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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 -
Injury rates for waste industry workers fell in 2023, but illnesses rose
Injury rates still haven’t fallen back to historically low 2021 levels. Meanwhile, solid waste collection workers experienced significantly more illnesses than in 2022.
By Megan Quinn • Nov. 8, 2024 -
4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency
Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, experts at Littler Mendelson predicted.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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 -
Waste Connections reports record M&A activity, sees good momentum into 2025
CEO Ron Mittelstaedt confirmed the company expects to close between 30 to 35 deals this year, with $700 million in revenue acquired so far. Waste Connections also raised its 2024 guidance and previewed 2025.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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 -
GFL, Waste Pro to pay millions for settlements of EEOC race and sex discrimination lawsuits
Waste Pro in Florida will pay $1.4 million and subsidiaries of GFL Environmental in Georgia will pay $3.1 million to settle separate lawsuits with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 21, 2024 -
Q&A
NWRA 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 -
Sponsored by RUBICONSmartCity, now part of Routeware
Do more with less: Supercharge waste and recycling fleet operations
Digital enablement allows fleet authorities to compress route times and mileage, saving on fuel costs and vehicle wear and tear.
Oct. 7, 2024 -
Recycling industry eyes export improvements after port strike resolution
Ports important to recycled commodities trade are expected to reopen now that a labor strike is tentatively resolved, but some residual logistics and commodity price impacts could linger due to backlogs.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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 -
Notable waste and recycling conferences in 2025
Many industry events are on the calendar for 2025, including SWANA’s newly named RCon. See details about next year’s events covering business trends, organics, plastic recycling and more.
By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Oct. 23, 2024 -
WM to close Maryland MRF and reduce temp workforce as part of upgrade plan
The Elkridge facility’s closure is the latest development in WM’s efforts to invest more than $1 billion in new and upgraded recycling facilities across the US through 2026.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 19, 2024 -
OSHA sets late December comment deadline for extreme heat standard
The agency’s proposed rule would require employers to develop heat injury and illness prevention plans, among other actions.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 3, 2024 -
GFL and EEOC to settle discrimination suit alleging women were barred from truck driver jobs
GFL and its subsidiaries in Georgia are expected to finalize a consent decree with the EEOC, effectively ending the case alleging the companies had a pattern of blocking women from driver roles since 2016.
By Megan Quinn • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Focus on heat illness intensifies after death of Baltimore sanitation worker
In the wake of the death of Ronald Silver II, a city employee, labor groups are calling for more heat safety protections — and fast. Pending state and federal heat standards could help.
By Megan Quinn • Aug. 20, 2024 -
What the Supreme Court’s Chevron reversal could mean for PFAS and labor regulations
Ripple effects of the Chevron doctrine reversal may not affect operations for waste and recycling companies yet but could affect future federal rulemaking and legal challenges. NWRA’s CEO and legal experts weigh in.
By Megan Quinn • Aug. 6, 2024 -
Waste Connections touts big M&A growth, ramps up rail tons to Arrowhead Landfill
CEO Ron Mittelstaedt said the company is on track for an annual record in private company acquisition spending. He also touted ongoing improvements in employee retention, recycling earnings and energy waste services.
By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2024 -
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 -
Pay rose for multiple waste and recycling CEOs in 2023, especially GFL
See the latest compensation data for executives at WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Clean Harbors, Stericycle, Enviri and Casella Waste Systems in our sixth annual report.
By Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren , Jacob Wallace • July 22, 2024 -
Proposed OSHA heat rule leaves waste industry with operational questions
Waste and recycling groups say the proposed standard raises practical questions of how to change schedules and other operations to better protect workers from the heat.
By Megan Quinn • July 11, 2024 -
LRS receives credit rating downgrades, hires chief revenue officer
Moody’s and S&P both downgraded the Midwest recycler in June due in part to high debt leverage, but they maintained stable outlooks. LRS is searching for a CFO after Luke Chenery returned to Macquarie.
By Megan Quinn • July 9, 2024 -
OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
The standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.
By Zachary Phillips • July 2, 2024 -
Sponsored by Routeware Inc
7 key questions to ask before upgrading your billing software
Think simplicity, connectivity and efficiency when exploring new billing systems.
By Jed Dawson, VP Product Engineering at Routeware • June 24, 2024 -
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