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2026 waste and recycling industry conferences
Fall conferences include the ISPA Sustainability Conference, Waste Haulers Summit, National Zero Waste Conference, Corporate Growth Conference and more. Check out the updated list of key events this year.
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US Plastics Pact removes transport EPS from ‘problematic’ list
This is the first time the group has removed an item from the approximately four-year-old list. A broader review of the materials on the list is underway.
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Nearly 60 members of Congress call for aluminum pricing investigation
At issue is the Midwest Premium, which reportedly incorporates the 50% aluminum tariffs on domestic manufacturers — even those that use domestically recycled aluminum.
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Judges reject waste sector challenge to EPA’s PFAS hazardous designation
The decision maintains PFOS and PFOA as hazardous substances under CERCLA. NWRA and others sued the agency in 2024, saying EPA overstepped its authority and created industry liability.
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Clean-Seas pyrolysis plant gets key permit approval in West Virginia
The chemical recycler's first U.S. facility is moving forward despite opposition from residents, who say the facility is too close to schools and may contribute to cumulative regional pollution.
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Waste Harmonics Keter names former GE exec as CEO
The company announced the new CEO began his role on Monday. He is the third person appointed to the position full time since the company was formed via the merging of Waste Harmonics and Keter Environmental.
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California compostables bills, opposed by BPI, won’t advance
“This is a major, but short-term, accomplishment in California,” said BPI Executive Director Rhodes Yepsen. Also this summer, USDA previewed plans to potentially update organics regulations.
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Environmental groups push for strengthened leachate rules in New York
New York River Watch, a group formed by riverkeeper advocates, seeks to expand a proposed state rule to require landfill leachate pretreatment. They tracked the fate of half a billion gallons of leachate in a new report.
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Washington regulators eye hauling rule changes following DTG settlement
A Washington commission will examine how MRF residuals are handled under state regulations, a move that stems from a legal settlement with DTG. WRRA, WM, Waste Connections and others weighed in.
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TrackerTracking GHG emissions of US waste management companies
Synagro and LRS were the two most recent companies to update their sustainability progress. Synagro reported continued emissions reductions and an increased amount of materials diverted from landfill.
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Circular Services eyes battery detection tech for proactive fire safety
The company discussed plans to test the tech during a webinar, while speakers from NWRA and other industry groups promoted state and federal bills meant to improve fire safety and collections for batteries.
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What’s next for rStream’s AI recycling tech after Gillette Stadium debut
The robotics company plans to double down on its niche sorting market with its recent $1.25 million DOE grant. Airports and “lower resource” locations may be next, co-founder Ethan Walko said.
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Veolia sues Delaware manufacturers over PFAS in drinking water
The company, which operates a large water treatment plant, wants to recover capital and operating costs for a granular activated carbon treatment process completed in 2025.
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Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A activity
Illinois-based DC Waste & Recycling acquired Community Sanitation and Republic Services acquired a Colorado hauler and MRF. Previously, Blue Point Capital Partners made a recapitalization investment in Dumpsters.com.
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Clean Harbors buying EnviroServe from private equity for $470M
The company is continuing its spree of deals for diversified environmental services companies. EnviroServe is expected to generate $250 million in adjusted annual revenue.
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Latest recycling facility upgrades target safety, limited disposal capacity
Amp will help divert recyclables from MSW in Michigan, Prince George’s County officials in Maryland celebrated key upgrades to their MRF’s fiber lines and baling improvements at a Virginia recycling center add efficiency.
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Amy Lestition Burke departs role as SWANA leader
The long-standing industry group confirmed the leadership change was effective Monday. It plans to have a permanent replacement by the end of the year. Burke departs after less than three years at the helm.
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Total M&A spending in 2026 surpasses $2.7B among top waste companies
A busy second quarter in which approximately $2 billion worth of transactions closed contributed to a torrid deal pace. Executives discussed additional spending plans as the year continues.
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Win Waste opts to close New York incinerator amid market challenges
The company said the decision came after an operational review and the U.S. EPA’s update of applicable air regulations. It disputed the impact of a strict local law passed to further limit emissions.
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Casella Q2 benefits from landfill volumes, acquisition rollover
Third-party landfill tons gave the company a boost in the capacity-constrained Northeast, and it’s steadily working to integrate its mid-Atlantic assets. But high fuel costs and lower collection volumes were headwinds in Q2.
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Q2 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2026
Catch up with the latest results from Casella, Republic Services, Clean Harbors, Waste Connections, WM and GFL Environmental.
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Republic Services boosts guidance amid improving commodities
The company is seeing positive signs in several underlying dynamics, including commercial construction activity. Other growth intiatives, including polymer centers and PFAS-related business, are also netting returns.
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What’s next as Hawai’i enacts clean fuels program; Biogas news from Waga, Convertus
The state’s governor signed a law that creates a clean fuel standard by 2028. Other biogas news include a Waga Energy and Casella Waste Systems project, a Redtail Renewables deal and Convertus project financing.
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How Miami-Dade County plans to tackle zero waste by 2040
County officials shared behind-the-scenes details with Waste Dive on Miami-Dade's approach to improving recycling and organics diversion, as well as partnerships with businesses and community groups.
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BP to sell landfill RNG business Archaea Energy
The energy major announced it’s marketing Archaea amid a strategic pivot to streamline its business. BP’s $4.1 billion acquisition of Archaea four years ago stands as a high water mark in the RNG industry.
