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Fire breaks out at Boston C&D facility
The eight-alarm fire started on the morning of March 16 inside the ReSource Roxbury facility, with damages estimated to be $4 million.
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Metro Site wins $31M settlement after lithium-ion battery fire
Georgia waste and recycling operator settled a lawsuit with SK Battery America Inc. after improper disposal of batteries.
New Hampshire mall owner seeks partial demolition
The owner of the Steeplegate Mall in Concord, New Hampshire, wants permission to demolish a large portion of the structure.
Fire could hasten demolition process for Texas building
A fire at the 120-year-old Gilbert Building in Beaumont, Texas, could speed up the demolition of the long-vacant structure.
Seattle legislation targets speedier demolition approval
The city’s fire department has been given leeway to identify vacant buildings to be put on a faster track for demolition.
Collapsed Baltimore bridge brought down with chain of explosives
Engineers spent weeks preparing to use explosives to break down the span, which was an estimated 500 feet and weighed up to 600 tons.
C&D World 2024: Mitigating fire risk, maximizing protection
Protecting waste management facilities from the dangers of lithium-ion battery fires requires early preparation.
C&D World 2024 puts operations in the spotlight
Upcoming recycling conference features a plant tour and several discussions on sorting and recycling operations.
EPA removing hazardous materials following fires in Maui
The EPA is working with other agencies to identify and remove hazardous waste following the wildfires that have affected the island in recent weeks.
Kore Infrastructure to build biomass facility to help manage forest fires
The California company is partnering with Tule River Economic Development Corp. to build a modular facility aimed at converting forest biomass to hydrogen and biocarbon.
