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GFL Environmental aims to raise more than $1B, keeps IPO door open
One month after backing out of plans to go public, the Canadian agglomerate is looking for new funds through a debt and equity offering. Proceeds will be used for two pending U.S. acquisitions — including County Waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 10, 2019 -
Dive Awards
The Waste Dive Awards for 2019
From operations to policy, these are some of the top organizations and executives that shaped the waste and recycling industry this year.
Dec. 9, 2019 -
Dive Awards
Disruptor of the Year: New York City Council
The council's Oct. 30 vote to pass a commercial waste zone system was among the most consequential legislative moves for any local market this year – and that was the point.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 9, 2019 -
RECYCLE Act proposes $75M for education, with widespread industry support
The legislation enters an increasingly crowded space of federal recycling policy proposals, but comes with broad consensus among notable stakeholders.
By E.A. Crunden • Nov. 26, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Electric trucks may be the future, but waste and recycling market still charging up
Looking to move away from diesel and meet climate goals, a growing number of service providers are in the process of testing out models from coast to coast.
By Mary Catherine O'Connor • Nov. 21, 2019 -
Industry-backed RECOVER Act calls for $500M in recycling infrastructure grants
Key recycling, plastics, and glass industry players back the bipartisan bill, which would establish an infrastructure program in the U.S. EPA. Whether it can break out from the growing number of federal proposals remains to be seen.
By E.A. Crunden • Nov. 20, 2019 -
NWRA members granted long-sought exemption to ELD mandate
Following an exemption granted to Waste Management last year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will apply the same terms to all of the more than 100,000 trucks operated by NWRA members.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 20, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Trouble in paradise: Recycling a tough proposition for US territories
Devastating hurricanes have strained weak infrastructure in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Guam has newer infrastructure, but still faces market challenges. All are often overlooked in national recycling discussions.
By Genevieve Glatsky • Updated Nov. 18, 2019 -
Deep Dive
How recycling has changed in all 50 states
The most comprehensive tracker of local recycling program changes, cancellations and solutions in the U.S. from November 2017 to November 2019.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated June 5, 2019 -
California city finds local recycling solution for 30K unwanted carts at fraction of prior cost
It wasn't entirely clear why recycling facilities weren't interested in these carts, which are often reground and repurposed into new ones. Waste Dive tracked down manufacturer Bonar Plastics to learn more.
By Leslie Nemo • Updated Jan. 15, 2020 -
Phoenix City Council preserves curbside recycling with rate increase
The city, viewed as a model for circular economy efforts, had run into financial challenges due to a turbulent recycling market and growing population. This will be its first residential rate increase since 2009.
By E.A. Crunden • Updated Feb. 12, 2020 -
New D.C. zero waste bill would have major implications for composting and recycling
The bill would establish EPR programs for sharps and batteries, impose organics diversion requirements on many businesses, and establish a surcharge based on contamination levels in recyclables.
By E.A. Crunden • Nov. 11, 2019 -
Rising BLS injury, illness rate for collection workers troubles industry
Incidence rates were up for collection employees in 2018, to more than double the national average, but declined at both landfills and MRFs.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 8, 2019 -
Scaling up organics recycling and biogas projects, in the Midwest and beyond
The BioCycle REFOR19 conference in Madison, Wisconsin covered how both local governments and private enterprise can optimize their efforts with projects that fit regional needs.
By Max Witynski • Updated Nov. 7, 2019 -
National plastics draft bill gains momentum amid industry push to tackle pollution
Sweeping nationwide plastics legislation is creeping closer to reality with a new draft. But the plan is likely to meet with resistance from recycling industry groups and product manufacturers, who prefer more voluntary solutions.
By E.A. Crunden • Nov. 6, 2019 -
Casella Q3: Northeast still focal point, Pennsylvania could be key to future
The Vermont company is pushing the envelope for landfill pricing – as it ramps up capacity at multiple sites – and is eyeing potential divestments from Waste Management's Advanced Disposal acquisition.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 4, 2019 -
Waste Management and DSNY prepare defense for trial over upstate landfill complaints
A New York judge has allowed a case brought by residents around the High Acres landfill to go forward. The dispute echoes growing tensions in the region amid decreasing capacity.
By E.A. Crunden • Nov. 4, 2019 -
What cities can learn from Phoenix's circular economy experiments
Home to a unique incubator, the fast-growing Arizona city has embarked on multiple new ventures in recent years. WASTECON panelists shared economic, logistical and political advice.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 1, 2019 -
NYC commercial waste reform
Key stories from the New York commercial waste reform saga
The multiyear push to implement a nonexclusive franchise system has been tumultuous and complex. Follow along with Waste Dive’s in-depth coverage.
Updated Nov. 20, 2024 -
Republic Services Q3: Expect $550M in M&A this year, 'strong' 2020 pace
Republic sees many expansion opportunities within its core capabilities, possibly even in Canada, and reported few economic concerns. Executives also addressed recycling, E&P and labor pressures.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 31, 2019 -
Waste Connections Q3: Acquisition offers worth $600M on the table
Recent M&A activity was quieter, but the company did close on a greenfield landfill project. Overall financial performance was strong, despite nagging headwinds from recycling and RIN credits.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 30, 2019 -
New York City Council advances commercial zone bill, opponents make final push
The successful vote came after 13 council members endorsed a letter requesting more time to consider a proposal that will dramatically reshape the city's open market system. A final vote is scheduled for Oct. 30.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 29, 2019 -
What will it take to use more recycled content in plastic recycling carts?
The increasingly ubiquitous products still contain lots of virgin plastic. While one new company is advancing a bio-based replacement, others say their models can only handle so much recycled resin.
By Leslie Nemo • Updated Oct. 29, 2019 -
GFL cancels IPO, vows to keep up M&A pace
Reports indicate the Canadian giant's debt load, and recent net losses amid a period of expansion, made some investors hesitant about the proposed share price.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 24, 2019 -
Waste Management Q3: Consumers driving landfill volumes, industrial activity less certain
The industry giant reported yet another profitable quarter for collection and disposal, warding off ongoing recession concerns and compensating for a bad stretch of recycling commodity prices.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 24, 2019