Scrap Collector: Australia's recyclable export ban creates domestic opportunities — including incineration

Plus: Lion King collectibles get the landfill treatment, and Modi calls for Indian single-use plastics ban.

By Rina Li • Aug. 16, 2019

What makes radiation monitoring plans so critically important

Rich Thompson breaks down why radioactivity is becoming a more significant issue in the waste stream and how facility operators can create a responsible plan to detect it.

By Rich Thompson • Aug. 14, 2019

Tunnel Hill landfill gets permit renewal after $3.7M state settlement

An Ohio county board previously signaled it wouldn't renew the Sunny Farms Landfill's permit, but the state agreement was seen as a turning point.

By Leia Larsen • Aug. 7, 2019

Waste Connections landfill set to end Puerto Rican coal ash imports

The expected decision comes after months of public frustration in Florida's Osceola County. It will have no bearing on continued coal ash shipments from within the state.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 6, 2019

Casella Q2: Northeast landfill pricing on the rise

The Vermont company reported another favorable quarter, continuing growth through acquisitions and boosting recycling revenues by charging customers higher rates.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 5, 2019

Scrap Collector: Rep. Ilhan Omar's Zero Waste Act billed as 'key part' of Green New Deal

Plus: Florida activists dump 3,000 pounds of plastic litter in front of historic state capitol, and India's first "garbage cafe" offering food for trash.

By Rina Li • Aug. 2, 2019

Precipitous drop in reclaimed plastic film exports drags down recovery efforts

A recent report commissioned by the American Chemistry Council raises questions about how much reclaimed film may have been disposed when export markets dried up in 2017.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 31, 2019

EPA moves to roll back environmental protection requirements for utility coal ash sites

Companies with coal ash fill projects larger than 12,400 tons must have environmental protections in place — but now, EPA only wants those requirements at sites that have geological vulnerabilities, with no upper limit on tonnage.

By Catherine Morehouse • July 31, 2019

Advanced Disposal Q2: Business growing steadily, landfill expenses up

The company's results largely tracked with Q2 trends so far, aside from a net loss due to a pending $9 million legal settlement and rising leachate expenses.

By Cole Rosengren • July 31, 2019

DOJ antitrust review continues for Waste Management-Advanced deal

Federal regulators recently requested more information from both companies to assess market overlap. Approval is likely, but it's unknown what they may have to divest.

By Cole Rosengren , Anna Hrushka • July 30, 2019

Republic Services Q2: M&A spending much higher than planned

More referrals than ever have put the Arizona company on track for a big year of acquisitions. Overall quarterly results were also strong — with some hope even for recycling.

By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2019

Waste Management Q2: Landfills more profitable, recycling 'fallen off a cliff'

The core business continues to perform well in numerous categories, while recycling prices remain a nagging headwind.

By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2019

Republic climate goals approved by Science Based Targets initiative

The international recognition is a first for any U.S. waste and recycling company’s sustainability plan. Republic has committed to reducing key greenhouse gas emissions 35% by 2030.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Sept. 24, 2019

GFL Environmental IPO filing outlines plans for significant expansion

A new SEC filing offers key details about the industry's fourth-largest player — including the revelation that CEO Patrick Dovigi pulled in nearly CA$47.5 million last year.

By Cole Rosengren • July 23, 2019

How Veolia tackles tough waste streams with resourcefulness and global reach

Veolia North America President and COO Bob Cappadona talked to Waste Dive about how the company's Total Waste Management division can find unique solutions for just about anything — even PFAS.

By Cole Rosengren • July 16, 2019

New Hampshire voters approve zoning ordinance that could affect Casella landfill plans

The company's interest in permitting a new landfill adjacent to a state park has stirred up local opposition. A temporary zoning ordinance was pitched as one way to control that process.

By Cole Rosengren , Leia Larsen • Updated July 31, 2019

Disputed ground: The future of landfill gas-to-energy

Gas capture at landfills creates electricity and revenue, but also has economic and environmental disadvantages.

By Max Witynski • July 12, 2019

Waste Management aiming to expand Wisconsin's largest landfill via Superfund excavation

Once thought to be nearing capacity, the Orchard Ridge Landfill could now remain open for years following the proposed project and a previously approved expansion.

By Rina Li • July 10, 2019

Off the Route: Von Hernandez on 'turning the tide' of plastic pollution

Hernandez spoke to Waste Dive about his career as a waste and toxics campaigner, waste dumping in Southeast Asia and the path toward creating mass systemic change around plastics.

By Rina Li • July 3, 2019

GFL-operated Georgia landfill battles court injunction

A district court sided with residents complaining of odors, buzzards and fugitive debris at the 122-acre Grady Road Landfill — but operator Waste Industries is pushing back with a request to stay the 90-day injunction.

By Leia Larsen • July 3, 2019

Food waste is piling up. How are manufacturers responding?

More than 1.6 billion tons of food go to waste annually, representing $1.2 trillion in value and a third of all global food production — and according to a 2018 report, it's getting worse.

By Craig Guillot • July 2, 2019

San Diego approves new recycling contracts, keeps foam recycling

The San Diego Environmental Services Department reversed an initial recommendation to cut EPS foam from the city's curbside program earlier this week ahead of a broader vote on new recycling contracts.

By Rina Li • June 27, 2019

EPA recommends Georgia become second state to run coal ash permit program

Oklahoma is the only state currently operating its own program as part of the Trump EPA's agenda to give more flexibility on coal ash regulations.

By Catherine Morehouse • June 26, 2019

Oregon communities reach agreement with Waste Connections to revive recycling

The deal, which comes with a rate increase and the elimination of mixed plastics, was struck by some of the last areas still receiving state approval to dispose of commingled recyclables.

By Max Witynski • June 26, 2019

New Jersey passes food waste bill favoring landfills and WTE

A bill once intended to promote diversion to compost and digestion facilities will now allow unique exemptions due to lobbying from landfill and incinerator operators.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated June 28, 2019