November 29, 2022

Industry and Housing Coexist With Careful Air Planning

  Agricultural growing and harvesting operations are typically exempt from air planning, permitting and odor nuisance regulations. However, cannabis operations may require approval from the local Planning Commission. They may … Continue reading Industry and Housing Coexist With Careful Air Planning

November 28, 2022

Virginia Waste Management Board Adopts Regulatory Update

In its October 28, 2022, meeting, the Virginia Waste Management Board voted to adopt changes to the Virginia Solid Waste Management Regulations known as Amendment 9. Amendment 9 was initiated … Continue reading Virginia Waste Management Board Adopts Regulatory Update

November 20, 2022

Federal Recycling and Composting Grants Now!

EPA has opened applications for Federal recycling and composting grants. These grant programs are SWANA-supported and may assist in funding education and infrastructure. The EPA program is divided into two … Continue reading Federal Recycling and Composting Grants Now!

November 18, 2022

SCS Young Professionals Elect New Officers

The Young Professionals Planning Committee (YPPC) recently got together in Long Beach, California, for our annual meeting. During the meeting, we set goals for 2023, laid out the 2023’s calendar … Continue reading SCS Young Professionals Elect New Officers

November 16, 2022

Air Quality Permitting for Hydrogen Production Facilities

  Hydrogen is commonly produced using steam methane reforming (SMR), which requires heat, a catalyst, and feedstock such as natural gas. SMR operations generate atmospheric emissions from combustion and process … Continue reading Air Quality Permitting for Hydrogen Production Facilities

November 14, 2022

Apply the Lessons Learned – 1383 Compliance to Your Composting and Food Recovery Planning

  Applying the Lessons Learned – 1383 Compliance to your composting and food recovery planning can help make your program more sustainable. SCS Engineers developed an SB 1383 Roadmap, which … Continue reading Apply the Lessons Learned – 1383 Compliance to Your Composting and Food Recovery ...

November 10, 2022

Glenn Haave Serving His Country While Protecting Our Environment

  Glenn Haave has had a close relationship with protecting our environment for years, ever since his days working on the ocean towing ships in and out of ports. He … Continue reading Glenn Haave Serving His Country While Protecting Our Environment

November 8, 2022

ISWA: Protect Our Environment

  Protect Our Environment and Controlling Climate Change The ISWA World Congress attracted 1,200 participants this year despite the pandemic and received major coverage in the news while heating up … Continue reading ISWA: Protect Our Environment

November 4, 2022

Excellence Award – Hillsborough County Biosolids Composting Facility

  Biosolids Composting – Award Winning Facility in Hillsborough County – Environmental Category The Planning Commission celebrated its 40th Annual Planning & Design Awards at a ceremony in late October. … Continue reading Excellence Award – Hillsborough County Biosolids Composting Facility

November 2, 2022

MDE Considering New MSW Landfill Methane Regulation

  The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is working to develop a new regulation aimed at reducing methane emissions from municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills in the state. Methane … Continue reading MDE Considering New MSW Landfill Methane Regulation