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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 Nov. 12, 2024
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    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 Nov. 8, 2024
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    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
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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 Oct. 29, 2024
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    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 Oct. 24, 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 , , Oct. 22, 2024
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    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 Oct. 21, 2024
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    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 Oct. 8, 2024
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    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
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    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 Oct. 4, 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 Oct. 3, 2024
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    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
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    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 Sept. 19, 2024
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    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
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    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 Aug. 22, 2024
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    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 Aug. 20, 2024
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    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 Aug. 6, 2024
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    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 July 25, 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 July 25, 2024
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    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 , , July 22, 2024
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    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 July 11, 2024
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    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 July 9, 2024
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    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
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    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
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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 May 30, 2024