Lancaster County, long known for its rolling farmlands, is also emerging as a hub for landfill innovation. Over the past year, companies and authorities have embraced cutting-edge technologies to improve operations, reduce emissions, and set new standards for sustainability. The...
For decades, recycling has been the hallmark of environmental responsibility in the United States. But new reporting and research suggest it isn’t always as simple or effective as it seems. From Houston’s “All-Plastics” program, where much of the collected material unfortunately...
In an industry often buried under regulations and routine, the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill (FCSL) is charting new territory. This spring, the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) secured approval for a Settlement Accommodation Plan (SAP) that is turning...
Across the United States, landfills are no longer seen simply as resting places for waste, they are being recast as reservoirs of untapped resources and sites for urgent climate action. In recent years, a wave of companies and municipalities have...
In the fast-evolving world of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), one thing is clear: partnerships aren’t just helpful, they’re redefining the industry. Over the past 12 months, we’ve seen major players team up in bold new ways. TotalEnergies and Vanguard Renewables...
Landfills across the United States are no longer just final resting places for waste — they’re fast becoming centers of recovery, reclamation, and community benefit. Recent projects and reports showcase how startups, operators, and engineering firms are turning yesterday’s garbage...
Patrick Serfass, Executive Director of the American Biogas Council, recently sat down with the Recyclist Podcast to reveal how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act supports Biogas and how advocacy is pushing the industry forward. The ABC were among the...
What if wastewater could power your home and help save the planet? That’s exactly what researchers at the University of Virginia are working on in a bold new push to transform wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) into renewable energy powerhouses. In...
Columbus and Cincinnati are turning what was once a smelly byproduct into a powerful tool in the fight against climate change. Ohio’s wastewater treatment plants are undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation, one that’s converting human waste into renewable energy....
