National plastics draft bill gains momentum amid industry push to tackle pollution

Sweeping nationwide plastics legislation is creeping closer to reality with a new draft. But the plan is likely to meet with resistance from recycling industry groups and product manufacturers, who prefer more voluntary solutions.

By E.A. Crunden • Nov. 6, 2019

Casella Q3: Northeast still focal point, Pennsylvania could be key to future

The Vermont company is pushing the envelope for landfill pricing – as it ramps up capacity at multiple sites – and is eyeing potential divestments from Waste Management's Advanced Disposal acquisition.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 4, 2019

Waste Management and DSNY prepare defense for trial over upstate landfill complaints

A New York judge has allowed a case brought by residents around the High Acres landfill to go forward. The dispute echoes growing tensions in the region amid decreasing capacity. 

By E.A. Crunden • Nov. 4, 2019

What cities can learn from Phoenix's circular economy experiments

Home to a unique incubator, the fast-growing Arizona city has embarked on multiple new ventures in recent years. WASTECON panelists shared economic, logistical and political advice.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 1, 2019

Key stories from the New York commercial waste reform saga

The multiyear push to implement a nonexclusive franchise system has been tumultuous and complex. Follow along with Waste Dive’s in-depth coverage.

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Republic Services Q3: Expect $550M in M&A this year, 'strong' 2020 pace

Republic sees many expansion opportunities within its core capabilities, possibly even in Canada, and reported few economic concerns. Executives also addressed recycling, E&P and labor pressures.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 31, 2019

Waste Connections Q3: Acquisition offers worth $600M on the table

Recent M&A activity was quieter, but the company did close on a greenfield landfill project. Overall financial performance was strong, despite nagging headwinds from recycling and RIN credits.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 30, 2019

New York City Council advances commercial zone bill, opponents make final push

The successful vote came after 13 council members endorsed a letter requesting more time to consider a proposal that will dramatically reshape the city's open market system. A final vote is scheduled for Oct. 30.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 29, 2019

What will it take to use more recycled content in plastic recycling carts?

The increasingly ubiquitous products still contain lots of virgin plastic. While one new company is advancing a bio-based replacement, others say their models can only handle so much recycled resin.

By Leslie Nemo • Updated Oct. 29, 2019

GFL cancels IPO, vows to keep up M&A pace

Reports indicate the Canadian giant's debt load, and recent net losses amid a period of expansion, made some investors hesitant about the proposed share price. 

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 24, 2019

Waste Management Q3: Consumers driving landfill volumes, industrial activity less certain

The industry giant reported yet another profitable quarter for collection and disposal, warding off ongoing recession concerns and compensating for a bad stretch of recycling commodity prices.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 24, 2019

EPA sued by hazardous waste group over e-Manifest fee increases

The Environmental Technology Council, an industry trade association, is challenging the agency's "excessive" fee increase and seeking a refund. This follows ongoing complaints about the new tracking program's rollout.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 18, 2019

Voters decide to keep controversial St. Paul, Minnesota collection plan

The two-year-old organized collection system has sparked legal challenges and intense debate. Some of the nation's largest haulers, including Waste Management and Republic Services, have benefited from the shift.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Nov. 6, 2019

Massachusetts Teamsters end Republic strike, quit jobs

After 84 days, and multiple rounds of unsuccessful contract negotiations, two dozen workers voted to end their demonstration. Their strike attracted national attention, including from multiple presidential candidates.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Nov. 21, 2019

New York commercial waste zone bill finalized ahead of imminent vote

Aside from new language on labor retention, the version council members will be asked to vote on remains largely unchanged from a prior draft. A vote is expected Oct. 30.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 23, 2019

Burned by lithium battery surge, recyclers seek solutions

Lithium batteries are increasingly popular because of their powerful punch, but that also makes them a risk when mismanaged. Safety and recycling programs are on the rise to survive the trend.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 9, 2019

Who comes out on top if New York passes commercial waste zones?

How many local haulers will be left to win franchise contracts, and whether any new entrants join the fray, all comes down to how legislative negotiations play out.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 9, 2019

NWRA loses challenge to New York transfer station capacity law

The hard-fought "waste equity" law signed in 2018 will allow the city to restrict permitted capacity at sites in three different boroughs. Industry operators say it will unfairly harm their business and may appeal the decision.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 9, 2019

Industry's top trade groups sign first OSHA safety alliance

The NWRA and SWANA will collaborate with federal regulators to share information on a range of safety issues, with a focus on small- and medium-sized employers.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 2, 2019

Philadelphia solicits bids for new compost facility with statewide implications

The city aims to expand organics processing infrastructure via a public-private partnership that could reduce annual food waste by nearly 150 tons as part of its 2035 "zero waste" goals.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 26, 2019

EPA set to hike e-Manifest fees as industry slow to adopt system

The scale of fee increases scheduled for October caught hazardous waste generators and service providers — already frustrated with navigating the new system — by surprise.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 25, 2019

California legislature wraps session with unprecedented recycling action

Gov. Gavin Newsom has now acted on all relevant 2019 bills. While he vetoed a recycled content mandate, multiple other bills related to market development, product bans and EPR were signed into law.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 14, 2019

Recycling industry split on California bills that pave way for packaging EPR

Major legislation that could reshape how consumer products are designed and recycled far beyond California has become a national focal point for manufacturers, retailers and recyclers alike.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Sept. 16, 2019

Utah Valley building new transfer station to handle population boom

The current transfer station was engineered to handle 250 tons per day, but has been seeing peak loads of around 1,000 tons.

By Leia Larsen • Sept. 11, 2019

Teamsters continue Republic strike in Massachusetts, picket in California

Teamsters Local 25 have been on strike for a week over initial contract negotiations. Meanwhile, the union is ramping up pressure elsewhere, and Republic has taken the issue to court.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Sept. 5, 2019