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Republic Services names Vander Ark new CEO, Slager retiring
The long-anticipated elevation of Jon Vander Ark, currently the company's president, takes effect in June. Don Slager, a multi-decade industry veteran, will continue in a consulting role through the end of the year.
By Cole Rosengren • March 31, 2021 -
Opinion
Deposit return systems are a key part of solving the plastic paradox
The quantity and quality of feedstock must improve to support industry pledges and government initiatives to increase recycled content — making deposit return systems all the more important, writes Reloop's Elizabeth Balkan.
By Elizabeth Balkan • March 29, 2021 -
Roundup: How cities are bucking privatization, fighting contamination via smartphones
A Washington city explains ending its 15-year relationship with Waste Connections, Waste Pro plans to walk from contract troubles in Memphis and more local stories from around the country.
By Cole Rosengren , Maria Rachal • March 26, 2021 -
Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act reintroduced, plastics industry ramps up opposition
The bill would ban some single-use plastic products, set recycled content requirements and enact a national EPR program. Opponents criticize the bill's efforts to suspend permitting for plastic production facilities.
By Megan Quinn • March 25, 2021 -
As early renewables near end-of-life, attention turns to recycling and disposal
The coming need to address renewable energy assets that reach the end of their useful lives is spurring conversations about creating an economy that's circular as well as green.
By Emma Penrod • March 24, 2021 -
Wheelabrator debuts WIN Waste Innovations brand following Tunnel Hill acquisition
The newly combined operations of 10 companies will have an estimated $1 billion annual revenue run rate. Following a recapitalization, CEO Bob Boucher said more M&A is planned and an IPO or sale could happen in the future.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated April 6, 2021 -
Deep Dive // NYC commercial waste reform
New York commercial waste overhaul on horizon, but funding unresolved
After a year-long pandemic delay, the city is moving on an RFP process to reshape the open market system. Dozens of companies recently took the first application step, potentially including newcomers Waste Management and Winters Bros.
By Cole Rosengren • March 19, 2021 -
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the CPG industry, report says
With demand for CPG products expected to stay elevated, manufacturers should mind trends around e-commerce, transparency and sustainability to maximize growth, the Consumer Brands Association says in a recent study.
By Lauren Manning • March 17, 2021 -
Garbage bags, minimum recycled content mandates could help drive demand for recycled plastic film
In the search for better end markets for recycled plastic film, trash bags could be an ideal candidate — but only if recycled content laws and public demand also play a role, speakers at a Northeast Recycling Council panel said.
By Megan Quinn • March 12, 2021 -
Contested California packaging bills stalled, other recycling bills survive
SB 54, a bill requiring single-use packaging to be recyclable or compostable by 2032, has stalled for the third year in a row. Meanwhile, bills on labeling, recycled content, exporting and container deposits are still in play.
By Megan Quinn • Updated June 9, 2021 -
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Cleveland curbside recycling to be revived through opt-in program
After nearly a year without curbside service, the city recently endorsed a lower-cost-per-household subscription approach. Critics of that model say it can be challenging to do robustly and equitably.
By Maria Rachal • March 10, 2021 -
CLEAN Future Act leads possible string of bills linking recycling issues to climate efforts
One of several bills expected to tackle waste issues this year drew mixed reactions from industry leaders. Highlights include zero waste grants, a proposed national bottle bill, and a call to pause permitting for plastics manufacturing facilities.
By Megan Quinn • March 8, 2021 -
Recology SF corruption investigation
Recology agrees to San Francisco rate settlement worth more than $107M, as competitors circle
The city attorney's office reached the deal while pursuing a broader public corruption investigation. Now, Waste Management, Republic Services and others see a window to revisit the company's local monopoly.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated March 5, 2021 -
PPP funds for waste, recycling companies slow to roughly $41M in early 2021
Widening COVID-19 vaccine access and commercial customers reopening portend recovery from some of 2020's unprecedented challenges. Still, seven companies secured loans of over $1 million in January.
By Maria Rachal • March 3, 2021 -
Waste Connections pursues escalating New York legal fight in face of stiff competition
Subsidiary County Waste sued former owner Scott Earl over alleged unfair practices and issues related to the rise of his new company, Twin Bridges. The two are battling over prices and acquisition targets around the Capital Region.
By Cole Rosengren • March 2, 2021 -
Virginia governor signs advanced recycling bill into law
It is the tenth state to classify advanced recycling, sometimes called chemical recycling, as a manufacturing process instead of a waste management technique. This follows approval of a ban on foam foodservice containers.
By Megan Quinn • Updated March 31, 2021 -
2020 earnings coverage for US waste and recycling companies
Catch up on Waste Dive's quarterly analysis of results from Waste Management, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Covanta and Casella Waste Systems during 2020.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
2020 earnings coverage: Waste Connections
The industry's third-largest company continued to expand through M&A, responded to the coronavirus pandemic and committed to $500 million in ESG spending.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
2020 earnings coverage: GFL Environmental
In its first year as a public company, starting right as the pandemic unfolded, GFL completed multiple major transactions and is on track for ongoing rapid growth.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
2020 earnings coverage: Casella Waste Systems
This key Northeast company continued growing its dominant presence in the market amid the pandemic, with plans to further expand multiple key landfill assets.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
2020 earnings coverage: Waste Management
The North American industry's largest company weathered the pandemic, announced new ESG plans and completed the major acquisition of Advanced Disposal Services.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
2020 earnings coverage: Republic Services
The industry's second-largest player adapted to the pandemic, completed a busy year of M&A and pushed ahead on fleet electrification plans.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
Packaging manufacturers compete for raw materials as takeout shakes up foodservice
The pandemic could have been an excuse for foodservice packaging manufacturers to give up on sustainability goals, but one Sustainable Packaging Coalition lead said that hasn't happened.
By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 23, 2021 -
GFL Environmental plans another 'outsized' M&A year, outlines growth through 2023
After a year of significant expansion, the Canadian company is working on another large deal, numerous tuck-ins and potential divestitures. Plus, it's optimistic about benefits in a post-pandemic economy.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 23, 2021 -
Republic Services reiterates all in on electrification over CNG, Santek close nearing
The second-largest North American waste operator expects economic recovery to continue in 2021, with bullish plans for M&A.
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 23, 2021