New Republic Services president: 'Death of landfills has been overexaggerated'

Waste Dive met with Jon Vander Ark to discuss retention strategies, why recycling may grow faster than solid waste, what's next for landfill operations, and the risks and opportunities of climate change.

By Cole Rosengren • May 15, 2019

FCC Environmental plans to 'grow faster' in US, start acquiring

While the Spanish giant has secured a notable presence in the U.S., CEO Inigo Sanz told Waste Dive there will be more expansion.

By Cole Rosengren • May 14, 2019

Waste Management COO: New Chicago MRF will be 'much more mechanized'

Recently promoted to the C-suite, John Morris spoke to Waste Dive about efforts to improve retention rates, the evolution of landfill operations and the company's recycling "plant of the future."

By Cole Rosengren • May 13, 2019

Top waste companies fed up with immigration stalemate, losing drivers

Waste Management CEO Jim Fish's comments on federal inaction turned heads at WasteExpo. Republic Services, Waste Connections and WCA Waste also offered insight into the challenges they face.

By Cole Rosengren • May 10, 2019

Why recycling should be accessible to every American

Recyclops CEO Ryan Smith discusses how global commodity restrictions revealed inequities in the U.S. and what it will take to expand rural access.

By Ryan Smith • May 8, 2019

End of Waste Foundation's new blockchain recycling concept starts with glass

This unique "distributed responsibility system" aims to more than double glass recycling rates by 2030 through an injection of new funding into the process. Momentum Recycling is the platform's first industry partner.

By Cole Rosengren • May 6, 2019

LA Sanitation director's plans to tackle organics and hit 'zero waste' targets

In the second part of a recent Waste Dive interview, Enrique Zaldivar discusses California's transformative SB 1383 regulations, a large curbside organics pilot and extended producer responsibility.

By Cole Rosengren • May 3, 2019

Casella recycling revenue rises, Boston negotiations ongoing

Despite commodity shifts, the company's recycling business is holding steady. Landfill pricing is also on the rise, and acquisition plans appear to be pacing ahead of annual goals.

By Cole Rosengren • May 2, 2019

Waste Connections settles with driver who court said didn't need to be 'perfect' to sue

The preceding ruling, which involved the firing of a South Carolina employee in 2015, reversed a prior judgment in the company's favor.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Oct. 28, 2019

DC public works breaks down successful recycling education campaign

The agency recorded a 9.5% capture rate increase and an 8% decline in contamination after implementing its "Waste Less, Recycle More" campaign.

By Catelyn Scholwinski • May 1, 2019

Advanced Disposal reports two acquisitions, recycling decline

The Florida company has gone into an extended quiet period following news of a planned merger with Waste Management, but its recent quarterly report offers a snapshot of business before the news broke.

By Cole Rosengren • May 1, 2019

Kansas City Council wavers on deprivatizing waste collection

The city's solid waste manager is estimating about $20 million in savings over 10 years if municipal crews take over routes currently handled by a WCA subcontractor.

By Cody Ellis • April 30, 2019

Covanta reports continued investments, 'early signs of interest' in new US capacity

Newly launched operations in New York, ongoing project development in the U.K. and increasingly favorable pricing trends in the U.S. delivered another positive quarter.

By Rina Li • April 29, 2019

Republic still very much 'in the hunt' for acquisitions, outpacing 2019 plan

Advanced Disposal may not have been the right fit, but executives remain actively engaged in M&A. They also covered recycling turnaround plans, rising landfill costs and more during the company's Q1 earnings call.

By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2019

Waste Management anticipates 15% customer growth from 'transformational' Advanced deal

Company executives offered insights into what's described as their biggest merger in 20 years — along with updates on recycling and E&P expansion.

By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2019

Waste Connections reports acquisitions in 7 states, with more to come

During the company's Q1 call, executives said they're ready to pick up any Advanced Disposal divestments and have stopped counting on Asian export markets for recycling.

By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2019

SWANA: At least 59 waste and recycling industry deaths in 2018

SWANA also tracked 101 industry-related deaths among members of the public. Both categories saw an uptick from 2017.

By Cody Ellis • April 25, 2019

How Los Angeles is adapting to market changes — with an eye toward Mexico

Waste Dive recently met with LA Sanitation Director Enrique Zaldivar to discuss how his city is working through global changes in recycling.

By Cole Rosengren • April 24, 2019

Starbucks launches £1M 'Cup Fund' for UK recycling programs

Launched in partnership with environmental charity Hubbub, the fund will offer individual grants of up to £100,000 to support paper cup recycling initiatives in at least 10 UK locations.

By Rina Li • April 15, 2019

Omaha council votes against FCC Environmental collection contract

The rejection of Mayor Jean Stothert's favored bid came down to questions about yard waste service and the viability of a lower bidder. 

By Cole Rosengren • Updated June 5, 2019

Irving, Texas partners with Rubicon for 'smart' collection pilot

The RUBICONSmartCity platform will enable real-time service confirmations, GPS vehicle tracking and documentation of any driver issues.

By Kristin Musulin • April 3, 2019

Top NYC commercial waste regulator responds to safety critiques on way out

Dan Brownell, head of the Business Integrity Commission, spoke to Waste Dive about ongoing local corruption concerns and the agency's record on safety regulation ahead of his resignation.

By Cole Rosengren • March 28, 2019

Prince William County, Virginia eliminates glass, some plastics from curbside recycling

The county is among several in the Washington metro area suffering from lack of a regional glass processor.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 27, 2019

Recycle Track Systems starts first-ever municipal contract in Indiana

Expanding its Midwest presence, the New York company has begun servicing a $3.75 million residential collection contract previously held by Waste Management.

By Cole Rosengren • March 18, 2019

GFL Environmental acquires Pink-Trash in North Carolina

The local service provider, known for its pink equipment and contributions to cancer treatment, will be integrated into the Waste Industries network.

By Cole Rosengren • March 6, 2019