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GFL bridges Colorado-Carolinas gap with new liquid waste acquisition
CEO Patrick Dovigi said the recent purchase of Illinois-based Future Environmental is a key part of his U.S. expansion plans because it follows the company's successful Canadian growth model.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 6, 2018 -
Casella keeps up rapid M&A pace, eyes Rochester, New York as key market
CEO John Casella said the timing was quicker than expected, but opportunities to drive more volume to the company's landfills were just too good to pass up.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 5, 2018 -
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Compology's plan to define 'contamination' once and for all
CEO Jason Gates discusses a new "CScore" that could level the playing field among haulers and customers by assessing container contents in real-time.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 5, 2018 -
Container explosion at Port of Los Angeles traces back to recycling facility
The investigation is ongoing, but authorities have so far stated "a form of combustible fuel or other compound" caused the explosion.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 2, 2018 -
PR Newswire / Advanced Disposal
Advanced Disposal doubles training time to weather tight labor market
As it gets increasingly difficult to find quality drivers and mechanics, CEO Richard Burke said the company has turned to an outside recruiting firm and is taking numerous other steps.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 2, 2018 -
LCSWMA
Q&AHow Jim Warner helped build an integrated empire in Pennsylvania
The longtime Lancaster Solid Waste Management Authority CEO talks about the evolution of landfill, WTE and recycling technology after 30-plus years on the job.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 1, 2018 -
Cole Rosengren/Waste Dive
Waste Connections teases mystery deal with major private company
The pending transaction, described as the fourth-largest in the company's history, was among multiple positive talking points from the Q3 report.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 31, 2018 -
Wikimedia Commons
Call2Recycle takes lithium battery campaign to heart of tech world
CEO Carl Smith shares details on events in the Bay Area this fall as part of the "Avoid the Spark" campaign to solve a mounting fire epidemic.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 31, 2018 -
LA Sanitation
Los Angeles BPW approves RecycLA facility plan, plus $6M for consultant
The city gains unprecedented oversight at any facility taking franchise material, and requires many to be fully enclosed. Waste Management is among the operators with concerns about potential costs.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 30, 2018 -
Column
Cultivating new business opportunities amid the cannabis boom
With legalization spreading across Canada and the U.S., Rich Thompson breaks down everything service providers need to know about regulation and compliance in this unique new market.
By Rich Thompson • Oct. 29, 2018 -
Republic Services says new, more expensive recycling model is paying off
The company continued to report lower recycling revenue for the third quarter but said customers are coming around to new cost structures and the broader solid waste business is enduringly strong.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2018 -
Can Waste Management's hot streak survive an economic downturn?
The company says yes, and has plenty of reasons why. In the meantime, it's buying more new trucks this year than ever before, seeing labor retention improve and eyeing some "very attractive" acquisitions.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2018 -
Daily Digest: Omaha, Nebraska releases RFP, fines Waste Management $300K
Plus, Wheelabrator gets a new eight-year deal in Virginia, big cannabis commits to sustainable packaging and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 25, 2018 -
Permission granted by LA Sanitation & Environment
Deep DiveNext up for the RecycLA experiment — optimization
Updates from key players in the Los Angeles franchise program — including four haulers — about how they're adapting to commodity markets, organics diversion and a uniquely ambitious facility certification program.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 25, 2018 -
St. Paul City Council votes to stop anti-franchise ballot referendum
The new organized collection system has already spurred two ballot petitions against it, but the city attorney maintains any decision must be made by local officials rather than voters.
By Cole Rosengren , Cody Ellis • Updated Nov. 15, 2018 -
Cole Rosengren
Recycling priorities from leading local officials around the country
Last week's Municipal Waste Management Association summit in Houston offered a unique look into challenges and solutions on the ground.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 17, 2018 -
Daily Digest: Amazon investing $10M in Closed Loop Fund
Plus, a new flexible packaging recovery challenge kicks off, Nine Dragons keeps growing in U.S., PAYT programs on the rise and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 16, 2018 -
Daily Digest: Waste Management cart-tagging questioned in Chicago
Plus, a Missouri city drops all fiber collection, Kentucky workers fight for fair pay and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 15, 2018 -
Daily Digest: DSNY driver kills pedestrian amid chaotic week of US crashes
Plus, Trump seizes on ocean plastic as the latest example of international unfairness and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 12, 2018 -
San Diego keeps non-exclusive franchises, sets new conditions
Consultants recommended an exclusive system. Local service providers opposed it. City staff successfully pushed for a compromise.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 11, 2018 -
Waste Industries
Daily Digest: CEO perspectives on GFL deal, Covanta UK project in court
Plus, repeal efforts move forward for franchising in Minnesota, a pipeline explosion stalls Waste Management collections in Washington and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 11, 2018 -
GFL Environmental
GFL Environmental closes Waste Industries deal, now in 20 states
According to GFL, the $2.825 billion deal makes it the largest private company in the North American industry.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated Nov. 15, 2018 -
Daily Digest: Potential $100M community agreement for Waste Connections landfill
Plus, Rumpke wants to expand the largest landfill in Ohio, another paper mill is set to reopen and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 2, 2018 -
City of Cambridge
Organics Growth: How one Massachusetts city went big on curbside
Six months into a citywide expansion, Cambridge is reporting participation rates of more than 40% and saving money on tip fees.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 1, 2018 -
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Daily Digest: Controversial NYC hauler back; Waste Management fatalities in Nebraska
Plus, a Republic competitor goes bankrupt in Nevada, Meridian makes an acquisition in Florida and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 1, 2018
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