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Landfill GTE project to produce energy for 1,000 homes

St. Joseph, Mo., is partnering with Kansas City Power & Light to create a landfill gas-to-energy project at a 90-acre landfill. According to experts, the project will produce enough power to benefit 1,000 residences. Read more about it here.

Arizona Votes to Fill Old Mine Shafts with Scrap Tires

In a controversial decision, Arizona state lawmakers voted to get rid of old tires by stuffing them down abandoned mines. Environmental activists are concerned about the risk of underground fires and water contamination, but proponents of the decision say that it's an inexpensive way to close off dangerous shafts. Check out the full story here.

Waste to Generate Significant Energy in Spain

University of Zaragoza (UNIZAR) researchers are continuing to study the use of waste in the generation of electricity. While solid waste seems to be the most cost-effective option, the study did not rule out water treatment sludge and livestock slurry as alternate energy sources. Find out more about the possibilities by clicking here.

Cardella Joins Meadowlands Regional Chamber

We’re pleased to announce that Cardella Waste Removal, premier New York/New Jersey provider of container rental and recycling services, recently joined the Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce (www.meadowlands.org). Representing the company are Bonnie Pfleiderer, sales manager, and David J. Cardella, vice president.

The Rutherford-based Chamber’s co-sponsorship of “The Meadowlands Challenge,” an initiative of the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission, particularly interests us. The Challenge encourages area businesses to examine their energy use and recycling practices and find ways to improve performance in those areas. Specifically, the Challenge suggests offices increase the variety and quantity of items they recycle.

As specialists in recovering recyclables from the waste stream, we can help area businesses in their improvement efforts. Cardella collects mixed waste, sorts for recyclables, and furnishes businesses with reports on types and quantities of materials recycled.