Iowa continues to search for tire markets

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Efforts by Iowa state officials to eliminate tire dumps are examined as concern grows over the spread of West Nile Virus by mosquitoes, which typically use the dumps as breeding grounds. Efforts include partnerships with private recyclers, power plants, cement kilns, and using shredded and crumb rubber in government projects.

Iowa, Prevention, Control, West Nile fever, Mosquitoes, Tires, Mosquitoes as carriers of disease, Insect carriers of disease, Tire dumps

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Organics recycling initiatives spawned by salmon recovery

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King County, Washington's public education for recycling is examined, focusing on environmentally friendly soil amendments. The campaign includes displays with brochures with information on the effects of chemical runoff on the region's salmon population, and tips for successful backyard composting.

Washington, Recycling (Waste, etc.), Recycling, Public relations, Recycling industry, Soil amendments, King County, Washington

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Mobile equipment fits perfectly on multiple sites

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An overview is presented on the equipment used for sanitary engineering in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The county's compost processing was divided into smaller satellite operations, requiring mobile, street-legal equipment, including windrow turners and grinders, to service the sites.

Pennsylvania, Equipment and supplies, Compost, Sanitary engineering, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

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