Recycling
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Deep DiveEPA grant recipients share what it takes to make rural recycling work
The Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling program has directed millions to rural areas around the country. Professionals from Alaska, Missouri, New Mexico and Virginia share tips for success.
By Leslie Nemo • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Boston requests new waste and recycling ideas ahead of 2027 contract expirations
Collection and disposal, waste prevention and recycling, data and analytics, and policy and behavior change are among the topics for which the city wants input. It reupped many existing contracts to buy more time to craft RFPs.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Textile recycling efforts pick up steam in LA, New York and beyond
WM, Goodwill and researchers in California and New York are working on sortation pilots, partnerships with apparel companies and research projects to gain insight into material flows.
By Megan Quinn • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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AMP names former Republic exec as new CEO
Tim Stuart will step into the role as founder Matanya Horowitz transitions to chief technology officer. The AI robotics company has expanded its offerings in recent years to include facility design.
By Megan Quinn • Nov. 12, 2024 -
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Major waste companies spent $1.45B on Q3 M&A, up from modest Q2
Waste Connections spent the most in Q3 and is on track for an annual company record in 2024, while North American industry peers reported plans to focus on tuck-ins or ease off major spending.
By Megan Quinn , Jacob Wallace • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Sponsored by RUBICONSmartCity, now part of RoutewareWhat waste operators can learn from Austin, Texas
As a bastion of technological innovation, it’s not surprising that the City of Austin, Texas, would have its sights set on a bold, forward-thinking goal: zero waste by 2040.
Nov. 11, 2024 -
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GFL forecasts at least $4.3B from environmental services sale, announces new COO
The company says solid waste volumes are on track to improve through the end of the year. It’s also showing progress on reducing debt and expects to ramp up M&A spending in 2025.
By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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Polypropylene coalition reports improved recycling rates and access, but hurdles remain
The coalition’s report says its strategic investments have helped increase PP collection by 64 million pounds a year, but more investments are needed to raise recycling rates and access through 2026.
By Megan Quinn • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Casella reports ‘mixed’ quarter with notable revenue but unexpected expenses
The company reported over $400 million in revenue for the quarter, which was a first. But unexpected insurance and landfill closure payments, as well as lower landfill tonnage, caused headwinds.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Rail business drags on Enviri’s Q3, while Clean Earth remains strong
The company’s rail business continued to drag on cash flow, but CEO Nick Grasberger said he expects that segment to turn around by the end of next year.
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Q3 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2024
Follow the latest results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella, Clean Harbors and Enviri.
By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Nov. 12, 2024 -
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SWANA details new EPR guidance in technical policy documents
SWANA aims to be a “convener and curator” of EPR stakeholder conversations, especially policies that integrate existing recycling systems and make the industry safer.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Southwest Airlines brings bamboo on board for new cups
The airline recently stirred up change when it began stocking the bamboo-based cold beverage cups and wooden stir sticks, following a yearlong R&D process stemming from plastic reduction goals.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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Coastal Waste buys Florida’s Southwest Waste in notable C&D deal
This is the largest transaction to date for Macquarie-backed Coastal. Southwest, founded by Charles Lomangino in 2021, operates multiple facilities throughout western Florida.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Global IndustrialThe inside scoop on outdoor waste management
How to choose the right outdoor trash and recycling bins, cans, containers and receptacles.
Oct. 28, 2024 -
EPS producers say foam recycling is improving, despite bans on related types of the material
The EPS Industry Alliance says 168 million pounds of the material, used in applications such as transport packaging, were diverted from disposal in 2022. Infrastructure investments could improve collection, it says.
By Megan Quinn • Updated Oct. 25, 2024 -
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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 -
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Republic Services flags barriers to circularity with new index
The waste company collaborated with The Harris Poll to survey executives across the economy and identify how much progress companies are making on their commitments to reduce waste.
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Athens Services set to receive LA recycling contract potentially worth $87M
The proposed five-year deal, which includes possible extensions, would cover the processing of 450 tons per day of residential recyclables. If approved, it would end years of short-term agreements with the major local company.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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How2Recycle doesn’t want to abandon the chasing arrows
Consumer comprehension data played a central role in how How2Recycle redesigned its instructional label, leaders of the process explained. But potential restrictions in California pose a challenge.
By Maria Rachal • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Solarcycle reaches panel recycling agreement with Runergy Alabama
Solarcycle will both recycle Runergy’s decommissioned panels and provide the manufacturer with glass for new panels via its Georgia facility, which is slated to open in 2026.
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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NASA’s new space odyssey: Tackling waste in space
The LunaRecycle challenge offers $3 million for projects that can successfully recycle materials on the surface of the moon. The agency hopes projects will also help to advance recycling on Earth.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Clorox says 2023 cyberattack hurt progress on 2030 plastic, waste reduction goals
Data shows the company stagnated on lowering virgin material and upping PCR in packaging. It also disclosed the estimated potential costs from extended producer responsibility policies.
By Maria Rachal • Oct. 11, 2024
