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Recology SF corruption investigation
Recology names new CEO Coniglio, following retirement of longtime leader
Sal Coniglio's elevation to the top job comes six months after he became chief operating officer. This move caps off former CEO Mike Sangiacomo's 37-year stint at the major California-based private company.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 5, 2021 -
Deep Dive
The unfulfilled promises of plastic film recycling
The pandemic spurred an uptick in plastic bag use, as already limited retail take back options became more scarce. Stakeholders from all sides think it's time for new ideas.
By Karine Vann • Updated Jan. 5, 2021 -
Waste industry secured nearly $812M in first batch of PPP loans, as stimulus bill sets up second round
Rubicon led the pack with a nearly $9.78 million loan in the Paycheck Protection Program's first round, which helped the sector retain more than 66,000 jobs. The new package puts a fresh $284 billion up for grabs.
By Maria Rachal • Dec. 23, 2020 -
With volumes down, New York City commercial waste workers struggle to adjust
New York – hit harder than many markets in the country – has seen numerous workers become ill with the coronavirus, have their hours cut, or get laid off. And hopes for federal hazard pay legislation have not materialized.
By Amir Khafagy • Dec. 23, 2020 -
Deep Dive
How local waste and recycling leaders are grappling with coronavirus-driven budget pressures
Lost revenues, rising operating expenses and limited federal aid have left local leaders looking for creative solutions. In some cases, the pandemic has also created opportunities to update their practices.
By Leslie Nemo • Dec. 22, 2020 -
Collection worker fatalities fell in 2019, rank as 6th deadliest job: BLS
It's the first time since 2012 refuse and recycling collectors haven't landed in the top five most fatal occupations, as tracked by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fatal transportation incidents fell dramatically after a 2018 spike.
By Maria Rachal • Dec. 17, 2020 -
5 takeaways on emerging trends from the National Zero Waste Conference
Recycled content, plastics policy, climate connections and racial justice are among top priorities heading into 2021. The event also marked the latest sign of a revived National Recycling Coalition.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 16, 2020 -
What Pete Buttigieg would bring to the Transportation Department
A $1 trillion infrastructure plan Buttigieg unveiled in January as part of his presidential campaign hints at what could be the agency's future priorities.
By S.L. Fuller • Dec. 16, 2020 -
2020 shapes up as major year for M&A, consolidation in waste and recycling industry
Waste Management, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Wheelabrator and many others all had a particularly active stretch of deal-making across numerous states.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 15, 2020 -
New England M&A heats up as Wheelabrator, Boston Carting Services expand
The private equity-backed players are just two examples of companies making moves in a region many view as primed for consolidation. As other companies expand their footprints, there may be more to come.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 15, 2020 -
Inspector General faults Chicago for multifamily recycling stagnancy, lawmakers call for answers
The Department of Streets and Sanitation was found to be falling short in multiple areas when it comes to enforcing recycling for numerous buildings in the city. Local aldermen are calling for a hearing on the issue in January.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 11, 2020 -
Environmental groups urge Biden to take action on plastics, prioritize market development
The Presidential Plastics Action Plan calls for eight types of action by the president-elect, including support for the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act.
By Maria Rachal • Dec. 9, 2020 -
Republic Services highlights plastic market limitations, clarifies EPR stances, in report
A recent report, stemming from a shareholder resolution this year, shows the financial complexities around managing mixed plastics. It's also the latest sign of an industry shift on the rising producer responsibility discussion.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 9, 2020 -
Dive Awards
The Waste Dive Awards for 2020
During a year of crisis and challenge, these are some of the people, groups and initiatives that met the moment.
By Waste Dive Team • Dec. 9, 2020 -
Dive Awards
People of the Year:Â Waste and recycling workers
The entire industry has stepped up during a significantly challenging year, but none of it would be possible without the frontline workers who put themselves at risk to keep it all running.
By Waste Dive Team • Dec. 9, 2020 -
Dive Awards
Organization of the Year:Â Sanitation Foundation
As New York sanitation workers were caught in the initial epicenter of the pandemic, hundreds were infected and multiple died. A city nonprofit played a key role in supporting them and adapting to a very eventful year.
By Waste Dive Team • Dec. 9, 2020 -
Q&A
How Harsco reimagined its Clean Earth division mid-pandemic as a national hazardous waste player
President David Stanton discusses building a new business following the acquisition of assets from Stericycle, pandemic effects, recycling opportunities, and the big potential around managing PFAS waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 8, 2020 -
As dozens of curbside textile recycling programs pause, others launch anew
Simple Recycling, the country's largest curbside service provider, has suspended around 25% of its estimated 200 municipal contracts due to the pandemic. Meanwhile, a new Rhode Island company sees hope for the model.
By Karine Vann • Dec. 7, 2020 -
Q&A
Quest CEO talks first acquisition, weathering pandemic and growing demand for sustainability
The "asset-light" company's national platform of commercial accounts took a hit this year, like many others. Leader Ray Hatch, formerly of Oakleaf, sees signs of a recovery and more potential deals ahead.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 30, 2020 -
Recology SF corruption investigation
Former Recology executive charged with laundering bribes worth more than $1M in San Francisco
The two charges against Paul Giusti stem from alleged attempts to influence former city Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru, who was arrested earlier this year, in exchange for his approval of rate increases and other actions.
By Cole Rosengren , Gloria Gonzalez • Nov. 24, 2020 -
Column
The DOT under Biden: Does it really matter who's in charge at the FMCSA?
Two former agency officials discuss what might occur in the coming months at the highest level of the industry's main bureau.
By S.L. Fuller • Nov. 20, 2020 -
Q&A
Urgency around climate change, plastics ramps up circular economy interest in US
Georgia Sherwin of Closed Loop Partners highlights how the concept is becoming more tangible for businesses, with a look at implications for reuse models, policies and diversity in the sector.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 19, 2020 -
Opinion
How the waste and recycling industry can weather rapid changes in the insurance marketplace
Nathan Brainard, vice president of the environmental division at Insurance Office of America, outlines why so many insurers have exited the marketplace in recent years and how industry service providers can turn things around.
By Nathan Brainard • Nov. 19, 2020 -
EPA sets 2030 national recycling goal, stakeholders call for more federal action
Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced a 50% recycling rate target for 2030, while the latest annual data showed a decline to 32.1% and multiple financial pressures continue for the sector.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 18, 2020 -
Ongoing evolution in ESG and climate plans among waste and recycling companies
Companies have been setting more ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets and announcing related investments in recent years.
By Waste Dive Team • Updated Sept. 22, 2021