• 6 waste and recycling trends to watch in 2023

  By Cole Rosengren, Megan Quinn and Maria Rachal • Jan. 12, 2023

  The effects of ongoing M&A, the biogas boom, and regulatory and financial debates around plastics are among the most complex topics on Waste Dive’s radar in the new year. Read the full article ➔

• As some labor strains ease, the waste and recycling industry has further opportunity to grow its ranks

  By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 19, 2023

  Pandemic-era labor challenges for the waste industry are persisting three years later. Read what experts from Stifel, SWANA, the Teamsters and the Women in Trucking Association think could help. Read the full article ➔

• Lag times, labor shortfalls and leasing: What’s affecting waste fleet management in 2023

  By Maria Rachal • Jan. 20, 2023

  Some supply chain issues that have made it harder to procure trucks and parts could ease, but skilled maintenance workers are still in high demand. Leasing is looking more attractive to some customers. Read the full article ➔

• EPR still top recycling issue for state policymakers, but plastics and repair laws also on the horizon

  By Megan Quinn • Jan. 30, 2023

  While federal action is uncertain, multiple state governors and policy advocates aim to build on the momentum of producer responsibility laws for packaging this year. Numerous other bills are also expected to get consideration. Read the full article ➔

• Waste and recycling industry leaders discuss the operational impact of corporate ESG trends

  By Waste Dive Staff • Feb. 15, 2023

  LRS CEO Alan Handley and Vanguard Renewables Chief Sustainability Officer David Darr recently joined Waste Dive for a live discussion about investment trends, sustainability reporting, customer expectations and more. Read the full article ➔

• What’s in store for state recycling policy in 2023?

  By Megan Quinn • Feb. 15, 2023

  Recycling policy experts from Colorado, Connecticut, Michigan and Washington predicted the legislative season’s biggest trends in a live panel discussion with Waste Dive. Read the full article ➔