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Deep DiveBy the numbers: 2024 waste and recycling trends
Reflect on the year through key data points about labor, the economy, M&A, federal and state policy, recycling trends and more.
By Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren , Jacob Wallace • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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Q&ANWRA CEO Hoffman says ‘playing offense’ is key to better industry representation
Michael E. Hoffman discusses his first few months on the job and the association’s outlook on important policy and regulatory changes related to EPR, climate and the upcoming election.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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LRS releases first sustainability report, unveils emissions reduction plan
LRS’ sustainability report offers baseline greenhouse gas emissions data and a general plan for reducing emissions from landfills and fleet vehicles while maintaining recycling rates and continuing to improve safety rates.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Notable waste and recycling conferences in 2025
The C&D World Conference & Exhibition and EREF Summit on Landfill Emissions are the latest industry events to add dates for 2025.
By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Veolia North America sets baseline GHG emissions, touts PFAS work
The French company released a global sustainability report and companion data for North America. It recently had its decarbonization targets verified by the Science-Based Targets initiative and set an emissions reduction road map.
By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Recology reports further emissions reductions, plans for new regulations
The employee-owned company based in California released its fifth annual sustainability report. Last year it set new targets to reduce emissions from landfills and facilities.
By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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Republic ups guidance amid stronger commodity prices, despite lower volumes
The company said a weak construction market and the shedding of some contracts will likely lower volumes through 2024. However, underlying financial metrics remain strong thanks to strong pricing growth.
By Jacob Wallace • July 25, 2024 -
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Deep DiveSatellite and flyover tech advances for landfill methane as industry seeks more clarity
WM is testing a range of emissions detection options as it works to solidify a measurement system by next year. This comes as more groups are launching satellites and asking the U.S. EPA to update its regulations.
By Leslie Nemo • July 9, 2024 -
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Enviri outlines long-term plans for ‘complete suite’ of PFAS services, rail divestment
During an investor day event, Enviri touted plans to offer a broad range of PFAS services as part of its move to become a full-service environmental remediation company and potentially hit $2.7 billion in revenue by 2027.
By Megan Quinn • June 25, 2024 -
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Sponsored by AclarityLeachate disposal in a PFAS-filled world
Leachate disposal has always been challenging for waste facilities, but PFAS has significantly complicated the process. Explore how landfill operators can manage PFAS in leachate, navigate new regulatory challenges and implement innovative treatment methods to protect drinking water and the environment.
By Leanne Hersey • June 3, 2024 -
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Republic shareholders nix Teamsters’ proposal to report labor impact of climate policies
A strong majority of shareholders voted against the proposal, which sought to compel Republic to more explicitly detail how its investments in automation and artificial intelligence affect workers.
By Jacob Wallace • May 30, 2024 -
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Q&ACasella president outlines growth plans for mid-Atlantic and other priorities
Ned Coletta, roughly six months into his role as president, is working on multiple aspects of the company’s strategy. He recently shared updates on disposal capacity, PFAS treatment, RNG projects, training and more.
By Megan Quinn • May 16, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Reworld™Common wastewater challenges and how to solve them
For many businesses, wastewater offers unique challenges that require best-in-class solutions.
April 22, 2024 -
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SEC stays climate-risk disclosure rule as it works through legal challenges
The agency maintains that the regulation is within the agency’s authority and said it “will continue vigorously defending the Final Rules’ validity in court.”
By Lamar Johnson • April 4, 2024 -
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How 3 large states want to address waste with federal climate funding
The U.S. EPA received 45 state priority climate action plans, the first step in accessing Climate Pollution Reduction Grant funding.
By Jacob Wallace • March 21, 2024 -
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Q&ASWANA CEO envisions collaborative environment to build safety, culture
Amy Lestition Burke, SWANA’s new CEO, says building partnerships can make the industry and the organization stronger and better resourced to take on climate change and an evolving workforce.
By Megan Quinn • March 19, 2024 -
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Deep DiveHow a new wave of clean fuels bills could spur a biogas boom
New Mexico became the fourth state to enact a program, which has the potential to give biogas projects from landfills and on-farm digesters a boost. Could more states soon follow?
By Jacob Wallace • March 13, 2024 -
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Clean Harbors’ environmental services segment continues hot streak to end 2023
The company projects another year of growth for its environmental services segment in 2024 thanks to capital investments and acquisitions. It’s also making changes to boost its struggling Safety-Kleen business.
By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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GFL 2023 earningsGFL posts record solid waste pricing, sees expansion opportunities through EPR and M&A
Continued strong pricing, combined with volume shedding of subpar contracts, contributed to margin expansion in solid waste. That trend combines with other tailwinds as GFL continues to improve its debt.
By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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SWEEP certifies first company for environmental achievement
Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery is the first in a pilot cohort to receive certification under the standard, which recognizes achievement in sustainable materials management practices.
By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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Sponsored by RubiconHow Dubuque, Iowa reduced residential waste volumes
Dubuque wanted to educate its 20,000 residential customers on proper waste disposal practices.
By Rubicon • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Deep DiveBy the numbers: Key 2023 waste and recycling trends
Look back on the year through data points on issues such as labor, M&A, federal funding, state policy and commodity pricing.
By Jacob Wallace , Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren • Dec. 22, 2023 -
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Stericycle sets net zero GHG goal in latest sustainability report
The company aims to achieve a net zero scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions goal by 2050 and reduce its injury rate through new driver training and other improvements.
By Megan Quinn • Nov. 28, 2023 -
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Waste Connections’ Mittelstaedt talks industry changes, improvements during time away from CEO job
Ron Mittelstaedt discussed how trends in sustainability, technology and investor interest are “rapidly changing” the waste industry during a session at the Corporate Growth Conference.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 21, 2023 -
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Q&AWM’s chief sustainability officer on the future of recycling
Tara Hemmer sees WM’s recycling investments as key to its overall sustainability strategy. Technology will allow WM to respond to customers’ changing sustainability needs in coming years, she said.
By Megan Quinn • Nov. 10, 2023
