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2019 earnings coverage: Republic Services
Catch up on Waste Dive's quarterly coverage of results from the U.S. industry's second-largest player, including efforts to recalibrate its recycling business model.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 25, 2020 -
Casella faces New Hampshire landfill setback, reports another big growth year
The Northeast company withdrew an expansion permit and will temporarily redirect tonnage to other sites. The business continues to enlarge its footprint, including the acquisition of a New York recycling facility.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 24, 2020 -
Advanced Disposal reports 2019 growth ahead of pending acquisition by Waste Management
The Florida-based company noted winning two sizable collection contracts in the state, along with continuous recycling headwinds, in its annual earnings report.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 21, 2020 -
Recycling Partnership report identifies more than a dozen large cities with curbside expansion potential
Indianapolis, Baltimore, Detroit and Milwaukee are among those highlighted in the nonprofit's new research. The report also focuses on untapped "recycling deserts" in certain regions of Texas.
By E.A. Crunden • Feb. 19, 2020 -
GFL Environmental reprices IPO, could still raise upward of $2.4B
The Canadian company is moving ahead with plans to sell subordinate shares at $19 each, along with a separate offering of tangible equity units, amid market turbulence. The offerings are set to close on Thursday.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated March 4, 2020 -
Report argues most plastics, especially #3-7s, falsely labeled as recyclable
A Greenpeace survey of U.S. MRFs found mixed plastics are virtually unrecyclable in the current market. The organization argues many major product companies are in violation of FTC requirements.
By E.A. Crunden • Feb. 18, 2020 -
Waste Connections did nearly $838M in 2019 acquisitions, sees 'long runway' ahead
While some analysts wonder if certain fall election results could change the M&A landscape, CEO Worthing Jackman said he sees billions worth of useful assets left to buy for years to come regardless.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 14, 2020 -
Republic Services sees 'momentum shift' around recycling contracts, plans solar investment
A multiyear effort to rework municipal recycling contracts is paying off, with hundreds now at higher pricing. The company also reported $526 million in M&A and ongoing overall price improvements.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 14, 2020 -
Waste Management predicts March DOJ approval for Advanced deal, with 'robust' divestiture interest
2019 earnings were favorable, despite prolonged recycling headwinds, and landfill pricing continues to rise. Executives now anticipate $100 million-plus in synergies if the Advanced Disposal deal closes.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 14, 2020 -
EPA proposes yet another cut to waste minimization and recycling budget
The Trump administration's proposed budget would add new grant programs, but significantly shrink sustainable materials management funding. This comes as the agency insists it remains committed to strengthening national systems.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 12, 2020 -
The quickly disappearing corrugated box: How packaging is changing
Manufacturers set their sights on packaging as a means to reduce waste, improve sustainability and lower shipping costs.
By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 11, 2020 -
Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act debuts in Congress, instigating packaging EPR debate
The bill would also establish a national container deposit system, ban single-use plastic products and set recycled content requirements. Staunch opposition is expected from some recycling and plastics trade groups.
By E.A. Crunden • Feb. 11, 2020 -
National EPR campaign kicks off with anti-plastic film screening, activist support
Rep. Alan Lowenthal, sponsor of the upcoming Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, rallied activists around the bill at a Washington event. The film teases out likely divides between industry and advocacy groups.
By E.A. Crunden • Feb. 10, 2020 -
Maine packaging EPR bill, a national bellwether, could reshape municipal funding
The newly introduced bill will kick off a complex debate around whether producers should help pay recycling and disposal costs. The proposed model would be similar to one shaped in Québec, Canada.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated Feb. 12, 2020 -
Cascade breaks ranks with other cart manufacturers by adding 10% PCR plastic
Waste Management will be its first customer — as well as the company collecting the necessary curbside materials from residential customers – but municipalities are also looking to purchase the new "EcoCart."
By Leslie Nemo • Feb. 6, 2020 -
Deep Dive
How the REMADE Institute hopes to reshape manufacturing with recycling in mind
Grand plans of recyclability and reuse often fall short of real-life implementation. REMADE wants to close that gap, and quickly, with industry input along the way.
By Leslie Nemo • Feb. 5, 2020 -
Republic Services acquires Massachusetts C&D processor with rail transfer access
Devens Recycling, permitted for up to 1,500 tons per day of C&D and MSW, is among the largest of its kind in a capacity-constrained region. The deal is expected to open up valuable internalization opportunities.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated Feb. 14, 2020 -
Waste Management CEO projects fleet could be 75% CNG in 2021
The company is leaning into CNG much more than any of its large competitors as part of a greenhouse gas emission "offset" target, and is not making any public commitments yet on electric vehicles.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 3, 2020 -
Florida governor signs third attempt at curbside recycling contamination bill into law
Under the industry-backed legislation, municipal contracts with haulers or MRFs will have to include specific contamination-related elements required by the state.
By Katie Pyzyk • Updated June 19, 2020 -
Deep Dive
2020 could be the year of legislative boom – or bust – for national recycling policy
An influx of legislation in Congress aims to tackle problems facing the recycling industry amid rising public attention. The bills range widely in their industry backers and odds of success.
By E.A. Crunden • Jan. 29, 2020 -
Tracker
Tracking the future of US recycling policy in Congress
A bipartisan bill supported by the plastics industry calls for nationwide plastic recycling standards, a 30% recycled content rate, and chemical recycling provisions.
By Megan Quinn • Updated Sept. 20, 2024 -
Notable waste industry M&A activity continues in 2020
With confirmed deals by GFL Environmental, Waste Connections and Interstate Waste Solutions, the year is off to a busy start. The pending Waste Management-Advanced Disposal deal is among more to come.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 29, 2020 -
Los Angeles commits to 100% electric sanitation fleet by 2035. Other cities aren't ready to follow
LASAN Director Enrique Zaldivar pledged to procure only electric vehicles in two years and gradually convert the fleet. While the market continues to evolve, adoption is far from widespread.
By E.A. Crunden • Jan. 29, 2020 -
Waste Management reports Advanced Disposal acquisition delayed until Q2
The two companies have been working toward federal antitrust approval for many months, with a multi-state divestiture package close to finalized, but COVID-19 is now cited as a delaying factor.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated March 18, 2020 -
Every Bottle Back initiative targets multifamily recycling, MRF upgrades in Dallas-Fort Worth
The initiative will partner with city officials to pour $3 million into improvements to a Balcones Resources MRF, in addition to targeting low recycling rates at multifamily housing complexes.
By E.A. Crunden • Jan. 22, 2020