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Other Utilities, Public Utilities

Washington State Authorizes Drone for Methane Emissions

May 20, 2024

Via: Waste360

On May 13th, the Washington State Department of Ecology announced a new methane emission rule (Chapter 173-408 WAC) for active and closed solid waste (MSW) landfills in their state. All affected landfills must meet the requirements starting January 1, 2025. […]


Other Utilities, Public Utilities

Drones monitor landfill methane emissions

January 23, 2023

Via: Waste Management World

Greenhouse Gases actually come with a cost. According to a Draft Report on the Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases presented last November by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the estimated social cost of methane due to the future impacts […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

States Work to Divert Food Waste from Landfills

July 12, 2021

Via: Waste360

With food waste in landfills being the third-largest contributor to methane emissions in the United States, companies and government officials are working to divert food waste in an effort to cut greenhouse gases. To date, there are currently 52 bills […]