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    Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A activity

    O6 Environmental was sold to a different private equity firm; E360S completed another acquisition in Quebec; My Green Michigan acquired organics recycling assets; GFL acquired an Illinois hauler.

    Updated Aug. 15, 2025
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    Exports pulled down 2024 paper recycling rate: AF&PA

    Decreased fiber exports, especially to Asia, affected both paper and OCC recycling rates in the U.S., according to the American Forest & Paper Association. But domestic mills increased their fiber consumption.

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    Notable waste and recycling conferences in 2025

    The Hazardous Materials Management Conference will offer training and networking from Sept. 21-25 in Naperville, Illinois.

    Updated Aug. 15, 2025
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    Battery recycling facilities and programs ramp up in U.S. and Canada

    Princeton NuEnergy’s black mass facility has opened, while Washington seeks comments on its battery EPR rulemaking and two Canadian programs join forces on battery recycling education.

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    Quest reports revenue decline after mall business exit

    The company is in the midst of operational efficiency initiatives after a disappointing 2024. These processes have reduced debt and improved cash generation, executives said on a Q2 earnings call.

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    Montrose expects EPA action on PFAS, GHG to drive future growth

    CEO Vijay Manthripragada noted that U.S. EPA clarity on regulations will help prompt clients to seek testing, monitoring and cleanup services.

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    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.

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    On-site sortation and valet services aim to fix multifamily waste contamination

    Service providers such as Ally Waste, WasteXperts and Trash Logic are seizing opportunities as San Francisco and other cities focus on reducing contamination rates in their recycling and organics streams.

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    Glencore completes takeover of Li-Cycle battery recycling assets

    Li-Cycle filed for bankruptcy earlier this year and was down to a skeleton staff in North America. European commodities firm Glencore submitted a bid of approximately $40 million to acquire the assets.

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    Connecticut’s beverage container redemption rate rose 21% in 2024

    The Container Recycling Institute says improvements like a 10-cent deposit, more return locations and a broader range of accepted containers boosted redemption rates. Meanwhile, some other bottle bill states saw declines of 1% to 3%.

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    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.

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    Casella CEO stepping down in 2026, elevating President Ned Coletta

    John Casella, who has been with the company since 1976, will stay on as executive chairman of the board. Coletta joined the company in 2004.

    Updated Aug. 7, 2025
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    Waste Connections names Jason Craft as next COO

    Craft has been with the company since 2003. He replaces Darrell Chambliss, a company co-founder who recently retired. Chambliss will stay on as a senior advisor.

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    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.  

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    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.

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    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.

    Updated Aug. 5, 2025
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    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.

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    ERI CEO’s growth plan balances politics, sustainability

    John Shegerian aims to set his company apart from other electronics recyclers with sustainability efforts, personalized partnerships with OEMs and a balance of domestic and international projects on the way.

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    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. 

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    What does ReMa’s new paper cup specification mean for packaging companies?

    The addition is expected to boost acceptance in recycling streams and at mills. It comes as Graphic Packaging International preps a new recycled paperboard mill to accept 15 million cups per day as feedstock.

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    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.

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    Clean Harbors eyes growth plans as oil turnaround continues

    Overall revenue fell slightly for Clean Harbors in the second quarter, but environmental services remained a strength. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance, confident its charge-for-oil strategy is working.

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    Tracking GHG emissions of US waste management companies

    Enviri reported its material recycling was down overall in 2024, though it's still ahead of targets. Republic Services reported continued progress on emissions reductions and material recovery.

    Updated Aug. 1, 2025
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    Cities and facility operators turn to AI for recycling education revamp

    Artificial intelligence, already common in MRFs, could have potential upstream. Los Angeles is seeing early success with an organics recycling chatbot and Oscar Sort is scaling its customer base for AI-enabled bin cameras.

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    Republic expects Teamsters strike to cost at least $25M amid steady quarter

    Executives detailed the impact from headwinds like lower commodity prices, continued softness in manufacturing and the ongoing labor disputes it faces in several markets.