Waste Connections highlights ‘disciplined execution’ for Q4 and recovering labor trends

CEO Ron Mittelstaedt characterized 2023 as a “year of renewal” and applauded strong acquisition activity and improved safety and retention.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 14, 2024

WM touts sustainability spending, ‘strong’ operations growth to wrap up Q4

Executives credited price and cost-saving measures for Q4 earnings growth and said the company will invest up to $2.9B in its recycling and renewable energy platforms through 2026.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 13, 2024

New York to pilot automated collection of large containers for high-density buildings

DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch described this as the biggest advance for local waste collection technology in decades as the city continues its push toward containerization and limiting manual collection.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 1, 2024

New York City awards historic commercial waste zone contracts ahead of September transition

Action Environmental and Waste Connections each netted more than a dozen contracts. Other locally based companies also received multiple awards.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Jan. 30, 2024

The waste and recycling industry outlook for 2024

Recycling policy, PFAS regulations, landfill methane, organics infrastructure and M&A are all expected to be key topics for the year ahead.

By Waste Dive Staff • Jan. 29, 2024

Biden renominates Julie Su as labor secretary

Su’s nomination stalled in the Senate for 10 months, meeting opposition from Republican senators and business groups.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 10, 2024

2023: A year of waste and recycling leadership changes

NWRA, SWANA, Waste Connections, WIN Waste Innovations, LRS, DTG Recycle and others all announced notable changes for key leadership roles.

By Waste Dive Staff • Dec. 28, 2023

By 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

Los Angeles commercial waste system at a crossroads amid contract renegotiation

The recycLA program has seen positive results, but haulers are lagging on diversion targets and organics service. The city, while trying to amend the program, could issue a new RFP or even take over service itself.

By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 21, 2023

Waste worker fatality rate decreased in 2022, but waste remains seventh deadliest job: BLS

It’s the third year in a row that fatality rates for the sector decreased, though MRF fatalities increased in 2022.

By Megan Quinn • Dec. 20, 2023

Women’s leadership a key to stronger waste workforce, networking groups say

Rachel Oster and Melissa Young, two professionals that help lead the women’s leadership groups WISR and W4R, say connecting women at every level of the industry will create stronger companies and organizations.

By Megan Quinn • Dec. 19, 2023

Next Summit Digital: Conversations on the future of fleet operations

Rubicon’s four-part webinar series brings its annual technology summit to the masses.

Dec. 4, 2023

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

Has the waste and recycling industry’s multiyear M&A boom peaked?

Experts from Stifel, Houlihan Lokey, Comerica Bank, Raymond James, Waste Connections and others weigh in on the latest trends involving valuations, private equity, environmental services, antitrust and more.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 27, 2023

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

Teamsters continue labor fight in Republic Services’ backyard

The union is facing an uphill battle as it attempts to negotiate its first contract for 286 employees across three unionized Republic yards in the Phoenix area.

By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 20, 2023

Mack Trucks workers vote to ratify 5-year UAW labor agreement

The agreement comes after more than a month of striking at five Mack plants, including one that assembles its refuse collection vehicles.

By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 17, 2023

How to optimize your hauling fleet with Rubicon’s technology suite

In the fast-paced world of waste and recycling, staying ahead requires more than just hard work.

By Rubicon • Nov. 13, 2023

Injury rates for waste industry workers rose in 2022

Injury rates rose just a year after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the lowest rates since 2006. Solid waste collection workers reported slightly fewer illnesses in 2022.

By Megan Quinn • Nov. 9, 2023

Stericycle announces ‘workforce reduction’ plan, lowers guidance

Stericycle expects future efficiencies from its new ERP system but is facing headwinds from commodity volatility. It also divested businesses in the Netherlands and UAE.

By Megan Quinn • Nov. 6, 2023

Teamsters approve new Republic Services contract in Atlanta

The contract ensures good pay for members as they move from an incentive-based to an hourly-based pay system, union officials said.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated Nov. 3, 2023

Casella reports ‘pivotal and exciting’ Q3 due to recent acquisitions and strong pricing

Casella raised revenue guidance and predicted a strong Q4 due to its retrofitted Boston MRF and operations it acquired from GFL.

By Megan Quinn • Nov. 3, 2023

California projects emphasize zero waste equity by keeping marginalized groups at the center

An equitable zero waste future means partnering with businesses, unhoused people, waste workers and grassroots groups, speakers from San Francisco and Los Angeles said at the National Zero Waste Conference. 

By Megan Quinn • Updated Nov. 6, 2023

Q3 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies

Follow the latest results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella Waste, Clean Harbors, Stericycle and others.

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Nov. 9, 2023

NLRB pushes joint employer rule effective date to February

The board essentially reinstated the standard articulated in the 2015 Browning-Ferris Industries case, which has been the center of a nearly decade-long employment law saga.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Nov. 17, 2023