NWRA hires industry veteran Hoffman as next CEO

Hoffman, a longtime financial analyst who previously worked at Stifel, is taking on the lead role at the industry’s largest trade association.

By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2024

WM credits cost savings, strong EBITDA margins for positive Q1

CEO Jim Fish said the company “outperformed our own high expectations” for Q1 through cost savings in labor and operations. Expiring RNG tax credits and anticipated MRF upgrade costs are expected to become headwinds.

By Megan Quinn • April 25, 2024

Waste Connections seeing labor retention improvements as it eyes ‘record’ M&A year

The company reported better-than-expected revenue for a quarter which included a sizable acquisition in Indiana. CEO Ron Mittelstaedt also shared updated thoughts on how PFAS regulations will affect the sector.

By Jacob Wallace • April 25, 2024

Common wastewater challenges and how to solve them

For many businesses, wastewater offers unique challenges that require best-in-class solutions.

April 22, 2024

Stericycle executive talks sustainability, long-term efficiency plans

Cory White, Stericycle’s chief commercial officer, says data insights and customer demand are driving the company’s long-term sustainability strategy, including through fleet optimization, recycling and other efficiencies.

By Megan Quinn • April 16, 2024

Waste Connections alleges broker Haulla stole business by impersonating customers

Waste Connections says Haulla, part of Ecube Labs, illegally used its online platform to steal customers in Texas. Haulla’s website offers to help new customers break contracts with their existing haulers.

By Megan Quinn • April 11, 2024

CNG vehicles, now mainstream, remain popular options for the waste industry

While electric vehicles are gaining more attention, waste companies and vendors such as Labrie Group say demand for compressed natural gas vehicles is growing as an alternative to diesel.

By Barbara Hesselgrave • Updated April 11, 2024

Filco Carting hires CFO with Macquarie, Tunnel Hill experience

Dymah Paige joined the company as it prepares to start servicing commercial waste zones in New York City and scales up municipal contracts in New Jersey — where it recently prevailed in a court battle.

By Cole Rosengren • April 9, 2024

LJP Waste Solutions names new CEO as part of growth plan

Michael Malatesta, an industry veteran with experience building companies that were sold to Covanta and VLS, is joining the Minnesota-based waste and recycling company.

By Cole Rosengren • April 5, 2024

GFL acquires sizable Florida C&D company Angelo’s Recycled Materials

The family-run operation includes a C&D landfill and multiple locations. GFL Environmental CEO Patrick Dovigi previously said the deal would constitute about half of the company’s spending on M&A for the year.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated April 4, 2024

EPA finalizes accelerated zero-emissions transition for heavy-duty fleets

The final rule was softened somewhat from an initial proposal but still sets a swifter emissions reductions pathway than was previously required nationwide. Major waste companies reported they could face higher costs. 

By Jacob Wallace • April 2, 2024

Frontier Waste Solutions’ first landfill purchase rides fast-growing market

The company recently acquired a newly built C&D landfill, adding to its growing footprint in North Texas and throughout the state. CEO John Gustafson discussed Frontier’s continued plans for expansion.

By Jacob Wallace • March 28, 2024

Mayor Adams says Otto’s NYC Bins set to roll out in November

The Adams administration has proposed a rule requiring certain building owners to acquire the “official NYC Bin” by Nov. 12. Otto is expected to provide rolling bins for roughly 765,000 residential buildings across the city.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated July 9, 2024

Collection trucks get AI upgrades to fight contamination

Truck-mounted, AI-enabled cameras are helping haulers identify and measure recycling contamination in real time, allowing them to communicate directly with customers on how to improve. Many haulers, including WM, use the tech.

By Megan Quinn • March 22, 2024

SWANA CEO envisions collaborative environment to build safety, culture

Amy Lestition Burke, SWANA’s new CEO, says building partnerships can make the industry and the organization stronger and better resourced to take on climate change and an evolving workforce.

By Megan Quinn • March 19, 2024

Bidirectional charging could unlock new potential for waste fleet electrification

A recent pilot by Veolia in the UK could lead to a future where electric trucks can feed energy back into the grid rather than just paying for it. But the U.S. market is still in the early stages of incorporating EV technology.

By David Richardson • March 18, 2024

Major Rubicon shareholder looks to take the company private

Shareholder Jose Miguel Enrich proposed acquiring the company for the price of its outstanding shares, which have been trading below $1 since February.

By Jacob Wallace • March 15, 2024

Republic Services workers ratify Phoenix contract following Teamsters negotiations

The new contract will give employees a $1,000 bonus, boost pay and offer additional protections. Union officials hope it will strengthen their position at another facility where negotiations are ongoing.

By Jacob Wallace • March 14, 2024

FCC Environmental, on track for Minnesota expansion, eyes further growth

Following multiple contract wins in Florida, the U.S. division of a major Spain-based company is expecting another in St. Paul, Minnesota. COO Dan Brazil discusses future expansion plans.

By Cole Rosengren • March 14, 2024

Stakeholders call for more details on Maine’s latest EPR rules draft

Ameripen, AF&PA, Aroostook Waste Solutions and others called for a more comprehensive needs assessment, technical assistance for municipalities and flexibility for producers.

By Megan Quinn • March 11, 2024

LASAN putting recycLA commercial waste program out to bid, ending contract extension talks

LA Sanitation and Environment officials hope that a reconfigured “recycLA 2.0” can yield better environmental outcomes and more competitive pricing by 2027. The move affects haulers such as Athens Services, WM and Republic Services.

By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2024

Rubicon reports further progress on profitability plan during 2023

The company reported improvements in metrics such as adjusted gross profit and adjusted EBITDA due to higher-margin business with multiple clients, but it did not provide financial guidance for the year.

By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2024

Heritage Environmental Services gets new CEO after EQT acquisition

HP Nanda, a veteran of DuPont, will take over the industrial waste and environmental services company. Current CEO Jeff Laborsky is transitioning to a role on HES’ board of directors.

By Jacob Wallace • March 7, 2024

Largest public waste companies spent an estimated $4.2B on M&A in 2023

Spending by WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and Casella Waste Systems didn’t surpass recent records, but the companies still did dozens of deals throughout the U.S. and Canada.

By Cole Rosengren • March 5, 2024

NWRA, partner’s new safety program aimed at smaller haulers

NWRA and Together for Safer Roads are partnering to offer online training for companies with less than 100 trucks, which often don’t have the same resources as bigger competitors.

By Megan Quinn • March 4, 2024