Casella Waste completes $525M acquisition of GFL Environmental’s mid-Atlantic assets

The purchase of hauling, transfer and MRF assets in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania is Casella’s largest deal in years. It also marks the final step in GFL’s divestiture plan.

By Cole Rosengren • July 5, 2023

How the waste industry prepared for and reacted to the EPA’s 2023 Renewable Fuel Standard update

The agency’s final rules to generate renewable energy credits from certain systems are seen as a benefit for anaerobic digesters and certain landfill projects. Catch up on coverage of key developments.

June 29, 2023

New York invites commercial zone bidders to contract negotiations in step forward for long-awaited system

The city’s Department of Sanitation sent out letters this week telling certain bidders they were advancing in a process to win 10-year contracts that could reshape the market.

By Cole Rosengren • June 27, 2023

WM’s chief DEI officer draws on years in the field to connect with front-line workers

Kelly Rooney, WM’s chief human resources officer and chief DEI officer, highlights how employee feedback helps shape training programs and job requirements meant to provide better career advancement.

By Megan Quinn • June 22, 2023

Keter Environmental set to merge with Waste Harmonics in latest broker deal

The two tech-focused companies, which provide service via third-party haulers, announced plans to combine in a pending transaction. Private equity firm TPG is leading the deal.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated June 16, 2023

Rubicon completes refinancing efforts, looks to further expand city software business

Executives touted growing software capabilities at the company’s recent Next Summit. Now they need to get the company’s share price back above $1 to satisfy stock exchange compliance requirements.

By Cole Rosengren , Jacob Wallace • June 16, 2023

Biden vetoes resolution to overturn EPA truck emissions regulations

The measure “would squander $36 billion in benefits to society — and an opportunity to lead on the defining crisis of our time,” the president said.

By Colin Campbell • June 16, 2023

New York leaders see a role for composting and codigestion as the city scales up organics recycling

Community composters are pushing for a continued role following the passage of a suite of bills targeting organics as the city also looks to scale up codigestion capacity at wastewater treatment plants.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated June 16, 2023

Coastal Waste & Recycling acquired by Macquarie fund in recapitalization deal

The Florida-based company has grown to more than 800 employees since it launched through a partnership with Summer Street Capital Partners in 2017.

By Cole Rosengren • June 13, 2023

Casella Waste to acquire New York-based Twin Bridges in $219M deal

Casella’s second major acquisition planned this year aims to enhance the company’s New York presence and add high-tech MRF and transfer station assets to its portfolio.

By Megan Quinn • June 13, 2023

Tip fees at MSW landfills see highest increase since 2018, report says

Average weighted tipping fees surpassed $60 nationwide last year, according to a new report from EREF. The increase occurred amid a highly inflationary environment and ongoing industry consolidation.

By Jacob Wallace • June 12, 2023

Houston, DOJ reach settlement over alleged environmental justice violations in illegal dumping case

Houston will implement a $17.8 million cleanup plan and undergo federal monitoring and training, among other agreements. Some residents applauded the development, but others worry it won’t lead to long-term changes. 

By Megan Quinn • June 9, 2023

West Virginia authority terminates Renovare’s lease at shuttered mixed waste facility in move to reopen

More than a year after the company largely abandoned its 110,000-ton-per-year operation, waste remains on-site and fires have occurred. U.S. Bank’s move to block a bankruptcy effort has further complicated the situation.

By Cole Rosengren • June 6, 2023

Industry veteran launches Waste Industry Historical Society to capture decades of knowledge

Anthony Ricchio, a longtime driver and current equipment specialist, grew up collecting waste phone book ads and toy trucks. Now, he hopes a new museum in Iowa can motivate others to share their own collections.

By Cole Rosengren • June 5, 2023

GFL closes sale of Colorado assets to Republic; its Casella divestiture gets DOJ approval

GFL Environmental expects to complete its broader divestiture campaign by the end of June, netting gross proceeds of about $1.6 million (Canadian). This specific package covers Denver and other key Colorado markets.

By Jacob Wallace • June 5, 2023

Private equity firms announce waste transfer and environmental services deals in Georgia and Texas

Bulk Express Transport, backed by Alterna Equity Partners, purchased Attaway Hauling. Separately, Allied Industrial Partners acquired a stake in Mat Tech Industrial Services.

By Cole Rosengren • June 1, 2023

California commission recommends a pause on SB 1383 organics law, industry disagrees

The Little Hoover Commission, a bipartisan group appointed by state officials, found that California is “poised to miss” its 2025 organic waste reduction targets. Companies such as Republic Services said it’s too late to turn back.

By Cole Rosengren • May 24, 2023

Rubicon sees ‘record high’ profit margin as its efforts continue to bolster company finances

While the company is still working to complete a refinancing plan and improve liquidity, executives said the high-margin software business and their price increase plans will further improve earnings by Q4.

By Cole Rosengren • May 23, 2023

Pay continued to grow for many top waste and recycling CEOs in 2022

See the latest compensation data for executives at WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Clean Harbors, Stericycle, Harsco, Casella Waste Systems and Rubicon in our fifth annual report.

By Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren , Jacob Wallace • May 22, 2023

WIN Waste Innovations’ first sustainability report touts material recovery, avoided emissions

The Northeast-based company’s initial report includes statistics on the overall amount of material being recycled and managed, though it isn’t disclosing greenhouse gas emissions data yet.

By Jacob Wallace • May 22, 2023

US waste and recycling industry worth $91B in 2022, landfill capacity consolidation continues

The latest Waste Business Journal data shows growing revenue and disposal prices, along with an ongoing decline of municipal market share. WM now accounts for more disposal volume than all local governments combined.

By Cole Rosengren • May 19, 2023

EPA seeks feedback on its new interactive recycling market mapping tool

The U.S. EPA wants its new map, which shows numerous details like recycling infrastructure locations, to be a comprehensive resource for the country. It says it needs help from the industry to make it more accurate.

By Megan Quinn • May 17, 2023

Continued labor challenges are leading top waste and recycling execs to innovate

Recruitment and retention were key topics at this month’s WasteExpo. Catch up on perspectives from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella Waste Systems and more.

By Cole Rosengren • May 16, 2023

How a pivotal Philadelphia election could shape the city’s future waste policy

Tuesday’s Democratic mayoral primary features a tight race among multiple candidates. The Waste Free Philly coalition has asked them to go big and rethink local services.

By Will Peischel • May 16, 2023

GFL Environmental’s sale of Colorado assets to Republic Services is pending

This large piece of GFL’s $1.6 billion (Canadian) divestiture package includes post-collection, recycling and hauling assets in key markets such as Denver and Colorado Springs.

By Cole Rosengren • May 11, 2023