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Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A activity
Waste Eliminator acquired a C&D landfill and hauler in South Carolina; Waste Pro announced 15 acquisitions in 2024; Hydrotrux acquired Environmental Waste International; Fuzion Field Services acquired a Denver roll-off provider.
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Waste Connections closes embattled Chiquita Canyon Landfill in California
The site, which was the second-largest active landfill in Los Angeles County, faced years of legal and regulatory pressure. County officials are now focused on regional cost and environmental implications.
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Deep DiveBy the numbers: 2024 waste and recycling trends
Reflect on the year through key data points about labor, the economy, M&A, federal and state policy, recycling trends and more.
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2024’s notable waste and recycling acquisitions
The year saw notable deal announcements involving WM, Stericycle, GFL Environmental, Waste Connections, Clean Harbors, Casella Waste Systems, Interstate Waste, Coastal Waste and more.
Updated Dec. 13, 2024 -
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EPA punts municipal waste combustor rule to 2025, others incrementally advance
The move will leave the Trump administration to finalize at least two rules for combustors, including those that process hazardous waste. The EPA separately finalized its rules for commercial and industrial waste incinerators.
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Federal budget proposal with $136M in recycling and composting bills stalls
The Recycling and Composting Accountability Act and Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act were initially part of a deal to fund the federal government, but that plan has been scrapped.
Updated Dec. 20, 2024 -
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How state EPR for packaging policies advanced in 2024
Minnesota became the latest state to pass a law, while other state legislative efforts stalled or advanced incrementally. Meanwhile, implementation continued in California, Colorado, Maine and Oregon.
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Waste and recycling collection was fourth deadliest occupation in 2023: BLS
The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows an increase in the rate of fatalities for the refuse and recyclable materials collection occupation. The total number of fatalities in MRFs also increased.
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EPA to grant millions to local waste resilience projects
The U.S. EPA announced recipients of a fresh wave of funding through the Community Change Grants Program, several of which plan to expand compost and recycling services.
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EPA grants California waiver for low-NOx truck emissions rule
The rule had been adopted by nine states in anticipation of the waiver. But President Trump previously sparred with California over waivers for its emissions rules, and many expect him to do so again in his second term.
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What’s next now that Oregon has adopted final EPR for packaging rules
Finalized rules include new permitting and living wage requirements for MRFs, as well as new fees the PRO will be expected to pay certain recyclers.
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Vanguard Renewables names new CEO as owner BlackRock looks for growth
The anaerobic digestion company’s former CEO, who held the role since before Vanguard was purchased by a division of BlackRock Real Assets, has departed, the company confirmed.
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Denver airport’s diversion pilot program tackles waste through ‘valet’ service
The Zero Waste Valet program, run by compost company Scraps, aims to raise the airport's diversion rate. It diverted more than 69 tons of material in the first six months.
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Aspen Waste announces organic expansion into Colorado, bucking M&A trend
Family-owned Aspen Waste enters the Colorado market during a time of consolidation in the region. It aims to offer a customer service-focused choice as the state prepares to implement its EPR for packaging law.
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US Composting Council executive director to step down
Frank Franciosi announced he will leave his position next year, and will be succeeded by the organization’s deputy director, Linda Norris-Waldt.
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Casella-operated New York landfill to close in 2028; Republic appeals Tennessee expansion denial
Current or proposed landfills in Arizona, Hawai’i, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia had recent updates on permitting and other projects. This includes sites operated by WM, GFL Environmental and others.
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New York Gov. Hochul signs law expanding organics recycling mandate
The governor signed the bill on Thursday after it passed the state’s legislature in May. It lowers the threshold at which certain entities must divert organics under the state’s existing food recovery and recycling law.
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WM buys Fulcrum BioEnergy site in Nevada via bankruptcy process
A judge recently approved WM’s purchase of a feedstock processing facility adjacent to one of the company’s landfills. Fulcrum’s biorefinery, which sought to convert waste to fuel, went to a different company.
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Rubicon names new CFO and board members, hints at pending sale
Rubicon’s new CFO, Eric Bauer, comes from Circulus, where a Rubicon board member serves as CEO. The company also sold $20 million in preferred equity to Rodina Capital, an entity affiliated with Rubicon’s majority shareholder.
Updated Dec. 13, 2024 -
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Maryland late on EPR recommendations, continuing work into 2025
The advisory council says it needs information from a recycling needs assessment to move forward on extended producer responsibility for packaging legislation recommendations that were originally due Dec. 1.
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Q&ACrystal Clean ‘all in’ on PFAS remediation services amid shifting regulatory landscape
Crystal Clean’s Darci Ackerman said the company is expanding its PFAS remediation services, researching new options for treatment and calling for more research into soil remediation and other PFAS science.
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Nexus W2V receives backing to begin first RNG facility outside Chicago
The company first announced plans for growth after an outside investment last year. Now, it hopes its Kingsbury Bioenergy Complex can be the first in a series of “waste-to-value” facilities.
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Judge approves agreement limiting PFAS pollution from GFL landfill in North Carolina
The consent decree between GFL Environmental and the Southern Environmental Law Center, first released in August, will address PFAS contamination, odors and other issues at the facility.
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GHGSat and Carbon Mapper satellites take flight as landfill gas monitoring tech matures
Satellite fleets are growing and bringing new data on fugitive landfill emissions. Their owners hope the technology can play a central role in landfill gas monitoring.
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Aluminum can recycling in US at lowest point in decades: report
A 2030 target to achieve a 70% aluminum beverage can recycling rate is unachievable based on the current state of U.S. recycling systems and policies, the Can Manufacturers Institute and Aluminum Association reported.
Updated Dec. 11, 2024
