Collections & Transfer: Page 7


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    Recology SF corruption investigation

    Second former Recology employee sentenced in San Francisco corruption case

    Paul Giusti, who started on a Sunset Scavenger truck over 40 years ago, previously pleaded guilty to facilitating bribes for a former public works director. Judge William Orrick noted this was part of a broader company culture issue.

    By Dec. 15, 2023
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    Republic Services pays $100K settlement for truck violations

    The hauler has set ambitious fleet modernization targets but allegedly failed to ensure compliance with California’s truck emissions rules from 2018 to 2020, the U.S. EPA announced.

    By Updated Dec. 13, 2023
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    Retrieved from Heritage Crystal-Clean on July 20, 2023
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    Heritage-Crystal Clean to pay $1.16M in penalties for violating hazardous waste regulations

    The waste services provider must implement numerous compliance measures after the U.S. EPA and DOJ announced it violated RCRA regulations related to managing, transporting and storing certain solvents.

    By Dec. 8, 2023
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    What’s next for Hainesport Transportation Group, including Michigan rail project

    CEO Darryl Caplan and investment partner Dickson Suit lay out their strategy for how the New Jersey-based company is ramping up its position to transfer more C&D volumes out of the disposal-constrained Northeast.

    By Dec. 7, 2023
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    Republic Services acquires Indiana hauler, transfer station operator

    Wallace Bros. Disposal & Recycling had been a family-run operation since 1996. The transaction is one of multiple to occur in the region in recent years.

    By Dec. 5, 2023
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    Haulers call for New York rate cap increase due to rising disposal and containerization costs

    Comments from Waste Connections, the National Waste & Recycling Association and others requested an increase of at least 9% to account for rising expenses such as tip fees and a pending congestion pricing toll.

    By Dec. 4, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Has the waste and recycling industry’s multiyear M&A boom peaked?

    Experts from Stifel, Houlihan Lokey, Comerica Bank, Raymond James, Waste Connections and others weigh in on the latest trends involving valuations, private equity, environmental services, antitrust and more.

    By Nov. 27, 2023
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    Waste Connections’ Mittelstaedt talks industry changes, improvements during time away from CEO job

    Ron Mittelstaedt discussed how trends in sustainability, technology and investor interest are “rapidly changing” the waste industry during a session at the Corporate Growth Conference.

    By Nov. 21, 2023
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    Permission granted by International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 104
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    Teamsters continue labor fight in Republic Services’ backyard

    The union is facing an uphill battle as it attempts to negotiate its first contract for 286 employees across three unionized Republic yards in the Phoenix area.

    By Nov. 20, 2023
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    Mack Trucks workers vote to ratify 5-year UAW labor agreement

    The agreement comes after more than a month of striking at five Mack plants, including one that assembles its refuse collection vehicles.

    By Nov. 17, 2023
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    AmWaste aims to scale with 3i investment after ‘quietly’ becoming sizable Southeast player

    An infusion of growth capital by 3i North American Infrastructure helped AmWaste purchase disposal assets in Georgia, with more acquisitions to come. CEO Chip Russell outlines the company’s vision for expansion.

    By Nov. 13, 2023
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    Hainesport Transportation Group recapitalizes to expand its rail-served Northeast assets

    The New Jersey-based company — which has assets such as a roll-off business, transfer station and Ohio landfill — has new backing from Tecum Capital and Environmental Services Investors.

    By Nov. 13, 2023
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    Austin, Texas, releases zero waste plan as population booms

    The city’s goal of achieving a 90% diversion rate by 2040 remains ambitious, but Austin Resource Recovery is planning new infrastructure and expanded collections to help bridge the gap.

    By Nov. 10, 2023
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    Q&A

    WM’s chief sustainability officer on the future of recycling

    Tara Hemmer sees WM’s recycling investments as key to its overall sustainability strategy. Technology will allow WM to respond to customers’ changing sustainability needs in coming years, she said.

    By Nov. 10, 2023
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    Rubicon marks progress 1 year after profitability plan, including contract with Austin, Texas

    The waste broker and technology company said it has reduced expenses by $55 million on an annualized basis, among other trends that executives described as promising. Earnings are still on track to turn positive in Q4.

    By Nov. 9, 2023
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    Injury rates for waste industry workers rose in 2022

    Injury rates rose just a year after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the lowest rates since 2006. Solid waste collection workers reported slightly fewer illnesses in 2022.

    By Nov. 9, 2023
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    Leading waste and recycling companies spent $986M on M&A in Q3

    WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and Casella Waste Systems recently reported spending totals and shared their outlooks on the deal environment heading into 2024.

    By Nov. 7, 2023
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    Stericycle announces ‘workforce reduction’ plan, lowers guidance

    Stericycle expects future efficiencies from its new ERP system but is facing headwinds from commodity volatility. It also divested businesses in the Netherlands and UAE.

    By Nov. 6, 2023
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    CWST 2023 earnings

    Casella reports ‘pivotal and exciting’ Q3 due to recent acquisitions and strong pricing

    Casella raised revenue guidance and predicted a strong Q4 due to its retrofitted Boston MRF and operations it acquired from GFL.

    By Nov. 3, 2023
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    GFL at ‘inflection point’ regarding debt leverage, executives say

    The Canada-based company reported slightly elevated debt numbers as it continued to engage in M&A. But executives now believe GFL has a clear path to a better ratio into next year and see more profit potential from EPR.

    By Nov. 2, 2023
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    Retrieved from Capital Waste Services on November 02, 2023
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    GFL Environmental acquires Capital Waste from Kinderhook, building Southeast presence

    The transaction, announced during GFL’s Q3 earnings call, comes after the private equity firm fueled Capital’s growth in recent years. GFL CEO Patrick Dovigi said the deal happened after a competitor ran into antitrust delays.

    By Nov. 2, 2023
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    Casella hires former Covanta exec as CFO, Coletta remains president as part of ‘succession planning’

    Brad Helgeson, who previously worked at Covanta for 15 years, is joining Casella next week. Current CFO Ned Coletta will continue on the executive team as part of a planned leadership transition at the Vermont-based company.

    By Updated Nov. 2, 2023
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    Q3 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies

    Follow the latest results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella Waste, Clean Harbors, Stericycle and others.

    By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Nov. 9, 2023
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    RSG 2023 earnings

    Republic Services touts momentum into 2024, including Indianapolis polymer center

    CEO Jon Vander Ark said recent price increases and upcoming investments should position the company for favorable margin expansion next year. The company also shared updates on its electric vehicle infrastructure.

    By Oct. 27, 2023
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    WCN 2023 earnings

    Waste Connections reports Q3 growth despite costs from landfill and employee safety incidents

    An ongoing odor issue at a California landfill and a slope failure in Texas could cost about $20M in Q4. Meanwhile, the company is planning employee training to reduce safety incident rates.

    By Oct. 26, 2023