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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 -
Ragin’ Raccoon’s plan to conquer a niche waste market: vacation rentals
The new startup, which provides “white glove” collection service for short-term rental properties, is looking to make its mark in areas including Philadelphia; Annapolis, Maryland; and Telluride, Colorado.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 9, 2022 -
Republic Services expands Colorado footprint with two hauling acquisitions
The purchases of Monument Waste Services and Rocky Mountain Sanitation give the company a larger presence in the state’s Western Slope region. One company also operates a newer landfill in that market.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 8, 2022 -
US job growth tempered in August as waste management and remediation added 2.3K employees
After big increases in July, the pace of U.S. job growth in August slowed, and overall unemployment grew. For waste collection, MRFs and landfill workers, month-to-month results in August remained stronger than average.
By Maria Rachal • Sept. 7, 2022 -
Waste Connections purchases A.J. Blosenski, one of Pennsylvania’s largest independent haulers
The multigenerational company has a large collection fleet, a rail-served C&D transfer facility and a dual-stream MRF. The transaction is seen as a logical expansion following Waste Connections’ purchase of Penn Waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 7, 2022 -
California bottle bill adds wine and spirits, plus last-minute funding for glass markets and recycling
The state’s largest recyclers and companies including Anheuser-Busch and Ball Corp. supported the measure, but it lost backing from environmental advocacy groups in the final stages due to cost concerns.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 2, 2022 -
WM buys central Virginia hauler and recycler in latest sign of M&A return
Green Earth, a company based in Harrisonburg that offers collection services and container rentals throughout the Shenandoah Valley, announced its sale in a letter to customers.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 2, 2022 -
WM acquires Ray’s Trash, the largest private hauler in the Indianapolis area
Ray’s, a family-run business since 1965, comes with hundreds of trucks and multiple transfer or recycling facilities. This is the first larger acquisition for WM since it bought Advanced Disposal Services in 2020.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 1, 2022 -
California closes another banner year for waste and recycling legislation with numerous bills
New action on the state’s container redemption program, diversion credits for waste-to-energy facilities and recycled content standards for thermoform plastic all passed at the end of the session.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 1, 2022 -
‘Like holding a bronco back’: Pro Disposal charts a path for controlled growth in South Carolina
President Alex Cano and investors explained how a new disposal acquisition sets the company up for further growth in the Charleston, South Carolina, to Savannah, Georgia, corridor.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 1, 2022