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Plant proposed to convert trash to fuel at old Berkeley Co. landfill
matthew.umstead@herald-mail.comA company that wants to sort and biologically treat garbage in Berkeley County to create a “solid refuse fuel” has applied for state certification. Entsorga West Virginia LLC filed a “certificate of need” application with the West...Tags: Waste Management Incorporated, Companies and Corporations, Waste Management and Pollution Control, Economy, Business and Finance, Environmental Issues
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Cleanup plan for watershed causes 'sticker shock'
julieg@herald-mail.com“Ridiculous,” “sticker shock” and flat-out laughter were some of the reactions of local elected officials to a list of $1.1 billion in suggested ways to reduce nitrogen and phosphorous discharges in Washington County in an effort...Tags: Energy Saving, Government, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Politics, Washington, DC
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Homeowners would bear brunt of septic costs
julieg@herald-mail.comThe estimated cost in Washington County to achieve the federal government’s targeted reduction of nitrogen going to Chesapeake Bay via septic systems in Washington County is $230.2 million, an amount that primarily homeowners would be responsible...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Local Government, Environmental Politics, Environmental Issues
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Funkstown briefs
Town council members sworn in FUNKSTOWN — Four Funkstown Town Council members were sworn-in before the start of Monday night’s mayor and council meeting at Town Hall. Assistant Mayor Sharon Chirgott, who ran unopposed in the May 7 election;...Tags: Waste Management Incorporated, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Waste Management and Pollution Control, Local Government, Environmental Issues
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Washington County Board of Commissioners face criticism in recycling decision
heather.keels@herald-mail.comSince deciding in January to scale back county recycling to promote use of private curbside pickup, the Washington County Board of Commissioners has faced criticism from both sides of the issue. To some, the solution — a private, opt-out curbside...Tags: Waste Management Incorporated, Lobbying, Politics, Environmental Issues
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Berkeley County briefs
Berkeley County awarded Think Green grant MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Berkeley County was one of 41 communities nationwide to be awarded a Think Green grant announced recently by Keep America Beautiful. The $5,000 award, made possible by Waste...Tags: Waste Management Incorporated, St. Louis, Waste Management and Pollution Control, Local Government, Dollar General Corporation
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Lloyd Waters: Plan Maryland? We remember the outhouse
The residents of Dargan are becoming somewhat alarmed at what’s happening in the rest of the world. Particularly, we have been reading the papers, and the governor’s proposal to take Plan Maryland to another level is a little shocking to us....Tags: Government, Politics, Executive Branch, Gun Control, Environmental Issues
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New traffic light installed near Marion
roxann.miller@herald-mail.comAt noon today, motorists will notice a new traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. 11 and Swamp Fox Road (Pa. 914). Greg Cook, chairman of the Guilford Township Supervisors, said initially that the light will flash amber to slow traffic. But, on...Tags: Waste Management Incorporated, Waste Management and Pollution Control, Environmental Issues, Traffic
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New county-backed recycling program already has competition
heather.keels@herald-mail.comAllied Waste’s opt-out curbside recycling program for Washington County will cost $5 a month and begin the week of June 4, a company manager said Monday. The program, which Washington County agreed to help promote, will pick up comingled...Tags: Waste Management Incorporated, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Companies and Corporations, Waste Management and Pollution Control, Economy, Business and Finance
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Hagerstown's new recycling program begins in new year
kate.alexander@herald-mail.comHagerstown's new recycling program will take effect in the new year and with it, resident refuse bills will drop. Starting Jan. 1, and continuing for at least three years, the city will contract with Waste Management of Pennsylvania for weekly trash,...Tags: Waste Management Incorporated, Waste Management and Pollution Control, Environmental Issues
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This week in government
Agendas for this week's meetings of the Washington County Commissioners, Washington County Board of Education, and Hagerstown Mayor and Council: WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS • No meeting Tuesday, Dec. 20 WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Labor Legislation, Services and Shopping, Photography Supplies and Services, Local Government
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Signs are trash news flash
kate.alexander@herald-mail.comSigns flashing information about changes coming next week in Hagerstown's refuse service are part of the city's education initiative about the trash and recycling program, officials said this week. Since the beginning of the month, the city has moved...Tags: Waste Management Incorporated, Entertainment, Business, Waste Management and Pollution Control, Nottingham
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