Republic Services Q3: Expect $550M in M&A this year, 'strong' 2020 pace

Republic sees many expansion opportunities within its core capabilities, possibly even in Canada, and reported few economic concerns. Executives also addressed recycling, E&P and labor pressures.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 31, 2019

New York City Council advances commercial zone bill, opponents make final push

The successful vote came after 13 council members endorsed a letter requesting more time to consider a proposal that will dramatically reshape the city's open market system. A final vote is scheduled for Oct. 30.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 29, 2019

Massachusetts Teamsters end Republic strike, quit jobs

After 84 days, and multiple rounds of unsuccessful contract negotiations, two dozen workers voted to end their demonstration. Their strike attracted national attention, including from multiple presidential candidates.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Nov. 21, 2019

New York commercial waste zone bill finalized ahead of imminent vote

Aside from new language on labor retention, the version council members will be asked to vote on remains largely unchanged from a prior draft. A vote is expected Oct. 30.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 23, 2019

Federal court OKs Waste Pro workers' overtime, joint employment suit

The order could allow a jury to decide whether Waste Pro USA was a joint employer along with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc., and therefore liable for the alleged violations.

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 9, 2019

Who comes out on top if New York passes commercial waste zones?

How many local haulers will be left to win franchise contracts, and whether any new entrants join the fray, all comes down to how legislative negotiations play out.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 9, 2019

Industry's top trade groups sign first OSHA safety alliance

The NWRA and SWANA will collaborate with federal regulators to share information on a range of safety issues, with a focus on small- and medium-sized employers.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 2, 2019

DOL finalizes $35K overtime threshold

The update takes effect Jan. 1 and is perhaps one of the most anticipated rulemakings from DOL.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 24, 2019

Senate confirms Scalia as labor secretary

The former solicitor of labor appeared measured in his responses during a confirmation hearing that saw criticism of his record as a management-side attorney.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Sept. 26, 2019

Teamsters' clash with Republic Services expands in Georgia and beyond

As collection workers strike in Massachusetts, actions have also been reported in California, Georgia and Indiana.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 11, 2019

Scrap Collector: Plastic makes its way into oceans – and 2020 climate forum

Plus: California county settling landfill employee racial discrimination suit, and UK waste management giant Biffa pleading not guilty to export charges.

By Rina Li • Sept. 6, 2019

Teamsters continue Republic strike in Massachusetts, picket in California

Teamsters Local 25 have been on strike for a week over initial contract negotiations. Meanwhile, the union is ramping up pressure elsewhere, and Republic has taken the issue to court.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Sept. 5, 2019

Bernie Sanders's $16.3T climate plan promises major waste and recycling shifts

The Democratic presidential candidate's platform includes a national recycling program, divestment from incinerators, funding for food recovery and composting investments, and a right to repair policy.

By Rina Li • Aug. 30, 2019

What's next for California container recycling after rePlanet's closure?

Losing the state's largest recycling center operator in one fell swoop could challenge California's redemption program. Supporters and critics alike offer ideas for stabilization.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 28, 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

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

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

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

Tennessee sanitation workers file EEOC racial discrimination charges against Republic Services

A Teamsters complaint alleges "continuous efforts to make work conditions hostile and malicious" for Republic's black drivers in the Memphis area.

By Rina Li • July 16, 2019

Deadly day for workers refocuses spotlight on industry safety progress

Three unrelated June 13 fatalities across multiple states are the latest reminder that top-down policy fixes may not be able to drive fundamental changes in safety culture.

By Cole Rosengren • June 25, 2019

New York franchise bill: 1 company could exclusively win 15 of 20 zones

Much-discussed new legislation outlines a framework to enhance recycling services, labor standards and routing efficiency in the city's commercial waste industry. Now, it's in for a potentially bruising legislative process.

By Cole Rosengren • May 30, 2019

Doubt and discord ahead of New York franchise bill introduction

The much-anticipated legislation launches today after years of planning, but it likely won't be what the city's Department of Sanitation envisioned.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated May 30, 2019

Conversations with execs from 8 key industry companies

Catch up on Waste Dive's interviews with Waste Management, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Covanta, WCA Waste, FCC Environmental and Rubicon Global from WasteExpo 2019.

By Waste Dive Team • May 24, 2019

Straight talk with WCA Waste CEO Bill Caesar

One of the industry's largest private operators discusses satisfaction with the company's current geography, pressures on landfill operations and why carbon pricing is likely inevitable.

By Cole Rosengren • May 21, 2019

Safety falls on everyone — from top leaders to hourly employees

More of the same isn't good enough when it comes to advancing workplace safety, emphasized speakers at WasteExpo earlier this month.

By Rina Li • May 21, 2019