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Casella narrows ESG focus to 5 key targets for 2030
The Vermont-based company previously set 10 ESG targets in its 2020 report but has narrowed the focus to five key metrics related to emissions reduction, recycling volumes, fleet efficiency and more.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 27, 2022 -
WM 2022 earnings
WM spent nearly $200M on acquisitions in Q3, outlines future potential of big ESG investments
Recycling revenues are taking a hit, but executives said their updated contract models will provide insulation. CEO Jim Fish also shared a goal to eventually expand margins via price increases, not just recover costs.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2022 -
WM sets new ESG targets for GHG emissions, recycling volumes, diversity and more
The company’s first full-year report since acquiring Advanced Disposal Services shows an emissions uptick, but WM says upcoming investments will reverse that.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2022 -
Rubicon’s stock has struggled since going public. Is the SPAC trend to blame?
The tech company — which brokers waste and recycling services — rang the opening bell on Wall Street this week after its stock price declined and its founder stepped down as CEO. Analysts say a turnaround is still possible.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 21, 2022 -
Waste Connections purchasing California company Upper Valley Disposal
Upper Valley provides a range of collection, recycling, composting and disposal services in Napa County. Following the recent death of founder Bob Pestoni, the family decided to sell its multigenerational business.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 19, 2022 -
Lost carts, heavy volumes: Florida waste haulers get back to work after Hurricane Ian
Waste Pro and WM are among the companies that have worked through heavy waste volumes, long wait times at disposal sites, damaged infrastructure, limited access to certain island areas and other disruptions.
By Maria Rachal • Oct. 18, 2022 -
New York approves another increase to commercial waste rates in rare move driven by inflation
Licensed haulers in the five boroughs operate under maximum pricing caps that can remain unchanged for years. The city’s move is a recognition of rising labor, fuel, equipment and disposal costs.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 18, 2022 -
Q&A
3 questions with Trash Warrior, the B2B hauling platform used by big brands like Amazon and Instacart
Founder and CEO Lily Shen discussed a recent $8 million funding round and how the San Francisco-based startup is trying to bring reliability, accountability, sustainability and transparency to waste removal tasks.
By Maria Rachal • Oct. 17, 2022 -
Rubicon founder Nate Morris steps down as CEO soon after taking company public
Phil Rodoni, previously the company’s chief technology officer, has been elevated to the lead role. Rubicon has seen its financial standing decline less than two months after going public.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 14, 2022 -
Deep Dive // California's organics experiment
What California’s organics recycling law could mean for the future of landfills
As the state looks to dramatically reduce disposal volumes in the coming years, the shift is prompting new questions about the waste industry’s operating model. Orange County is one notable landfill operator pivoting to composting.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 13, 2022 -
Richard’s Disposal to continue collecting waste in Jackson, Mississippi, local reports say
The city agreed to find a way to pay $4.8 million for the prior six months of service and retain service while the next steps in this contracting saga play out, according to local news reports.
By Maria Rachal • Oct. 11, 2022 -
Jackson, Mississippi’s waste collection service could end after local officials fail to agree on contract plan
A long-running dispute between the mayor and council members has left the city without a contract for months. Richard’s Disposal, which is owed more than $4 million, says it can’t keep servicing 150,000 residential customers.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 7, 2022 -
RoadRunner Recycling buys Compology to scale AI, metering in collection service
RoadRunner, which provides service through third-party haulers, has raised nearly $130 million to date as it scales quickly. Compology’s AI and camera capabilities will expand its data offerings for ESG-driven customers.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 6, 2022 -
Waste Connections acquires Rogue Disposal & Recycling, notable southern Oregon company
The transaction gives the company a foothold in the region, with a range of franchise hauling operations, a transfer station, composting facility, CNG fueling station and a large landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 5, 2022 -
Q&A
AMCS sees opportunity to advance tech adoption amid waste industry consolidation
North America President Michael Winton discusses the company’s mix of new and existing business, areas for further AI applications and more.
By Maria Rachal • Oct. 4, 2022 -
Strategic Materials acquires Ripple Glass, plans to grow collection beyond current Midwest footprint
SMI, North America’s largest glass recycler, sees Ripple as an expert in engaging residents. Started by a Kansas City, Missouri, brewery in 2009, Ripple has since grown to offer services in multiple states.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 28, 2022 -
City Haul: Making yard waste programs more resilient
Despite staffing shortages, contamination challenges and other issues, municipal waste leaders are working to better serve residents and help diversion goals by making programs more consistent and expansive.
By Maria Rachal • Sept. 26, 2022 -
Hutcheson confirmed as FMCSA head, ending agency’s yearslong void
The agency has lacked a permanent leader since Ray Martinez left the post in late 2019. A key focus for Administrator Robin Hutcheson will be addressing the “unacceptable trend” of roadway fatalities.
By David Taube • Sept. 23, 2022 -
Council hearing features ideas to boost New York City’s stagnant diversion rate
During a public hearing on Tuesday, residents urged the Department of Sanitation to direct more time and resources to organics programs, education efforts and outreach to overlooked communities.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 21, 2022 -
California Gov. Newsom vetoes bill to set recycled content standards for plastic thermoforms
The bill could have interfered with a broader extended producer responsibility law he signed this summer, Newsom said in a veto message. Bill supporters disagreed, while plastics industry groups applauded the decision.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 20, 2022 -
Deep Dive // NYC commercial waste reform
Los Angeles had a rocky commercial waste zone rollout but is seeing results. What’s in store for New York?
New York has big goals for its zone system to boost diversion rates, infrastructure investment and labor standards. First, the city and haulers must navigate a transition process that one LA official called “six months of hell.”
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 19, 2022 -
Q&A
What’s next for Battle Motors, the fast-growing manufacturer focused on refuse trucks, after $150M funding
Chief Technology Officer Kelleigh Ash discussed the company’s major manufacturing expansion, its relationships with former Crane Carrier Co. customers and the move toward an electric future.
By Maria Rachal • Sept. 16, 2022 -
Q&A
WM’s VP of recycling discusses what the Avangard acquisition means for plastic markets
WM has invested in secondary processing ventures before, but VP Brent Bell said the market conditions make this round different. He also shared what the deal could mean for a Honeywell chemical recycling proposal and more.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 14, 2022 -
On electric truck transition, SWANA recommends wait-and-see approach
The research analysis of compressed natural gas, electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric-powered refuse trucks comes as fleet managers navigate a growing array of alternative fuel options.
By Maria Rachal • Sept. 13, 2022 -
Recology SF corruption investigation
Updated indictment could be coming in alleged bribery case of former Recology employee
John Porter, former vice president and manager of Recology’s San Francisco group, was indicted earlier this summer. He is one of two former Recology employees charged in a much broader corruption investigation.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 9, 2022