August 25, 2017

United Way’s Seasons of Caring Community Kickoff in Madison, WI

The local SCS Engineers staff participated in United Way’s Seasons of Caring Community Kickoff. It was a “power hour” of volunteering at the Mallards Duck Pond. The event brought together … Continue reading United Way’s Seasons of Caring Community Kickoff in Madison, WI

August 21, 2017

Is the Perimeter Berm a Better Location for Gas Headers and Condensate Sumps?

The primary role of gas collection system laterals is conveying landfill gas to the final destination in the system; however, lateral pipes are also used to convey condensate in the system to a collection point such as a condensate sump. Between the gas collection laterals and the condensate sump, ...

August 14, 2017

Vertical Drains in Landfills Offer More Efficient Leachate and Gas Collection Reducing Capital Investment

Vertical drains help landfill liquids reaching the gas well gravel pack to flow to the leachate collection system at the bottom of the landfill; thus preventing watering out the gas wells. This sustainable alternative keeps gas production efficient and is environmentally sound, requiring less capital investment.

August 8, 2017

Fluctuating customer demand can complicate air permitting processes and inspections in manufacturing plants; here’s how one company tackled the challenges.

MasterMold, LLC makes component parts for manufacturers of recreational vehicles, utility equipment, and agricultural equipment who use the components in their end products. Because of the wide variety of industries … Continue reading Fluctuating customer demand can complicate air permitting processes and inspections in manufacturing plants; ...

August 7, 2017

How one landfill is saving cell space, creating jobs, and saving taxpayers money with their C&D Recycling Facility and Waste Transfer Station…

In February Dane County opened their expanded C&D Recycling Facility with its adjacent 4,800 sq. ft. Clean Sweep building. The facility accepts materials in segregated or mixed loads from home … Continue reading How one landfill is saving cell space, creating jobs, and saving taxpayers money ...

July 31, 2017

SWANA Alert posted by SCS Engineers: EPA to Hold Public Hearing on the RFS Program Tuesday, August 1

Reprinted from SWANA Alert: On Tuesday, August 1, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be holding a public hearing in Washington, DC on the proposed rule, ‘‘Renewable Fuel Standard … Continue reading SWANA Alert posted by SCS Engineers: EPA to Hold Public Hearing on the ...

July 27, 2017

Sorting it all out at the EREF Organics Summit

Thank you to EREF in partnership with the California Refuse and Recycling Council for the opportunity to present at the Organics Summit in Ontario California. Tracie Onstad Bills discussed how to sort … Continue reading Sorting it all out at the EREF Organics Summit

July 26, 2017

Meet Senior Project Manager Srividhya Viswanathan, P.E.

SCS Engineers presents a behind-the-scenes look at the special people who make us thrive and the roles they play within the firm. Senior Project Manager Srividhya Viswanathan (Vidhya) is coming … Continue reading Meet Senior Project Manager Srividhya Viswanathan, P.E.

July 20, 2017

The updated 2017 unified regulatory agenda was released today; see these three important notices:

Stay of Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=201704&RIN=2060-AT64   Extension of Stay of Standards of Performance for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills and Emission Guidelines and … Continue reading The updated 2017 unified regulatory agenda was released today; see these three important ...

July 19, 2017

Compost Design: If you have 30 acres, 3 acres, or 1/3 acre available, you have room to compost

The compost technologies available today allow facilities to be right-sized to fit your needs and constraints.   Most of us are familiar with small-scale backyard composting and with large-scale yard … Continue reading Compost Design: If you have 30 acres, 3 acres, or 1/3 acre available, ...