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Crews contain 100-foot landfill fire in New Hanover County
Firefighters battled a fire the size of a football field at the New Hanover County landfill
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Auditor: Money, resources leave old landfills unchecked, many near schools, water sources
WRAL Investigates has asked questions about public parks in Durham and Zebulon that are closed after lead was found in the soil. All of the parks were built on top of old landfills which had little-to-no regulations on what type of materials they could accept.
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Future of South Wake Landfill, nearing capacity in Apex, up for discussion
Neighbors have a chance on Tuesday to learn about the future of the South Wake Landfill, located on the border of Apex and Holly Springs.
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Neighbors say smell from South Wake Landfill, nearing capacity, is overwhelming
The South Wake Landfill near Apex is running out of space. This news comes in the wake of heightened community concerns regarding foul odors coming from the landfill, prompting residents to call for action.
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Wake landfill could be full within 20 years, commissioners look into alternatives
Wake County commissioners talked about the future of a landfill that has some nearby residents turning their noses up.
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Wake County residents demand action as South Wake Landfill odor intensifies
Reports of a worsening smell at the South Wake Landfill, located on the border of Apex and Holly Springs, have gone up in the last three months.
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Plastic-eating fungi diapers to tackle landfill waste
A new product launched in Texas sells disposable diapers paired with fungi intended to break down the plastic.
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NC State's 'Zero-Waste Game' tackles stadium waste one bin at a time
At this Saturday's NC State football game, the Wolfpack will take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in more than just an athletic showdown. The Oct. 5 game is part of the university's zero-waste initiative, aimed at drastically reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills.
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NC landfill owner to pay for decades of pollution
An agreement has been reached between the Environmental Justice Community Action Network (EJCAN) and GFL, the owner of North Carolina's largest landfill, addressing decades of pollution and environmental justice concerns in the predominantly Black and Latino neighborhood of Snow Hill in Roseboro.
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What lies below: WRAL Investigates old landfill sites across NC that sit under playgrounds, businesses and more
After five Durham parks were partially shut down after lead was detected in the soil because they were built on top of old landfills, WRAL Investigates wondered what else is under the surface of areas where people play.
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NC State researchers take aim at textile waste
NC State researchers have developed a way to separate cotton and polyester blend textiles using enzymes. The method could make it easier to recycle textiles, a waste stream that contributes an estimated 50 million tons to landfills across the globe each year.
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Wake County: 11 ways to keep trash out of the landfills this holiday season
According to Wake County, Americans throw away 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.
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Morning rain fails to extinguish landfill fire in NE Raleigh
The steady rain that fell Wednesday morning dampened but did not extinguish a fire that's been burning for days at a Raleigh landfill.
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Neighbors complain about ash on cars, breathing problems as fire burns at Raleigh recycling plant
Crews hope to extinguish a fire Wednesday that has been burning at a Raleigh recycling plant for at least five days.
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Landfill fire burns near I-540 and Capital Boulevard
A large fire has caught the attention of drivers on I-540.
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Franklin County startup company turning tires into energy looking to grow
PRTI leaders said the company is ready to expand beyond Franklin County, hoping to eventually grow to 800 facilities worldwide.
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Franklin County startup that converts tires to energy looking to expand in North Carolina
PRTI leaders said the company is ready to expand beyond Franklin County, hoping to eventually grow to 800 facilities worldwide.
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Smoke dissipates after fire at Fayetteville landfill
A fire was burning at the Cumberland County landfill Wednesday morning.
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NCSU online tool helps systems manage solid waste
A new, free online tool developed at NC State may help Triangle leaders better manage landfill waste and control costs.
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NC State engineers create a new sharing tool to help solid waste systems better manage demand
A new, free online tool developed at NC State may help Triangle leaders better manage landfill waste and control costs.
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Wake landfill, neighbors agree to settle lawsuit over stench
The operator of the South Wake Landfill in Holly Springs has reached a deal with nearby residents to settle their class-action lawsuit over odors from the dump.
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Rush to pass bill targeting solar farm clean-up plans criticized
Solar industry pushes back, says legislation is an unreasonable check on growth.
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Handful of landfill, building code reforms clear Senate
Bill would help Charlotte Motor Speedway clean up an old landfill, require fewer water fountains and toilets in small businesses.
