DTG Recycle lays off employees at its only landfill while working through pre-expansion issues

The private equity-backed C&D company was recently required to shut down operations at the Anderson Landfill amid ongoing permit discussions. It is also managing a subsurface fire and potential hazardous cleanup at the site.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated July 18, 2023

OSHA electronic recordkeeping rule to take effect in 2024

The rule will require employers with 100 or more employees to submit information from Forms 300 and 301 once per year. This revives an Obama-era attempt that was rolled back under the Trump administration.

By Ryan Golden • July 18, 2023

Baltimore hires solid waste head with public, private waste experience

Craig Jeter began his role as the city finalizes its 10-Year Solid Waste Management Plan and plans to restart recycling collection next year.

By Jacob Wallace • July 17, 2023

WM’s chief DEI officer draws on years in the field to connect with front-line workers

Kelly Rooney, WM’s chief human resources officer and chief DEI officer, highlights how employee feedback helps shape training programs and job requirements meant to provide better career advancement.

By Megan Quinn • June 22, 2023

Industry veteran launches Waste Industry Historical Society to capture decades of knowledge

Anthony Ricchio, a longtime driver and current equipment specialist, grew up collecting waste phone book ads and toy trucks. Now, he hopes a new museum in Iowa can motivate others to share their own collections.

By Cole Rosengren • June 5, 2023

Pay continued to grow for many top waste and recycling CEOs in 2022

See the latest compensation data for executives at WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Clean Harbors, Stericycle, Harsco, Casella Waste Systems and Rubicon in our fifth annual report.

By Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren , Jacob Wallace • May 22, 2023

WIN Waste Innovations’ first sustainability report touts material recovery, avoided emissions

The Northeast-based company’s initial report includes statistics on the overall amount of material being recycled and managed, though it isn’t disclosing greenhouse gas emissions data yet.

By Jacob Wallace • May 22, 2023

Continued labor challenges are leading top waste and recycling execs to innovate

Recruitment and retention were key topics at this month’s WasteExpo. Catch up on perspectives from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella Waste Systems and more.

By Cole Rosengren • May 16, 2023

WM CEO Jim Fish discusses the economy, labor automation and sustainability investments

The industry’s most high-profile executive weighed in about what will and won’t be changing when it comes to WM’s strategy on temporary labor, secondary processing for recyclables, anaerobic digestion and more.

By Cole Rosengren • May 10, 2023

Q1 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies

Follow the latest results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella Waste Systems, Clean Harbors and Rubicon as they kick off 2023 earnings.

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated May 23, 2023

WM sees more cost cutting opportunities through labor attrition, new truck deliveries

The industry’s largest company saw increased expenses during Q1 but remains confident in hitting its annual guidance through pricing and cost reduction efforts. Executives also previewed an upcoming Toronto MRF project.

By Megan Quinn • April 27, 2023

Waste Connections anticipates another busy M&A year as Mittelstaedt outlines long-term plans

In his first report since returning as CEO, Ron Mittelstaedt shared updates on labor, inflation and M&A. Amid ongoing economic uncertainty, executives said they’ve already locked in price increases for a majority of business.

By Cole Rosengren • April 27, 2023

Mittelstaedt back as Waste Connections CEO, Jackman departing

The abrupt announcement brings back the company’s founder and original CEO to a role he left in 2019. Mittelstaedt said the leadership change was a planned decision and not the result of company issues.

By Megan Quinn • April 24, 2023

Waste collection supervisors: The forgotten foundation

 Solid waste supervisors ensure efficient waste operations, but they are often under-resourced.

April 24, 2023

AFSCME highlights voices from 1968 Memphis sanitation strike, says issues persist today

Lee Saunders, president of the public-sector union that represented workers in that historic strike, says the event has implications for the modern industry. A new podcast also highlights Martin Luther King Jr.’s role in the movement.

By Megan Quinn • April 10, 2023

WM expects major MRF automation and efficiency plans to yield returns at ‘virtually any commodity price’

At a recent investor presentation, WM leaders said their 2026 recycling sustainability plan would expand markets and invest heavily in MRF automation to reap efficiency and labor benefits.

By Megan Quinn • April 6, 2023

Diverse waste and recycling workplaces should include younger workers: NERC

Speakers at the Northeast Recycling Council’s recent conference described opportunities for hiring diverse younger workers who may not be familiar with the industry. 

By Megan Quinn • April 5, 2023

Federal Reserve hikes main rate by quarter-point, notes ‘resilient’ banking system

The central bank tightened borrowing costs despite banking instability as inflation persists well above its 2% target.

By Jim Tyson • March 23, 2023

GreenWaste CEO envisions ‘stronger presence’ for company in California following private equity investment

Over a year after selling to a Macquarie fund, CEO Tracy Adams reports a “great partnership.” He discusses the company’s targeted acquisition strategy, the state’s SB 1383 organics recycling law and more.

By Cole Rosengren • March 16, 2023

LRS’ new $50M Chicago MRF is heavy on automation, with room for expansion

The MRF can handle nearly twice the material as the one LRS opened in a Chicago suburb just six years ago. The company “invested on the front end to reduce labor” amid a tight employment market the last few years.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 15, 2023

SWANA to hire new CEO, citing ‘changing vision,’ as Biderman departs

David Biderman joined the group in 2015 and helped grow its focus on safety, among other issues. SWANA has begun its search for a replacement.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated March 15, 2023

Daylight saving time: What HR should keep in mind

Changing the clocks is more than just a frustration or a boon; it can cause problems with payroll and workplace safety.

By Caroline Colvin • March 10, 2023

Powell says Fed may hike rates more than forecast

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told a Senate committee on Tuesday that reducing inflation to the central bank’s 2% target may not lead to widespread layoffs.

By Jim Tyson • March 8, 2023

RoadRunner Recycling lays off 10% of its workforce

The Pittsburgh-based waste and recycling technology company, which raised $90 million and acquired Compology last year, is scaling down to weather a more challenging business environment, it said.

By Cole Rosengren • March 7, 2023

Biden to appoint Julie Su as Labor secretary

Su is known for cracking down on wage theft and has long settled disputes between employers and unions.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 28, 2023