landfill
Coverage of landfill in the Nexus archive.
- This industry sounds green, but it could undermine WA climate progress
The article warns that depackaging plants in Washington, despite appearing environmentally friendly, may hinder climate progress by discarding non-recyclable food packaging into landfills, including plastics. Without established standards, these plants risk contributing to landfill waste rather than reducing it.
- Six abandoned kittens found at landfill tied to Ja'Derrius Minnieweather case
Six abandoned kittens were discovered at a landfill linked to the Ja'Derrius Minnieweather case. Law enforcement officers found the kittens and reached out to Rescue Rehome Repeat for assistance.
- Baton Rouge police to provide update on search for missing teen at landfill
Baton Rouge police are set to provide an update on the search for a missing teen at a landfill in East Baton Rouge Parish. The news conference is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Monday.
- Cowboys, margaritas and toxic trash: Some sour on lawyers in lucrative L.A. landfill cases
Residents of Val Verde accuse Downtown LA Law Group of using a cowboy recruiter to find plaintiffs for lawsuits against a local landfill. The firm denied the allegations, stating a rival lawyer is trying to eliminate competition.
- Cowboys, margaritas and toxic trash: Some sour on lawyers in lucrative L.A. landfill cases
Residents of Val Verde accuse Downtown LA Law Group of using a cowboy recruiter to find plaintiffs for lawsuits against a local landfill. The firm denies the allegations, claiming a rival lawyer is trying to eliminate competition.
- Health risk fears for storks in Europe over ‘junk food’ from landfill
White storks in Europe are consuming 'junk food' from landfills, leading to weight gain and potential long-term health risks despite short-term energy benefits. Research highlights concerns over contaminants in landfill foraging and its impact on stork populations.
- Britons to buy 8m mini fans this year – but almost half will end up in landfill
Britons are expected to buy nearly 8 million mini fans this year due to hot weather, but nearly half of these low-quality products are projected to end up in landfill within a year. Waste managers and recycling campaigners have raised concerns as online searches for electrically powered handheld fans have already surpassed 2025's total in the first six months of this year.
- Landfill, Cesspools And Another ʻIniki?: Kauaʻi County Council Candidate Q&As
Kauaʻi County Council candidates address infrastructure challenges, a shortage of workforce housing, and declining visitor numbers. Discussions include concerns about landfill, cesspools, and the potential impact of another ʻIniki-like event.
- Troubled by Spreading Landfill Pollution, a Long Island Community Demands Action
Residents of Brookhaven, N.Y., are demanding action over groundwater contamination from a decades-old landfill that has spread beneath their community. A plume of pollution has affected nearby properties, prompting unrest during a town hall meeting.
- 'Garbage juice,' burping landfill could be cause of rotten stench in southeast Calgary
The city of Calgary has identified the Shepard Landfill as the source of a 'rotten grass' smell that has troubled nearby residents for years. Monitoring over the past year linked the odor to the landfill, which is now being addressed.
- ‘An abomination’: Lancashire town up in arms over stench from reopened landfill
Residents of Fleetwood are experiencing a foul smell from the Transwaste landfill site, leading to health issues and complaints. The odor has become a significant nuisance, with locals describing the town as smelling like 'bin juice.'