Landfill: Page 40
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Oregon Metro awards Waste Management $110M disposal contract
Waste will be transported to Columbia Ridge Landfill under a separate trucking contract, amounting to a combined $220 million, for the next 10 years.
By Rina Li • Nov. 14, 2018 -
Washington county abandons deal to privatize local landfill
Republic Services outbid seven competitors earlier this year for a shot at purchasing Headquarters Landfill — but recent election results cemented the deal's fate.
By Rina Li • Nov. 12, 2018 -
Republic suit targets Citigroup in West Lake Landfill cleanup case
This is now the third company Republic Services wants to help share the financial burden of a pending Superfund project in Missouri.
By Cody Ellis • Nov. 12, 2018 -
BLS: MRF injuries spiked in 2017, industry rate held steady
The focus on collection workers appears to be paying off, but new data show that MRFs and landfills require ongoing attention.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 9, 2018 -
Louisiana DEQ: Waste Connections landfill responsible for odors
The report comes as work allowing for improved drainage and gas capture at the Jefferson Parish site is set to be completed.
By Rina Li • Updated Dec. 6, 2018 -
Permission granted by WCA Waste
Q&AReflecting on 5 deals in 4 states, WCA says more to come
Senior VP of Operations Matt Spencer shares insights about recent acquisitions, recycling costs and labor trends for the Texas company.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 7, 2018 -
Virginia DEQ moves to revoke Meridian subsidiary's landfill permit
The state recently filed a lawsuit against the Tri City Regional Landfill operator and has now gone a step further following issues during a recent inspection.
By Cody Ellis , Rina Li • Updated Dec. 4, 2018 -
Casella keeps up rapid M&A pace, eyes Rochester, New York as key market
CEO John Casella said the timing was quicker than expected, but opportunities to drive more volume to the company's landfills were just too good to pass up.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 5, 2018 -
Advanced Disposal doubles training time to weather tight labor market
As it gets increasingly difficult to find quality drivers and mechanics, CEO Richard Burke said the company has turned to an outside recruiting firm and is taking numerous other steps.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 2, 2018 -
Q&A
How Jim Warner helped build an integrated empire in Pennsylvania
The longtime Lancaster Solid Waste Management Authority CEO talks about the evolution of landfill, WTE and recycling technology after 30-plus years on the job.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 1, 2018 -
How Scotland's unique Carbon Metric could redefine government recycling targets
As weight-based goals lose favor in the U.S. and the urgency for climate action increases, this recently adopted system could help influence policy for multiple levels of government.
By Maxine Perella • Oct. 30, 2018 -
EPA attempts to stall court action over enforcement of landfill emissions rule
Multiple states have sued the EPA for not enforcing submission of compliance plans that are technically due. Now, the agency wants to move that submission deadline to 2019.
By Cody Ellis • Oct. 29, 2018 -
Republic Services says new, more expensive recycling model is paying off
The company continued to report lower recycling revenue for the third quarter but said customers are coming around to new cost structures and the broader solid waste business is enduringly strong.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2018 -
Can Waste Management's hot streak survive an economic downturn?
The company says yes, and has plenty of reasons why. In the meantime, it's buying more new trucks this year than ever before, seeing labor retention improve and eyeing some "very attractive" acquisitions.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2018 -
Daily Digest: Republic sues drug company over West Lake cleanup
Plus, Philadelphia recyclables going to WTE, a potential dual-stream comeback in New York and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 24, 2018 -
New Jersey senator plans new approach to organics diversion mandate for 2019
State Senator Bob Smith's efforts to follow the lead of other Northeast states have been stalled by county opposition. Now, he's sharing new details on a carrot and stick approach to bring them around.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 24, 2018 -
Daily Digest: Shipping giant Maersk invests in Spoiler Alert
Plus, an Indiana mixed waste project stalls, Rhode Island launches landfill solar, the UK uncovers plastic export fraud and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 19, 2018 -
Daily Digest: P&G diaper recycling solution, Sodexo plastic pledge
Plus, the evolution of PFAS concerns play out in Vermont, a major food waste reduction for Latin America and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 18, 2018 -
Deep Dive
As New Jersey rethinks food waste policy, role of landfills a key question
Between an overdue reduction plan and a proposed diversion mandate that would consider landfills with gas capture an appropriate destination, the state is on a different path than many of its Northeast neighbors.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 15, 2018 -
Daily Digest: CEO perspectives on GFL deal, Covanta UK project in court
Plus, repeal efforts move forward for franchising in Minnesota, a pipeline explosion stalls Waste Management collections in Washington and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 11, 2018 -
Daily Digest: Spotlight on post-China plastic markets, effects still rippling through US
Plus, Calgary, Alberta reports major waste reduction after one year of curbside organics collection and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 5, 2018 -
Courtesy of Casella Waste Systems
Daily Digest: 2 New York tuck-ins for Casella; Adidas ditching virgin plastic by 2024
Plus, a Casella landfill lawsuit is dismissed in Massachusetts, the U.K. pledges big money to fight food waste and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 4, 2018 -
Daily Digest: Potential $100M community agreement for Waste Connections landfill
Plus, Rumpke wants to expand the largest landfill in Ohio, another paper mill is set to reopen and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 2, 2018 -
Daily Digest: Controversial NYC hauler back; Waste Management fatalities in Nebraska
Plus, a Republic competitor goes bankrupt in Nevada, Meridian makes an acquisition in Florida and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 1, 2018 -
Daily Digest: St. Paul's franchise plan, starting next week, could be challenged on the ballot
Plus, New Jersey takes a more aggressive swing at plastic packaging regulation, Casella legal fight will continue in New Hampshire and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 28, 2018
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