Daily Digest: Multiple curbside recycling programs end, big Covanta deal in Florida

Plus updates on Chinese tariff effects, the Atlanta Teamsters strike and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren , Jordan Schultz • Aug. 10, 2018

Organics now generating more revenue than recycling for Casella

The situation is unique due to a large sludge contract, but it still highlights ongoing drag for what was otherwise reported as a successful second quarter.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 6, 2018

EREF tip fee survey shows 6.3% average price increase over 2017

The report is in line with trends of increasing demand, especially in more densely populated regions across the country.

By Jordan Schultz • Aug. 2, 2018

PFAS: Putting the genie back in the bottle

As the EPA moves to curb the detrimental effects of PFAS, remediation is likely to become one of the most significant environmental management issues in the coming years. 

By Rich Thompson • Aug. 1, 2018

Suit filed against Waste Connections, others in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

The parish and its contracted landfill operator are at odds as to who should shoulder the blame for a poorly maintained leachate collection system. 

By Jordan Schultz • July 27, 2018

Trump administration weakens coal ash rule

The final rule loosens requirements for handling coal ash, allowing states flexibility that could save them more than $30 million annually. But environmentalists say much more is at stake.

By Robert Walton • July 18, 2018

Waste Connections wins landfill nuisance lawsuit in Pennsylvania

The company is claiming victory after a federal judge recently dismissed a $5 million lawsuit from residents living near the Bethlehem Landfill.

By Cole Rosengren , Jordan Schultz • Updated March 19, 2019

Casella receives state approval to expand last landfill in Vermont

New conditions have been added around PFAS monitoring, and a couple more permitting steps remain, but the company is reportedly "very pleased.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 15, 2018

Republic reaches $16M settlement over Missouri landfill

This agreement includes community restitution and ensures continued responsibility for managing a years-long underground reaction at the Bridgeton Landfill.

By Cole Rosengren • July 2, 2018

Laredo, Texas landfill approval stalled again after flood plain concerns

Local residents continue opposition of the Pescadito Environmental Resource Center, saying that flood plain maps used to site the proposed facility are outdated. 

By Jordan Schultz • June 26, 2018

Orange County, California reevaluates its trash-import model

The county must renegotiate agreements for its landfills while considering the effects of the Chinese import restriction policy.

By Jordan Schultz • June 25, 2018

Santa Barbara County, California reaches settlement on Tajiguas Landfill

The county will bet its landfill budget on recycling revenue, but market volatility may prevent the call for 75% of the landfill budget to come from the recycling program to fall short.

By Jordan Schultz • June 22, 2018

As EPA approves Oklahoma coal ash program, researchers find widespread contamination

While the agency approved the first state permit program for coal ash disposal, a review from Ohio Valley ReSource and WFPL showed "ubiquitous" groundwater contamination in the Ohio Valley.

By Robert Walton • June 19, 2018

Advisory committee says no to privatization of Washington landfill

The Solid Waste Advisory Committee unanimously recommended that Cowlitz County go back on its plans to partner with a private company to operate the landfill.

By Jordan Schultz • Updated July 11, 2018

Florida DEP fines Gulf Power for unlined coal ash landfill

The $32,500 violation over contamination into a nearby river comes as the company pushes to renew its permit for the closed facility.

By Jordan Schultz • June 12, 2018

New York DEC testing 53 inactive landfill sites for PFAS

The groundwater and leachate tests follow the discovery of contaminated drinking water in nearby Hoosick Falls in winter 2016, along with growing national concern.

By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • May 31, 2018

Environmental groups sue Casella over alleged pollution from landfill

The Toxics Action Center and Conservation Law Foundation claim Casella has violated the Clean Water Act by discharging pollutants from the Bethlehem Landfill into the Ammonoosuc River.

By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • May 15, 2018

Republic beats 7 rivals in bid for Washington county landfill

The privatization of the landfill is being debated, as some argue the county should continue running the landfill for the sake of costs and disposal capacity.

By Kristin Musulin • May 8, 2018

US landfill capacity to drop 15% over next 5 years

SWEEP leaders cite China's volatile import regulations as a major driver for this decrease in capacity.

By Kristin Musulin • May 8, 2018

Casella Q1: Solid waste 'stellar,' recycling not so much

The Northeast company reported a strong start to 2018, with worse than expected recycling headwinds and little optimism for near-term changes.

By Cole Rosengren • May 7, 2018

Waste Connections CEO says M&A pipeline as strong as he's ever seen

During the first quarter call, executives highlighted multiple new deals, recycling outlooks and their thoughts on the art of pricing.

By Cole Rosengren • May 4, 2018

Newby Island facility reaches settlement over Bay Area pollution

Republic Services subsidiaries will pay $110,000 for legal fees, mitigation and future monitoring at the site.

By Jake Thomas • May 3, 2018

RFI for Kent County, Mich. 'sustainable business park' draws many responses

A total of 23 companies, including familiar names from both the U.S. and other countries, have expressed interest in this unique opportunity.

By Cole Rosengren • May 1, 2018

CEO John Casella's disposal philosophy

The Northeast CEO talked with Waste Dive about operating in the nation's tightest disposal market and why he believes landfills are underappreciated.

By Cole Rosengren • May 1, 2018

Catching up with 'king' of the industry Jim Fish

Waste Dive spoke to the industry's most high-profile CEO on the truth about recycling, bonuses vs. wages, a "moonshot" emissions reduction plan and more.

By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2018