Public Works: Hazardous Waste

Get the PCBs out

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 04:15:50 EST

Treatment plant resurrected to dispose of 2,500 tons of sewer contaminants.

Hazardous waste pickup from flooded home in Suffolk County, NY

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:20:20 EST

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Suffolk County will collect and properly dispose of potentially hazardous common household products from flood-damaged homes in Suffolk County.

Congressional transportation bill passes

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:45:42 EST

The long-disputed federal transportation bill has finally been passed by both houses of Congress, after compromise from both sides of the aisle. Republicans dropped provisions that would have sped up approval of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline and one that would have loosened restrictions on coal ash.

Removes and moves sludge, semi-solid waste

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:51:16 EST

The 3,200-gal.-capacity Durasucker meets U.S. DOT specification 412 for hauling hazardous materials on highways. Built and certified in conformance with Section VIII of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers pressure vessel code, the unit's 72-in. carbon-steel cargo tank has a maximum allowable working pressure of 35 psig internal and 15 psig external (full vacuum). Super Products LLC, www.superproductsllc.com

Clearing the path of destruction

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:07:56 EST

A waterless sweeper — and many volunteer hours — help clean up Joplin, Mo.

By the book

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:18:49 EST

Following a detailed soil and groundwater management plan can help prevent contamination issues on water utility projects before construction begins.

Effectively lighting wastewater and water treatment facilities

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:15:44 EST

Understanding the unique lighting challenges of a hazardous environment can help you specify the safest — and most efficient — lighting system.

Induction or LED?

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:30:58 EST

A Long Island, N.Y., community identifies the most cost-effective solution for retrofitting almost 12,000 high-pressure sodium streetlights.

Groundwater harbors toxic compound

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:31:45 EST

Groundwater protection gets animated

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:31:48 EST

Public Works Manual 2011 Web Extras

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:51:14 EST

Click on any of the stories below to directly view the Web Extra.

Five ways to compel extended producer responsibility

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:51:25 EST

Getting manufacturers involved in managing hazardous household waste.

Changing blight into beauty

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:55:04 EST

Since launching one of the nation's first “green development” initiatives, Dallas shows how to make redevelopment happen.

Calif. proposes stringent chromium-6 standard

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:00:08 EST

Marine masters

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:22:42 EST

Water and wastewater managers negotiate underwater engineering services to extend asset life, avert regulatory violations, and increase operational efficiency.

Web site answers BP oil spill questions

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:23:46 EST

Update: "Hallowed ground" May 2006, page 30

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:50:43 EST

Running on Recycled Waste

Letters to the editor February 2011

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:23:51 EST

Kidding around with pollution

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:29:21 EST

Meet stormwater education requirements with a toy that shows how clean water can be child's play.

EPA releases preparedness tool

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:30:18 EST

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