Archaea, Republic discuss RNG partnership; EverGen, ESI, Aemetis chart construction progress

Executives from Republic and BP announced the completion of the first plant in their Lightning Renewables joint venture partnership. Other renewable natural gas developers also reached milestones in June.

By Jacob Wallace • July 3, 2024

Landfill expansion projects and debates advance, including Capital Waste site in Georgia

WM, Republic Services, Capital and others are pursuing expansion projects in Florida, Georgia, Maine, Oregon and Tennessee.

By Megan Quinn , Jacob Wallace • July 3, 2024

Virginia RDF facility operated by WIN Waste closes

The facility’s closure means more waste will be landfilled in southeastern Virginia. The refuse-derived fuel plant was affected by a fire and a new steam plant built by the U.S. Navy.

By Jacob Wallace • July 2, 2024

New Hampshire battery disposal ban bill heads to governor

The bill expands the state’s battery disposal ban to include all electronics and lithium-ion batteries, a move meant to decrease the number of fires at waste and recycling facilities.

By Megan Quinn • June 18, 2024

EPA says Waste Connections landfill in California violated Clean Air Act

The agency found that operators of the Chiquita Canyon site failed to properly inspect gas wells. The landfill has been under increased scrutiny from regulators due to ongoing odor issues. 

By Megan Quinn • June 14, 2024

USDA’s Vilsack touts updated, ‘accountability-focused’ national food waste strategy

Vilsack said the strategy has taken on renewed importance as global efforts to curb methane pollution ramp up. He also said he is looking to the farm bill to ensure the priorities will be funded.

By Jacob Wallace • June 14, 2024

Environmental services segment still has plenty of M&A runway

Republic Services, Clean Harbors, Crystal Clean, Reworld and other companies have been very active with M&A in recent years. Here’s why analysts and executives expect that to continue.

By Cole Rosengren • June 13, 2024

Water treatment company Ovivo expands PFAS treatment, destruction offerings

Ovivo’s licensing deal with Evocra allows the company to offer a foam fractionation technology on top of existing destruction services. EPA regulations have spurred mitigation companies to broaden their PFAS offerings.

By Megan Quinn • June 12, 2024

9 senators call for EPA funding to address landfill methane

They want more than $11 million in additional appropriations to the EPA for fiscal year 2025, which would be used for more advanced monitoring technology and upgrades to municipally owned landfills.

By Jacob Wallace • June 10, 2024

Washington finalizes landfill rule, Divert and EnviTec announce plants and other RNG news

Washington finalized its landfill methane rule while digester companies around the country made RNG-related announcements in May. Two U.S. senators also introduced a federal RNG incentive bill.

By Jacob Wallace • June 7, 2024

Hazardous waste incinerators see PFAS disposal opportunity, emissions questions remain

The U.S. EPA’s latest destruction and disposal guidance provides updated data on incineration's effectiveness, while noting the need for more research about the products of incomplete combustion.

By April Reese • June 5, 2024

Executives used Noble Environmental as ‘piggy bank’ to benefit Archaea, lawsuit alleges

To rocket Archaea to success before selling it to BP, the executives used trade secrets and personnel from their first venture, Pennsylvania waste company Noble Environmental, the lawsuit alleges.

By Jacob Wallace • June 3, 2024

WM focuses on Dallas region as landfill gas hub with opening of latest RNG plant

Chief Sustainability Officer Tara Hemmer said the Lewisville, Texas, project is part of a larger strategy in a state where permitting and local relationships make it easier for projects to be completed.

By Megan Quinn • May 23, 2024

Long-awaited PFAS regulations renew strategy discussions at WasteExpo

Recent EPA announcements and rapidly evolving mitigation technologies led to many conversations about how the waste industry should invest in, manage and research these forever chemicals. 

By Megan Quinn • May 20, 2024

DTG Recycle names new CEO

Jordan Reber recently took the helm at the Washington-based company, which is backed by Macquarie. He brings experience with heavy equipment and leadership from multiple prior roles.

By Cole Rosengren • May 17, 2024

Casella president outlines growth plans for mid-Atlantic and other priorities

Ned Coletta, roughly six months into his role as president, is working on multiple aspects of the company’s strategy. He recently shared updates on disposal capacity, PFAS treatment, RNG projects, training and more.

By Megan Quinn • May 16, 2024

Online C&D waste platform seeks to bring industry out of the ‘Stone Age’

Bulk Exchange is bringing information about C&D waste facilities to their customers quicker. Facility owners in California are adding themselves to the list as the company plans to grow nationally.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated May 13, 2024

Casella, WM, others battled landfill expansion opposition in April

Environmental justice groups continue to rally against landfill expansion plans with mixed results.

By Jacob Wallace • May 8, 2024

Public waste companies spent nearly $1.3B on M&A in Q1, but deals were few

Waste Connections led the group with multiple notable transactions, including a large E&P waste purchase, but other companies had a more muted start to the year.

By Cole Rosengren • May 6, 2024

South Florida composters eye opportunities as region faces disposal crunch

A growing number of subscription haulers in Miami-Dade, Broward and other counties are signing up residential and commercial customers as local officials debate landfill and incinerator expansions.

By Cole Rosengren • May 6, 2024

Republic announces progress on polymer centers, growth from M&A in Q1

The company reported another quarter of revenue growth, thanks in part to rising commodity prices and recycling investments yielding results.

By Jacob Wallace • May 1, 2024

Archaea announces largest modular RNG plant yet at WM site; news from Terreva, Ameresco

In a busy month for partnerships, new renewable natural gas facilities were announced in Arizona, British Columbia, California, Kansas and South Dakota, with the promise of more on the way.

By Jacob Wallace • April 30, 2024

RNG news updates from the waste industry

Renewable natural gas facilities have become a growing part of waste and energy companies’ portfolios. Follow developments from WM, Republic Services, Waga Energy, Ameresco, BP’s Archaea Energy and more.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated Nov. 5, 2024

ISWA says waste should become a ‘transformation industry’ as UN projects rising global tonnage

A recent UN report projects global waste volumes could reach 3.8 billion metric tons by 2050, at significant cost. Carlos Silva Filho, president of ISWA and a contributor to the report, shares his thoughts on a new vision for the sector.

By Cole Rosengren • April 30, 2024

Veolia, looking to double US footprint, targets PFAS

The company is looking across its network for opportunities to increase capacity as emerging pollutants like PFAS create more demand for hazardous waste treatment assets. It plans to double its size by 2030.

By Jacob Wallace • April 29, 2024