Waste Management Q2: Landfills more profitable, recycling 'fallen off a cliff'

The core business continues to perform well in numerous categories, while recycling prices remain a nagging headwind.

By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2019

Republic climate goals approved by Science Based Targets initiative

The international recognition is a first for any U.S. waste and recycling company’s sustainability plan. Republic has committed to reducing key greenhouse gas emissions 35% by 2030.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Sept. 24, 2019

Boise, Idaho mixed plastic program could expand following changes

The city is currently storing 40 tons of material awaiting processing by Renewlogy as the chemical recycler upgrades its capabilities. In the meantime, a variety of educational initiatives have also been launched.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 24, 2019

GFL Environmental IPO filing outlines plans for significant expansion

A new SEC filing offers key details about the industry's fourth-largest player — including the revelation that CEO Patrick Dovigi pulled in nearly CA$47.5 million last year.

By Cole Rosengren • July 23, 2019

Pittsburgh's smart garbage cans help streamline public works

By installing more than 1,200 "smart" cans, the city predicts an estimated $1.54 million in annual savings.

By Jason Plautz • July 22, 2019

FCC Environmental wins Omaha, Nebraska contracts, securing Midwest foothold

After months of debate, the Omaha City Council approved a 10-year collection contract as well as a separate deal for seasonal yard waste pick-up. The contracts are worth an estimated $24.2 million per year.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Aug. 28, 2019

Recycling to resume in Florida county after 6-month suspension

The new agreement, which comes after the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority terminated a prior contract, will cost Santa Rosa County an estimated $321,000 annually.

By Rina Li • July 17, 2019

Tennessee sanitation workers file EEOC racial discrimination charges against Republic Services

A Teamsters complaint alleges "continuous efforts to make work conditions hostile and malicious" for Republic's black drivers in the Memphis area.

By Rina Li • July 16, 2019

77% of global cities will experience 'striking shift' in climate by 2050

Nearly a quarter of global cities will experience extreme climate conditions not currently found in any city, a new report in journal PLOS One found.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 12, 2019

Boston casts wide net for organics options, including in-sink

The city's first move on its "zero waste" plan indicates large-scale ambitions. Two new RFPs for curbside food and textile collection also serve as a reminder of current budget constraints.

By Cole Rosengren • July 9, 2019

ISRI members get preliminary injunction from California reporting law

An upcoming law requiring new recycling and composting data has been challenged by scrap recyclers over various concerns, including the classification of material as "solid waste."

By Rubi Rajbanshi • Updated July 17, 2019

San Diego approves new recycling contracts, keeps foam recycling

The San Diego Environmental Services Department reversed an initial recommendation to cut EPS foam from the city's curbside program earlier this week ahead of a broader vote on new recycling contracts.

By Rina Li • June 27, 2019

Oregon communities reach agreement with Waste Connections to revive recycling

The deal, which comes with a rate increase and the elimination of mixed plastics, was struck by some of the last areas still receiving state approval to dispose of commingled recyclables.

By Max Witynski • June 26, 2019

Deadly day for workers refocuses spotlight on industry safety progress

Three unrelated June 13 fatalities across multiple states are the latest reminder that top-down policy fixes may not be able to drive fundamental changes in safety culture.

By Cole Rosengren • June 25, 2019

Boston finally reaches recycling deal with Casella

Covanta and Wheelabrator will also retain residential waste contracts. Both deals may be regional bellwethers of higher prices to come.

By Cole Rosengren • June 24, 2019

GFL Environmental moves forward on potential $1.5B IPO

The fourth-largest company in the North American waste industry has confirmed its plans to go public by filing initial forms with both U.S. and Canadian regulatory authorities.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated July 22, 2019

Boston aims for 80% recycling rate by 2035, plans organics pilot

A new "zero waste" plan outlines 30 recommendations involving food waste, textiles, recycling education and more. 

By Cole Rosengren • June 19, 2019

Madison, Wisconsin declares curbside organics pilot a success

The eight-week pilot, which followed a larger canceled program, pulled in more than four tons of material and experienced limited contamination issues.

By Max Witynski , Cole Rosengren • Updated Sept. 30, 2019

Philadelphia City Council approves Waste Management, Covanta contracts

The companies will retain their lock on the city's disposal contracts following recent council approval, with Waste Management taking over processing of all residential recyclables.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated June 18, 2019

Court stays suspension of St. Paul, Minnesota collection system

A November referendum on St. Paul's collection system remains in play — pending the city's appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court.

By Cody Ellis , Rina Li • Updated June 28, 2019

New York franchise bill: 1 company could exclusively win 15 of 20 zones

Much-discussed new legislation outlines a framework to enhance recycling services, labor standards and routing efficiency in the city's commercial waste industry. Now, it's in for a potentially bruising legislative process.

By Cole Rosengren • May 30, 2019

Congress advances push for 'national recycling strategy'

The original report attached to the FY 2020 Interior-Environment Funding Bill directs EPA to analyze "the value of implementing a national system of standardized recycling labeling," among other initiatives.

By Rina Li , Max Witynski • Updated June 21, 2019

Doubt and discord ahead of New York franchise bill introduction

The much-anticipated legislation launches today after years of planning, but it likely won't be what the city's Department of Sanitation envisioned.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated May 30, 2019

Nonprofit tests trash-collecting robot on Chicago River

Users will eventually be able to control Trashbot 24 hours a day via the Internet as it herds small pieces of waste to a collection location.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 28, 2019

Conversations with execs from 8 key industry companies

Catch up on Waste Dive's interviews with Waste Management, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Covanta, WCA Waste, FCC Environmental and Rubicon Global from WasteExpo 2019.

By Waste Dive Team • May 24, 2019