Republic Services reports continued pricing growth, advancements on RNG and EV plans

The company reported capital expenditures were on pace for polymer centers, renewable natural gas facilities and electric trucks. Executives also discussed ongoing efforts to push pricing in the environmental solutions segment.

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 30, 2024

WM reports strong Q3, says Stericycle synergies estimate was ‘conservative’

WM noted solid collection and disposal activity, higher commodity prices and continued RNG and recycling project completion during Q3. It’s on track to complete its acquisition of Stericycle in Q4.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 29, 2024

Waste industry going ‘on the offense’ with landfill emissions technology

Presenters at the Solid Waste Association of North America’s annual event discussed new and more efficient methods of capturing landfill emissions and extracting value from the gas.

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 28, 2024

Groups call for updated Colorado landfill regulations after new federal grant

The state is the beneficiary of Climate Pollution Reduction Grants funding meant to bolster its methane monitoring efforts. Environmental groups say the state could leverage those funds to enact stricter standards.

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 25, 2024

Waste Connections reports record M&A activity, sees good momentum into 2025

CEO Ron Mittelstaedt confirmed the company expects to close between 30 to 35 deals this year, with $700 million in revenue acquired so far. Waste Connections also raised its 2024 guidance and previewed 2025.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 24, 2024

How the 2024 election could affect waste and recycling policy

The presidential nominees have different takes on environmental and regulatory policies that could affect the industry, including those addressing emissions, recycling, PFAS, labor and environmental justice.

By Megan Quinn , Jacob Wallace , Cole Rosengren • Oct. 22, 2024

With BeyondPFAS, Veolia launches ‘comprehensive’ PFAS management services

The suite of consulting, treatment and disposal options and other bespoke services are an expansion of Veolia's PFAS service segment.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 22, 2024

Industrious Labs report highlights landfill cover, gas collection opportunities ahead of EPA regulation

The report looks at how updating requirements for gas collection systems and landfill cover practices could deliver significant emissions savings. EPA said it will update those requirements in 2025.

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 22, 2024

Landfill expansions advance for WIN Waste and Casella, while GFL delays plans

State officials recently approved key steps for landfill expansions in Ohio, Maine and elsewhere. Meanwhile, a Republic Services subsidiary is facing a lawsuit in California.

By Jacob Wallace , Megan Quinn • Updated Oct. 15, 2024

State resources boost zero waste efforts in Massachusetts and Colorado

Speakers at the National Zero Waste Conference discussed how strong state and local partnerships can help leverage funding and technical assistance that may not often be accessible to smaller communities.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 11, 2024

NWRA CEO Hoffman says ‘playing offense’ is key to better industry representation

Michael E. Hoffman discusses his first few months on the job and the association’s outlook on important policy and regulatory changes related to EPR, climate and the upcoming election.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 8, 2024

Treasury’s missing RNG credit guidance, plus news from Opal Fuels and more

The federal agency has yet to provide guidance on potentially lucrative tax credits passed as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. Nevertheless, companies like WM and Opal Fuels continued to progress on new projects.

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 4, 2024

LRS releases first sustainability report, unveils emissions reduction plan

LRS’ sustainability report offers baseline greenhouse gas emissions data and a general plan for reducing emissions from landfills and fleet vehicles while maintaining recycling rates and continuing to improve safety rates.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 3, 2024

Notable waste and recycling conferences in 2025

The C&D World Conference & Exhibition and EREF Summit on Landfill Emissions are the latest industry events to add dates for 2025. 

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Dec. 11, 2024

Michigan towns sue Republic Services subsidiary to prevent interstate shipment of hazardous waste

A site owned by Republic Services in Wayne County, Michigan, was set to receive radioactive waste from New York this fall before towns sued the company, seeking to halt the disposal plan.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 27, 2024

EPA warns landfill owners to meet gas monitoring and collection obligations amid noncompliance

The federal agency issued alerts that revealed its findings from over 100 inspections. It noted the climate impact of failing to control methane pollution and warned landfill owners that the agency would hold them accountable. 

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 26, 2024

New and upcoming recycling facility projects boost regional capabilities

Cards Recycling, WM, Aurubis and a waste authority in Alabama have all invested in recent facility upgrades that could have implications for regional curbside programs or hard-to-recycle materials.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 20, 2024

EPA waste office unlikely to get a Senate-confirmed leader before Biden term ends

After prior nominee Carlton Waterhouse withdrew in 2023, the U.S. EPA hasn’t updated the status of the assistant administrator role at the Office of Land and Emergency Management. Nominees could reflect new administration priorities.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 17, 2024

Connected workspaces: Waste and material management’s digital revolution

Streamline your waste management journey with connected workspaces, saving time and enhancing data for waste producers, processors and transporters.

By Scott Holliday, Head of Product, Livegistics • Sept. 9, 2024

Tribal projects to reduce waste receive millions in EPA, NOAA funding

The EPA announced $300 million for tribal climate change programs, including $21 million in waste-related initiatives. NOAA also announced $23 million in grants for marine debris mitigation efforts.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 6, 2024

Research shows RNG industry consolidating, as major players announce new or completed projects

A report from WoodMackenzie found that market consolidation could lead to greater efficiencies and drive technology upgrades at landfills. Meanwhile, WM and Waste Connections shared progress on their RNG projects.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 6, 2024

Judge approves agreement limiting PFAS pollution from GFL landfill in North Carolina

The consent decree between GFL Environmental and the Southern Environmental Law Center, first released in August, will address PFAS contamination, odors and other issues at the facility.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated Dec. 10, 2024

California Gov. Newsom signs textile EPR bill into law; vetoes and signs other recycling bills

Newsom also signed laws updating PaintCare, carpet stewardship and organics procurement programs. He vetoed bills related to marine flares and vehicle traction battery management.

By Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren • Updated Sept. 30, 2024

Clean Harbors nears $5M agreement with DOJ to clean up Louisiana site contaminated with PCBs

The agreement, subject to final court approval, would see Clean Harbors conduct remediation work at a site first opened in 1969. Clean Harbors gained control of the site from Safety-Kleen in 2002.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 29, 2024

Qnergy to expand landfill gas conversion efforts to curb Utah’s emissions footprint

Qnergy is working with municipalities and waste management firms to bring its conversion technology, which has proven effective at a closed landfill in Utah, to more sites, CEO Ory Zik said.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Aug. 21, 2024