Establishing a Fair Playing Field for Public/Private Competition
To decrease expenses, more and more local governments are trying some alternative approaches to delivering the traditional waste services.
By Tammy L. Hayes

Pile It Higher and Deeper:
Increasing Landfill Capacity Using Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls
As siting or expanding landfills becomes increasingly difficult, you might consider the use of mechanically stabilized earth walls for adding airspace.
By Thomas M. Yanoschak

Odor Control, Part 2:
The Perceptions of Odor
In the face of often annoyed and sometimes litigious neighbors, the chemical odor-control measures you employ might not always be enough.
By Charles D. Bader

How to Write Mobile-Equipment Specifications in the Municipal Environment
An instructional manual for the mobile-equipment specification writer.
By Martin I. Dareff

Leachate Recirculation:
The Future Is Stable
Protecting groundwater quality is a principal focus of MSW regulations.
By Fred Doran

Trashin' Protection:
A Business Strategy for Protecting Your Carts From Abuse Can Save Your Bottom Line
Garbage requires a greater investment in order to keep the customers and the regulatory authorities happy - and the carts in tip-top shape.
By Joseph Lynn Tilton

Commingled Recycling
The City of San Jose enters the mix with new split-body collection trucks.
By Ellen D. Ryan

Configuring Transfer Stations to Maximize Efficiency
Having the components for a transfer station is one thing, but getting them to work together is the trick to making the operation a success.
By Lynn Merrill