The KM International asphalt recycler will produce a quality batch (2,600 pounds every 20 minutes) of asphalt from recycled pulverized asphalt, millings or saw-cut materials to produce a patching material that will exceed department of transportation asphalt specifications and standards. … Continue reading →
With a plan to convert a local landfill into public green space, Logan, Utah, is turning its trash into a community treasure. The city’s environmental department, along with a $750,000 grant from Utah’s Division of Outdoor Recreation and an additional … Continue reading →
The Caloosahatchee Connect project is complete: The cities of Cape Coral and Fort Myers, Fla., have created a pipeline across the Caloosahatchee River with the intent to transfer water from Fort Myers to Cape Coral. How did they begin? Melissa … Continue reading →
Landmark Studio & Design is giving municipal managers a convenient way to streamline and simplify waste management with its full line of sustainable and customizable trash and recycling bins. Landmark Studio & Design understands that you have many responsibilities as … Continue reading →
“Public works” is a term we’re all familiar with, but what does it encompass? According to the city of Valley, Nebraska, the department is responsible for a wide range of duties — maintenance of streets, parks, baseball and softball fields, … Continue reading →
Located near the east gate of Yellowstone National Park and situated on the spot where Western scout and showman William “Buffalo Bill” Cody laid out the town that would be named in his honor, Old Trail Town in Cody, Wyo., … Continue reading →
The city of Frederick, Md., is not one to “waste” an opportunity. When its citizens pushed for a residential compost program to help reduce municipal waste and encourage environmental stewardship, community leaders worked to create a program that, to date, … Continue reading →
Municipal recycling centers, in theory, are a good thing — they make recycling convenient for residents and keep things out of the landfill that can be repurposed; however, several cities have had to remove their recycling centers because of problems, … Continue reading →
Wood waste is a worldwide problem. It accounts for up to 30% of all waste. The U.S. collects 70 million-plus tons of urban woody debris each year but recycles just 48%. The “leftovers” go to the landfill, wasting landfill space … Continue reading →
Dog waste stations from Landmark Studio & Design are giving pet owners a convenient way to clean up after their furry friends. Convenient and stylish, these waste stations can complement any indoor or outdoor space, making them a perfect fit … Continue reading →
In some parts of the United States, water is often treated as an infinite resource, but in the southwest, the truth is different. Conserving that natural resource to ensure the faucets keep flowing is more of a priority there and … Continue reading →
