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Tinian solid waste: Where to go?

Tinian solid waste: Where to go?

In assessing these options, the U.S. military held the assumption that the present dumpsite situated at Puntan Diablo on Tinian — the area where the Chinese team of investors is planning to develop in an integrated resort — will be closed and that a transfer station has been considered. MARFORPAC environmental specialist Sherri Eng said the dumpsite is not something that the military will have the ability to use. Just by looking at the requirements and the benefits of the…

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New Metro incinerator Could cost $1.3 billion more than planned: study

New Metro incinerator Could cost $1.3 billion more than planned: study

Metro Vancouver is taking more heat over its strategy to build another garbage incinerator, with a new study commissioned by waste firm Belkorp Environmental Services suggesting the move could cost up to $1.3 billion more than expected. The analysis, conducted by ICF International on behalf of Belkorp, comes as Metro Vancouver attempts to take care of the province’s rejection of its proposed Bylaw 280, which was integral to the solid waste management program since it could have ensured garbage generated…

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N.D. could get Ebola waste from Calif..

N.D. could get Ebola waste from Calif..

FARGO, N.D. — California health officials have given note that North Dakota is among six countries that may get Ebola medical waste in case the state has any material to incinerate. In a note published last week, the California Department of Public Health listed North Dakota as one of six states where California pushes medical waste to be incinerated when onsite disposal isn’t available at health facilities. Healthcare Environmental Services Inc., located at a nearby park in 1420 40th St….

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