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Bridgeton Landfill
5:14 pm
Wed April 17, 2013

New Construction At Bridgeton Landfill Could Mean More Smelly Fumes

Credit Véronique LaCapra, St. Louis Public Radio
More fumes are expected to be released from the Bridgeton Landfill during construction slated to start on Monday.

The company that owns the Bridgeton Landfill is gearing up for the next phase of an effort to control an underground fire that has been burning at the site for more than two years.

Starting on Monday, Republic Services will begin excavating sections of the landfill to remove underground concrete pipes.

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Bridgeton Landfill Fire
5:22 pm
Fri March 15, 2013

Advocacy Groups Warn Of Landfill Fire Risks In Bridgeton

Credit Véronique LaCapra, St. Louis Public Radio
An underground fire has been smoldering at the Bridgeton landfill for more than two years.
Science
5:37 pm
Thu March 14, 2013

At St. Louis Gas Stations, Fume-Reducing Nozzles Get (Rid Of) The 'Boot'

Credit Véronique LaCapra, St. Louis Public Radio (left) and Art Chimes (right)
Starting on March 15, gas stations in Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles and St. Louis counties and the city of St. Louis can switch from vapor-capturing nozzles (black “boot,” left) to ordinary nozzles (right).

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