• Republic Services CEO talks what's next after the US Ecology transaction

  By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 18, 2022

  Jon Vander Ark elaborated on Republic's environmental services expansion in terms of next steps to close the deal, a strategic review of market areas, potential capital investments, PFAS opportunities, future M&A and more. Read the full article ➔

• WM explains plans to accelerate automation amid a 'war for talent'

  By Maria Rachal • June 15, 2022

  With the company potentially phasing out up to 7,000 positions in the next few years, Chief Customer Officer Michael Watson elaborated on efforts to “upskill” employees and seize growth opportunities even in a tight labor market. Read the full article ➔

• How WIN Waste Innovations’ unique set of WTE, landfill and rail assets positions it for industry expansion

  By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 11, 2022

  In an exclusive interview at its headquarters a little over a year after the company's formation, CEO Robert Boucher discussed a possible IPO, upcoming ESG initiatives and the outlook for legacy Wheelabrator facilities. Read the full article ➔

• LRS CEO outlines how M&A and sustainability are creating a Midwest powerhouse

  By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 30, 2022

  One year into Macquarie’s ownership of LRS, CEO Alan Handley shared what’s next for the company’s expansion, talked plans to hit a $600 million revenue run rate, previewed a new Chicago MRF and more. Read the full article ➔

• Willie Goode, founder of multiple DC-area waste companies, reflects on 30 years in business

  By Cole Rosengren • May 23, 2022

  After starting out on the back of a truck, the CEO of Maryland-based Goode Cos. has since grown a multi-company portfolio. He reflects on what it took to get there, a tough contract experience in Florida and what's next. Read the full article ➔

• Vanguard Renewables CEO on $700M sale to BlackRock, digester expansion and landfill competition

  By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2022

  Neil Smith, who joined Vanguard after leading an energy company during a similar period of expansion, breaks down what the sale means for the company’s efforts to launch dozens of RNG-producing facilities. Read the full article ➔

• Environmental justice voices in the waste and recycling industry

  By Megan Quinn • Oct. 28, 2022

  Catch up on conversations with the U.S. EPA's Carlton Waterhouse, Terrill Haigler (aka Ya Fav Trashman), Detroit Dirt's Pashon Murray and others. Read the full article ➔

• Dramatic expansion potential for waste projects seen by RNG Coalition CEO as climate efforts intensify

  By Cole Rosengren • April 1, 2022

  RNG projects at North American landfills, anaerobic digesters and other sites are set to grow exponentially in the coming years. Johannes Escudero breaks down what's ahead. Read the full article ➔

• CEO says longevity sets Ameresco apart in the landfill gas-to-energy space

  By Megan Quinn • March 2, 2022

  A 20-plus-year reputation and broad range of clients — including municipalities, military bases and private companies — will keep the company going as competition ramps up in the waste sector, executives said. Read the full article ➔

• Upstream CEO talks about the role of EPR in expanding reuse-refill, ‘golden opportunity’ for recycling industry

  By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 7, 2022

  The reuse-refill sector has become increasingly mainstream, as shown by the nonprofit’s Reusies award event. Matt Prindiville shares his latest outlook on where it’s going next and how the traditional waste industry can be involved. Read the full article ➔