Compology's contamination technology gains market share

CEO Jason Gates shared updates on how the company's AI capabilities are helping service providers rethink education strategies and improve quality for all types of waste and recycling streams.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2019

Precipitous drop in reclaimed plastic film exports drags down recovery efforts

A recent report commissioned by the American Chemistry Council raises questions about how much reclaimed film may have been disposed when export markets dried up in 2017.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 31, 2019

How one island territory is getting creative with upcycling and reuse

The British Virgin Islands experienced recycling challenges long before commodity market shifts. Now, the failure of a critical incinerator has prompted a whole new materials management plan.

By Genevieve Glatsky • July 31, 2019

Advanced Disposal Q2: Business growing steadily, landfill expenses up

The company's results largely tracked with Q2 trends so far, aside from a net loss due to a pending $9 million legal settlement and rising leachate expenses.

By Cole Rosengren • July 31, 2019

DOJ antitrust review continues for Waste Management-Advanced deal

Federal regulators recently requested more information from both companies to assess market overlap. Approval is likely, but it's unknown what they may have to divest.

By Cole Rosengren , Anna Hrushka • July 30, 2019

Covanta Q2: Price increases continue as commodity revenues dip

Tough markets for metals and energy have caused the company to lower its 2019 guidance, but executives expressed optimism about overall prospects.

By Cole Rosengren • July 29, 2019

Republic Services Q2: M&A spending much higher than planned

More referrals than ever have put the Arizona company on track for a big year of acquisitions. Overall quarterly results were also strong — with some hope even for recycling.

By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2019

Waste Management Q2: Landfills more profitable, recycling 'fallen off a cliff'

The core business continues to perform well in numerous categories, while recycling prices remain a nagging headwind.

By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2019

Republic climate goals approved by Science Based Targets initiative

The international recognition is a first for any U.S. waste and recycling company’s sustainability plan. Republic has committed to reducing key greenhouse gas emissions 35% by 2030.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Sept. 24, 2019

Pace Glass facing legal charges, still planning major facility

The New Jersey company has been hit with dozens of code violations and charges for stockpiling material. CEO George Valiotis explains how the situation reached this point.

By Cole Rosengren • July 24, 2019

Boise, Idaho mixed plastic program could expand following changes

The city is currently storing 40 tons of material awaiting processing by Renewlogy as the chemical recycler upgrades its capabilities. In the meantime, a variety of educational initiatives have also been launched.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 24, 2019

Pasadena, California's 'zero waste' progress stymied by rising per capita disposal

According to a new report, the amount of landfill waste increased by 50% over a six-year period — a consequence of both economic growth and recycling challenges.

By Rina Li • July 24, 2019

Why are fashion supply chains so wasteful?

Consumer textile waste may be the larger problem, but the pre-consumer supply chain has its own wasteful practices built in to the way garments are designed and produced. 

By Emma Cosgrove • July 23, 2019

GFL Environmental IPO filing outlines plans for significant expansion

A new SEC filing offers key details about the industry's fourth-largest player — including the revelation that CEO Patrick Dovigi pulled in nearly CA$47.5 million last year.

By Cole Rosengren • July 23, 2019

Lawmakers propose sweeping national plastic waste legislation

The bill, which Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., and Rep. Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., plan to introduce this fall, includes a mix of plastic bans, extended producer responsibility and deposit or charge requirements.

By Rina Li • July 22, 2019

Scrap Collector: US stands as lone OECD opponent of Basel plastic amendment

Plus: Cambodia returning illegal waste imports, and India's capital cracking down on food waste at social functions.

By Rina Li • July 19, 2019

Upcoming California law could set stage for recycling definition debate

The rulemaking process for SB 1335, which will require state facilities to use reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging starting in 2021, may lay the groundwork for bigger legislation to come.

By Rubi Rajbanshi • July 19, 2019

FCC Environmental wins Omaha, Nebraska contracts, securing Midwest foothold

After months of debate, the Omaha City Council approved a 10-year collection contract as well as a separate deal for seasonal yard waste pick-up. The contracts are worth an estimated $24.2 million per year.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Aug. 28, 2019

New Hampshire passes recycling study bill amid market challenges

Legislators were moved to act after seeing local communities suspend programs or undergo price increases.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated July 25, 2019

Reduce, reuse, rescoot? A look at e-scooters' long-term sustainability

Scooters are touted as a clean, low-cost form of transportation, but their lifespan is far from sustainable — and their parts could pose a danger to recycling facilities.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 17, 2019

Recycling to resume in Florida county after 6-month suspension

The new agreement, which comes after the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority terminated a prior contract, will cost Santa Rosa County an estimated $321,000 annually.

By Rina Li • July 17, 2019

How Veolia tackles tough waste streams with resourcefulness and global reach

Veolia North America President and COO Bob Cappadona talked to Waste Dive about how the company's Total Waste Management division can find unique solutions for just about anything — even PFAS.

By Cole Rosengren • July 16, 2019

Scrap Collector: US emerges as world's top producer of waste

Plus: A Canadian grocer's shame-inducing plastic bag scheme, and mass anti-incinerator protests in Chinese city.

By Rina Li • July 12, 2019

Connecticut bag ban spurs contentious food waste debate

One of the year's more mildly worded state bag bans was prefaced by heated discussion around whether compostable products should be exempt.

By Cole Rosengren • July 11, 2019

Lawsuit over Keurig coffee pod recyclability moving forward

The company had hoped a California judge would dismiss a complaint claiming its "recyclable" labels are misleading.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 10, 2019