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November 24, 2023 - Guam Daily Post
Court orders review of GSWA as agency seeks end of receivership
November 24, 2023 - Pacific Daily News
Judge raises concerns about ending Ordot Dump receivership
November 10, 2023 - Guam Daily Post / Marianas Variety
Leachate flow discussed as court tours Ordot dump site
November 9, 2023 - KUAM News
Court visit to old Ordot dump for update on toxic leakage
November 9, 2023 - Pacific Daily News
Feds want more investigation on 'seeps' from Ordot Dump
November 8, 2023 - Pacific Daily News
Judge to visit Ordot dump Thursday for briefing, see 'water leaks and seeps'
November 8, 2023 - KUAM News
Officials to tour Ordot dumpsite Thursday afternoon
November 4, 2023 - Guam Daily Post
Gershman targets July 2024 for end of GSWA receivership
November 4, 2023 - Pacific Daily News
Receiver: GSWA could be handed Ordot Dump by next summer
October 18, 2023 - Guam Daily Post
Judge: GEPA has 2 months to compile years of data for solid waste receivership report
June 25, 2023 - Marianas Variety
Dump leachate overflows after pumps stop during typhoon
May 22, 2023 - Pacific Daily News
Judge: Receiver to complete Ordot closure
December 17, 2022 - Guam Daily Post
Receiver: More possible sources of leachate at Ordot dump identified
April 29, 2019 - Guam Daily Post
Receivership comes to 'partial end'
April 25, 2019 - Guam Daily Post
Partial end to solid waste receivership set for April 30
April 24, 2019 - Pacific Daily News
Judge will restore solid waste operations to GovGuam
December 30, 2018 - Guam Daily Post
Solid waste receivership may be extended
December 27, 2018 - Pacific Daily News
Mid-March termination of solid waste receivership eyed
October 6, 2018 - Pacific Daily News
Our View: Reduce the amount of trash going into landfill
September 28, 2018 - KUAM News
$23M needed for new cell at Layon landfill
September 28, 2018 - Guam Daily Post
GovGuam may need to borrow $23M for landfill, former dump
June 28, 2018 - Pacific Daily News
Judge orders to extend solid waste receivership until end of the year
August 7, 2016 - Pacific Daily News
Dededo transfer station closure hurts trash collection
August 4, 2016 - KUAM News
Status report details compliance with Ordot consent decree
August 4, 2016 - Pacific Daily News
Trash fees unpaid for GovGuam agencies
May 3, 2016 - Pacific Daily News
OUR VIEW: Judge right to keep solid waste receiver in charge
May 2, 2016 - Pacific News Center
Judge Rules in Favor of Receiver's Financing Plan for Ordot Dump
April 13, 2016 - The Guam Daily Post
Federal receiver awards $1.77M Dero Road contract
March 29, 2016 - KUAM News
Bond to cover post-closure costs for Ordot could come soon
March 29, 2016 - Pacific Daily News
Ordot Dump 'officially closed'; hearing Tuesday
March 29, 2016 - The Guam Daily Post
Judge 'happy' with Ordot Dump closure
March 27, 2016 - KUAM News
Final environmental closure for Ordot Dump
March 24, 2016 - KUAM News
Gatewood, officials to tour Ordot Dump
October 21, 2015 - KUAM News
Closure of Ordot Dump projected before New Year's
May 29, 2015 - KUAM News
Chief judge decides not to go with GovGuam's plan
May 29, 2015 - Pacific Daily News
Solid waste receivership won't end this year
May 28, 2015 - Pacific News Center
GBB to Develop Financing Plan for Ordot Closure Care per Judge's Orders
March 6, 2015 - Pacific News Center
GBB: Governor's Office Withholding Information to Protect Calvo Family
March 5, 2015 - KUAM News
Federal receiver submits quarterly report
January 23, 2015 - Kuam News
Harmon solid waste station opens
January 19, 2015 - Kuam News
Hazardous waste facility opening Friday
January 16, 2015 - Kuam News
EPA signs off on permit for Harmon waste facility
April 22, 2014 - Pacific News Center
GBB Issues Response to What It Says Is "Inaccurate Information Being Spread by the Governor's Office"
April 2, 2014 - Pacific News Center
GBB Disappointed the Governor Has "Chosen Mudslinging Over Cooperation"
January 20, 2014 - Pacific News Center
Capping of Ordot Dump About to Begin
January 16, 2014 - Kuam News
Federal receiver shares plans to close dump
Nov. 4, 2013 - Kuam News
Guam Solid Waste delivers 4,000 carts
Nov. 4, 2013 - Pacific News Center
Curbside Recycling Program Generates Three Tons of Recyclables in Less Than Two Weeks
October 25, 2013 - Pacific News Center
Guam Solid Waste Authority Rolls Out Curbside Recycling
October 25, 2013 - Kuam News
800 recycle bins delivered to Yigo homes
October 25, 2013 - Kuam News
Judge grants full substitution of AG's Office in Ordot case
October 24, 2013 - Kuam News
Recycling carts coming to Yigo subdivision
October 24, 2013 - Pacific News Center
Guam Solid Waste Authority Rolls Out New Islandwide Curbside Recycling Program Starting FRIDAY
September 20, 2013 - Pacific News Center
Black Construction Submits Lowest Bid to Close Ordot Dump
August 22, 2013 - Kuam News
Federal judge approves islandwide recycling program
July 31, 2013 - Pacific News Center
July 31, 2013 - KUAM News
Curbside recycling could come soon
June 28, 2013 - KUAM News
Federal receiver refutes claims of bankruptcy
June 26, 2013 - Pacific News Center
May 21, 2013 - Pacific News Center
May 17, 2013 - Pacific News Center
Judge Rejects Adelup's Request to Sub Counsel in Layon Case Declaring "The Court Will Not Tolerate Any Delay"
April 17, 2013 - KUAM News
Draft design for Ordot Dump closure completed
November 14, 2012 - Pacific News Center
Guam Has 17% Recycling Rate
October 8, 2012 - Pacific News Center
Cap and Cover Schedule for Closed Dump in Ordot on Track
October 5, 2012 - Pacific News Center
Federal Receiver Announces Intent to Award Contract for Harmon Transfer Station to Maeda Pacific
October 4, 2012 - KUAM News
Maeda to be awarded $2.4M contract
September 12, 2012 - KUAM News
Receiver says GRRP needs more fact-checking
July 18 , 2012 - Pacific News Center
GBB Warns Tipping Fees Will Have to Rise If GovGuam Wants to Keep Pace With Rising Bond Payment
April 11, 2012 - KUAM News
Updates on Solid Waste Division
February 6, 2012 - Pacific News Center
Guam Solid Waste Authority Launches New Website
December 10, 2011 - KUAM News
GBB investigating Ordot Dump area
December 6, 2011 - KUAM News
Receiver opposes second landfill
December 4, 2011 - KUAM News
GBB: curbside recycling effort continues
November 23 , 2011 - Pacific News Center
Curbside Recycling Pilot Project to Continue While Results Are Evaluated
October 4, 2011 - Pacific News Center
GBB Makes Trash Deal With DoD for Use of New Layon Landfill
September 26, 2011 - Pacific News Center
Guam Solid Waste Authority Rolls Out Bulky Waste Collection Program
September 1, 2011 - Pacific News Center
Ribbon Cut To Officially Open New Layon Landfill
September 1, 2011 - KUAM News
New Layon landfill opens in Inarajan
August 31, 2011 - Pacific News Center
Locking the Gate on the Ordot Dump, Now the Cleanup Begins
August 31, 2011 - Pacific News Center
GBB Quarterly Report: Ordot Closed; Layon Opening, Major Milestone Achieved
August 31, 2011 - Pacific News Center
Ordot Dump Closing TODAY
August 31, 2011 - Pacific News Center
U.S. EPA: Ordot Dump Closed, New Layon Landfill Opening
August 18, 2011 - KUAM News
Public Layon tours start September 5
August 17, 2011 - Pacific News Center
Federal Court Orders to Hold Formal Ceremonies for Ordot Closure and Layon Opening
April 19, 2011 - KUAM News
Court OKs increase for commercial haulers
April 14, 2011 -Pacific News Center
Layon Landfill Opening & Ordot Closing Set for August 31
April 14, 2011 - KUAM News
GBB finalizes Layon operations contract
April 14, 2011 - KUAM News
Residents optimistic about dump's closure
March 16, 2011 -Pacific News Center
GBB Begins Repayment of Section 30 Funds to GovGuam
March 16, 2011 - KUAM News
GBB makes $1.5M payment to GovGuam
February 15, 2011 - KUAM News
Receiver says Layon will open on time
February 1, 2011 - Pacific News Center
GBB: Layon on Schedule; Road & Bridge Construction Should not Delay Summer Opening of Landfill
December 10, 2010 - KUAM News
New landfill's construction on track
December 9, 2010 - Pacific News Center
GovGuam Dipping Into Solid Waste Accounts for Cash
October 12, 2010 - KUAM News
GBB launches pilot curbside recycling project
October 12, 2010 - Pacific News Center
GBB: Solid Waste Division Rolls Out Curbside Recycling Project
October 6, 2010 - Guam News Watch
Collecting Trash on Guam
September 30, 2010 - Pacific News Center
Trash Service Being Cut Off to Delinquent Customers
September 2, 2010 - Pacific News Center
GBB To Fund Improvements to Inarajan Treatment Plant
September 2, 2010 - KUAM News
Dye being used to test Inarajan waters
August 20, 2010 - Pacific News Center
Federal Receiver GBB Seeks Information from Companies Interested in Pilot Recycling Program
August 20, 2010 - Pacific News Center
GBB Looking For Interest In Pilot Recycling Program
August 20, 2010 - KUAM News
GBB initiates pilot curbside recycling program
August 14, 2010 - KUAM News
Layon work coming along, says GBB
August 13, 2010 - Pacific News Center
District Court Approves Delinquency Plan for Those Who Don't Pay Their Trash Bills
August 11, 2010 - Pacific News Center
Progress At Layon. But Will the Roads and Bridges Be Ready When the New Landfill Opens?
July 12, 2010 - KUAM News
Bidders sought for waste transfer station
June 22, 2010 - KUAM News
Trash cart rollout effort completed
May 5, 2010 - KUAM News
Cover your trash bill online with GUAMPAY.com
April 19, 2010 - KUAM News
Procedures underway to close Ordot Dump
April 8, 2010 - KUAM News
Chief judge gets update on landfill
February 12, 2010 - KUAM News
Over 16,000 new trash carts being distributed
February 1, 2010 - KUAM News
Over 11,000 register for new trash carts
January 7, 2010 - KUAM News
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