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Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A activity
Interstate Waste Services acquired a family-owned New Jersey hauler; E360S purchased select assets from WM in Canada; Reworld acquired Red Technologies, including a rail transfer station.
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Brightmark files for bankruptcy at Indiana chemical recycling facility
The Ashley pyrolysis facility is expected to remain in operation as it undergoes a possible sale process. The facility is only at 5% capacity, according to court documents.
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Divert announces 3rd C-suite appointment of 2025
The company is in the midst of permitting and growing new facilities in multiple states to achieve its vision of a national anaerobic digestion network. CEO Ryan Begin said the hires would help Divert meet that goal.
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Recyclers give packaging designers a glimpse into limitations, opportunities in today’s MRFs
Leaders from Republic Services, Rumpke Waste & Recycling and elsewhere discussed their role in recycling plastics at the Sustainability in Packaging US conference.
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WM eyes growth from healthcare trends as it integrates Stericycle
WM sees future healthcare trends, such as the growth of at-home healthcare, as a business opportunity as it works to ramp up Stericycle’s McCarran incinerator and plans a rebrand, said Rafa Carrasco.
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Toyota subsidiary to acquire Radius Recycling in $907M deal
The deal is expected to expand Toyota’s closed loop system for materials like steel, precious metals and batteries used by automotive manufacturers.
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LRS breaks into Indianapolis market with new collection contract
The Midwest company will take over collection contracts currently held by Republic Services and WM. LRS will also help roll out citywide recycling collection services in 2028.
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EPA to end environmental justice programs, monitoring tools
As part of the Trump administration’s end to environmental justice programs, the waste industry no longer has access to EJScreen, a monitoring tool used to track environmental justice metrics near facilities.
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Quest names Moss as CEO, starts layoffs after ‘very disappointing year’
Quest Resource Management Group is elevating a former Rubicon leader to CEO and bringing in a former Republic executive. It reported “disappointing” results in 2024 despite earning its most new clients ever.
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EPA revisiting dozens of climate, environment rules in ‘day of deregulation’
The agency said it would roll back a range of rules and programs, including some that are foundational to its climate change work. A new WOTUS definition is expected, as well as rollbacks to an emissions reporting program.
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EPA reconsiders auto, truck emissions requirements
The agency is reevaluating stricter rules for model-year 2027 cars and trucks set by the Biden administration.
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GHGSat research shows landfills are undercounting methane emissions
The satellite monitoring company’s 2023 site-level data underscores the importance of technology in obtaining a more accurate picture of landfills’ greenhouse gas emissions, executives said.
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Navigating next steps on EPR in California and beyond
CalRecycle said it will revise the regulations and associated documents, and initiate a new formal rulemaking process, starting with a 45-day public comment period.
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Walmart says it’s unlikely to meet 2025 plastic, recycling targets
The largest U.S. retailer discussed challenges to increasing PCR adoption. More than two-thirds of its global private-brand packaging was recyclable, reusable or industrially compostable in 2023, according to a company update.
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Connecticut agency recommends approval of Reworld biomedical permit
Reworld is hoping to burn 57 up to tons per day of biomedical waste at a Connecticut facility. A Department of Energy & Environmental Protection memo recommending approval ahead of a final decision.
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Lori Chavez-DeRemer confirmed as labor secretary
DOL’s future plans are still evolving, though there are hints the agency may be assuming a more pro-worker stance than in certain Republican administrations given support from unions such as the Teamsters.
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Veolia takes over former Reworld-run Vancouver WTE facility
The change is another step in Reworld’s retreat from the Pacific Coast. It’s also an extension of Veolia’s plans to expand its energy infrastructure in North America.
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Newsom sends California back to the drawing board on EPR implementation
Following public input, multiple revisions and a missed deadline to finalize SB 54 rules, one state Democrat called progress “significantly delayed.” Some environmental advocates say they would again consider a ballot initiative.
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Texas MRF operator for sale amid $8M loan dispute, possible asset liquidation
Independent Texas Recyclers, which once served some 1 million Houston households, allegedly missed payments on equipment and later discontinued operations.
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Gaps in Oregon landfill emissions rule allow some operators to avoid reporting, group says
A Beyond Toxics report argues that exemptions from Oregon’s landfill gas emissions rule have allowed operators to avoid monitoring large areas of their landfills. The group is supporting a bill it hopes would address the issue.
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Maryland’s recycling needs assessment sheds light on possible EPR impacts
A newly released assessment, along with a recommendation report from a stakeholder group, could both help shape EPR for packaging legislation this year.
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Divert COO moves to advisory role as company continues growth
Private equity-backed Divert has processed more than 3 billion pounds of unsold food since Nick Whitman co-founded the company. He will change roles as the company brings new facilities online.
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Interstate Waste Services opens $30M MRF to take on NYC commercial volumes
IWS designed the MRF to accommodate specific volumes from New York City’s commercial waste zones, while also allowing the company to internalize volumes it once sent to other recyclers.
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Colorado’s proposed landfill methane rule may include first-ever provisions
State regulators are exploring measures such as an end to open gas flaring, the installation of biofilters and allowing advanced monitoring technologies.
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Waste companies report RNG progress; plus news from Aemetis, Waga and more
Despite companies like BP shifting away from renewables, major waste companies continue to advance renewable natural gas projects at their landfills. RNG companies also reported strong results to end the year.
