2025 Proceedings
Challenging Waste Streams
Materials in Motion: Overcoming Obstacles in Challenging Waste Streams. Mance, Trevor. Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
07 Mattress & Carpet Recycling: Pushing Through Thresholds Kiourtsis, Christine. Renewable Recycling, Inc. 2025.
19 NYSA – Lithium-Ion Batteries. Elles, Elizabeth. Casella Waste Systems, Inc. 2025.
Overview of Systems for Recycling and Reuse of Construction and Demolition Material. Curro, Joseph P. CDM Smith. 2025.
13 UBQ Materials: New Technologies, New Waste Diversion Opportunities. Biderman, David. Biderman Consulting, LLC. 2025.
Landfill/Bio-Gas
12 A New Solution for an Old Problem: Innovative Strategies for Landfill Methane Mitigation. Biderman, David. Biderman Consulting, LLC. 2025.
46 Case Study: Three Recent Landfill Gas Beneficial Use Project Procurements. Sartor, Megan and Rick Sapir. Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP. 2025.
10 Navigating Small-Scale RNG Development and Asset Ownership: Lessons and Strategies. O’Dell, Daryl R. Tetra Tech. 2025.
18 Renewable Natural Gas: 2025 Overview. Eagleton, Doug. Monitoring, Control and Compliance, Inc. 2025.
Landfill & Waste Facility Operations
67 A Roadmap for Transitioning to Electric Waste Collection Fleets. Roof, Veronica and Jessica Lally. HDR. 2025.
49 Build to Last: Innovations for Erosion Control & Containment using Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats (GCCMs). Ivy, Nathan. Concrete Canvas USA. 2025.
06 From Concept to Construction: Waste Excavation Case Study to Install an MSE Berm for Landfill Expansion. . Dohner, Christopher S. Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. 2025.
68 Lancaster County SWMA Flooring Selections and How They Ended Up with the Most Sustainable Concrete Floor Option.Beyer, Vince. The Euclid Chemical Company. 2025.
39 Next Generation Landfill Emission Monitoring Technologies. Daigle, Lee. Tetra Tech. 2025.
38 Problem Solving Leachate and Gas Management Issues Using Data Management Tools. Williams, Laura. Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc. 2025.
21 Smart Technologies for the Waste Industry. Murphy, Fearghal. WIS. 2025.
14 The Perils of Underestimating Cart Management Cost & Complexity. Piejak, Dave. National Cart Services. 2025.
Landfill Post-Closure
23 Beneficial Use and Post-Closure Management of the Fresh Kills Landfill. Burke, Gwendolyn. Walden Environmental Engineering. 2025.
55 Feedback on Long-Term Integrity of Multi-Linear Drainage Geocomposites Installed on Landfill Final Covers After 10 And 12 Years of Operation. Fourmont, Stephan. Afitex-Texel. 2025.
27 Minimizing Risk, Maximizing Value: Solar Development on Closed Landfills. Muszkat, Isadora and Jennifer McClung. AC Power. 2025.
02 Use of Digital Field Data Collection Tools to Investigate a Closed Landfill. Matthews, Andrew. Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc. 2025.
Leachate, Wastewater, & PFAS Measurement/Management
40 An Overview of PFAS Analytical Methods for Solid Waste Professionals. Boone, Lindsay L. Pace Analytical Services. 2025.
30 Biosolids Conversion and Assured PFAS Destruction. Henderson, Jim. Heartland. 2025.
41 Complete PFAS Management for Landfill Leachate – Waste Concentration Followed by Destruction and Stabilization. Zeng, Lingke. Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc. 2025.
25 Landfill Leachate – Considerations. Lang, Jaime. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. 2025.
57 Managing Landfill Liquids: Goo, Gas, Money & Real Compliance. Carl, Steven and Manny Hernandez. Progressive Environmental Services. 2025.
65 Onsite Leachate Treatment – PFAS Separation & Concentration. Smith, Travis. Heartland. 2025.
03 PFAS: How Much Will It Cost and What is the Best Solution? Kremen, Arie and Jasmine Pimentel. Tetra Tech. 2025.
58 Steve Zemba PFAS Emissions .pdf
58 PFAS Emissions from Landfill Sources. Zemba, Steve. Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc. 2025.
50 Practical PFAS Treatment at the Bethlehem Landfill. Ganzon, Nick. The Water & Carbon Group. 2025.
59 Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO) for the On-site Treatment of PFAS from Water and Wastewater Residuals. Viswanathan, Sudhakar (Sunny). 374Water Inc.
04 The Gift That Keeps on Giving: Leachate Reduction. Rohr, Logan, Mark Swyka and Arie Kremen. Tetra Tech. 2025.
05 Underground Injection Control (UIC): Proven, Safe and Reliable Wastewater Disposal. Dawson, Bill. Buckeye Fluid Solutions. 2025.
Organics Management
08 Composting: How to Select the Right Processing Technology and Site. Liles, Cindy. HDR. 2025.
17 Demonstrating the Feasibility of Using Wax-Coated Corrugated Cardboard as a Compost Feedstock. Daley, Doug. SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry. 2025.
20 Evaluating PFAS and Microplastics in Vermont Food Packaging to Protect Organic Waste Streams. Smith, Emily. Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. 2025.
42 How to Create a Replicable Food Scrap Pilot Program. Guevara, Yasmin. Monroe County Department of Environmental Services. Meyer, Luann. Barton & Loguidice. 2025.
09 Landfill Diversion: Through Food Waste Separation and Mechanical Depackaging. Rossen, Corey. Ecoverse. 2025.
EPR Needs Assessment
15 Application of Needs Assessment Data. Timm, Dawn. Niagara County Division of Environmental Solid Waste. 2025.
53 Packaging & EPR Needs Assessments. Dimino, Resa. RRS. 2025.
28 Packaging & EPR Needs Assessment. Lally, Jessica. HDR. 2025.
Radiation
63 Radiation Monitoring at Landfills. Rahon, Ted. CoPhysics Corporation. 2025.
51 Radiation Monitoring at Waste Management/Recycling/Combustion Facilities. Armani, Paul. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. 2025.
54 Radiation Monitoring Trends in New York State. Nicolai, Samuel C. Casella Waste Systems, Inc. 2025.
29 Radiopharmaceutical Contamination in Municipal Waste: A Lu-177 Case Study. Rahon, Jill, Eric Palmatier and Ted Rahon. CoPhysics Corporation. 2025.
Regulations and Permitting
34 Clearing the Air: Navigating Changes in GHG, Landfill Air Regulations, and Sustainability. Howe, Kate, Jonathan Lumang and Matt Stutz. Weaver Consultants Group. 2025.
01 From Plan to Action: Implementing Clinton County’s Local Solid Waste Management Goals. Davies, Amy and Jillian Blake. Casella Waste Systems, Inc. 2025.
11 How a Changing Climate, Regulations & Standards Impact Stormwater Management. Hanny, David. Barton & Loguidice. 2025.
56 Regional Approach to Solid Waste Management and Navigating Waste’s Complex Regulatory Future. Darby, Debra. Tetra Tech. Torres, Steve. West Group Law PLLC. 2025.
37 Solid Waste Permitting & The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Williams, Kyle C. Barton & Loguidice. 2025.
64 The Focus on Air Pollution and Climate in Environmental Justice Regulations. Medley, Tiffany. Tetra Tech. 2025.
32 Waste Reduction & Recycling Update. Vana, John M. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. 2025.
Reuse/Repair
16 Building a Comprehensive Reuse System. Cohen, Diane. Finger Lakes ReUse. 2025.
35 Bulky Items Reuse in NYS. Walker, Kathryn and Kweku Attafuah-Wadee. Center for Sustainable Materials Management. 2025.
60 Quantifying the Impact: Waste Generation, Reuse Potential, and GHG Reductions in Reusable Materials Management. Momberger, Sue. New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling. 2025.
62 The Power of Repair: Driving Reuse, Reducing Emissions, and Creating Opportunities. Fromer, Suzie. Sustainable Hudson Valley. 2025.
61 Understanding the Data to Support Reuse and Recycling in Sustainable Materials Management. Boxman, Suzie. Environmental Research & Education Foundation. 2025.
Systems Planning and Waste Reduction
31 Moving More Than Plastic: Waste Hauling Footprints in NYS. Atkinson, John D. State University of New York at Buffalo. 2025.
44 Pay Your Way: The Next Step Towards Zero Waste in New York. Darcy, Mark. WasteZero. 2025.
48 Sorting Out Long Island’s Solid Waste Crisis. White, Michael E. Waste Reduction and Management Institute. 2025.
47 State of the Industry. Hoffman, Michael E. National Waste & Recycling Association. 2025.
Textile Circularity
26 Textile Circularity in New York: Innovations, Research, & Policy for a Sustainable Future Panel. Lake Jen. Goodwill of the Finger Lakes. 2025.
43 Textile Circularity in New York: Innovations, Research and Policy for a Sustainable Future. Adler, Marisa. RRS. 2025.
24 Textile Circularity in New York: Innovations, Research, and Policy for a Sustainable Future. Islam, Imran. Fashion Institute of Technology. 2025.
36 Textile Recovery in NYS: A Comprehensive Assessment of Data and Needs. Attafuah-Wadee, Kweku. Center for Sustainable Materials Management. 2025.
Training Programs
45 Ethics in Engineering: A Panel Discussion. Swyka, Mark. Tetra Tech. 2025.
52 Hazard Recognition in Scrap Recycling: Fire Safety and Prevention. Sjogren, Jerry. Recycled Materials Association. Smith, Tony. North American Safety Group. 2025.
22 Telling Our Story: Being a Resource to the Media. Carey, Gretchen. MassRecycle. 2025.
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