1 | Recycling money backs Burkholder in Metro race
Metro likely has more impact on waste management and recycling than any other governmental agency in Oregon. The regional government will have a new council leader starting in January, with three candidates — Bob Stacey, Rex Burkholder and Tom Hughes — vying for the position.
An analysis of campaign contributions shows that the waste management and recycling industries favor Burkholder. Stacey has raised no funds from these sectors, while Hughes has garnered support from just two parties, these being Hillsboro Garbage ($750) and Waste Connections ($2,000).
Burkholder, on the other hand, has raised $8,750 from haulers and recycling industry members, these being waste hauler John Walker ($250); Calbag's Warren Rosenfeld ($3,000), Environmentally Conscious Recycling ($3,000); Far West Fiber's Jeff Murray ($250); Waste Management ($2,000) and Schnitzer Steel $1,250).
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2 | Environmental group sues Portland scrap processor
A nonprofit organization has sued Anfield & Sons Metal Recyclers for allegedly polluting the Columbia Slough in Portland. The Northwest Environmental Defense Center claims the firm is discharging pollutants into the slough without a permit. The suit, which was filed in the U.S. District Court in Portland, asks the court to fine the firm up to $37,500 per day for each vilation.
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4 | Oregon Job Resources
Click here for the AOR Job Opportunities page
Environmental Sustainability Manager, City of Urbana (Urbana, Illinois).
Details are available here.
Associate, Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc. (Bay Area, California).
Details are available online.
Job Seekers
Database of job seekers available here.
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