Management of solid waste did not become a phenomenon in Nigeria until the early 1970’s, when due to the oil boom, which compounded the emerging industrialization and urbanization, the resultant high volume of waste was becoming increasingly difficult for the Local Government Councils in Lagos State to manage. Such that, by 1977, when Nigeria hosted FESTAC ’77…
The waste sector spans from collection, sorting, separation, recycling, handling of residuals and safe, final disposal. The elements of an efficient and effective waste management system are multifaceted and its operations are complex. While many perceive the entire process as a ‘dirty’ business, it requires a high level of professionalism and sophistication…
— Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) today announced that it has named James (Jim) C. Fish, Jr. as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer. He has also been elected to the Board of Directors. Fish succeeds David P. Steiner as CEO. Steiner served as CEO since 2004 and remains on the Board of Directors. Robert Reum, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board…
Chesterfield County offers residents a variety of recycling programs for residents as well as residential household waste collection sites. Some of the programs offered are through the CVWMA and others the county has procured with its own contractor. Recycling services are for Chesterfield County residents only. Visit County of Chesterfield Department of General…
Garbage Program The goal of the Residential (Garbage) Division of the Solid Waste Services (SWS) Department is to safely and efficiently collect residential solid waste and dispose of it at the county landfill. Responsibilities include: Yard Waste Program The city of Raleigh Yard Waste Center, which opened in 1992, serves as the recycling center for yard waste…
The systems used to manage municipal solid waste (MSW) in Germany and the UK have been compared on the basis of carbon equivalent emissions. The legislative background to MSW management in Germany emphasises recycling and recovery, while the UK continues to rely on much higher levels of landfill, relatively low use (∼9%) of energy from waste (EfW), with currently…
Starting the week of April 3, single family homes in Airdrie will start receiving curbside recycling collection. Along with the addition of a blue cart program, changes to garbage collection will be implemented including a reduction to one bag per week of garbage. Why were these decisions made? Several factors were considered when contemplating the one bag initiative…
Discount Waste, Inc. is a leading waste management company serving businesses in the industrial, commercial, and retail industries in Chicago, Illinois, and throughout the country. Our goal is to provide our customers with both temporary and permanent waste removal solutions that perfectly meet their needs. We accomplish this, first and foremost, by providing…
The City of Wenatchee contracts with Waste Management, Inc. for garbage, recycling and yard-waste services. If you have questions regarding your service, please contact Waste Management at 1 877 466-4668. * Information below applies only inside the City Limits of Wenatchee. Links to service in other areas: Residents have weekly collection for garbage and recycling…
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Welcome to the DEL REY OAKS home page! Everything Del Rey Oaks residents and businesses need, grouped together for your convenience. What Services Are Available? The types of services available and the fees for services differ by customer type. To determine the services available, please find your customer type and follow the links provided. Single-Family Residents…
The primary goal of pre-incident waste management planning is to prepare a community to effectively manage waste, debris and materials generated by a homeland security incident, including reducing the potential amount of waste generated at the outset. Communities can follow EPA’s comprehensive or, if resources and time are limited, can focus on one or more pre-incident…
Electronic and Electrical waste, popularly known as e-waste products, do not decompose or rot away. The disposal of e-waste is a particular problem faced in many regions across the globe. Environment and human health is affected by e-waste. E-waste takes up space in the communities it invades and can be very harmful to humans and animals. E-waste is of concern…
National Waste Management Holdings Inc., a publicly-traded solid waste firm traded on over-the-counter markets, has acquired Northeast Data Destruction and Recycling LLC, located in Kingston, N.Y., for an undisclosed price. The transaction, which closed December 31, 2016, expands National Waste Management s base operations in Upstate New York, where the company…
Garbage Hauling, Recycling and Yard Waste Service Providers Waste Management 800-592-5 Visit the website (external) Republic Services (formerly Allied Waste) (annexation area) Single Family: 206-682-9735 Multifamily/Commercial: 206-652-8832 Visit the website (external) Transfer Stations in your Area King County Transfer Stations Name Location Hours 3021 NE 4th…
Composting your yard and food waste helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve soil quality, reduce the need for chemicals and fertilizers and save water. Acceptable Yard and Food Waste: Food Scraps: Meats, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, breads, eggshells and nutshells, coffee grounds, and tea bags. Food-soiled Paper: Pizza boxes, paper towels…
Fort Worth provides residential curbside garbage pickup one time per week in the residents choice of three brown cart sizes. The city also offers weekly collection of recycling in the blue carts and yard waste in the green carts. All weekly collections take place on the same day. All garbage must be contained in garbage bags within the brown cart. The lid must…
Hole 16 is the most exciting hole on the PGA TOUR. Follow play from tee to green while enjoying an elaborate buffet and cocktails. The exclusive Skybox Village provides one of the most valued opportunities for the corporate participant. Seating overlooks the 16th hole and provides a breathtaking panoramic view of the action. This unique experience enables participating…
Education and Training: Varies—see profile Salary: Median—$15.90 per hour Employment Outlook: Good Definition and Nature of the Work Industrial societies generate a tremendous amount of hazardous waste material every day. For many years this waste was simply buried in the ground or dumped at sea. In time it became clear that careless disposal of hazardous waste…
Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc. is your partner in helping to achieve the City of Hayward’s solid waste diversion goals. By practicing the 4Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot - you can control the amount of waste sent to the landfill. Here are a few tips to help you reduce waste: Reduce: Buy products thoughtfully, only consuming items you will actually…
Sam Greenwood/Getty ImagesAt most PGA Tour events, you might find a player toss a golf ball or glove into the stands. At TPC Scottsdale, you never knew what you might walk away with at the par-3 16th hole. The PGA Tour put out a notice to players and caddies stating that for fan safety reasons, players and caddies are prohibited from throwing, kicking, or otherwise…
