Waste Connections’ Chiquita Canyon landfill under pressure; expansion updates for Casella, WM

Current or proposed landfills in California, Hawai’i, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Missouri and New Hampshire had recent news. Plus, a Minnesota site opened a unique geothermal-lined cell to power a leachate treatment plant.

3 takeaways from the US EPA’s latest PFAS progress report

The year’s major regulatory updates and plans for possible future rulemaking are among the highlights of the agency’s annual progress report.

WM, Waste Connections and Rumpke celebrate MRF openings and upgrades

Florida, Ohio, Illinois and Pennsylvania facilities are among those that showcase advanced equipment meant to collect more material and promote safety.

DSNY plans to award more commercial waste zone contracts following market consolidation

The recent sale of Royal Waste Solutions led to openings in two zones and a changed ownership structure for a joint venture with Cogent Waste. Meanwhile, advocates want the city to move faster on zone implementation.

Trade groups urge US House to pass recycling infrastructure, data bills

A broad coalition of organizations are giving a final push to the bills as one of the lead co-sponsors, Sen. Tom Carper, prepares to retire. Both bills have already passed the Senate.

California opts to preserve credits for anaerobic digesters in major regulatory update

A state regulator voted to amend the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, injecting new life into a lucrative biofuels credit market that is used by waste projects throughout the U.S.

Trump’s DOT secretary nominee would support trucking priorities, groups say

Former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy understands trucking issues and will be an ally of the industry, according to multiple trucking industry groups.

Waste Connections to build its first MRF in Colorado in partnership with AMP

The automated MRF, designed to respond to the state's changing recycling landscape due to EPR, will include AMP’s AI-powered equipment.

Anaergia to continue operating Rialto Bioenergy Facility as it reports finances stabilizing

The facility in California was sold at bankruptcy auction earlier this year. The company also confirmed its top executives going forward as it works to turn the page on a turbulent year.

Waste, packaging leaders react to Trump’s pick of Zeldin to lead EPA

Former Rep. Lee Zeldin previously voted in support of some PFAS regulations but largely voted against other environmental bills. SWANA, NWRA, packaging groups, former EPA staff and others weighed in on the pick.

America Recycles Day 2024: News from Biden, WM and more

President Biden touted national recycling efforts in a proclamation. Plus, WM, The Recycling Partnership, Can Manufacturers Institute, Every Bottle Back, Eco-Cycle, Recycled Materials Association and others shared news.

EPA proposes landfill regulation changes in new public docket

The agency is seeking comment through January on a series of white papers on emerging landfill emissions management practices ahead of its planned rulemaking next year.

EPA grant recipients share what it takes to make rural recycling work

The Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling program has directed millions to rural areas around the country. Professionals from Alaska, Missouri, New Mexico and Virginia share tips for success.

Boston requests new waste and recycling ideas ahead of 2027 contract expirations

Collection and disposal, waste prevention and recycling, data and analytics, and policy and behavior change are among the topics for which the city wants input. It reupped many existing contracts to buy more time to craft RFPs.

Textile recycling efforts pick up steam in LA, New York and beyond

WM, Goodwill and researchers in California and New York are working on sortation pilots, partnerships with apparel companies and research projects to gain insight into material flows.

AMP names former Republic exec as new CEO

Tim Stuart will step into the role as founder Matanya Horowitz transitions to chief technology officer. The AI robotics company has expanded its offerings in recent years to include facility design.

Major waste companies spent $1.45B on Q3 M&A, up from modest Q2

Waste Connections spent the most in Q3 and is on track for an annual company record in 2024, while North American industry peers reported plans to focus on tuck-ins or ease off major spending.

Q3 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2024

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

Updated Nov. 12, 2024

Veolia takes over operation of Toronto’s organics processing with second digester contract

The Dufferin Organics Processing Facility was launched more than 20 years ago to handle collected materials from Toronto’s green bin organics program. Today it’s one of two facilities serving the city.

Injury rates for waste industry workers fell in 2023, but illnesses rose

Injury rates still haven’t fallen back to historically low 2021 levels. Meanwhile, solid waste collection workers experienced significantly more illnesses than in 2022.

NWRA challenges EPA emissions method; landfill operators report initial hurricane effects

Plus, WM, Republic Services and Rumpke Waste & Recycling continued landfill expansion efforts in multiple states. Multiple publicly owned landfills also reported closure and expansion news.

GFL forecasts at least $4.3B from environmental services sale, announces new COO

The estimated proceeds are tracking ahead of initial projections. The pending sale will free up opportunities for solid waste M&A, executives said.

Polypropylene coalition reports improved recycling rates and access, but hurdles remain

The coalition’s report says its strategic investments have helped increase PP collection by 64 million pounds a year, but more investments are needed to raise recycling rates and access through 2026.

New York City official backs composting over codigestion, citing environmental justice concerns

A report from Brooklyn’s borough president argues the city should expand composting capacity instead of relying on codigestion to process residential organic material. 

4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency

Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, experts at Littler Mendelson predicted.