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Preparing for wave of pandemic-related wrongful death, personal injury lawsuits
The first such case, involving a woman who claims her husband died after she brought home the coronavirus from on-site work during the lockdown, has been cleared to proceed to trial.
By Robert Freedman • May 5, 2022 -
GFL 2022 earnings
GFL Environmental's momentum continues with 21 deals, further potential to recover fuel costs
Following the Sprint purchase, executives anticipate further M&A opportunities. They were also optimistic in an earnings call about further potential from recovering Canadian volumes, price increases and lower labor turnover.
By Cole Rosengren • May 5, 2022 -
Clean Harbors Q1 boosted by HydroChem PSC deal, growing environmental services demand
Executives touted plans for an upcoming Nebraska incinerator and are optimistic about gaining further ground in a market that has become more consolidated following Republic's purchase of US Ecology.
By Cole Rosengren • May 4, 2022 -
Q1 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies
Catch up on the latest round of financial results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella Waste Systems, Clean Harbors and Stericycle.
By The Waste Dive Team • Updated May 6, 2022 -
CWST 2022 earnings
Casella forecasts $1B in annual revenue, growing M&A pipeline
The Northeastern company reported a positive quarter despite facility construction setbacks, inflation issues and lower landfill volumes. It also previewed upward of $500 million in potential acquisition opportunities.
By Megan Quinn • April 29, 2022 -
Stericycle reports challenging Q1, detailing recovery from labor and inflation headwinds
As it saw a decline in pandemic-related waste, Stericycle experienced its most acute period of driver illnesses yet. The company also previewed a new medical waste facility and closed out a $90 million corruption settlement.
By Megan Quinn • April 28, 2022 -
WM 2022 earnings
WM describes 'conservative' approach on M&A, sees strong Q1 price and volume trends
Executives at the industry's top company kicked off earnings season with updates on efforts to offset inflation, reduce head count through automation and focus more on ESG investments than on big acquisitions.
By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2022 -
OSHA wants to make injury data public, but employers fear a PR nightmare
Employers also could face increased union activity, one employment law attorney said. The proposed regulations are similar to an Obama-era rule that the Trump administration ultimately rescinded.
By Carla Bell and Kate Tornone • April 25, 2022 -
Stericycle shareholders pass civil rights proposal; similar proposals pass at WM, fail at Republic
The Teamsters and investment firm Parnassus previously said independent audits could clarify progress on corporate ESG and DEI goals. The companies have said they already provide needed data on the issues.
By Megan Quinn • Updated June 2, 2022 -
M&A trends, DEI improvements and the future of electronics repair are the talk of NERC conference
At a virtual Northeast Recycling Council event, the DOJ weighed in on its antitrust review process, panelists discussed "rethinking our internal structures" on DEI and electronics repair advocates celebrated state legislative progress.
By Megan Quinn • Updated April 29, 2022 -
Here comes the sun: OSHA launches new program for heat safety
The agency will inspect the jobsites of over 70 high-risk industries in indoor and outdoor settings when the National Weather Service issues a heat warning or advisory for a local area.
By Zachary Phillips • April 14, 2022 -
In need of skilled talent, 'clean tech' employers prioritize purpose
"The biggest piece of it is to know the company you're working for," said Sue Wingert, vice president of human resources at RoadRunner Recycling.
By Ryan Golden • April 8, 2022 -
White House credits apprenticeships, outreach for trucker employment gains
Domino's, Frito-Lay, PepsiCo, Albertsons and UPS are among more than 100 employers that have launched programs to improve driver retention since December.
By Colin Campbell • April 4, 2022 -
Solid waste worker deaths down 46% in 2021, SWANA reports
SWANA reported 28 industry fatalities in North America during 2021, with most of the deaths among collection workers. Vehicle-related deaths remain prevalent among workers and members of the public alike.
By Megan Quinn • March 22, 2022 -
City Haul: Inside top issues facing municipal waste leaders
How are waste agencies dealing with labor constraints? What do leaders tell residents who doubt the recycling system? Who are some of the new faces steering local U.S. operations? Catch up on past editions of City Haul.
By Maria Rachal • Updated Feb. 6, 2023 -
Republic Services manager files EEOC charge after company denied allegedly-promised promotion
The complaint alleges the company "went in a different direction" by selecting "a white male with far less experience," after the Georgia employee was previously "paraded around" as an example of diversity.
By Emilie Shumway • March 10, 2022 -
Waste Dive Live: What's next for waste and recycling in 2022?
Watch the videos from our Feb. 10 virtual event to hear perspectives from the Waste Dive team, The Recycling Partnership and Reloop.
By The Waste Dive Team • March 9, 2022 -
Bonuses, balance and respect: What will it take to attract more waste and recycling job applicants?
Industry employers Republic, Casella and WIN Waste, as well as recruiters and other partners, talked through the do's and don'ts of job postings, hiring processes and creating attractive workplaces during recent SWANA events.
By Maria Rachal • March 7, 2022 -
Workforce disclosures surge amid pressure for diversity
Although companies are revealing more about employee race and ethnicity, their reports are not standardized and are often spotty, JUST Capital said.
By Jim Tyson • March 4, 2022 -
CDC adopts new masking guidelines. What does that mean for employers?
This shift "will result in most Americans no longer being advised to wear masks in indoor public settings," according to one law firm.
By Kathryn Moody • March 1, 2022 -
FCC Environmental makes first US acquisition, forecasts 'many more'
The Spanish company's U.S. division recently purchased a Texas hauler to help densify its commercial routes. CEO Inigo Sanz discusses other recent developments as the operation works toward $300 million in revenue.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 25, 2022 -
City Haul: Labor constraints lead waste agencies to get creative
New adaptations, collaborations and resilience planning can help municipalities avoid service cutbacks when they face worker or equipment shortages, explain waste leaders from Alabama, Arizona, Texas, Virginia and elsewhere.
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 24, 2022 -
Q4 earnings: Waste companies close out 2021 with inflation offset plans, sizable M&A activity, ESG spending
Pricing strategies are helping mitigate inflationary pressures, labor remains a challenge, MRF investment is growing and renewable natural gas projects at landfills are on the rise. Catch up on our takeaways from key public companies.
By The Waste Dive Team • Feb. 18, 2022 -
Casella lays out 2024 strategy, touts Northeast disposal projects and Boston MRF upgrade
After years of M&A, the Vermont-based company is on track to approach $1 billion in revenue for 2022. Executives said they have wide flexibility to adjust prices amid inflation and outlined multiple areas for growth.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 18, 2022 -
Waste Connections closes 2021 with more than $1B in M&A spending, sees path to $10B in revenue
The company says it's prepared to handle pressures around inflation, labor and other issues. It also closed 30 deals last year and sees more to come, following an active start to 2022.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 17, 2022