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City Haul: A new class of municipal waste leaders emerges
Over half of the 10 largest U.S. cities have new public works, sanitation or solid waste directors since the start of 2020. Positions have evolved during the pandemic and amid shifting trends in technology and public engagement.
By Maria Rachal • Oct. 20, 2021 -
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Canadian organics programs share lessons learned on policy, plastics and public engagement
The majority of Canadians now have curbside organics recycling. Toronto, Vancouver and Halifax program managers weigh in on their experiences and the insights they've gained over the years.
By Danielle Beurteaux • Oct. 18, 2021 -
Macquarie acquiring large stakes in GreenWaste and Zanker in its first California waste deal
GreenWaste and partner company Zanker Recycling's northern California operations include multiple organics recycling facilities. Moody's Investors Service estimates operations are generating $325 million in annual revenue.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 15, 2021 -
Opinion
Anaerobic digestion, nature's recycling engine, must be leveraged as a climate solution
Instead of sustainably managing organic waste, writes Bioenergy Devco CEO Shawn Kreloff, much of the United States is exacerbating the climate crisis by relying on incineration, landfilling and land application.
By Shawn Kreloff • Oct. 8, 2021 -
Deep Dive // Recology SF corruption investigation
What's next for Recology in San Francisco after $36M DOJ penalty, bribery charge
The West Coast company is looking to move forward after three subsidiaries admitted to one charge of bribery in a deferred prosecution agreement, but it still faces legal action and a push to change local collection systems.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 29, 2021 -
Covanta, Casella, Vanguard Renewables and others continue the conversation at virtual WasteExpo
The event included insight on industry discussions such as EPR, environmental justice, waste-to-energy, climate change, recycling and technology.
By Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren , Maria Rachal • Sept. 17, 2021 -
California governor signs full slate of circular economy bills
The package includes bills regulating recyclability and compostability claims on products, restricting exports of plastic scrap and updating the state's container redemption program.
By Megan Quinn • Updated Oct. 6, 2021 -
EPA's PFAS strategy
Compost groups say EPA's new PFAS report misses the mark
The compilation of research on PFAS in compost and digestate underscores regulators' concern about potential health impacts, but compost experts say the agency and manufacturers should do more to curb the chemicals.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 7, 2021 -
Raven SR's waste-to-hydrogen project with Republic Services could have implications beyond California
Creating green hydrogen from organics is one way to meet the state's SB 1383 goals, but Raven's CEO said he hopes this process can be a competitive way to handle waste streams in any state.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 31, 2021 -
Resource Recycling Conference highlights role of markets, labor and climate in municipal recycling
Panelists at last week's virtual event discussed how positive market shifts for certain postconsumer plastics and fiber grades are influencing MRF investment decisions, while labor availability is a key issue in servicing local programs.
By Megan Quinn , Maria Rachal , Cole Rosengren • Aug. 10, 2021 -
Biden's waste and recycling priorities
House passes infrastructure bill, including key recycling provisions
President Joe Biden is expected to soon sign the bill, which features the text of the RECYCLE Act, funding for Save Our Seas 2.0 and battery recycling provisions.
By Megan Quinn • Updated Nov. 8, 2021 -
GFL 2021 earnings
GFL launches renewable energy platform, forecasts ample M&A opportunities
While Canada's economic recovery is expected to roll into next year, the company is already seeing pre-pandemic volumes in other areas and big free cash flow gains. A new focus on landfill gas projects may boost that trend.
By Cole Rosengren • July 29, 2021 -
Q&A
Waste Management's first chief sustainability officer aims to expand recycling, organics revenue
In her first Waste Dive interview since starting the new role, Tara Hemmer describes sustainability as a "growth lever" for the industry giant. She also weighs in on the landfill emissions debate, plastics and waste reduction.
By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2021 -
SWEEP adds Bay Area partners to growing SMM certification pilot
Also in this week's municipal news roundup: recycling and organics program developments from Cleveland, New York City and Rochester, New York, and still more labor shortages disrupting collection services.
By Maria Rachal • July 23, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Progress report: State waste and recycling policies gain notable traction this year
State lawmakers have made significant headway on laws about EPR, recycled content mandates and plastic products. Other bills are still in play, and experts anticipate even more possible changes in 2022.
By Megan Quinn • July 19, 2021 -
City hiring woes and solutions; New $16B pitch for recycling infrastructure
In this week’s municipal news roundup: Denver and St. Louis feel the effects of labor shortages, and leaders in Portland, Oregon, seek to widen their worker candidate pools.
By Maria Rachal • July 16, 2021 -
Chicago exploring organics and textile recycling, commercial waste zones through new strategy
Chicago has one of the lowest diversion rates among major U.S. cities. Chief Sustainability Officer Angela Tovar said it would be "a big leap" to set any type of zero waste target and the city is focused on "interim steps."
By Maria Rachal • July 15, 2021 -
'The strongest have survived': Anaerobic digestion companies see clear path to scaling up
Anaergia, BDC, Generate Capital and Vanguard Renewables believe they're poised to expand food waste recycling around the country. ESG trends, rising disposal tip fees and state or local policies are all key drivers.
By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2021 -
Cities tackle illegal dumping, ongoing hauler labor shortages
In this week's municipal news roundup: more methods to reduce roadside trash, plus ongoing waste collection issues and new compost initiatives.
By Megan Quinn • July 9, 2021 -
Top stories from 2021's WasteExpo
Catch up on event coverage and interviews about the labor shortage, emerging ESG pressures, fleet technology, organics recycling, PFAS and more.
By Waste Dive Team • Updated Sept. 17, 2021 -
What the industry is saying about 5 key topics in waste and recycling
At WasteExpo, executives, vendors and regulators were vocal on everything from policy to PFAS and plastics, to the problem of not being able to hire enough workers.
By Waste Dive Team • July 7, 2021 -
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Expanding curbside recycling after a tumultuous few years
The Recycling Partnership and Recyclops share how they're working with municipalities to expand the scope of U.S. curbside recycling. Also in this week's municipal news roundup, truck news from Alaska and South Carolina.
By Maria Rachal • June 24, 2021 -
NYC commercial waste reform
Nearly 50 companies, including Waste Management, pursuing New York commercial waste contracts
The city aims to release the next part of a waste and recycling zone RFP within two months. Waste Connections, Interstate Waste Services, Winters Bros. Waste Systems and other local companies are among the high-profile bidders.
By Cole Rosengren • June 23, 2021 -
Atlanta and San Francisco's food waste wisdom; how the pandemic affected recycling education
SWANA's Sustainable Materials Management Summit and the NYC Food Waste Fair brought together local leaders from Florida to Maryland and Georgia to California. Catch up in this week's municipal news roundup.
By Maria Rachal , Cole Rosengren • June 17, 2021 -
Biden's waste and recycling priorities
EPA explores aligning 2030 food waste goal with UN target, official says
Preventing food waste at the source remains a priority over simply diverting it from disposal, panelists said during a discussion on setting and reaching national food waste targets, part of this week's NYC Food Waste Fair.
By Maria Rachal • June 15, 2021