High number of facility fires in 2022 prompts renewed look at battery recycling efforts

The media reported 390 waste and recycling facility fires in the U.S. and Canada in 2022, the highest number since Fire Rover started tracking such reports in 2016. State EPR laws and federal funding efforts aim to reduce risk.

By Megan Quinn • March 22, 2023

CNG, electric or hybrid? WM execs talk evolving fleet strategy

Chief Operating Officer John Morris and Senior Director of Fleet David Tessin discuss lessons from WM’s fuel transition, upping RNG investments, the potential impact of eRINs and more.

By Maria Rachal • March 21, 2023

CARDS Recycling acquired by private equity firm Kinderhook Industries

The Arkansas-based hauler and transfer station operator, which was founded in 2017, has expanded to reach five states via acquisitions. An influx of private equity capital is expected to accelerate that growth.

By Cole Rosengren • March 20, 2023

Miami-Dade County, Florida, approves $44M in recycling contract extensions with WM and others

Miami-Dade County will continue collection and processing contracts with WM, Waste Connections and Coastal Waste for two more years because officials said they did not have time to conduct a broader search for new vendors.

By Megan Quinn • March 20, 2023

GreenWaste CEO envisions ‘stronger presence’ for company in California following private equity investment

Over a year after selling to a Macquarie fund, CEO Tracy Adams reports a “great partnership.” He discusses the company’s targeted acquisition strategy, the state’s SB 1383 organics recycling law and more.

By Cole Rosengren • March 16, 2023

Waste and recycling companies seemingly unscathed by SVB collapse but continue to monitor fallout

Initial reports indicate the industry’s largest companies, as well as tech-focused startups with a history of venture funding, aren’t directly affected. Questions remain around what implications the incident will have on access to capital.

By Cole Rosengren • March 14, 2023

WM acquires large Minnesota composting company as part of Midwest organics recycling growth

WM says its purchase of Specialized Environmental Technologies positions the company to meet rising demand in the Twin Cities area, where local policies are requiring diversion.

By Megan Quinn • March 13, 2023

Rubicon doubles down on higher-margin software business in ongoing push to boost profitability

After weathering challenges and executive changes, the tech-focused waste broker projects a turnaround. In addition to noting price increases on waste accounts, Rubicon touted a software expansion for commercial fleets.

By Cole Rosengren • March 9, 2023

WIN Waste partnering with Baltimore organics recycler on food waste collection pilot

WIN Waste Innovations, through its predecessor company Wheelabrator, has long operated the WTE facility in Baltimore. The new partnership comes as non-governmental entities fill a void in addressing the city’s waste issues.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated March 10, 2023

Major solid waste and recycling companies spent nearly $6.3B on acquisitions in 2022

The multiyear trend of heightened deal spending continues. Catch up on financial details and 2023 M&A outlooks from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and Casella Waste Systems.

By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2023

EPR ‘crucial’ to hitting resource recovery goal, GFL exec says

Packaging and waste management stakeholders, including GFL Environmental’s vice president of resource recovery, discussed emerging policy battlegrounds at a Product Stewardship Institute webinar.

By Maria Rachal • March 3, 2023

Waste Harmonics CEO sees company at an ‘inflection point’ as it grows with latest acquisition

The company, which provides third-party services and tech offerings, is pacing ahead of growth targets set during a private equity recapitalization as ESG drives customers to want more data, says CEO Michael Hess.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 24, 2023

First NYC commercial waste zone implementation could begin in 2024, DSNY says

Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch shared updates on DSNY’s process of reviewing carter proposals during a Wednesday hearing and weighed in on a proposal for a new working group.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 23, 2023

GFL says ‘exceptional year’ of growth driven by acquisitions, but M&A expected to slow in 2023

Getting the first RNG plants online is a priority this year, executives said. Strong earnings are expected in 2023, although volume predictions are conservative considering economic uncertainty.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 22, 2023

Republic plans electric fleet expansion with Oshkosh deal, anticipates EV purchase jump by 2028

“We need to find what the best trucks are out there, and we're gonna buy the best trucks. And so we're really encouraging the traditional OEMs to improve their truck technology,” said Republic’s EV program lead.

By Maria Rachal • Updated Feb. 22, 2023

Casella previews ‘robust’ year of pricing to offset inflation; notes more acquisitions ahead

The Vermont-based company reported favorable Q4 results. Executives also previewed upcoming RNG projects, investment in a rail-served landfill and further growth through acquisitions.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 17, 2023

Senate Republicans push to overturn EPA’s recent heavy emissions rules

Dozens of legislators in the chamber voiced opposition to the stricter standards, which begin with 2027 model year vehicles.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 17, 2023

Q4 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies

Follow the latest results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella Waste Systems, Clean Harbors, Stericycle and Rubicon as they close out 2022 reports and give guidance for 2023.

Updated March 9, 2023

Waste Connections ends 2022 favorably despite headwinds; spent $2.3B on acquisitions

Waste Connections executives expect a strong start to 2023 due to anticipated acquisitions activity, as well as minor improvements in recycled commodity and energy credit values.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 16, 2023

Republic says it’s ready for any economy; M&A remains a priority after spending $2.7B in 2022

Executives said they anticipate growing revenue potential from the company’s environmental solutions division. The company also previewed upcoming plastic recycling center investments and acquisition plans.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 16, 2023

How the EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard program changes could be a boon for landfill and AD operators

The program’s biggest change to date would set long-term renewable natural gas targets, add credits for powering electric vehicles and much more. WM, Republic Services, Anaergia, Covanta and others weigh in on what it means.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 16, 2023

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

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.

By Waste Dive Staff • Feb. 15, 2023

Boston touts initial success of composting program as it plans expansion to 20K households

The city has about 98% participation and has collected over 500 tons since last summer's launch. Save That Stuff and Garbage to Garden share how they’re collecting with custom-built vans and eyeing further route density.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 9, 2023

City Haul: How fast-growing cities have rerouted their collection systems

Early planning and understanding future development and data needs are key strategies for smooth schedule changes, according to waste leaders who have recently gone through the process in Phoenix, Sacramento and Fort Worth.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 6, 2023

WM boosts planned MRF and RNG spending by $590M, sees signs of inflation easing

Volumes may be flat, and recycling values are down, but executives hope cost control measures and long-term investments will offset headwinds. They said federal regulations are driving an attractive environment for RNG projects.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 1, 2023