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Electric refuse trucks on the road or on the way in rising number of states
A recent SWANA event in Maine highlighted the presence of BYD, Lion and others in this quickly evolving sector. It was also a reminder that charging infrastructure remains a notable, and potentially expensive, startup factor.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated March 9, 2020 -
IPO helps GFL Environmental raise nearly $2.2B, CEO expects to be more 'nimble' for M&A
CEO Patrick Dovigi spoke about finally going public amid market turmoil, future growth strategy and plans for the company's first sustainability report. A new filing indicates the company has since paid down at least $1.2 billion in debt.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated March 12, 2020 -
House lawmakers debate regulatory role of federal government in plastics and recycling
In a Wednesday hearing, lawmakers formed stances along partisan lines over several pieces of federal recycling legislation. Republicans took a hard line against plastics bans and seemed to scrutinize shifting oversight to the federal government.
By E.A. Crunden • March 5, 2020 -
The Recycling Partnership launches polypropylene recycling group with $35M funding target
The nonprofit and others are calling for greater investment to capture and sort #5 plastics, with a new RFP for MRFs to apply for grant funding. Competing with booming virgin production may still make this a challenging proposition.
By Leslie Nemo • Updated July 8, 2020 -
Waste Management reverses decision to cut mixed paper recycling in 14 Florida cities
Poor markets and high contamination rates in Broward County were cited as the initial rationale. Now, a Waste Management spokesperson tells Waste Dive incineration remains an option for material that can't be salvaged.
By E.A. Crunden • March 4, 2020 -
Waste Management CEO anticipates EPR for packaging likely in California
Jim Fish projected California would move ahead with European-style regulations, speaking at a National Geographic event. The remarks come as the company reevaluates its stance and broader discussions evolve on the limits of market-based solutions.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 28, 2020 -
Waste Management's Tara Hemmer says industry needs to be more proactive on climate issues
Speaking at the Global Waste Management Symposium, the senior vice president emphasized a need to be more proactive around emerging topics such as plastics and the Green New Deal.
By E.A. Crunden • Feb. 26, 2020 -
2019 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, Advanced Disposal Services, Casella Waste Systems and Covanta during 2019.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 26, 2020 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 Cole Rosengren • Feb. 25, 2020 -
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 -
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 -
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 Cole Rosengren • 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 Cole Rosengren • 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 -
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 Cole Rosengren • 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 -
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 Cole Rosengren • Feb. 14, 2020 -
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 Cole Rosengren • Feb. 14, 2020 -
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 Cole Rosengren • 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 Cole Rosengren • 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