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    Major waste companies spent an estimated $563M on Q1 acquisitions, with more to come this year

    Catch up on the latest deal totals and 2023 outlooks from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and Casella Waste Systems.

    By May 1, 2023
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    CWST 2023 earnings

    Casella sees ‘significant’ Mid-Atlantic expansion opportunities after GFL deal

    Casella offered more details on its pending acquisition of GFL assets in three new states, including plans to internalize volumes at its forthcoming McKean Landfill site in Pennsylvania.

    By April 28, 2023
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    Q1 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies

    Follow the latest results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella Waste Systems, Clean Harbors and Rubicon as they kick off 2023 earnings.

    By Waste Dive Staff • Updated May 23, 2023
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    GFL 2023 earnings

    GFL Environmental CEO says company is ‘just getting started’ after record pricing, divestiture plans

    Coming off a record quarter for pricing, along with positive growth in multiple lines of business, GFL touted momentum in its latest earnings report. On M&A, CEO Patrick Dovigi said he sees new opportunities for at least the next decade.

    By April 28, 2023
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    RSG 2023 earnings

    Republic sees growing returns from US Ecology acquisition, eyes additional M&A opportunities

    CEO Jon Vander Ark said the environmental solutions business was exceeding expectations, and he sees continued opportunity for growth through cross-selling and pricing increases.

    By April 28, 2023
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    WM 2023 earnings

    WM sees more cost cutting opportunities through labor attrition, new truck deliveries

    The industry’s largest company saw increased expenses during Q1 but remains confident in hitting its annual guidance through pricing and cost reduction efforts. Executives also previewed an upcoming Toronto MRF project.

    By April 27, 2023
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    WCN 2023 earnings

    Waste Connections anticipates another busy M&A year as Mittelstaedt outlines long-term plans

    In his first report since returning as CEO, Ron Mittelstaedt shared updates on labor, inflation and M&A. Amid ongoing economic uncertainty, executives said they’ve already locked in price increases for a majority of business.

    By April 27, 2023
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    BP names new Archaea Energy CEO

    This is the latest executive change the company has made in areas it calls its “growth engines” — bioenergy, convenience, EV charging, renewables and hydrogen.

    By Brett Dworski • April 27, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    New York’s Brookhaven Landfill is closing soon. Is Long Island ready?

    A prime destination for incinerator ash and C&D will soon be out of capacity. Winters Bros. Waste Systems has acquired rail transfer assets with plans to build a new site and is looking to play a lead role in the region’s next chapter.

    By April 26, 2023
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    Casella Waste to acquire $525M worth of GFL assets in 3 states

    Pending regulatory approval, the transaction would mark a major collection expansion for the Northeastern company into a region where it had already been developing new landfill capacity.

    By April 24, 2023
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    Landfill greenhouse gas emissions appeared to decline slightly in 2021, but real-world data remains scarce

    Efforts to collect landfill gases appear to moderate emissions, and the waste sector did not see emissions increase from 2020, even as other categories did. The industry still wants a better accounting system.

    By April 14, 2023
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    Should more PFAS types be deemed hazardous? EPA seeks feedback

    The agency already plans to include PFOS and PFOA in a hazardous designation under Superfund law but could now go further. The waste industry has previously raised concerns about possible liability and cost burdens.

    By April 14, 2023
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    WM could earn more from RNG than from recycling by next year as part of dramatic scale-up

    The company sees significant upside, including from new regulations and incentives, in building out a portfolio of RNG facilities with the potential to boost earnings as much as $600 million by 2026.

    By April 5, 2023
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    Connecticut environmental justice law could expand to transfer stations, chemical recycling facilities

    The state’s legislature is advancing a bill that would expand the existing EJ law to include cumulative impact requirements in permitting decisions. This would follow similar laws in New York and New Jersey. 

    By April 3, 2023
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    East Palestine derailment

    DOJ, EPA sue Norfolk Southern over hazardous waste cleanup costs from Ohio train derailment

    The railroad could face penalties under the Clean Water Act and Superfund law for hazardous substances discharged following the Feburary derailment in East Palestine.

    By March 31, 2023
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    Connecticut legislative committee approves key waste bill with changes to EPR, disposal fee provisions

    Changes to the bill include removing a MSW disposal fee and delaying an EPR for packaging provision until neighboring states adopt their own. A section expanding organics separation programs remains.

    By March 29, 2023
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    Waste industry groups call for Congressional support against looming PFAS regulations

    NWRA, EREF and members of several solid waste and composting groups said in a briefing that anticipated hazardous substance designations for PFAS under the Superfund law could make liability risks and costs skyrocket.

    By March 28, 2023
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    Connecticut bill overhauling state waste management practices could see big changes

    Pressure from stakeholders could mean the removal of MSW disposal fee and delay an EPR for packaging provision, but organics separation and recycled content sections could remain.

    By March 24, 2023
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    Q&A

    GreenWaste CEO envisions ‘stronger presence’ for company in California following private equity investment

    Over a year after selling to a Macquarie fund, CEO Tracy Adams reports a “great partnership.” He discusses the company’s targeted acquisition strategy, the state’s SB 1383 organics recycling law and more.

    By March 16, 2023
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    6 types of PFAS included in EPA’s long-awaited drinking water regulations

    The EPA’s proposal covers a broader range than previously expected. The rule could become important in how waste facilities monitor or handle PFAS-containing material as well as present possible disposal opportunities.

    By March 14, 2023
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    East Palestine derailment

    Lawmakers press for answers on hazardous waste facilities involved in Norfolk Southern derailment cleanup

    During a Thursday Senate committee hearing, lawmakers said they want timelines and locations for sites that are handling material from East Palestine, Ohio. Shipments to a Republic Services site remain paused.

    By March 10, 2023
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    Major solid waste and recycling companies spent nearly $6.3B on acquisitions in 2022

    The multiyear trend of heightened deal spending continues. Catch up on financial details and 2023 M&A outlooks from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and Casella Waste Systems.

    By March 8, 2023
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    Deep well disposal for PFAS attracts heightened interest as new regulations loom

    Prior U.S. EPA guidance identified deep wells as a possible alternative to landfilling or incineration for these “forever chemicals,” and multiple facilities are touting their technologies as a solution.

    By April Reese • March 6, 2023
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    Clean Harbors identifies incinerator, PFAS and new service sector opportunities for 2023

    Clean Harbors anticipates new business opportunities in 2023 and beyond, possibly with companies following the reshoring trend. The company’s first major leadership change in 40 years is also in the works.

    By March 2, 2023
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    East Palestine derailment

    Waste companies in the spotlight as hazardous cleanup from Ohio train derailment continues

    WM, Republic Services and Clean Harbors are among those involved in managing waste from the site in East Palestine, Ohio. The U.S. EPA has gotten involved as some local communities resist accepting the material.

    By Feb. 28, 2023