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Even before the hurricane, most of the island's landfills were filled beyond capacity, and nearly half had EPA closure orders. The storm generated millions of cubic yards of waste and debris.

Old computer monitors and TV picture tubes dumped in landfills can leach hazardous amounts of lead into groundwater, according to a scientific study. The research is playing a key role in the fight to keep electronics out of landfills and has intensified a controversy over who should pay to recycle them. NPR's Emily Harris reports for Morning Edition.

Workers at a landfill in California have started rescuing items, cleaning them up, and reselling them at a new shop on the premises. The proceeds support various recycling projects.

Much of the food supply in the U.S. goes uneaten, which contributes to climate change. Some states have tried to cut food waste in landfills, but their efforts have fallen short, researchers found.

The good news: Employees at the landfill got the call just in time to divert the garbage truck. After sifting through tons of trash, landfill employees found the jewels.

California government agencies have found an easy way around the state's strict regulations about dumping hazardous waste: send it across state lines.

In Pennsylvania, disposal of out-of-state waste is an important revenue source for some small towns. But Keystone Sanitary Landfill's plan to expand is meeting strong opposition.

By composting leftovers, a process that converts organic materials into nutrient-rich soil, people can help reduce the amount of trash being dumped into landfills.

Researchers are launching a year-long study of Bristol’s air quality to learn if the now-closed landfill is still emitting gas, and if it’s reaching residents’ homes.

It's almost as tall as the Taj Mahal. It smolders and festers. And it's a source of income for slum dwellers nearby.