Connecticut city enacts permanent organics co-collection program with unit-based pricing

Middletown’s program was implemented after the success of a pilot sponsored by the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 14, 2023

EPA announces recipients of $105M in grants for recycling infrastructure

The long-awaited recycling infrastructure grants are going to 25 communities, including the Baltimore and Minneapolis metro areas as well as recipients in Puerto Rico, Hawai’i, Montana and Ohio.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 13, 2023

WM’s sustainability report shows progress on GHG emissions reduction, diversity

The company’s most recent report, which reflects newer metrics it first published in 2022, shows progress on reducing Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions aligned with SBTi requirements. WM made less progress on its materials recovery goal due to construction on recycling facility upgrades.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 7, 2023

Miami-Dade County commissioners approve fee increase after multiple votes, demand waste plan

Commissioners’ initial vote to reject a fee increase in the Florida county was motivated by broader frustrations about the lack of a comprehensive solid waste plan from the mayor.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated Sept. 15, 2023

Waste Pro hires Mike Fernandez, former Miami-Dade solid waste lead

Fernandez joins Waste Pro after a 15-year stint in the public sector. He will now oversee landfill, transfer station and recycling processing assets for the Florida-based company.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 5, 2023

Casella completes $219M acquisition of Twin Bridges

The deal includes two hauling operations, a new MRF and a transfer station in the Albany, New York, area. Casella also purchased another New York hauler, Taylor Garbage, in August.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 5, 2023

Former Miami-Dade waste head on county’s capacity challenges, disaster response and more

Mike Fernandez says the county must be creative in meeting its capacity needs as it considers long-term disposal options. He also shares his severe weather experience as Florida faces another hurricane.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 29, 2023

3 developments on SB 1383 that could spur progress for California communities

More than 18 months after SB 1383 took effect, California jurisdictions are still working to get on track with organic diversion and procurement targets. 

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 28, 2023

Longer-term heat mitigation strategies are employers’ focus as OSHA continues work on standard

Amid record-breaking temperatures, waste and recycling companies are ramping up heat illness prevention measures as they continue to wait for an OSHA heat standard.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 25, 2023

Heritage-Crystal Clean’s $1.2B sale to J.F. Lehman will proceed after no competing offers

After closing a 35-day “go-shop” period this week, the environmental services company remains on track to go private in Q4 through this transaction.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 24, 2023

New York’s containerization push raises big questions about labor needs, equipment costs

Teamsters Local 831, a city budget expert and others weigh in on what it will take for the city’s Department of Sanitation to move away from manual rear-load collection in the coming years.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 24, 2023

New York pursuing multiple options to containerize waste on 89% of streets

As its latest containerization pilot rolls out this month, the city’s Department of Sanitation is embarking on a much broader initiative to cover 77% of the residential and institutional waste it manages each day.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 23, 2023

Miami-Dade County proposes new, more remote site for WTE facility

The location is more remote following concerns from residents near the Florida county’s former incinerator. But permitting and building the facility would take nearly a decade, leaving the county with interim capacity concerns.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 22, 2023

DTG Recycle CEO Vaughn steps down, founder takes on new role

The departure of longtime executive Tom Vaughn comes amid an eventful period of acquisitions, layoffs and landfill investments for the Macquarie-backed company.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 15, 2023

How the New York City Housing Authority is rethinking waste

Hoist-collected containers, electric trucks, pneumatic tubes, on-site composting and more upgrades are underway as part of an investment in waste systems at the nation’s largest public housing authority.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Aug. 14, 2023

Large waste companies spent nearly $2B on acquisitions through Q2

WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and Casella Waste Systems recently reported spending totals and shared M&A outlooks for the rest of 2023.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 10, 2023

Rubicon talks about progress toward profitability, AI work with Palantir

The broker and software company reiterated expectations it would boost profitability by Q4 through price increases, cost-cutting efforts and updated service offerings. 

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2023

LRS names new CEO amid growth, leadership changes

Matt Spencer will start in September with experience in leadership roles at WCA Waste and Sweeping Corporation of America.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 8, 2023

Waste Connections’ acquisition of Arrowhead opens strategic integration, M&A opportunities

The deal could help reveal better M&A chances and remedy shrinking Northeast disposal capacity, the company says. Arrowhead recently invested in its transportation and disposal infrastructure.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 4, 2023

Clean Harbors sees opportunity in PFAS as environmental solutions segment buoys growth

Executives said a recent Department of Defense announcement that it would resume PFAS incineration validates the company’s earlier work on the material and represents a significant growth opportunity.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 2, 2023

New York expands commercial containerization requirements as part of anti-rat push

The city’s Department of Sanitation enacted its latest rule this week requiring commercial food establishments to handle waste differently. The move may have operational benefits for haulers, but it poses logistical questions.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 1, 2023

Republic expects higher revenues amid plans for polymer centers, environmental solutions growth

Republic Services’ leaders shared new details about its polymer centers and continued integration of US Ecology, but noted it may have found the ceiling for price increases in certain markets.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 1, 2023

Q2 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies

Follow the latest results from Republic Services, WM, GFL Environmental, Stericycle and more as they release their midyear earnings reports.

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Aug. 10, 2023

Casella raises revenue guidance; net income takes hit with one-time costs

The $525M deal to acquire GFL assets, along with other recently completed acquisitions, are now reflected in Casella's updated guidance. A separate deal to acquire Twin Bridges is under attorney general review.

By Megan Quinn • July 28, 2023

LRS expands Chicago metro footprint with latest acquisition, hires new CFO

The purchase of Environmental Recycling & Disposal also comes with a 600-ton-per-day transfer station that could be expanded. Macquarie-backed LRS also shared an update on executive leadership changes.

By Cole Rosengren • July 28, 2023