After missing the in-person event in 2020 due to the pandemic, the waste and recycling industry got back to the new normal for WasteExpo in Las Vegas this year with plenty of big issues to discuss. The full Waste Dive team was there to cover key panel discussions, talk with executives for exclusive interviews and pick up on the latest trends from the show floor. Catch up with our coverage on the main highlights from the event, as well as a virtual follow-up in September.
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Top stories from 2021's WasteExpo
Catch up on event coverage and interviews about the labor shortage, emerging ESG pressures, fleet technology, organics recycling, PFAS and more.
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Covanta, Casella, Vanguard Renewables and others continue the conversation at virtual WasteExpo
By Megan Quinn, Cole Rosengren and Maria Rachal • Sept. 17, 2021
The event included insight on industry discussions such as EPR, environmental justice, waste-to-energy, climate change, recycling and technology. Read the full article ➔
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What the industry is saying about 5 key topics in waste and recycling
By Waste Dive Team • July 7, 2021
At WasteExpo, executives, vendors and regulators were vocal on everything from policy to PFAS and plastics, to the problem of not being able to hire enough workers. Read the full article ➔
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Waste CEOs emphasize labor, ESG and M&A as top priorities after pandemic
By Cole Rosengren • July 6, 2021
Leaders from Waste Management, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and other groups weighed in on labor solutions, fleet technology and the economy at WasteExpo. Read the full article ➔
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Employers convey hiring difficulties at WasteExpo, while others encourage considering less 'traditional' talent pools
By Maria Rachal • June 30, 2021
As many employers across the industry say it’s harder to fill open positions now than it was before the pandemic, some conference speakers sought to spotlight the potential in currently and formerly incarcerated individuals. Read the full article ➔
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'The strongest have survived': Anaerobic digestion companies see clear path to scaling up
By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2021
Anaergia, BDC, Generate Capital and Vanguard Renewables believe they're poised to expand food waste recycling around the country. ESG trends, rising disposal tip fees and state or local policies are all key drivers. Read the full article ➔
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Progress report: State waste and recycling policies gain notable traction this year
By Megan Quinn • July 19, 2021
State lawmakers have made significant headway on laws about EPR, recycled content mandates and plastic products. Other bills are still in play, and experts anticipate even more possible changes in 2022. Read the full article ➔
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'Electric is not easy': LA, NYC look to build capacity for more battery EVs in refuse fleets
By Maria Rachal • July 2, 2021
"If I ordered a truck and I got it in nine months, it may sit for 14 months waiting for the ability to plug it in," one Los Angeles sanitation official said, highlighting the need to focus on the electricity poised to power upgraded fleets. Read the full article ➔
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What municipal leaders discussed at WasteExpo; Northeast bag bans take force
By Maria Rachal • July 1, 2021
In this week's municipal news roundup: commentary from officials in Atlanta, Austin and Phoenix. Plus, pandemic-delayed plastics laws begin taking effect. Read the full article ➔
