Collections & Transfer: Page 22


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    Republic Services closes $2.2B acquisition of US Ecology in major hazardous waste expansion

    The deal fits into Republic's ongoing goal of expanding its environmental services business. US Ecology is the industry's largest hazardous waste landfill operator by volume.

    By Updated May 2, 2022
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    The Waste Dive Outlook on 2022

    Get up to speed on what may be coming next around M&A, labor solutions, ESG investment trends, federal regulation, state policy, environmental justice, local programs and more.

    By The Waste Dive Team • Feb. 9, 2022
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    Workforce questions set to dominate waste collection’s evolution in 2022, with fleet tech still catching up

    As 2022 begins, collection workers may have greater leverage on pay and benefits while employers face continuing high inflation. More automation and alternative fuel vehicles are likely to come.

    By Feb. 9, 2022
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    Q&A

    10 questions with Gold Medal Environmental on its strategic transformation

    CEO Darren Gruendel and new President John Doyen talked about culture integration challenges after M&A, plans for Mid-Atlantic growth beyond an estimated $92 million in revenue, how they've maintained operations despite labor limitations and more.

    By Feb. 8, 2022
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    FMCSA's driver training rule will eliminate 'CDL mills,' association says

    The federal government delayed implementation of the Entry-Level Driver Training regulation for two years, which many states generally supported, but it's now taking effect.

    By Jim Stinson • Feb. 4, 2022
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    Federal bills advance to improve rural recycling, explore national composting strategy

    The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works reported both bills favorably on Thursday. Supporters see the bipartisan legislation as a medium-term step to diverting more waste in the U.S.

    By Updated April 7, 2022
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    New York City mayor elevates environmental justice in climate approach

    Eric Adams announced the launch of a Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice. "We intend on holding the mayor's office accountable to that title," said the head of one key EJ advocacy organization.

    By Feb. 3, 2022
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    WM 2021 earnings

    Waste Management planning $1.6B in ESG investments, says automation and attrition could phase out upward of 7,000 jobs

    Executives closed out a turbulent 2021 with solid earnings, despite inflation, and shared plans for greater spending on recycling and renewable energy, which they expect to have better returns than solid waste acquisitions.

    By Feb. 2, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    Glass recycling revival relies on a growing number of specialty drop-off and collection programs

    Recyclers in areas such as Kansas City, New Orleans and beyond are bringing new energy to glass recycling after a period of market pressures. Source separation and high quality remain key drivers of their success.

    By Jan. 31, 2022
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    Waste industry M&A spree shows no sign of slowing in 2022, prompting exit of longtime operators

    Pandemic exhaustion, labor strain, capital costs and high valuations are among the factors companies give for selling. Now, the dealmaking activity is beginning to rival historic levels of spending and consolidation.

    By Jan. 27, 2022
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    As federal vaccine mandate stalls, challenging January continues for waste services

    The omicron surge put waste workers and collection service challenges back in the national spotlight. While infections appear to be on the decline in many cities, reports of new or ongoing disruptions continue.

    By Jan. 26, 2022
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    OSHA pulls temporary vaccine rule, says permanent mandate is in the works

    At the agency's request, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed challenges to the ETS as moot.

    By Kate Tornone • Updated Feb. 18, 2022
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    Biden's waste and recycling priorities

    What’s on the Biden administration’s waste and recycling to-do list in 2022

    One year in, the administration has started work on a range of climate and environmental justice initiatives. Catch up on what's next from the EPA and others on the circular economy, PFAS, grant funding and more.

    By Jan. 24, 2022
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    Waste Connections poised to grow New England footprint with another sizable acquisition

    The pending sale of ABC Disposal Service and its affiliated operations would come with substantial new hauling, transfer and MRF capacity in the southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island markets.

    By Jan. 20, 2022
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    Atlas Organics, with new Generate Capital backing, aims to become one of sector's largest recyclers

    Atlas CEO Joseph McMillin and Generate's Bill Caesar see substantial room for expansion, with at least $200 million worth of projects envisioned. Atlas also recently announced a new round of Florida acquisitions.

    By Jan. 18, 2022
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    Supreme Court upholds stay on OSHA's vaccine mandate

    The justices opted to dissolve injunctions placed on a separate vaccination mandate for healthcare workers issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

    By Ryan Golden • Updated Jan. 13, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    8 questions about the top trends shaping waste and recycling in 2022

    Waste Dive is watching how much longer heightened M&A activity lasts, what it will take to maintain the workforce in a tough market, where organics infrastructure is growing, what's next for recycling and more.

    By , , Jan. 13, 2022
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    RTS acquires Elytus, making it one of the industry's largest waste brokers

    The New York-based company has picked up an estimated 12,000 service locations and is going national with its biggest transaction to date. CEO Greg Lettieri shares how this fits into its growth plans for 2022.

    By Jan. 10, 2022
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    Stakeholders urge Supreme Court to act fast on OSHA mandate

    Stakeholders from all sides hoped the court would have a ruling before the emergency temporary standard's Jan. 10 enforcement date.

    By Ryan Golden • Updated Jan. 10, 2022
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    Omicron spread disrupts US waste and recycling operations as 2022 begins

    Unlike previous COVID-19 surges that struck more regionally, the latest wave appears to be wreaking havoc on staff availability across the country. Dallas and Detroit are among the latest cities affected.

    By Updated Jan. 7, 2022
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    Opinion

    We must invest in compost infrastructure to match growing demand for sustainable products

    Jessica Bowman, executive director of the Plant Based Products Council, points to new consumer survey data as another reason to evolve materials management options and pass the national COMPOST Act.

    By Jessica Bowman • Jan. 5, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    FCC Environmental awarded California mixed waste contract worth up to $1.5B

    Placer County's process is an example of how jurisdictions are preparing for major changes under California's SB 1383 organics recycling regulations. FCC won out over GreenWaste, Recology-affiliated Nortech and others.

    By Updated April 28, 2022
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    With $45M Closed Loop deal, Sims Municipal Recycling to expand and compete for more contracts

    The recent sale of a stake in the Australian scrap giant's U.S. curbside recycling division is called a "game-changer" as the company aims to pursue more municipal contracts and make new products from the recycled material.

    By Updated March 2, 2022
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    EPA action and US recycling policy during Biden's 1st year in office

    2021 brought a new EPA administrator, a nominee to lead the agency's waste efforts that is vocal on PFAS and environmental justice, the long-anticipated National Recycling Strategy and recycling funds in the infrastructure package.

    Dec. 23, 2021
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    How the pandemic impacted waste and recycling workforces in 2021

    The arrival of vaccines brought new considerations for employees and employers, while shifts in the broader U.S. workforce created new challenges for hiring and retention.

    Dec. 23, 2021