July 24, 2020

There’s still time to register for USWAG’s CCR Workshop, but hurry!

Navigating the Permitting Process for CCR Impoundment Closures and Groundwater Monitoring Systems Join us on Monday, July 27 from noon to 2 p.m. CDT to learn how SCS Engineers helps … Continue reading There’s still time to register for USWAG’s CCR Workshop, but hurry!

July 22, 2020

ASP Composting Program Allows a Facility to Test Before Invest

SCS owns a covered ASP compost system that is mobile and can be set-up on sites within an area of 50 feet by 100 feet, or less. In the covered ASP compost system, process and odor control is pro-active with a shorter composting period. A pilot test allows waste ...

July 20, 2020

Elevated Temperature Conditions in Landfills: Sharing Innovative Designs and Strategies

  SCS Advice from the Field Landfill operators have known about elevated temperature conditions in landfills for nearly a decade. Some operators have already incurred numerous expenses to control adverse … Continue reading Elevated Temperature Conditions in Landfills: Sharing Innovative Designs and Strategies

July 17, 2020

Transforming and Revitalizing Communities by Cleaning Up Brownfields

Partial Reprint of EPA Press Release Over the past three years alone, EPA has assessed 6,572 properties, completed cleanups at 638 properties, and made 2,900 properties ready for anticipated reuse. … Continue reading Transforming and Revitalizing Communities by Cleaning Up Brownfields

July 15, 2020

Brownsville City Council Gives Go-Ahead for SCS Engineers

On July 7, 2020, the City of Brownsville Commission approved a recommendation by the Engineering and Public Works Department to continue an existing multi-year partnership with SCS Engineers. SCS is … Continue reading Brownsville City Council Gives Go-Ahead for SCS Engineers

July 15, 2020

Temporary Caps – Becoming a No-Brainer for Landfills

Landfill slopes that have reached final grades, or will receive waste in the distant future have maintenance challenges. Environmental elements continually affect surface conditions, and remedial work is required routinely … Continue reading Temporary Caps – Becoming a No-Brainer for Landfills

July 13, 2020

Are You Ready to Respond to an Industrial Spill?

Are You Ready to Respond to a Spill? is Part II of the SCS Engineers SPCC series. Click to read Part I here. Imagine you get a late-night call informing … Continue reading Are You Ready to Respond to an Industrial Spill?

July 10, 2020

Supporting Changes to Modern Solid Waste Practices in West Africa

Building a better solid waste management infrastructure is a top priority for the City of Madison’s sister city, Kanifing, in The Gambia, Africa; and Wisconsin solid waste professionals are helping. … Continue reading Supporting Changes to Modern Solid Waste Practices in West Africa

July 8, 2020

Are You Managing Environmental Regulatory Compliance During the Pandemic?

EPA will give seven days’ advance notice prior to terminating at their COVID-19 Implications for EPA's Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Program. After the memo is terminated, you are expected to return to compliance. EPA will not require facilities to “catch up” with missed monitoring or reporting if the interval ...

July 6, 2020

New APWA booklet helps general public and elected officials understand responsible solid waste management

An American Public Works Association (APWA) publication, Responsible Solid Waste Management No single waste management approach is suitable for managing all materials and MSW streams in all circumstances. The USEPA … Continue reading New APWA booklet helps general public and elected officials understand responsible solid waste ...