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WM reports strong Q3, says Stericycle synergies estimate was ‘conservative’
WM noted solid collection and disposal activity, higher commodity prices and continued RNG and recycling project completion during Q3. It’s on track to complete its acquisition of Stericycle in Q4.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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Coastal Waste buys Florida’s Southwest Waste in notable C&D deal
This is the largest transaction to date for Macquarie-backed Coastal. Southwest, founded by Charles Lomangino in 2021, operates multiple facilities throughout western Florida.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Stericycle opens $110M medical waste incineration facility in Nevada
The new facility is designed to meet or exceed environmental standards while adding more capacity in the West, the company said. This follows the closure of a Utah facility in 2022.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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Waste Connections reports record M&A activity, sees good momentum into 2025
CEO Ron Mittelstaedt confirmed the company expects to close between 30 to 35 deals this year, with $700 million in revenue acquired so far. Waste Connections also raised its 2024 guidance and previewed 2025.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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GreenWaste orders first set of Hyzon hydrogen refuse trucks in North America
A recently announced purchase order marks the first deal to use the vehicles for commercial operation. GreenWaste expects to get the first vehicles delivered to the Bay Area as early as Q4 2025.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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How the 2024 election could affect waste and recycling policy
The presidential nominees have different takes on environmental and regulatory policies that could affect the industry, including those addressing emissions, recycling, PFAS, labor and environmental justice.
By Megan Quinn , Jacob Wallace , Cole Rosengren • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Recology SF corruption investigationFederal judge agrees to dismiss pending charge against Recology in San Francisco bribery case
Judge William Orrick said he didn’t believe two former executives charged with bribery were the only ones involved but said he felt the company’s compliance revamp had satisfied the terms of a DOJ agreement.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Republic Services flags barriers to circularity with new index
The waste company collaborated with The Harris Poll to survey executives across the economy and identify how much progress companies are making on their commitments to reduce waste.
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Q&ANWRA CEO Hoffman says ‘playing offense’ is key to better industry representation
Michael E. Hoffman discusses his first few months on the job and the association’s outlook on important policy and regulatory changes related to EPR, climate and the upcoming election.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Nation’s largest curbside organics collection program rolls out across New York City
The New York City Sanitation Department will now collect food waste from residents in Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island after previously rolling out the service to Brooklyn and Queens.
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 7, 2024 -
NYC market continues to consolidate, leading to new questions for waste zone system
Waste Connections’ purchase of a fellow awardee has left potential openings for competitors after it exceeded a 15-zone threshold. Meanwhile, Interstate Waste is buying up haulers, and others could become subcontractors.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Recology SF corruption investigationRecology has satisfied requirements of San Francisco deferred prosecution agreement, DOJ says
The federal government is seeking to close out a three-year agreement that stemmed from the company’s role in a major public corruption scandal. Two executives have been sentenced and multiple others have left the company.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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LRS releases first sustainability report, unveils emissions reduction plan
LRS’ sustainability report offers baseline greenhouse gas emissions data and a general plan for reducing emissions from landfills and fleet vehicles while maintaining recycling rates and continuing to improve safety rates.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Notable waste and recycling conferences in 2025
The C&D World Conference & Exhibition and EREF Summit on Landfill Emissions are the latest industry events to add dates for 2025.
By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Sponsored by RoutewareMaximize revenue and efficiency: Key strategies for waste haulers
Elevate your waste hauling operations—uncover four strategies to enhance efficiency and maximize your profits.
By Eric Speiser, Chief Revenue Officer, Routeware • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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New York awards organics contracts to WM, Denali, American Recycling worth $96M
The contracts will add processing capacity for source-separated organics just as the city rolls out its residential collection program in Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island.
By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Waste Connections buys NYC company in first major deal after zone contracts
Royal Waste Services, one of the city’s larger privately owned haulers, has key post-collection facilities. This comes as companies begin implementing service in the city’s first commercial waste zone this month.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Casella expanding in New York and Connecticut with latest acquisition
The family-owned businesses, Royal Carting and Welsh Sanitation, are expected to generate over $90 million in annualized revenues.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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OSHA sets late December comment deadline for extreme heat standard
The agency’s proposed rule would require employers to develop heat injury and illness prevention plans, among other actions.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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How did Recology’s hydrogen fuel cell truck pilot go?
CEO Sal Coniglio shared exclusive details about the pilot Recology conducted with Hyzon and New Way's hydrogen fuel cell refuse collection vehicle in San Francisco.
By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Routeware acquires recently spun-off Rubicon fleet tech business
The transaction expands the services Routeware can provide to clients, especially large municipal fleets, CEO Paul Rafalowski said in an interview.
By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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Volvo sees opportunity to expand electric excavators after pilot with Coastal Waste
The Florida-based waste company is seeing promising results so far from a pilot of the EC230 Electric at one of its recycling facilities. Volvo aims to scale this part of its business in the coming years alongside its electric collection vehicles.
By David Richardson • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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Recology reports further emissions reductions, plans for new regulations
The employee-owned company based in California released its fifth annual sustainability report. Last year it set new targets to reduce emissions from landfills and facilities.
By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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Focus on heat illness intensifies after death of Baltimore sanitation worker
In the wake of the death of Ronald Silver II, a city employee, labor groups are calling for more heat safety protections — and fast. Pending state and federal heat standards could help.
By Megan Quinn • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Interstate Waste Services acquires New York hauler Marangi Disposal
The deal nearly doubles IWS’ presence in upstate New York, including in the county where it was founded. Marangi adds 50 collection vehicles to IWS’ growing fleet.
By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 20, 2024
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