Ada County, Idaho, Commission reconsiders Allied Waste’s plan to open landfill

Jun 20, 2006 2:28 PM

The Ada County,Idaho, commission is reconsidering Allied Waste’s plan to open a 560-acre landfill, according to a report in the Idaho Statesman. The commission, which initially denied the waste company’s application on a technicality, heard testimony on June 14 from a dozen people all opposed to the landfill. Representatives from two federal agencies said that building a landfill near the Boise airport will increase the risk of bird and airplane collisions. “Bird strikes cause $450 million in aircraft damage annually,” said Shane Koyle, a wildlife biologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in the report. The commission voted to close the public record and continue discussion on June 28.

Want to use this article? Click here for options!
© 2009 Penton Media Inc.

Most Recent Story

Thermostat Recycling

June 20, 2007

The Thermostat Recycling Corp., Rossyln, Va., and the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) Inc., Boston, have announced the creation of a nationwide...

-->

Current Issue

View Issue
Subscribe
Subscribe to
Digital Edition

In this issue, we look at the coping strategies adopted by waste firms operating in the slumping economy. Also this month, tips on maintaining truck hydraulic systems and a look at NSWMA's new campaign to educate the public about the waste industry's environmental efforts.

Recent Popular Articles

Sands from the Hourglass
Across the country, local governments are faced with the challenge of meeting recycling goals, reducing solid waste tonnage and minimizing costs.
Alcoa Increases Aluminum Recycling Goal
Pittsburgh-based Alcoa has announced a goal to increase the national used beverage can (UBC) recycling rate to 75 percent by 2015.
Coca-Cola Wins Award and Sets New Goal
The National Recycling Coalition (NRC) has awarded Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Co.