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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 -
Deep Dive // NYC commercial waste reform
New York commercial waste overhaul on horizon, but funding unresolved
After a year-long pandemic delay, the city is moving on an RFP process to reshape the open market system. Dozens of companies recently took the first application step, potentially including newcomers Waste Management and Winters Bros.
By Cole Rosengren • March 19, 2021 -
GFL Environmental closes Terrapure acquisition, including key Toronto-area industrial landfill
The C$927.5 million deal, which GFL pursued for many years, will further solidify the company's presence throughout Canada.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated Aug. 17, 2021 -
Cleveland curbside recycling to be revived through opt-in program
After nearly a year without curbside service, the city recently endorsed a lower-cost-per-household subscription approach. Critics of that model say it can be challenging to do robustly and equitably.
By Maria Rachal • March 10, 2021 -
Recology SF corruption investigation
Recology agrees to San Francisco rate settlement worth more than $107M, as competitors circle
The city attorney's office reached the deal while pursuing a broader public corruption investigation. Now, Waste Management, Republic Services and others see a window to revisit the company's local monopoly.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated March 5, 2021 -
PPP funds for waste, recycling companies slow to roughly $41M in early 2021
Widening COVID-19 vaccine access and commercial customers reopening portend recovery from some of 2020's unprecedented challenges. Still, seven companies secured loans of over $1 million in January.
By Maria Rachal • March 3, 2021 -
Waste Connections pursues escalating New York legal fight in face of stiff competition
Subsidiary County Waste sued former owner Scott Earl over alleged unfair practices and issues related to the rise of his new company, Twin Bridges. The two are battling over prices and acquisition targets around the Capital Region.
By Cole Rosengren • March 2, 2021 -
Vehicle-related incidents still leading cause of industry worker deaths, SWANA says
Another timely concern raised at the SWANA Safety Summit: fighting the burnout that comes from workers' COVID-19 fatigue.
By Megan Quinn • March 1, 2021 -
Stericycle, Clean Harbors, US Ecology see small COVID-related revenue bumps
Despite headwinds in other business streams, Clean Harbors, for instance, completed nearly 14,000 COVID-19 responses and generated $120 million in decontamination-related revenue in 2020 amid the pandemic.
By Maria Rachal • March 1, 2021 -
2020 earnings coverage for US waste and recycling companies
Catch up on Waste Dive's quarterly analysis of results from Waste Management, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Covanta and Casella Waste Systems during 2020.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
2020 earnings coverage: GFL Environmental
In its first year as a public company, starting right as the pandemic unfolded, GFL completed multiple major transactions and is on track for ongoing rapid growth.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
2020 earnings coverage: Waste Connections
The industry's third-largest company continued to expand through M&A, responded to the coronavirus pandemic and committed to $500 million in ESG spending.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
2020 earnings coverage: Casella Waste Systems
This key Northeast company continued growing its dominant presence in the market amid the pandemic, with plans to further expand multiple key landfill assets.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
2020 earnings coverage: Republic Services
The industry's second-largest player adapted to the pandemic, completed a busy year of M&A and pushed ahead on fleet electrification plans.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
2020 earnings coverage: Waste Management
The North American industry's largest company weathered the pandemic, announced new ESG plans and completed the major acquisition of Advanced Disposal Services.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
GFL Environmental plans another 'outsized' M&A year, outlines growth through 2023
After a year of significant expansion, the Canadian company is working on another large deal, numerous tuck-ins and potential divestitures. Plus, it's optimistic about benefits in a post-pandemic economy.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 23, 2021 -
Republic Services reiterates all in on electrification over CNG, Santek close nearing
The second-largest North American waste operator expects economic recovery to continue in 2021, with bullish plans for M&A.
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 23, 2021