WM reports inflation headwinds are easing, shifts timing for certain sustainability projects

WM reported “strong results” in Q3, citing its pricing strategy as well as revenue growth in the collection and disposal lines and cost savings from attrition.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 25, 2023

Tracking GHG emissions of US waste management companies

Waste Connections’ latest report notes a reduction in emissions intensity, despite a near-term emissions increase due to acquisitions. Compare its emissions reporting with other waste companies, including Casella and WM.

By Megan Quinn , Jacob Wallace , Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 25, 2024

Coastal Waste expands in Florida with multiple waste, recycling acquisitions

The Macquarie-backed company’s acquisition of S&S Waste, In & Out Portables and AFS Recycling broadens its services and allows it to increase the amount of waste it processes internally.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 18, 2023

New York City seeks vendor to supply nearly 3.2M bins for residential container initiative

An upcoming rule, set to be phased in next fall, will lead to a new era of plastic bins for buildings with up to nine units. The city’s Department of Sanitation plans to bear no cost or responsibility for distribution.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 16, 2023

UAW strike at Mack Trucks affects key refuse vehicle manufacturing facility

The 3,900-member strike includes a plant in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley where Class 8 refuse trucks are assembled, including the company’s CNG and electric models.

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 11, 2023

California Gov. Newsom vetoes bills on franchise agreements, SB 54 updates

Newsom also vetoed a plastic gift card ban and several bills related to packaging. He has yet to take action on a bottle bill update.

By Megan Quinn • Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Plan for these upcoming waste and recycling conferences

The National Zero Waste Conference is one of the next events on the calendar. Other upcoming events in 2024 will cover recycling, e-waste, MRF innovations, biogas, thermal conversion and more.

By Megan Quinn • Updated Sept. 18, 2024

Massachusetts awards $5M for recycling programs, with environmental justice focus

Priorities included pay-as-you-throw, curbside organics, textiles, mattresses and more. The annual grants come as MassDEP’s commissioner previewed plans to hire new staff through an “unprecedented” level of state funding.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 2, 2023

Recology meets cleaner fleet goal, announces new 5-year targets

The West Coast waste hauler and processor fuels 90% of its vehicle fleet via renewable or alternative fuels. It set new goals on landfill emissions and facility power.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 27, 2023

Rubicon completes reverse stock split to ensure NYSE compliance

The waste broker and tech company, which is targeting positive earnings during Q4, made the move to address financial strains since going public.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 27, 2023

With a $4M EPA grant, Baltimore looks to chart a fresh course on organics

The city's organics infrastructure is getting a jolt from the new funding. Composting advocates hope broader changes laid out in the city’s draft waste plan will follow.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 26, 2023

Former Recology executive Porter sentenced in San Francisco corruption case

John Porter apologized for his role in approving more than $56,000 worth of bribes to a city official, but his attorney said “the elephant in the room” was the lack of charges against Recology’s former chief operating officer.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 22, 2023

New York to enforce citywide commercial waste containerization in 2024

The proposed rule will lead to the containerization of an estimated 20 million pounds of waste per day. It builds on recently-enacted requirements targeting food establishments and larger retail chains.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 20, 2023

New Austin Resource Recovery director named as city implements $4M EPA reuse grant

Richard McHale has more than 30 years of experience with the agency. He has also led the Texas SWANA chapter and the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Municipal Waste Management Association.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 20, 2023

Baltimore faces expensive road ahead for collection and disposal infrastructure

Despite pressure from advocacy groups, the city's 10-year waste plan anticipates landfill and incineration assets will continue to serve a key role as the city works to increase recycling.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 18, 2023

Electric technology: Advantages and challenges for refuse collection fleets

The waste management industry is seeing significant advancements with electric refuse collection. Here are the advantages, challenges, and promising future ahead.

By Kelli McConahey, McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing • Sept. 18, 2023

Republic Services expands in Charlotte, North Carolina, area via acquisition

Republic has been more active than any of its competitors in acquisition spending this year. The deal adds an experienced hauler to Republic’s sizable presence in the region.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 15, 2023

Connecticut city enacts permanent organics co-collection program with unit-based pricing

Middletown’s program was implemented after the success of a pilot sponsored by the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 14, 2023

EPA announces recipients of $105M in grants for recycling infrastructure

The long-awaited recycling infrastructure grants are going to 25 communities, including the Baltimore and Minneapolis metro areas as well as recipients in Puerto Rico, Hawai’i, Montana and Ohio.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 13, 2023

WM’s sustainability report shows progress on GHG emissions reduction, diversity

The company’s most recent report, which reflects newer metrics it first published in 2022, shows progress on reducing Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions aligned with SBTi requirements. WM made less progress on its materials recovery goal due to construction on recycling facility upgrades.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 7, 2023

Miami-Dade County commissioners approve fee increase after multiple votes, demand waste plan

Commissioners’ initial vote to reject a fee increase in the Florida county was motivated by broader frustrations about the lack of a comprehensive solid waste plan from the mayor.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated Sept. 15, 2023

Waste Pro hires Mike Fernandez, former Miami-Dade solid waste lead

Fernandez joins Waste Pro after a 15-year stint in the public sector. He will now oversee landfill, transfer station and recycling processing assets for the Florida-based company.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 5, 2023

Casella completes $219M acquisition of Twin Bridges

The deal includes two hauling operations, a new MRF and a transfer station in the Albany, New York, area. Casella also purchased another New York hauler, Taylor Garbage, in August.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 5, 2023

Former Miami-Dade waste head on county’s capacity challenges, disaster response and more

Mike Fernandez says the county must be creative in meeting its capacity needs as it considers long-term disposal options. He also shares his severe weather experience as Florida faces another hurricane.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 29, 2023

3 developments on SB 1383 that could spur progress for California communities

More than 18 months after SB 1383 took effect, California jurisdictions are still working to get on track with organic diversion and procurement targets. 

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 28, 2023