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  • NLRB finalizes joint employer rule

    The rule will take effect April 27, according to NLRB, although the final date will be determined by the date of publication in the Federal Register.

    By Ryan Golden • Updated Feb. 25, 2020
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    2019 earnings coverage: Advanced Disposal Services

    Catch up on Waste Dive's quarterly coverage of results from one of the U.S. industry's largest public waste companies, including details of its announced sale to Waste Management.

    By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 25, 2020
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    2019 earnings coverage: Covanta

    Catch up on Waste Dive's quarterly coverage of results from the industry's largest waste-to-energy company as it continued plans for international expansion.

    By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 25, 2020
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    2019 earnings coverage: Casella Waste Systems

    Catch up on Waste Dive's quarterly coverage of results from the Vermont-based waste and recycling company as it completed another year of renewed expansion through acquisition.

    By Feb. 25, 2020
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    2019 earnings coverage: Waste Connections

    Catch up on Waste Dive's quarterly coverage of results from the industry's third-largest player as it completed yet another year of major acquisition activity.

    By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 25, 2020
  • 2019 earnings coverage: Waste Management

    Catch up on Waste Dive's quarterly coverage of a big year for the North American industry's largest player, including its plans to acquire Advanced Disposal Services.

    By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 25, 2020
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    2019 earnings coverage: Republic Services

    Catch up on Waste Dive's quarterly coverage of results from the U.S. industry's second-largest player, including efforts to recalibrate its recycling business model.

    By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 25, 2020
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    Casella faces New Hampshire landfill setback, reports another big growth year

    The Northeast company withdrew an expansion permit and will temporarily redirect tonnage to other sites. The business continues to enlarge its footprint, including the acquisition of a New York recycling facility.

    By Feb. 24, 2020
  • Advanced Disposal reports 2019 growth ahead of pending acquisition by Waste Management

    The Florida-based company noted winning two sizable collection contracts in the state, along with continuous recycling headwinds, in its annual earnings report.

    By Feb. 21, 2020
  • Recycling Partnership report identifies more than a dozen large cities with curbside expansion potential

    Indianapolis, Baltimore, Detroit and Milwaukee are among those highlighted in the nonprofit's new research. The report also focuses on untapped "recycling deserts" in certain regions of Texas.

    By E.A. Crunden • Feb. 19, 2020
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    GFL Environmental reprices IPO, could still raise upward of $2.4B

    The Canadian company is moving ahead with plans to sell subordinate shares at $19 each, along with a separate offering of tangible equity units, amid market turbulence. The offerings are set to close on Thursday.

    By Updated March 4, 2020
  • Report argues most plastics, especially #3-7s, falsely labeled as recyclable

    A Greenpeace survey of U.S. MRFs found mixed plastics are virtually unrecyclable in the current market. The organization argues many major product companies are in violation of FTC requirements. 

    By E.A. Crunden • Feb. 18, 2020
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    Waste Connections did nearly $838M in 2019 acquisitions, sees 'long runway' ahead

    While some analysts wonder if certain fall election results could change the M&A landscape, CEO Worthing Jackman said he sees billions worth of useful assets left to buy for years to come regardless.

    By Feb. 14, 2020
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    Republic Services sees 'momentum shift' around recycling contracts, plans solar investment

    A multiyear effort to rework municipal recycling contracts is paying off, with hundreds now at higher pricing. The company also reported $526 million in M&A and ongoing overall price improvements.

    By Feb. 14, 2020
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    Waste Management predicts March DOJ approval for Advanced deal, with 'robust' divestiture interest

    2019 earnings were favorable, despite prolonged recycling headwinds, and landfill pricing continues to rise. Executives now anticipate $100 million-plus in synergies if the Advanced Disposal deal closes.

    By Feb. 14, 2020
  • EPA proposes yet another cut to waste minimization and recycling budget

    The Trump administration's proposed budget would add new grant programs, but significantly shrink sustainable materials management funding. This comes as the agency insists it remains committed to strengthening national systems.

    By Feb. 12, 2020
  • The quickly disappearing corrugated box: How packaging is changing

    Manufacturers set their sights on packaging as a means to reduce waste, improve sustainability and lower shipping costs.

    By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 11, 2020
  • Rep. Alan Lowenthal debuts the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act
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    Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act debuts in Congress, instigating packaging EPR debate

    The bill would also establish a national container deposit system, ban single-use plastic products and set recycled content requirements. Staunch opposition is expected from some recycling and plastics trade groups.

    By E.A. Crunden • Feb. 11, 2020
  • National EPR campaign kicks off with anti-plastic film screening, activist support

    Rep. Alan Lowenthal, sponsor of the upcoming Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, rallied activists around the bill at a Washington event. The film teases out likely divides between industry and advocacy groups.

    By E.A. Crunden • Feb. 10, 2020
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    Maine packaging EPR bill, a national bellwether, could reshape municipal funding

    The newly introduced bill will kick off a complex debate around whether producers should help pay recycling and disposal costs. The proposed model would be similar to one shaped in Québec, Canada.

    By Updated Feb. 12, 2020
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    Cascade breaks ranks with other cart manufacturers by adding 10% PCR plastic

    Waste Management will be its first customer — as well as the company collecting the necessary curbside materials from residential customers – but municipalities are also looking to purchase the new "EcoCart."

    By Leslie Nemo • Feb. 6, 2020
  • Deep Dive

    How the REMADE Institute hopes to reshape manufacturing with recycling in mind

    Grand plans of recyclability and reuse often fall short of real-life implementation. REMADE wants to close that gap, and quickly, with industry input along the way.

    By Leslie Nemo • Feb. 5, 2020
  • Republic Services acquires Massachusetts C&D processor with rail transfer access

    Devens Recycling, permitted for up to 1,500 tons per day of C&D and MSW, is among the largest of its kind in a capacity-constrained region. The deal is expected to open up valuable internalization opportunities.

    By Updated Feb. 14, 2020
  • Waste Management CEO projects fleet could be 75% CNG in 2021

    The company is leaning into CNG much more than any of its large competitors as part of a greenhouse gas emission "offset" target, and is not making any public commitments yet on electric vehicles.

    By Feb. 3, 2020
  • Florida governor signs third attempt at curbside recycling contamination bill into law

    Under the industry-backed legislation, municipal contracts with haulers or MRFs will have to include specific contamination-related elements required by the state.

    By Updated June 19, 2020