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Community activists fear Washington County could be part of incinerator project
heather.keels@herald-mail.comFrederick County, Md., might soon be in need of a new partner to help fund its more than $300 million incinerator project, and local community activists worry that partner could end up being Washington County. “Our understanding is that the new...Tags: Science and Technology, Elections, Local Elections, Demonstration, Maryland
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Smithsburg mulls yard waste disposal
davem@herald-mail.comSMITHSBURG — Smithsburg town officials are considering changing the way they dispose of yard waste that is picked up from homes. Yard waste is picked up twice a month by a commercial hauler, but Smithsburg Town Council member Jerome Martin proposed...Tags: Elections, Politics
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Former brick-making plant cleared for use as park area
matthewu@herald-mail.comAn old, 78-acre brick-making plant site near Hedgesville, W.Va., has been cleared for recreational use after an engineering firm concluded pollutant levels do not require remediation and pose no threat to health or the environment, officials said last...Tags: Science and Technology, Waste Management and Pollution Control, Local Government, Waste Management Incorporated, Politics
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Here's a vote against raising the tax on gasoline
There’s a very good argument for raising the tax on gasoline and a very good argument for banning construction of new septic systems. Excuse me for not making either of them. The best I can do is take a pass on the notion that the agenda of state,...Tags: Television, Homes, Maryland, Montgomery County (Maryland), Entertainment
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Renfrew kicks off recycling series
roxann.miller@herald-mail.comWithin 10 to 20 years, all three county landfills will be filled to capacity, according to Dan Wolfe, community planner and Franklin County recycling coordinator. On Thursday night, Wolfe kicked off Renfrew Institute’s three-program series —...Tags: Washington (U.S. state), Pennsylvania, Waste Management and Pollution Control, Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Harrisburg (Dauphin, Pennsylvania)
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If approved, new garbage contract includes weekly recycling pickup
Orland Park residents are likely to see a small decrease in their garbage bills in coming months after a village committee OKd a proposed 10-year contract with Waste Management Monday. If the full Village Board approves the measure at its June 3...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Waste Management and Pollution Control, Energy Resources, Waste Management Incorporated
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Buffalo Grove OKs trash contract giving residents free 35-gallon carts
The village of Buffalo Grove has elected to make new 35-gallon trash carts available free to residents. Under an agreement with Waste Management approved by the village board on Monday night, residents now have the option of choosing 35-gallon, 64-...Tags: Environmental Issues, Waste Management and Pollution Control, Waste Management Incorporated
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Sit In Big Trucks, Shred Paper At West Hartford Public Works Open House
The Hartford CourantAt the department of public works' second annual open house on Saturday, kids will have a chance to hang out in big trucks while adults take care of paper shredding and learn about hazardous waste disposal. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at...Tags: Environmental Issues, Car Safety Tips and Advice, West Hartford
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Oprah sells West Side store space at huge loss
Special to the TribuneOprah Winfrey's Chicago real estate foibles continue. Almost two years ago, the talk-show queen signed off on her massively popular, Chicago-based national chatfest. Soon afterward, she closed her flagship Oprah Store, which was located at 1017 W....Tags: Environmental Issues, Condos, Streeterville, Oprah Winfrey, Real Estate Sellers
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Former Blackhawks coach lists Park Ridge home for $1.1 million
Former Blackhawks coach Trent Yawney has listed his five-bedroom, 4,000-square-foot home in Park Ridge for $1.1 million. Yawney, a former Blackhawks defenseman, coached the team from 2005-2006. He is the coach of the Norfolk Admirals team, which is...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Condos, Anaheim Ducks, Oprah Winfrey, Water Tower Place
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All Delray Beach contracts should go out to bid, officials say
In keeping up with campaign promises, several Delray Beach city officials are going after city contracts they say were awarded without proper bidding. At Tuesday's workshop meeting, a majority of City Commissioners agreed to revisit two contracts that...Tags: Environmental Issues, Public Officials, Waste Management and Pollution Control, Elections, Government
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Arrest made in 20 year old Oklahoma cold case
Oklahoma authorities said Thursday that bodies found last month in a hole initially dug for a septic tank were likely those of three females missing since 1992 and that police had arrested a man who sprinkled black pepper on the impromptu grave in an...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Black Pepper, Chad, Butterfly Ballots
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