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Rescuers have recovered 28 bodies from a private landfill collapse in Binaliw, Cebu City, Philippines, with eight people still missing. Eighteen others were rescued, some hospitalized with non-critical injuries, as search-and-recovery operations continue.
Eleven people died and more than 20 remain missing after a landslide at Cebu City's Binaliw landfill trapped workers; over 100 were on site. Rescuers have recovered some injured, authorities suspended the operator and ordered a 90-day compliance plan while investigations begin. Lawmakers and officials are calling for a full review of waste-management practices and working conditions amid preliminary findings that heavy rainfall and other engineering factors contributed to the collapse.
A landslide at a landfill in Cebu City, Philippines, has resulted in at least four deaths and over 30 people missing, with rescue efforts ongoing amid challenging conditions and signs of life detected at the site.
Satellites are being used to detect and reduce methane leaks from landfills, with a recent case study in Madrid demonstrating how high-resolution satellite and aircraft data can identify leaks, guide repairs, and improve emissions monitoring, ultimately aiding efforts to combat climate change.
The Calabasas community faced a serious environmental and health crisis after the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires produced massive amounts of toxic waste, including potentially hazardous materials from burned homes, highlighting the challenges of waste management and public safety in the aftermath of natural disasters.
Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo has declared a natural disaster as fires rage in forests and at a major landfill site, with over 200 people receiving medical attention due to exposure to landfill smoke. Around 44 forest fires were active across the country, and the president stated that 80% of the fires were started by people. A 30-day "state of calamity" has been declared, allowing funding to be re-allocated to firefighting efforts.
Investigators are searching a Kentucky landfill in connection with the AMBER Alert for 15-year-old Sebastian Wayne Drake Rogers, a teenager with autism who went missing from Hendersonville, Tennessee on February 26. The search is a precautionary measure to eliminate possible options and questions, and authorities have stated they have "no reason" to believe the teen isn't alive. This comes after police decided to "scale back" search efforts and move into an investigational phase, following the teen's stepfather and mother sharing details surrounding his disappearance on a podcast.
Sumner County deputies and Kentucky State Police are conducting a search at a landfill in Hopkins County, Kentucky, in connection with the disappearance of 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers. The search is described as a precautionary measure to eliminate possible options and questions, and there is no specific information indicating evidence related to the case may be there. This marks the 11th day of the search for Rogers, whose parents have spoken out for the first time on television.
Canalys estimates that around 240 million PCs may end up in landfills after October 2025 when Microsoft ends free support for Windows 10. The requirement for TPM 2.0 support in Windows 11 means that many older computers cannot upgrade, leading to potential e-waste. Switching to Linux or salvaging removable components before disposing of old computers are suggested alternatives.
The owner of Seneca Meadows, New York state's largest landfill, is seeking approval to fill a 47-acre "valley" between two existing mounds, which would raise the landfill's peak by about 70 feet and extend its lifespan until 2040. The expansion plan has faced opposition from environmentalists and local residents who complain about issues such as truck traffic, odor, and potential contamination of drinking water. The landfill receives over two million tons of garbage annually, with New York City being its largest source. The project is currently being evaluated by the state's Department of Environmental Conservation.
Welsh Bitcoin investor James Howells is threatening to sue the Newport City Council after they consistently denied his requests to excavate a landfill in search of 8,000 Bitcoins he accidentally discarded. The lost Bitcoin is now worth $557 million. Howells is seeking £446 million ($557 million) in damages, matching the highest recorded value of his lost Bitcoin. The council has cited environmental concerns and negative impacts on the surrounding area as reasons for refusing Howells' pleas. Howells had previously promised to allocate 10% of the recovered Bitcoin to transforming Newport into a "crypto-mecca."
The dismembered remains of Kara Rayleen Taylor, a woman from Oregon City, Oregon, who went missing on July 25, have been found at a landfill nearly 70 miles away from her home. Police arrested Jamon Peter Fritsch, who was living with Taylor at the time of her disappearance, and he has been charged with second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, and second-degree abuse of a corpse. Fritsch admitted to dismembering Taylor's body and dumping the remains at various landfills. The investigation into Taylor's disappearance is ongoing.
The fate of Apple's iconic failure, the Lisa computer, has been uncovered by a Verge video crew who visited the landfill in Logan, Utah where 2,700 unsold Lisas were buried in 1989. The Lisa was Apple's first modern, graphically driven computer, but it was overshadowed by the forthcoming cheaper Mac. Bob Cook, a former computer salesman, had been trying to improve the Lisa by upgrading both the hardware and operating system to be more competitive with newer Mac models like the Plus, at a fraction of the price. However, Apple changed its mind about the deal and destroyed the Lisas he was selling. The story involves sabotage, hired goons, and the outsize influence of Steve Jobs.
Images have emerged of unopened boxes of Funko Pop! figures, worth $30 million, at dumps and landfills after the pop culture collectible company announced it was going to throw them away due to overstocking. Before being dumped, the boxes are shredded and sorted for recycling or landfill. Funko has been paying high rental fees to store additional stock in shipping containers until it can find space for them. The move to trash them is apparently cheaper than finding storage space. The wastefulness and corporate greed at the expense of consumers has been criticised.