Landfill: Page 13


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    Environmental justice is a growing operational factor. How are federal and state agencies defining it?

    The definition of an environmental justice or disadvantaged area varies among states and between states and the U.S. EPA, with each term having a different range of implications.

    By Myisha Majumder • Feb. 22, 2023
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    CWST 2022 earnings

    Casella previews ‘robust’ year of pricing to offset inflation; notes more acquisitions ahead

    The Vermont-based company reported favorable Q4 results. Executives also previewed upcoming RNG projects, investment in a rail-served landfill and further growth through acquisitions.

    By Feb. 17, 2023
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    Q4 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, Stericycle and Rubicon as they close out 2022 reports and give guidance for 2023.

    Updated March 9, 2023
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    WCN 2022 earnings

    Waste Connections ends 2022 favorably despite headwinds; spent $2.3B on acquisitions

    Waste Connections executives expect a strong start to 2023 due to anticipated acquisitions activity, as well as minor improvements in recycled commodity and energy credit values.

    By Feb. 16, 2023
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    RSG 2022 earnings

    Republic says it’s ready for any economy; M&A remains a priority after spending $2.7B in 2022

    Executives said they anticipate growing revenue potential from the company’s environmental solutions division. The company also previewed upcoming plastic recycling center investments and acquisition plans.

    By Feb. 16, 2023
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    How the EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard program changes could be a boon for landfill and AD operators

    The program’s biggest change to date would set long-term renewable natural gas targets, add credits for powering electric vehicles and much more. WM, Republic Services, Anaergia, Covanta and others weigh in on what it means.

    By Feb. 16, 2023
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    Waste and recycling industry leaders discuss the operational impact of corporate ESG trends

    LRS CEO Alan Handley and Vanguard Renewables Chief Sustainability Officer David Darr recently joined Waste Dive for a live discussion about investment trends, sustainability reporting, customer expectations and more.

    By Waste Dive Staff • Feb. 15, 2023
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    EPA agrees to reevaluate MSW landfill emissions measurements in effort to settle lawsuit

    A July 2022 lawsuit by the Environmental Integrity Project and others said the agency has not assessed certain emissions measurements since 1998 despite the Clean Air Act requiring their reevaluation every three years. 

    By Feb. 13, 2023
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    With federal agencies still falling behind on PFAS deadlines, activists seek lawmakers’ help

    The Environmental Working Group and Safer States say the U.S. EPA is moving too slowly on setting standards for PFAS in water, packaging and more. They’re pushing Congress and state legislatures to act as well.

    By Feb. 10, 2023
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    BP CEO describes Archaea acquisition as a ‘game changer’ for boosting biogas volumes

    In their first earnings call since completing the purchase of a leading landfill gas project developer, BP executives outlined plans to ramp up capital spending and pursue new offtake options for the Archaea platform.

    By Feb. 8, 2023
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    Vicinity Energy takes over first WTE facility with $120M Michigan contract

    Covanta opted out of the site after 30-plus years, creating an opening for Vicinity, a Veolia spinoff focused on district heating systems. Kent County plans to invest more than $40 million in upgrades to preserve the site.

    By Feb. 8, 2023
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    Minnesota renewable energy bill that could boost landfill gas, anaerobic digestion heads to governor’s desk

    If the bill gets enacted, power from incinerators operating in environmental justice areas would not count toward the state’s renewable energy goals, but that from landfill gas and anaerobic digestion would.

    By Feb. 7, 2023
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    Federal lawmakers reintroduce bills calling for billions in food waste recycling and prevention grants

    Sponsors of the COMPOST Act and Zero Food Waste Act say an injection of federal funding over 10 years will help scale up local projects. These bills failed to pass last session.

    By Feb. 3, 2023
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    WM 2022 earnings

    WM boosts planned MRF and RNG spending by $590M, sees signs of inflation easing

    Volumes may be flat, and recycling values are down, but executives hope cost control measures and long-term investments will offset headwinds. They said federal regulations are driving an attractive environment for RNG projects.

    By Feb. 1, 2023
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    WTE trade group reemerges with backing from Covanta, WIN Waste and local governments

    The sector’s two largest companies, plus notable public sector facility owners such as Florida’s Miami-Dade County, hope the Waste-to-Energy Association can help them reframe environmental discussions.

    By Jan. 31, 2023
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    Vermont mulls EPR, bottle bill improvements to catch up on recycling goals

    A report from the Department of Environmental Conservation recommends adopting EPR for hazardous waste, reducing PFAS and updating the state’s bottle bill to help reach its waste reduction, recycling and composting goals.

    By Jan. 27, 2023
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    Q&A

    Covanta CEO promises ‘vastly different’ approach for the company

    Azeez Mohammed, who joined the company as part of its 2021 sale to EQT Infrastructure, talks through a wave of strategic changes in his first extended interview on the job. 

    By Jan. 26, 2023
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    Connecticut governor backing EPR for packaging and other policies to increase state’s ‘self-sufficiency’

    Gov. Ned Lamont said a combination of EPR, waste diversion and improved organics management will help Connecticut reduce a growing amount of waste exported to other states in the wake of a major WTE facility closing.

    By Jan. 25, 2023
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    Carlton Waterhouse, EPA’s solid waste office nominee, to leave agency in February

    Waterhouse’s nomination by President Biden for an EPA assistant administrator role has been stuck for a year and a half.

    By Updated Jan. 25, 2023
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    EPA proposes further leachate regulations after study finds PFAS at 95% of surveyed landfills

    The agency is assessing new effluent limitation guidelines and pretreatment standards, but their effect on daily operations is not clear. WM, Republic Services and waste trade groups have weighed in on the potential changes.

    By Jan. 24, 2023
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    Clean Harbors says it can destroy more than 99% of PFAS at incinerator facility

    A third-party study commissioned by Clean Harbors said the company’s incineration process can destroy 99.99% of PFAS compounds. The U.S. EPA says research on using incineration for PFAS management is still limited.

    By Jan. 23, 2023
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    The Waste Dive Outlook on 2023

    What you need to know on industry trends to watch, the hiring landscape, fleet maintenance and more to come as the new year gets underway.

    By The Waste Dive Team • Updated Feb. 15, 2023
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    VLS Environmental sees hazardous waste and PFAS opportunities after latest acquisition

    VLS, a private equity-backed company, intends to keep growing in the hazardous and non-hazardous waste sectors. Its latest purchase of Texas Molecular may also open up new opportunities for PFAS disposal.

    By Jan. 18, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Some landfills will begin treating PFAS on-site as regulators move to adopt new limits

    Companies such as Casella Waste Systems and Waste Connections are building their own wastewater treatment plants for leachate and testing a range of technologies as the industry awaits federal standards.

    By April Reese • Jan. 17, 2023
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    CalRecycle ramping up SB 1383 compliance efforts as it kicks off $155M grant program

    Jurisdictions can expect compliance reviews within four years as the state looks to increase progress on a target to cut organic waste disposal 75% by 2025. Additional grant funding for local governments is also being planned.

    By Jan. 13, 2023