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Boston expanding textile and organics recycling as it ramps up zero waste plan
Efforts to hit an 80% recycling rate by 2035 were delayed in part by the pandemic, but moves to expand drop-off programs show new momentum. Curbside organics collection remains an unresolved priority.
By Cole Rosengren • May 13, 2021 -
Q1 earnings: Waste companies putting pandemic behind them, anticipate more economic rebound coming
Outside of Canada, the majority of local economies have reopened and volumes are bouncing back. Catch up on results and takeaways on the first quarter of 2021 from the industry's largest solid waste operators.
By Waste Dive Team • May 10, 2021 -
Solid waste companies talk disposal pricing, ESG and Biden in Q1 earnings outlooks
Waste Management, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Covanta and Casella Waste Systems leaders commented on pandemic recovery trends and other pressing topics.
By Cole Rosengren • May 10, 2021 -
Roundup: City reopenings portend commercial waste shifts
A string of recent state announcements will ease business restrictions in the coming weeks and months in the Northeast. Plus, state and local policy updates from Florida, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, California and more.
By Maria Rachal , Cole Rosengren • May 7, 2021 -
GFL 2021 earnings
GFL Environmental reports positive volume outlook despite Canadian lag, closes 10 acquisitions
While Canada's pandemic restrictions continue to affect GFL's business, U.S. recovery trends and past acquisitions are providing a boost. Ample M&A opportunity remains due in part to potential tax changes, the company said.
By Cole Rosengren • May 6, 2021 -
RSG 2021 earnings
Republic ups guidance as Santek acquisition is finalized, CEO handoff on horizon
Even after a long approval process for the just-closed Santek purchase the company is "not deterred" from pursuing larger M&A deals and intends to invest $600 million in acquisitions this year, said incoming CEO Jon Vander Ark.
By Maria Rachal • May 6, 2021 -
Florida governor signs law to limit private hauler 'displacement,' reassess plastic bag policy
An industry lobbyist said the bill would make local governments "think long and hard" about pursuing certain franchise arrangements. That appears to have worked in at least one county.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated June 22, 2021 -
As litter balloons, local governments and residents try new approaches
Litter and city cleanliness issues seemed to worsen during the pandemic, prompting numerous solutions. “When it's sort of everybody's responsibility, it's nobody's priority,” one anti-litter specialist said.
By Maria Rachal • May 3, 2021 -
Roundup: Food waste back in the spotlight
This year’s Stop Food Waste Day drew attention from national and local leaders fighting hunger and climate change. Plus, new data on waste diversion in Colorado, and recycling initiatives launching in Houston and Milwaukee.
By Maria Rachal • April 30, 2021 -
WCN 2021 earnings
Waste Connections Q1: Landfill volumes 'above pre-COVID levels'
Amid pandemic recovery, in March the company had its largest hiring levels since September 2019. It reported better commodity pricing and solid waste volumes even in regions hit hardest by COVID-19.
By Megan Quinn • April 29, 2021 -
WM 2021 earnings
Waste Management raises guidance as pandemic recovery accelerates, predicts possible labor headwind
Pricing and the Advanced Disposal acquisition were key first quarter boosts. Executives also announced a new chief sustainability officer and weighed in on the Biden administration's infrastructure proposal.
By Cole Rosengren • April 27, 2021 -
Roundup: Stimulus funding for city waste initiatives, DC and NY inch toward zero waste goals
The week of Earth Day saw news on zero waste plan reassessments, organics program expansions, reuse pilots and more. Catch up on updates from New York, Los Angeles, Washington, Boston and other cities around the country.
By Maria Rachal , Cole Rosengren • April 23, 2021 -
New York to revive curbside organics service amid criticism of lagging zero waste progress
The Department of Sanitation announced the return of multiple programs affected by pandemic budget cuts, following a council hearing about codifying the city's 2030 goal, but critics say more action is needed.
By Cole Rosengren • April 22, 2021 -
Recology SF corruption investigation
Roundup: Recology corruption charges mount in SF, NYC's waste neighbors propose a change
A second former Recology employee is charged in the ongoing corruption investigation, communities receiving New York City's waste push back, certification organizations seek additional city partners, and more local news.
By Cole Rosengren , Maria Rachal • April 16, 2021 -
Opinion
New York City's waste future could be shaped by the closure of an island jail
Closing Rikers Island as a jail offers an opportunity to change aspects of New York's waste management infrastructure and potentially rethink expanding the city's role in overseeing it, former DSNY official Robert Lange writes.
By Robert Lange • April 15, 2021 -
Maryland governor allows organics diversion mandate to become law
The policy is set to take effect for large generators in 2023, after years of attempts. Proponents hope it will spur development of new regional composting and anaerobic digestion infrastructure.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated June 1, 2021 -
Roundup: Local governments continue to fight illegal dumping, adapt curbside recycling
Catch up on the latest local waste and recycling headlines from New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and numerous other municipalities around the country.
By Maria Rachal , Cole Rosengren • April 9, 2021 -
Q&A
Ron Gonen on 'waste profiteers,' transforming the recycling industry and getting serious about ESG
The Closed Loop Partners CEO and author of new book "The Waste-Free World" shares his views on how CPG companies, service providers, local governments and consumers must adapt to build a more circular economy.
By Cole Rosengren • April 8, 2021 -
Washington, DC, zero waste bill is now law, though funding remains uncertain
The legislation – with big organics diversion implications for businesses, among other categories – was adjusted to take into account ongoing recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
By Maria Rachal • April 5, 2021 -
Roundup: Biden infrastructure plan light on waste details, report highlights recycling data gap
The sector reacts to the president's $2 trillion proposal, Eunomia digs into state recycling performance, organics pilots are on the rise, New York City is tackling litter and more local stories from around the country
By Maria Rachal , Cole Rosengren • April 1, 2021 -
Republic closes acquisition of Santek, following DOJ divestiture agreement
A settlement includes collection and disposal assets in four Southeast states going to portfolio companies of Kinderhook Industries and Texas routes going to Waste Connections.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated May 5, 2021 -
Republic Services names Vander Ark new CEO, Slager retiring
The long-anticipated elevation of Jon Vander Ark, currently the company's president, takes effect in June. Don Slager, a multi-decade industry veteran, will continue in a consulting role through the end of the year.
By Cole Rosengren • March 31, 2021 -
Roundup: How cities are bucking privatization, fighting contamination via smartphones
A Washington city explains ending its 15-year relationship with Waste Connections, Waste Pro plans to walk from contract troubles in Memphis and more local stories from around the country.
By Cole Rosengren , Maria Rachal • March 26, 2021 -
Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act reintroduced, plastics industry ramps up opposition
The bill would ban some single-use plastic products, set recycled content requirements and enact a national EPR program. Opponents criticize the bill's efforts to suspend permitting for plastic production facilities.
By Megan Quinn • March 25, 2021 -
Wheelabrator debuts WIN Waste Innovations brand following Tunnel Hill acquisition
The newly combined operations of 10 companies will have an estimated $1 billion annual revenue run rate. Following a recapitalization, CEO Bob Boucher said more M&A is planned and an IPO or sale could happen in the future.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated April 6, 2021