Climate Change

Why Some Landfills are Becoming Privatized, While Others Remain Public

September 18, 2018

Nearly half of landfills today are privately owned, with industry controlling 85 to 90 percent of permitted capacity. Increasingly, more municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills are becoming privatized, now controlling the bulk of waste in the U.S. Today, about half of them are privately owned, with industry controlling 85 to 90 percent of permitted capacity, … More Why Some Landfills are Becoming Privatized, While Others Remain Public

Can Plastic Roads Curb Part of the Waste Epidemic?

July 3, 2018

Plastic roads are said to be 60% stronger than traditional roads, and lab tests project these roads may last up to three times longer. … More Can Plastic Roads Curb Part of the Waste Epidemic?

Recycling is Big Business, but is it Profitable?

July 2, 2018

The news doesn’t appear to be good for the recycling industry. The front page of the Business & Finance section of the May 14, 2018, issue of the Wall Street Journal carried the headline, “Recycling Firms Hit by Crushing Economics,” and wrote in a sub-headline, “plunging prices for scrap paper, plastics prompt cities to send some … More Recycling is Big Business, but is it Profitable?

When Do You Need an Expert Witness?

June 26, 2018

In many lawsuits, an expert witness is a necessary component. Without an expert providing information on how and why something went wrong, or what the generally accepted standard of care is in their particular realm of expertise, juries may have no basis upon which to make an informed decision. The types of lawsuits wherein experts … More When Do You Need an Expert Witness?

How industry changes will affect operational optimization of landfills

June 25, 2018

How industry changes will affect operational optimization of landfills via WIH Resource Group … More How industry changes will affect operational optimization of landfills

US landfill capacity to drop 15% over next 5 years

June 20, 2018

WIH Resource Group is global leader providing of diversified environmental (waste and recycling), financial, expert witness services, transportation / logistics consulting solutions to its Clients throughout North America and internationally. … More US landfill capacity to drop 15% over next 5 years

Crook County Landfill Manager Job Opening Announcement

April 16, 2018

Crook County Oregon’s Landfill Manager Job is available and applications are now being accepted. Click HERE to apply now! About Crook County Crook County is located in the center of the state, approximately three hours from Portland, Salem, Corvallis and Eugene. Bend, the largest city in central Oregon, is approximately 40 minutes away. Geographically Crook … More Crook County Landfill Manager Job Opening Announcement