Closed Loop acquires Agri-Cycle, expanding organics reach

Agri-Cycle provides collection services to customers across 14 states in the Northeast. With the deal, Closed Loop Partners’ private equity arm looks to aggressively grow its organics portfolio.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 20, 2025

GreenWaste’s new CEO eyes M&A, California facility expansion for growth

GreenWaste appointed former COO Clete Elms to permanently serve as CEO of the private equity-backed company. He brings experience leading Australian waste firms and a focus on sustainability.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 11, 2025

GFL’s infrastructure spinoff nets deal valuing business at nearly $3.1B

A transaction announced Thursday with Energy Capital Partners marks a significant milestone following the 2022 spinoff. GFL will receive a cash infusion through its minority stake.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 7, 2025

Enviri considering sale of Clean Earth business

The publicly traded environmental services company is examining all its options to boost value, but has not committed to a timeline for a potential sale.  

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 5, 2025

Enviros target clean fuel programs, plus RNG news from Republic, Sagepoint and more

In California and New Mexico, environmental groups are ramping up their efforts to slash the strong carbon intensity scores that farm biogas receives through clean fuels programs.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 5, 2025

Major waste companies spent $659M on M&A in Q2

Companies spent significantly less on M&A than in Q1. WM acquired WB Waste in D.C., while Republic, Waste Connections, GFL and Casella focused on smaller tuck-ins or regional deals.

By Jacob Wallace , Megan Quinn • Aug. 4, 2025

Casella raises revenue guidance, previews West Virginia growth plans

Executives noted stable performance in the Northeast and anticipated annualized revenues from acquisitions, but pointed out headwinds from labor costs and truck delays in the mid-Atlantic. 

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 1, 2025

GFL down to 2 bidders for sale of stake in infrastructure business, boosts guidance

CEO Patrick Dovigi confirmed that the company is rapidly nearing a deal to sell a stake in its privately held Green Infrastructure Partners business. GFL posted growth that beat expectations in the second quarter.

By Jacob Wallace • July 31, 2025

Q2 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2025

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

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Aug. 5, 2025

WM decreases 2025 revenue guidance but logs strong quarter

The company reported revenue gains for the quarter, fueled largely by internal growth in the collection and disposal business and the ongoing integration of Stericycle. Commodity prices weighed on the outlook.

By Jacob Wallace • July 29, 2025

Waste Connections reports positive earnings for Q2 amid economic headwinds

Waste Connections reported higher-than-expected revenues for Q2, but tariff and economic uncertainty prompted the company to stick with its original full-year guidance instead of raising expectations for the rest of the year.

By Megan Quinn • July 24, 2025

Casella Waste acquiring Mountain State Waste in West Virginia

The acquisition, representing about $30 million in annualized revenue, opens the door for Casella to operate in new regions of West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky while expanding its Pennsylvania footprint. 

By Megan Quinn • July 14, 2025

Veolia closes $350M in acquisitions as North America CEO departs

Recent transactions include the purchase of California-based Ingenium, as well buying the only permitted medical waste facility in Massachusetts. VNA is reviewing over a dozen more possible deals, some set to close soon.

By Cole Rosengren • June 27, 2025

WM projects up to $29B revenue in 2027, driven by recycling and RNG

Executives announced new long-term earnings targets across its business segments and offered updates on plans for healthcare waste, employee retention and landfill capacity.

By Megan Quinn • June 25, 2025

EQT could acquire majority stake in landfill RNG company Waga Energy

EQT has entered negotiations with the intention of taking Waga private. The firm says the investment is key to accelerating Waga’s position in the global renewable natural gas market.

By Megan Quinn • June 6, 2025

GFL Environmental Services acquires OSI, one of first deals since spin-off

OSI offers hazardous and non-hazardous waste services across several states. GFL executives have said they expect the newly spun off environmental services division to be aggressive on acquisitions. 

By Jacob Wallace • June 3, 2025

3 tips for selling waste businesses in 2025: WasteExpo

Keeping up with maintenance and finances long before deal discussions begin can lead to more successful outcomes, said WasteExpo speakers from Kinderhook, WM, Wastequip and others.

By Megan Quinn • May 15, 2025

Waste Harmonics Keter looks for growth opportunities after merger

Chief Commercial Officer Stephen Mohan outlined plans for the combined waste brokers to scale, including potential M&A. The company recently cut staffing at a New York office as part of the integration process.

By Jacob Wallace • May 8, 2025

WM acquires DC-area WB Waste Solutions

The private, Maryland-based operation was formed by industry veterans Willie K. Goode and Bruce Bates. It includes a range of commercial and industrial hauling and post-collection assets.

By Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren • May 7, 2025

Top 5 waste companies spent nearly $1.5B on M&A in Q1

Republic Services’ purchase of Shamrock Environmental led spending for the quarter. Other notable deals include Waste Connections’ purchase of Atlantic Coast Recycling in New Jersey.

By Cole Rosengren • May 7, 2025

Casella notes positive Q1, recycling efficiencies and insulation from tariffs

Casella also noted four acquisitions so far in 2025 and plans to continue internalizing more landfill tons and updating fleets.

By Megan Quinn • May 2, 2025

Republic Services acquires pair of private haulers in Wisconsin

The purchase of Town & Country Sanitation and Peterson Sanitation caps off decades of private ownership. The transaction is part of Republic’s intention to spend at least $1 billion on M&A this year.

By Cole Rosengren • May 1, 2025

GFL plans to build on existing post-collection asset footprint amid M&A push

Executives said the company is on track to meet or exceed the high end of their acquisitions guidance this year, fueled by proceeds from the sale of GFL’s environmental services business.

By Jacob Wallace • May 1, 2025

Q1 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2025

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

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated May 7, 2025

WM says tariffs unlikely to affect RNG, MRF plans for 2025

CEO Jim Fish said the quarter exceeded expectations, despite severe weather. The company also reported ongoing progress as it integrates the Stericycle assets.

By Megan Quinn • April 29, 2025