July 2009
Cover Story
Counting to Zero
By Michael Fickes
Several communities have adopted zero-waste goals, but exactly what they are trying to achieve can vary. more...
Features
Squeeze Me
By Dave Hildreth
Landfills can conserve valuable airspace through effective compaction. more...
Good Times in Vegas
The solid waste industry gathered at the Las Vegas Convention Center in June for WasteExpo 2009. more...
From the Can
Lofty Goals
By Stephen Ursery (steve.ursery@penton.com)
In recent years, you may have read about this city or that county adopting a zero-waste goal. What exactly, you may have asked yourself, are these jurisdictions hoping to achieve? more...
Tip Off
It's Required
By Stephen Ursery (steve.ursery@penton.com)
San Francisco, Maine pass mandatory recycling laws. more...
Hold it in
By Steven Averett (steven.averett@penton.com)
A measure recently adopted by California's Air Resources Board will require 14 California landfills to design and install new methane gas collection and control systems by 2012. more...
How to Love a Landfill
By Robin Nagle
Landfills like Fresh Kills may tell our story to future generations. more...
A Shift in Power
By Steven Averett (steven.averett@penton.com)
Covanta aquires substantial waste-to-energy assets from Veolia. more...
Let's Get Together
By Stephen Ursery (steve.ursery@penton.com)
KAB seeks to combine operations with National Recycling Coalition. more...
Updates
Correction to a June issue feature, "An Awakening Giant"; City of Eugene, Ore., receives grant to create a DVD promoting the reuse of building materials. more...
Roll Call
Oakleaf Waste Management names Steve Preston president; Olof "Ole" Hallstrom, who founded Hallco Manufacturing Co., died in May at the age of 79. more...
Mark it
Aug. 20-22: Great American Trucking Show; Sept. 15-16: NSWMA Southeast Annual Conference; Sept. 22-24: SWANA WASTECO. more...
Columns
Legal Lode: Parkin's Lot
By Barry Shanoff
Mercer County official asks court to save him from himself. more...
Circular File: Recycling Works!
By Chaz Miller
Recycling creates jobs and strengthens the economy. more...
Safety First: Stay Focused
By David Biderman
Even a momentary distraction can lead to accidents and/or injuries. more...
Trends
Considering the Alternative
By James Loneman
Alternative daily landfill covers can provide many advantages over dirt. more...
Hanging Up
By Matt Gartner
Portable devices represent risky and costly driving distractions. more...
EIA
The Waste Vanguard
By Thomas Metzger
Honoring the best and the brightest in the solid waste industry. more...
Product Survey
A Focus on Shredders & Grinders
CW Mill Equipment Co.'s HogZilla TCII-1664 Tub Grinder; DuraTech Industries' 3010 Tub Grinder; Peterson's 5900 and 5000H Disc Chippers; and more. more...
A Focus on Transfer Trailers
Hallco Industries' Brute Live Floor Conveyor System; Titan Trailers' Titan THINWALL V-Floor Trailer; and more. more...
