Apex Waste Solutions aims to scale in consolidated Colorado market

Apex launched with a goal of offering independent service after larger companies bought out many local haulers. Now, with private equity backing from Kinderhook, the company is growing quickly through its own purchases.

By Cole Rosengren • May 20, 2024

DTG Recycle names new CEO

Jordan Reber recently took the helm at the Washington-based company, which is backed by Macquarie. He brings experience with heavy equipment and leadership from multiple prior roles.

By Cole Rosengren • May 17, 2024

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NWRA fleet safety program gets cohort of 10 smaller waste haulers

A partnership with Together for Safer Roads offers training for smaller operators that may not have the same resources as their larger competitors. Participants include Anchor Disposal, Balcones Resources and Rio Grande Waste Services.

By Cole Rosengren • May 14, 2024

Waste Pro leaders talk employee training and growth plans in the Southeast

CEO Sean Jennings and COO Keith Banasiak say offerings like CDL and technician schools, plus a focus on customer service and selective acquisitions, could help them hit the $2 billion revenue mark in a few years. 

By Megan Quinn • May 14, 2024

Mittelstaedt touts ‘significant’ labor improvements after returning as Waste Connections CEO

The company is making major labor and retention changes, investing in internal training and hiring and reducing voluntary turnover, CEO Ron Mittelstaedt said during WasteExpo.

By Megan Quinn • May 13, 2024

Rubicon exits software, city business in deal with major shareholders

CEO Phil Rodoni said the deal gives Rubicon “financial agility” at a time when it has struggled to remain profitable.

By Jacob Wallace • May 7, 2024

Public waste companies spent nearly $1.3B on M&A in Q1, but deals were few

Waste Connections led the group with multiple notable transactions, including a large E&P waste purchase, but other companies had a more muted start to the year.

By Cole Rosengren • May 6, 2024

Waste Harmonics, Keter announce Bob Boucher as new CEO

The announcement ensures a single leader for the two companies, which officially combined under equity platform TPG in October. Boucher was previously president and CEO of WIN Waste Innovations for eight years.

By Jacob Wallace • May 3, 2024

Enviri pauses Harsco rail sale plans but reports positive outlook for Q1

Enviri executives focused on cost savings and improved debt leverage as the company reconsolidates rail assets, which it had trouble selling despite interest from buyers. 

By Megan Quinn • May 2, 2024

FCC Environmental Services names new CEO, promotes prior one to international role

Dan Brazil, formerly COO, is taking over the North American waste business of the FCC Group as Inigo Sanz moves up to a higher role. The news comes as FCC finalized a contract in St. Paul, Minnesota, this week.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated May 3, 2024

GFL eyes new opportunities in Canada amid improving cash outlook

Revenues outperformed expectations and costs improved in the first quarter of the year, executives said, leading to an updated outlook for the company for the full year.

By Jacob Wallace • May 2, 2024

Clean Harbors announces Noble Oil acquisition, ‘stronger than expected’ Q1

Clean Harbors is also in the process of integrating its recent HEPACO acquisition, and its Safety-Kleen segment will soon partner with Castrol on a recycled lubricant partnership.

By Megan Quinn • May 2, 2024

Republic announces progress on polymer centers, growth from M&A in Q1

The company reported another quarter of revenue growth, thanks in part to rising commodity prices and recycling investments yielding results.

By Jacob Wallace • May 1, 2024

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, Enviri and Stericycle.

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated May 6, 2024

Casella highlights pricing growth, infrastructure project progress in Q1

The Northeastern company detailed plans for fleet optimization, M&A positioning and major mid-2024 facility projects related to rail and RNG improvements.

By Megan Quinn • April 26, 2024

Stericycle reports progress on workforce and fleet optimization plan, touts new document service

The company reported margin improvement from various cost saving measures, and shared construction updates for an upcoming incinerator project in Nevada.

By Megan Quinn • April 26, 2024

NWRA hires industry veteran Hoffman as next CEO

Michael E. Hoffman, a longtime financial analyst who currently works at Stifel, is taking on the lead role at the industry’s largest trade association.

By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2024

WM credits cost savings, strong EBITDA margins for positive Q1

CEO Jim Fish said the company “outperformed our own high expectations” for Q1 through cost savings in labor and operations. Expiring RNG tax credits and anticipated MRF upgrade costs are expected to become headwinds.

By Megan Quinn • April 25, 2024

Waste Connections seeing labor retention improvements as it eyes ‘record’ M&A year

The company reported better-than-expected revenue for a quarter which included a sizable acquisition in Indiana. CEO Ron Mittelstaedt also shared updated thoughts on how PFAS regulations will affect the sector.

By Jacob Wallace • April 25, 2024

Common wastewater challenges and how to solve them

For many businesses, wastewater offers unique challenges that require best-in-class solutions.

April 22, 2024

Stericycle executive talks sustainability, long-term efficiency plans

Cory White, Stericycle’s chief commercial officer, says data insights and customer demand are driving the company’s long-term sustainability strategy, including through fleet optimization, recycling and other efficiencies.

By Megan Quinn • April 16, 2024

Waste Connections alleges broker Haulla stole business by impersonating customers

Waste Connections says Haulla, part of Ecube Labs, illegally used its online platform to steal customers in Texas. Haulla’s website offers to help new customers break contracts with their existing haulers.

By Megan Quinn • April 11, 2024

CNG vehicles, now mainstream, remain popular options for the waste industry

While electric vehicles are gaining more attention, waste companies and vendors such as Labrie Group say demand for compressed natural gas vehicles is growing as an alternative to diesel.

By Barbara Hesselgrave • Updated April 11, 2024

Filco Carting hires CFO with Macquarie, Tunnel Hill experience

Dymah Paige joined the company as it prepares to start servicing commercial waste zones in New York City and scales up municipal contracts in New Jersey — where it recently prevailed in a court battle.

By Cole Rosengren • April 9, 2024

LJP Waste Solutions names new CEO as part of growth plan

Michael Malatesta, an industry veteran with experience building companies that were sold to Covanta and VLS, is joining the Minnesota-based waste and recycling company.

By Cole Rosengren • April 5, 2024