pollutants emitted from not just the Avenal power plant but other industrial operations nearby, such as Waste Management's Kettleman Hills hazardous waste landfill. In a formal reply issued in August, the commission staff defended its position and denied the San Francisco center's claims. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Meth lab found in motor home fire; Lawton man badly burned Oct 27, 2009
A methamphetamine clean up team removed the hazardous waste. Van Buren County Sheriff's Office narcotics detectives said the incident remains under investigation. (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
Activists appeal Kettleman decision Oct 24, 2009
Waste Management plans to expand its existing hazardous waste landfill by 14 acres and build a new 64-acre landfill. The company says -- and the county planning commissioners agreed -- the project is important because Kettleman is one of only two in the state that accepts hazardous waste and because the expansion will extend the life of the facility by more than 30 years. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
- BRAWLEY: City’s Fall Clean-up set 0 Oct 24, 2009
Do not bring stucco, explosives, sheet rock, ammunitions, medical waste, roofing materials, radioactive materials, construction materials or hazardous waste such as paints or oil. If you have any questions call Allied Waste at 1-760-355-0004. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Save cash on energy Oct 24, 2009
The bulbs contain mercury and are considered hazardous waste. They can t be tossed in the recycle bin, he said. (Burlington Union, MA)
* World News Quick Take Oct 24, 2009
Santo Gambino, 30, did time for dumping hazardous waste before being moved to house arrest in Villabate, outside the Sicilian capital, Palermo, news agencies reported. Gambino went to the police station and asked to be put away again to avoid arguing with his wife, who accused him of failing to pay for the upkeep of their two children. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Circling the Square Oct 23, 2009
It s also Hazardous Waste Day at the Transfer Station, your one chance to get rid of those items you ve been saving all year. Note: hours are 8 a.m. to noon for Danvers residents only. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Around the Region (10/22/09) Oct 23, 2009
For more information, call the Household Hazardous Waste Information Hotline at 525-4123. SEEKING EXHIBITORS. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Town adds compost dropoff hours Oct 22, 2009
The facility will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on every Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 7 except for the remaining household hazardous waste collection Saturday, Nov. 7 when the site closes at 2 p.m.. Severe weather may cause the facility to be closed. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Hazardous waste collection next week Oct 22, 2009
Observer/AdvocateOnline. Observer/Advocate P.O. Box 429 Mt. Lake, MN 56159 Phone: 507-427-2725 Fax: 507-427-2724. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
Waste soil shipment to Kettleman raises concerns Oct 20, 2009
Radioactive materials are not usually acceptable to the hazardous waste landfill ... But the executive order does not explicitly ban materials from Class I and II landfills, such as the Kettleman Hills hazardous waste landfills, possibly leaving a loophole. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Used-tyre exports dump health concerns in Asia Oct 20, 2009
The booming export exercise leaves fewer tyres being dumped in Australian landfill, but it also contradicts parts of the international Basel Convention on moving hazardous waste, of which Australia is signatory. About 11 million car and truck tyres are sent overseas, mainly via Vietnam, according to confidential Federal Government estimates and industry data. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Modern alchemy: Turning plastic trash into oil Oct 19, 2009
"Is that going to a hazardous waste landfill?". But Han says that it's not hazardous, and most important, that the process releases no gas into the air. (CNN -- US)
Congress’ Light Bulb Law: Not So Bright Oct 19, 2009
And CFLs contain mercury, a hazardous waste, so the EPA wants you to discard them only according to its guidelines. You may want to stock up on the incandescent bulbs before their mandatory phase-out starts in 2012. (Human Events Online)
Landfill decision expected Monday Oct 19, 2009
Waste Management wants to expand the existing hazardous waste landfill by 14 acres and build a new 64-acre landfill at its Kettleman Hills Facility. The company says the project is necessary and important for the region because it will extend the Kettleman Hills Facility's hazardous waste capacity by more than 30 years ... There are only three landfills in California, and Kettleman is one of only two that still accept hazardous waste, such as batteries, lead paint and contaminated soil, making... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Hazardous collection in Green Valley Oct 18, 2009
Volunteers helped collect hazardous waste items from residents on Saturday during the twice-annual event in Green Valley. The effort saw 612 vehicles come through; 528 came through in the spring event. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Landfill remains in red Oct 18, 2009
The grant for administering a hazardous waste program was cut earlier this year. At that point, we had to double our fees for hazardous waste items, Evenhouse said. (Forest Republican, WI)
Youve Bin Warned Dont Put That In The Recycling Cart Oct 18, 2009
They cannot be used for food or animal waste, garbage, electronics or hazardous waste ... Do not recycle containers with hazardous waste, light bulbs, florescent lamps, windows, mirrors, electronics, tableware, chemicals, Pyrex containers, garden chem-icals, pool containers, paint products, cleaners, dishes, plastic shopping bags, frying pans, large metal pipes, wire coat hangers, plastic film or motor oil. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
EPA probes Atlanta lead smelter Oct 18, 2009
But none of the tests were reported to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, said Mark Smith, chief of the division s hazardous waste management branch ... Neither state environmental regulators nor local health officials were aware of the old smelter site until contacted by the AJC. The EPA had no records on the plant s history as a smelter, just a site report saying it was not currently a generator of hazardous waste. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Recycling tip: How to recycle items that cannot go in bins or to transfer station Oct 17, 2009
On Saturday, Nov. 6, Marblehead will be holding another Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day at the town garage. That is where you can take things that would be hazardous to the environment if put into a landfill (such as used motor oil, insecticides, oil-based paint). (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Companies look to recycling to make/ save money Oct 16, 2009
Olson said what often is found is inadequate record-keeping along with a failure to do a hazardous/nonhazardous waste determination. Other hazardous waste issues include inadequate hazardous waste management, employee training and inspections. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
transcript of the webchat Oct 16, 2009
Hilary replies: Brian, it is illegal to export hazardous waste to developing countries and the Environment Agency does prosecute. We have also given extra money to the Environment Agency to do more inspections. (10 Downing Street)
Mobi PCS activates new Big Isle cell site Oct 16, 2009
The state Department of Health Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch imposed a penalty of $45,000. A station at 98-1277 Kaahumanu St. was cited for failure to provide 30-day and seven-day notices prior to storage tank removal. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Vote for Kowalczyk, Patridge, Ruddock for HMB City Council Oct 16, 2009
She s been appointed to the Local Agency Formation Committee, recycling and hazardous waste task forces, transportation and recreational commissions and a host of Bay Area planning boards. It s a tough year to run as an incumbent in Half Moon Bay but Patridge had her hand in some notable achievements that eased the city s financial condition substantially. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Hazardous waste drop off rescheduled Oct 16, 2009
Thu Oct 15, 2009, 07:27 AM EDT. The town of Wakefield will conduct a collection of hazardous household products on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 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 Daily Item, MA)
Grant obtained for 2010 Hazardous Waste Day Oct 16, 2009
Published: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 9:19 PM CDT The City of Rockport has received a $32,800 grant which will provide funds for its fourth Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day ... In July 2009 the Rockport City Council authorized the Public Works Department to submit an application to the Coastal Bend Council of Governments (CBCG) for a grant in the Regional Solid Waste Grant Program category to assist in funding of a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day ... edmond bates wrote on Oct 14,... (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Message to Coos Bay: Get along or lose businesses (2185) Oct 16, 2009
carefree highway wrote on Oct 13, 2009 6:26 PM:PIGNUTS:The only thing you are going to attract is a hazardous waste disposal company ... The only thing you are going to attract is a hazardous waste disposal company. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
State fines Tesoro for underground storage tank permitting violations Oct 15, 2009
The state Department of Health Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch imposed a penalty of $45,000 for the violations. A station at 98-1277 Kaahumanu St. was cited for failure to provide 30-day and seven-day notices prior to underground storage tank removal. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Illegal dumping may cost Imperial Irrigation District $7.5 million, affects 1,000 acres Oct 15, 2009
We sometimes find hazardous waste out there like containers with used oil and buried pesticide containers, Remington said. The IID Board of Directors will vote Nov. 2 to approve major work operations to fund the project. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
EPA fines Firebird International Raceway nearly $32,000 Oct 14, 2009
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it has fined Firebird International Raceway nearly $32,000 for hazardous waste violations. EPA inspectors say they discovered four hazardous waste violations at the facility in July 2006. (AZCentral -- News)
Homeless defend Anchorage camps Oct 14, 2009
Human waste is technically hazardous waste, and city trash pickup crews aren't supposed to haul away honey buckets or their contents, he said. But they probably do so unknowingly. (Juneau Empire)
Story tips from the US Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, October 2009 Oct 14, 2009
Initially, this technology will be used to track hazardous waste to be buried at a waste management facility at ORNL. Down the road, this technology could be used throughout the DOE system and by the transportation industry worldwide. Funding is provided by the Department of Energy's offices of Science and Environmental Management. (EurekAlert!)
Washington Goes to Contracton Purchase of Open Space Oct 14, 2009
"Mr. Lyon told the selectmen in July that the Phase One study revealed no hazardous waste on the property, but only "junk, scrap metal and old tires," adding that the material found was all above ground, and that several underground areas were checked where some buried steel was found, "but nothing hazardous. "Mr. Lyon ordered the Phase Two study later in July at the recommendation of Mr. Dirienzo on a limited area of the property on which it appeared there was some unnatural fill.The town hopes... (Voices, CT)
Congressman Russ Carnahan Pushes Historic Homeowners Revitalization Act of 2009 Oct 12, 2009
" Despite US production being down at 8.5 m units this year, from 12.5 m last year, the car makers should be bullish about the medium term, according to Dr David Cole, chairman of the Center for Automotive Research. He told the conference that the structural, labor and inventory changes being made could lead to the most profitable period for carmakers since just after World War II, with lower legacy costs and fewer purchase incentives. Agreement to Enable Environmental Cleanup, Redevelopment of... (Saint Louis Front Page)
Brookline Recycling Corner: Q&A edition Oct 12, 2009
Do you have a question, comment, complaint or a story in regards to solid waste, recycling, hazardous waste or any other environmentally sound subject ... For more information on Sanitation, Recycling and Hazardous Waste, visit brooklinema. (Brookline TAB, MA)
As economy grows, so do China's garbage woes Oct 12, 2009
The Kings County Planning Commission has been looking at whether a controversial expansion of a hazardous waste landfill near Kettleman City is in the public interest ... No one wants to live near a hazardous waste landfill, and we understand the reluctance of Kettleman City residents to see the possibility of the Waste Management facility getting even larger. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Fire chief gives village youths emergency training to help others, themselves (5/3/03) Oct 11, 2009
The girls throw their used needles in a hazardous waste canister, and Brown tells them to unpack a bag of equipment and explain how each item works. They act as if he's just asked them to pick up their room. (Anchorage Daily News)
The 'Best Kept Secret' in Franklin County Oct 10, 2009
From 4-H and peer mediation training, to integrated pest management and household hazardous waste, to balancing work and family and child care provider training, to how to start a business and market analysis, to community emergency preparedness to continuing education on fire and rescue training, law enforcement training, nursing and more. The office's brochure lists more than 50 programs. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Sunoco to pay $148,000 civil penalty Oct 10, 2009
has agreed to pay a $148,315 civil penalty to settle alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations at its Marcus Hook, Pa ... The EPA cited the Philadelphia-based oil refiner and gasoline retailer for violating the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, which governs the treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous waste ... The alleged violations listed in the citation involved storage and record keeping, not discharges of hazardous waste. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Hazardous waste collection nears Oct 10, 2009
The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day scheduled for Sept. 12 has been rescheduled for Oct. 17 ... The contract renewal for the Household Hazardous Waste events took more time than expected to finalize, which caused the need to reschedule the event ... This collection is for disposal of residential hazardous waste that cannot go in regular garbage collection, Whitehead said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
DNR asks Koster to sue General Therapeutic Oct 10, 2009
said Friday that it has asked Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster to pursue legal action against in St. Louis for hazardous waste violations ... State regulators cited General Therapeutic, located at 3650 Windsor Place, with the failure to collect and maintain records, perform analyses and submit reports on 445 pounds of hazardous waste. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Stajo Iron and Metal to pay penalties Oct 9, 2009
in St. Louis has agreed to pay $25,340 in penalties for allegedly failing to properly dispose of hazardous waste, under an agreement announced Thursday with state regulators. The settlement with the and Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster also includes $3,677 in cost recovery payable to the department. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Big River Zinc to pay fine Oct 9, 2009
has agreed to pay $24,054 for alleged violations of federal hazardous waste regulations, the said Thursday. Big River Zinc, located at 2401 Mississippi Ave., failed to properly store its hazardous wood and concrete demolition waste, include certain information in its emergency contingency plan and maintain a record of employee training, the EPA said. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
