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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 -
Calculating the costs of climate change in the waste, energy sectors
Waste Dive, Utility Dive and Smart Cities Dive teamed up for a series presenting the way their sectors are evaluating the impacts and costs of mitigating climate change.
By Nami Sumida • Nov. 18, 2020 -
Tracking ESG climate targets from US waste and recycling companies
Republic Services is the latest company to report on its emissions reduction goals, but it opted not to update a specific report as it awaits the outcome of a Securities and Exchange Commission climate disclosure rule.
By Nami Sumida, Cole Rosengren, Leslie Nemo • Updated July 27, 2023 -
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 -
Deep Dive
US waste and recycling sector faces mounting risks and opportunities from climate change
As the industry increasingly recognizes its contribution to climate change and sees business opportunities in potentially mitigating those effects, the sector could be at a notable inflection point in the years ahead.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 18, 2020 -
Oregon beverage container redemption volumes surge despite pandemic
The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative credits its resilience to prior contactless system investments, with volumes up even amid some collection suspensions. This could be a positive sign for limited aluminum supplies.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 16, 2020 -
Georgia on track for new recycling funds following ballot measure and state law
A new law, spurred by a constitutional amendment, ensures revenue generated from tire sales and disposal tip fees would go toward waste and recycling programs as intended rather than largely getting shifted to the general fund.
By Leslie Nemo • Updated May 12, 2021 -
Secondary MRF operator conducting Northeast plastics study following California facility closure
Titus MRF Services cited poor market conditions as a factor behind the closure of its Los Angeles site. Now it's teaming up with the American Chemistry Council to examine container line residuals from five states.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 12, 2020 -
Q&A
Recology COO discusses how the West Coast company is weathering a year of wildfires, pandemic disruptions
Sal Coniglio – recently promoted to one of the company's top jobs – talks future plans, COVID-19 business effects and how previous fires taught the company to stock up on masks.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 11, 2020 -
Fleets face ELD challenges in dealing with the HOS final rule
Now that the HOS final rule is in effect, fleets must make sure their vendors and drivers are up to date on the latest regulations.
By S.L. Fuller • Nov. 9, 2020 -
Seattle's $5.6M plan to address park trash-collection woes
The "Clean Cities Initiative" aims to tackle an influx of trash in parks, particularly as they have become a refuge during the pandemic.
By Cailin Crowe • Nov. 9, 2020 -
Household hazardous waste collection adapts to conflicting needs during pandemic
Surging residential drop-off volumes have come in multiple areas at the same time as processing capacities are reduced and some municipal budgets are stretched thin.
By Leslie Nemo • Nov. 9, 2020 -
Republic Services Q3: Annual M&A spend now on track for up to $900M
Driven by the pending acquisitions of Santek Waste and Randy's Environmental, Republic is on track for a big year. The company also reported sequential pandemic recovery in multiple lines of business.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 6, 2020 -
GFL Q3: CEO rebukes short-seller report, outlines tuck-ins following two big deals
With integration underway for WCA Waste, and divested assets from Waste Management and Advanced Disposal, the Canadian company sees dozens of tuck-in opportunities ahead.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 5, 2020 -
BLS data shows higher injury, illness rate for landfill workers in 2019
The annual data showed rates remaining relatively flat for collection workers (tracking with national workforce trends), while ticking up at landfills and improving at MRFs.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 5, 2020 -
MassRecycle: Municipalities pursue private sector solutions while awaiting new state policies
The state recycling sector's annual conference featured underlying themes of pandemic effects and anticipation of upcoming regulatory changes. New waste bans and extended producer responsibility policies are under discussion.
By Karine Vann • Nov. 4, 2020 -
Waste industry donates $4.6M during 2020 campaign cycle; vast majority goes to Republicans
Campaign finance disclosures show Waste Management, Republic Services and the National Waste & Recycling Association, among others, have been active leading up to the Nov. 3 election.
By E.A. Crunden • Nov. 3, 2020 -
Waste Management Q3: Executives optimistic about pandemic recovery, Advanced synergy savings
Executives reiterated cost saving expectations following the marathon deal process, highlighted incremental volume improvements, shared ESG spending updates and discussed the potential effects of a Biden victory.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 2, 2020