Allentown mayor weighs trash station plan (The Morning Call)
Waste disposal: Facility could meet demands of area's three largest cities. But residents are expressing concerns. Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski is considering a proposal that would bring a waste transfer station -- with the capacity to meet the demand of the Lehigh Valley's three largest cities -- to the east side. ...more...Garbage disposals need regular cleaning, maintainence (Burlington Times-News)
Dear Mr. HandyPerson: We have a big problem with our kitchen sink's garbage disposal - the odor! My husband has tried everything repeatedly (vinegar, baking soda), but nothing works. Can you help? - Sheila and Joe, Meriden, Conn....more... Third in series: Canning vegetables (The Spokesman-Review)
It?s time to add a new piece of equipment to the canning pantry. Putting vegetables into canning jars takes more than just a bath in boiling water. Jars must reach a temperature of 240 to 250 degrees, which kills botulism bacteria in low-acid foods....more... Restaurant inspections (Lincoln Journal Star)
If you sell food to the public, you probably fall under the state-mandated regulatory eyes of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department....more... From Yesterday's Supper to Tomorrow's 'Black Gold' (Gotham Gazette)
From falafel and hot dogs from street vendors to farfalle and chorizo from fine restaurants, New York offers abundant food choices. Residents, though, have few options when it comes to how to dispose of what is left over from all that food....more... Questions linger after woman found in park (Knoxville News Sentinel)
Neighbors say Jessie Maples was beaten beyond recognition, but Millie Phillips doubts she could have identified her regardless. Her half sister had been estranged from the family some 20 years....more... Downtown Sofia Buried in Trash over Labor Shortage (Novinite.com)
Four downtown districts of Bulgaria's capital Sofia are buried in trash on Wednesday as the concessionaire firm has not removed any of the garbage there since Saturday because it is allegedly short of workers....more... |