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Senate Republicans push to overturn EPA’s recent heavy emissions rules
Dozens of legislators in the chamber voiced opposition to the stricter standards, which begin with 2027 model year vehicles.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 17, 2023 -
Q4 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, Stericycle and Rubicon as they close out 2022 reports and give guidance for 2023.
Updated March 9, 2023 -
WCN 2022 earnings
Waste Connections ends 2022 favorably despite headwinds; spent $2.3B on acquisitions
Waste Connections executives expect a strong start to 2023 due to anticipated acquisitions activity, as well as minor improvements in recycled commodity and energy credit values.
By Megan Quinn • Feb. 16, 2023 -
RSG 2022 earnings
Republic says it’s ready for any economy; M&A remains a priority after spending $2.7B in 2022
Executives said they anticipate growing revenue potential from the company’s environmental solutions division. The company also previewed upcoming plastic recycling center investments and acquisition plans.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 16, 2023 -
How the EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard program changes could be a boon for landfill and AD operators
The program’s biggest change to date would set long-term renewable natural gas targets, add credits for powering electric vehicles and much more. WM, Republic Services, Anaergia, Covanta and others weigh in on what it means.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 16, 2023 -
Waste and recycling industry leaders discuss the operational impact of corporate ESG trends
LRS CEO Alan Handley and Vanguard Renewables Chief Sustainability Officer David Darr recently joined Waste Dive for a live discussion about investment trends, sustainability reporting, customer expectations and more.
By Waste Dive Staff • Feb. 15, 2023 -
Boston touts initial success of composting program as it plans expansion to 20K households
The city has about 98% participation and has collected over 500 tons since last summer's launch. Save That Stuff and Garbage to Garden share how they’re collecting with custom-built vans and eyeing further route density.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 9, 2023 -
City Haul: How fast-growing cities have rerouted their collection systems
Early planning and understanding future development and data needs are key strategies for smooth schedule changes, according to waste leaders who have recently gone through the process in Phoenix, Sacramento and Fort Worth.
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 6, 2023 -
WM 2022 earnings
WM boosts planned MRF and RNG spending by $590M, sees signs of inflation easing
Volumes may be flat, and recycling values are down, but executives hope cost control measures and long-term investments will offset headwinds. They said federal regulations are driving an attractive environment for RNG projects.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 1, 2023 -
Battery electric could be 63% of refuse truck sales come 2030: report
Electrification incentives like those in the Inflation Reduction Act may accelerate fleet conversions in the waste industry, a new analysis shows. Mack Trucks and Casella are among the companies working toward that this year.
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 31, 2023 -
Q&A
Waste Pro sees workforce gains through safety awards, creative scheduling and emphasis on women
Vice President of HR Shannon Early discusses how safety awards fit into a broader range of creative recruitment and retention efforts. Plus, she highlights four-day workweeks and high percentages of women drivers in select markets.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 30, 2023 -
Los Angeles launches citywide organics service, awards compost contracts worth up to $1.67B
Commingled green and food waste collection is now available to an estimated 740,000 residential accounts. WM, Recology and Athens Services are composting the material, with the potential for Anaergia to get a future contract.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 25, 2023 -
The Waste Dive Outlook on 2023
What you need to know on industry trends to watch, the hiring landscape, fleet maintenance and more to come as the new year gets underway.
By The Waste Dive Team • Updated Feb. 15, 2023 -
2023 outlook
Lag times, labor shortfalls and leasing: What’s affecting waste fleet management in 2023
Some supply chain issues that have made it harder to procure trucks and parts could ease, but skilled maintenance workers are still in high demand. Leasing is looking more attractive to some customers.
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 20, 2023 -
2023 outlook
As some labor strains ease, the waste and recycling industry has further opportunity to grow its ranks
Pandemic-era labor challenges for the waste industry are persisting three years later. Read what experts from Stifel, SWANA, the Teamsters and the Women in Trucking Association think could help.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 19, 2023 -
Nashville launching $4.8M curbside recycling expansion
The Recycling Partnership, which is providing a grant, predicts that a shift to biweekly collection in the fast-growing Tennessee city could generate 156 million new pounds of recyclables over the next decade
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 18, 2023 -
CalRecycle ramping up SB 1383 compliance efforts as it kicks off $155M grant program
Jurisdictions can expect compliance reviews within four years as the state looks to increase progress on a target to cut organic waste disposal 75% by 2025. Additional grant funding for local governments is also being planned.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 13, 2023 -
2023 outlook
6 waste and recycling trends to watch in 2023
The effects of ongoing M&A, the biogas boom, and regulatory and financial debates around plastics are among the most complex topics on Waste Dive’s radar in the new year.
By Cole Rosengren , Megan Quinn , Maria Rachal • Jan. 12, 2023 -
Municipalities that ditch curbside recycling are missing out on revenue, Florida report finds
Recent research from the University of Florida and the Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation outlines the financial and environmental effects of multiple local governments dropping their curbside programs in recent years.
By Megan Quinn • Jan. 12, 2023 -
Traffic fatalities dipped in 2022 while pedestrian and cyclist deaths rose: NHTSA
An estimated 31,785 people died in traffic crashes from January to September. Despite improvements in some areas, safety advocates noted concerning trends faced by pedestrians and cyclists.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 11, 2023 -
Deep Dive
The fragile ecosystem of Massachusetts C&D recycling
The state’s construction recycling requirements have spurred a wave of new infrastructure investments and led to more acquisitions. Some say they’ve also constrained capacity, all while the region’s building boom continues.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 11, 2023 -
LRS grows in Michigan and Indiana with largest acquisitions to date
The purchases of Michiana Recycling & Disposal Service and Modern Waste Systems are the latest among dozens of transactions by the private equity-backed company in recent years.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 9, 2023 -
Number of waste workers grew faster than broader US jobs category over 2022
The number of people employed in the U.S. waste management and remediation services sector totaled 480,500 at the end of 2022, up roughly 3.85% since December 2021.
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 9, 2023 -
Stadiums pursue new technologies and tactics to boost waste diversion
As fans flock back to large venues, many are seeing new or updated waste initiatives. Operators are experimenting with different collection systems, reusable cups, reverse vending machines, on-site sorting and more.
By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Jan. 19, 2023 -
FCC Environmental buys Houston hauler in second acquisition to date
The deal, which closed in December, involves a fleet of 40 trucks and marks a notable expansion for FCC’s presence in its headquarter city.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 6, 2023