The Latest
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Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A activity
Rumpke acquired an Ohio hauler; Mazza Recycling acquired a New Jersey hauler; a USA Waste subsidiary acquired former MIRA facilities in Connecticut; Advanced Recycling Technologies acquired a Massachusetts company.
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Landfill gas-to-RNG contributes to energy resources while reducing emissions
The RNG market has matured significantly in recent years and regulatory changes, including a potential ITC expansion, could spur even greater development.
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Biogas investment tax credit finalized with favorable language for RNG
The final rule includes properties that convert biogas into renewable natural gas in a lucrative credit program designed to boost investment in clean energy. Developers are expected to rush to qualify before the end of the year.
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Massachusetts governor signs law to form EPR commission for packaging, other categories
A special commission, led by the state’s Department of Environmental Protection, will report back to the legislature by early 2026. It marks incremental progress in a state known for legislative inaction on waste issues.
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Delayed Miami-Dade incinerator plan draws Trump attention while other Florida projects advance
Commissioners in Miami-Dade County again postponed a decision on building a new combustion facility. Meanwhile, projects in Lee, Palm Beach and Pasco counties are taking steps forward.
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California PRO names former CalRecycle director as state lead
Rachel Wagoner, former director of CalRecycle, will become CAA’s executive director for the state, where she will help oversee the rollout of an EPR for packaging law.
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Notable waste and recycling conferences in 2025
The EREF Summit on Landfill Emissions and the Resource Recycling Conference are the latest industry events to add dates for 2025.
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Textile takeback company Trashie expands into electronics recycling
The textile processing company, which rewards consumers who send in old clothing, sees fast-growing opportunities in the electronics recycling sector.
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Coca-Cola lowers ambition with new 2035 packaging sustainability targets
The new goals cover packaging design and collection. The move follows an August statement that it was “behind plan” to meet certain 2030 goals.
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Kansas county sues major plastic producers, alleging deceptive recycling messaging
A class-action lawsuit from Ford County, Kansas, alleges that the American Chemistry Council, Eastman, Chevron, ExxonMobil and LyondellBasell lied about plastic recycling efforts. ACC calls the allegations “meritless.”
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Note from the Editor-in-Chief
A change in ownership and what it means for our readers.
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BP CEO bullish on record RNG pace, plus news from DTE and Waste Connections
Major developers of renewable natural gas projects provided updates on their facility construction progress during last month’s earnings calls. Others, like DTE Vantage, announced project completions.
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Tennessee university to receive DOE funding for EV battery recycling project
Tennessee Tech University will develop a mobile preprocessing hub for EV batteries as part of a $4.8 million federal grant. It’s part of a larger effort to improve EV battery recycling economics, a priority for the Biden administration.
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Organics haulers and recyclers look to standardize as they eye growth
With private capital flowing to organics management, more companies seek to standardize and repeat their success across markets, executives from Agromin, Divert and more said at the Corporate Growth Conference.
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How to build circularity for PET, polyester textiles: study
The study, commissioned by Eastman and conducted by Systemiq with input from The Recycling Partnership and Closed Loop Partners, promotes a range of EPR, reuse, and chemical and mechanical recycling improvements.
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ExxonMobil, other chemical recyclers announce latest investments and partnerships
ExxonMobil announced expansion plans and joint ventures in Texas, including with Cyclyx; PureCycle hopes a new sorting facility will address its ongoing financial woes; and Alterra will license its technology.
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US joins international agreement at COP29 to lower methane from organic waste
A new declaration signed by 30 countries builds on existing global methane commitments. They pledged to develop measures to address organic waste as part of their climate action plans, which they will update next year.
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Shutdown of WM-backed site for roofing boards from recycled materials still murky
Continuus Materials, which received a joint venture investment from WM and Tailwater Capital, was once touted as a promising new end market for cartons.
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PFAS opportunities coming as Trump enters office, waste executives say
Executives from WM and Clean Harbors said the incoming Trump administration could roll back the EPA’s hazardous substance designation for PFAS, but they expect continued business opportunities with the material.
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Trump nominates Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for secretary of labor
The Teamsters president voiced support for Chavez-DeRemer, saying she previously pledged to “protect and respect labor in America.”
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EPA calls for developing national EPR framework
The agency released the finalized National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution on Thursday, as the international community seeks to finish negotiating a legally binding agreement on plastic pollution.
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Waste Connections’ Chiquita Canyon landfill under pressure; expansion updates for Casella, WM
Current or proposed landfills in California, Hawai’i, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Missouri and New Hampshire had recent news. Plus, a Minnesota site opened a unique geothermal-lined cell to power a leachate treatment plant.
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3 takeaways from the US EPA’s latest PFAS progress report
The year’s major regulatory updates and plans for possible future rulemaking are among the highlights of the agency’s annual progress report.
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WM, Waste Connections and Rumpke celebrate MRF openings and upgrades
Florida, Ohio, Illinois and Pennsylvania facilities are among those that showcase advanced equipment meant to collect more material and promote safety.
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DSNY plans to award more commercial waste zone contracts following market consolidation
The recent sale of Royal Waste Solutions led to openings in two zones and a changed ownership structure for a joint venture with Cogent Waste. Meanwhile, advocates want the city to move faster on zone implementation.
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Trade groups urge US House to pass recycling infrastructure, data bills
A broad coalition of organizations are giving a final push to the bills as one of the lead co-sponsors, Sen. Tom Carper, prepares to retire. Both bills have already passed the Senate.