Composters add pickup services for hard-to-recycle items, addressing gap

The small, independent haulers are partnering with recyclers in Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts and elsewhere to divert materials. They say customers are willing to pay for pickups amid distrust with mainstream recycling services.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 19, 2024

California proposes more aggressive credit system in LCFS amendments

Proposed changes to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, if approved, would boost credit prices and support RNG investment, with implications for landfill and anaerobic digestion projects.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 16, 2024

Hyzon plans more pilots, reports progress on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

The company released its earnings, which included modest revenue in the second quarter. It also previewed trials of its refuse collection vehicle developed with New Way Trucks, including a pilot with Recology.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 15, 2024

EQT to acquire majority stake in AMCS, expanding its waste and recycling footprint

AMCS serves customers in 80 countries with a suite of services that includes payment software, route optimization and AI overfill detection. EQT indicated plans for growth following the deal’s close.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 14, 2024

New York City inked a $7M large bin contract. Advocates want more.

The New York Department of Sanitation contract is for large, on-street shared waste containers. A proposal for small residential buildings to use individual bins instead has zero waste advocates frustrated.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated Aug. 12, 2024

Top waste companies spent $835M on Q2 M&A, forecast more to come this year

WM, Waste Connections and GFL Environmental reported notable transactions during the period, while others were less active. Casella’s Q3 totals are expected to be higher due to deals that closed this summer.

By Cole Rosengren , Megan Quinn • Aug. 6, 2024

Enviri’s Clean Earth reports record earnings, potential to expand via M&A

Executives said all three of the company' business segments “exceeded expectations” for the quarter. Efficiency measures helped even out headwinds from foreign exchange rates and rail contract issues.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 5, 2024

Casella touts key mid-Atlantic acquisitions, facility improvements for strong Q2

Casella offered more details on its acquisitions of Whitetail Disposal and LMR, as well as updates to the rail-served McKean Landfill, all of which support its growing footprint in the broader Pennsylvania area.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 2, 2024

GFL has no plans to go private, plans auction of environmental services business

CEO Patrick Dovigi said the company received interest from several buyers for its liquid waste and soil remediation business. A potential sale could reduce leverage while funding stock buybacks and more solid waste M&A.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 1, 2024

Vanguard Renewables looks to expand hauling, logistics with key hire

Vanguard is planning to build out its organics solutions business and offer more services to customers. The company is open to M&A as it grows this division, its first president said. 

By Jacob Wallace • July 30, 2024

Casella acquires Whitetail Disposal and LMR Disposal, expanding mid-Atlantic footprint

The deals, first reported by Waste Dive, expand Casella’s presence in eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey. Casella expects they will generate an estimated $100 million in annualized revenue.

By Cole Rosengren , Megan Quinn • Updated Aug. 1, 2024

Q2 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2024

Follow the latest results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella Waste Systems, Clean Harbors and Enviri.

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Aug. 6, 2024

WM highlights M&A ramp-up, investments in recycling and RNG

WM highlighted continued operational efficiencies and receding commodity headwinds as factors powering what executives described as a strong Q2 performance. 

By Megan Quinn • July 25, 2024

Waste Connections touts big M&A growth, ramps up rail tons to Arrowhead Landfill

CEO Ron Mittelstaedt said the company is on track for an annual record in private company acquisition spending. He also touted ongoing improvements in employee retention, recycling earnings and energy waste services.

By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2024

Volvo to receive $208M to accelerate heavy-duty electric truck production at Mack plants

The funds will modify plants in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia, where Mack and Volvo will produce new equipment or powertrain components.

By David Taube • July 24, 2024

Waste Pro recieves first credit rating from Fitch as it charts long-term growth plans

Fitch noted Waste Pro’s strong presence in the Southeast and its residential and commercial contract stability. Waste Pro sought the new rating as it aims to refinance debt.

By Megan Quinn • July 23, 2024

Terex completes $2B purchase of Environmental Solutions Group

The deal valued Environmental Solutions Group, which includes brands like Heil and Soft-Pak, at 8.4 times its expected earnings for the year. Terex noted expected growth in the refuse vehicle market as one of its motivations.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated Oct. 9, 2024

Pay rose for multiple waste and recycling CEOs in 2023, especially GFL

See the latest compensation data for executives at WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Clean Harbors, Stericycle, Enviri and Casella Waste Systems in our sixth annual report.

By Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren , Jacob Wallace • July 22, 2024

WM acquires Winters Bros. Waste, a major New York company

Long Island’s largest independent hauler and recycler, which employs more than 500 people, has numerous assets in an area that faces strains from an upcoming reduction in regional disposal capacity.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated July 25, 2024

Proposed OSHA heat rule leaves waste industry with operational questions

Waste and recycling groups say the proposed standard raises practical questions of how to change schedules and other operations to better protect workers from the heat.

By Megan Quinn • July 11, 2024

Apex Waste grows in Colorado with 2 new deals, including WM sites

The Kinderhook-backed company is now vertically integrated after purchasing landfills and a MRF from Twin Enviro Services. Following these deals, Apex now services an estimated 100,000 customers.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated July 9, 2024

Rubicon CEO Rodoni resigns, company appoints interim leader

Osman Ahmed previously served as lead independent director and helped the company go public via a SPAC in 2022. This marks the latest in a series of changes at the waste brokerage company.

By Cole Rosengren • July 1, 2024

Hydrogen truck developer Hyzon narrows its target market focus

The company is refocusing its development to the waste industry and core markets in North America. After reviewing its operations, Hyzon will also explore a potential sale.

By David Taube • June 26, 2024

Clean Energy Fuels signs 15 new local contracts in first quarter

The company has been working to grow its network of fueling stations in tandem with its renewable natural gas production portfolio.

By Jacob Wallace • June 26, 2024

Industry group sues EPA over rule that set new emissions limit for refuse haulers

The Transport Project argues the EPA’s update to heavy-duty vehicle emissions standards, finalized in March, unfairly favors battery electric vehicles over biofuel-powered vehicles. The group’s membership includes WM.

By Jacob Wallace • June 25, 2024