Landfill Coverage

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.

Landfill operator to add odor-reducing equipment, technology
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.

Holly Springs working on new solutions to reduce landfill's stench
Holly Springs residents are tired of the stink. They say the stench from a nearby landfill has gotten out of hand.

Holly Springs looks for solutions to landfill's stink
Holly Springs Mayor Dick Spears says the complaints have grown along with the population. As people move in and the town grows, more are living closer to the landfill.

Rush to pass bill targeting solar farm clean-up plans criticized
Solar industry pushes back, says legislation is an unreasonable check on growth.

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.

Bill would drop North Carolina's TV, computer ban at landfills
Annual regulatory reform bill also sweetens state contribution to Charlotte Motor Speedway cleanup.

With price hike, recycling not worth it for some downtown Raleigh residents
Recycling is a way of life for most residents of the 400 West community in downtown Raleigh. But rising costs may change that.