EPA should put landfill methane on COP28 agenda: former Oregon governor

States like Oregon are curbing landfill methane emissions to help achieve climate goals. Kate Brown says the EPA should take greater action on this issue ahead of COP28.

By Kate Brown • Nov. 8, 2023

Fulcrum BioEnergy misses payment on Nevada bonds; Indiana project may be on hold

The California-based company, founded in 2007, aims to convert MSW into sustainable aviation fuel. It has scored major investments and partnerships from the likes of BP, WM and the U.S. Department of Defense.

By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 7, 2023

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 Jacob Wallace • Nov. 2, 2023

Clean Harbors revises down guidance but expects better results in 2024

A difficult year for base oil pricing has dragged down the overall business, but executives are optimistic about continued margin expansion in environmental services and the upcoming completion of a major new project.

By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 2, 2023

Ameresco, Waga Energy and Vision RNG make RNG development gains in October

New partnerships between waste companies and landfill gas developers are beginning to bear fruit, as Republic Services, Meridian Waste and even public entities begin to move forward with RNG projects.

By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 1, 2023

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

Hennepin County, Minnesota, votes to begin closure of WTE plant

The decision to potentially close the facility as soon as 2028 comes as the county reacts to pressure from the state and community activists. Finding near-term alternatives could lead to a potential increase in disposal costs.

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 25, 2023

EPA reports quantify methane emissions from organic waste, retire food recovery hierarchy

One report found 58% of fugitive methane emissions at MSW landfills came from wasted food. The agency’s new lifecycle analyses on food waste management pathways also reaffirmed the importance of source reduction.

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 20, 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

Curtis Bay Energy fined $1.75M, pleads guilty to improperly incinerating medical waste

Workers intentionally overloaded incinerators to process medical waste more quickly, leading to one of the largest environmental criminal cases in the history of the Maryland attorney general’s office.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated Oct. 18, 2023

Covanta has laid off more than 100 workers at Miami-Dade WTE site

A second round of layoffs follows a decision by the Florida county to move on from a former refuse-derived fuel plant that was destroyed by a fire in February.

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 12, 2023

BP deploys first Archaea modular RNG plant at Rumpke landfill

BP hopes the modular design will help Archaea rapidly deploy its renewable natural gas technology at additional landfills.

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 4, 2023

Generate Upcycle, Opal Fuels and Anaergia announced RNG plans in September

The race to build capacity for collecting and refining pipeline-quality natural gas from organic sources continued, as more companies secured financing and announced plans for growth.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 29, 2023

Miami-Dade County, Florida, advances plans for new WTE facility and closure of Covanta site

County commissioners approved the closure of a fire-damaged Covanta location in Doral and the exploratory review of three potential replacement sites, even as community opposition begins to coalesce.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 20, 2023

Pasco County, Florida, approves $550M WTE expansion deal with Covanta

It’s the first expansion approved in the U.S. since 2015. The agreement will take the incinerator’s capacity from 1,050 tons per day to 1,565 tons per day, per a release. 

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 8, 2023

Divert breaks ground on anaerobic digestion facility driven by Washington’s organics management law

The Longview facility is one of the first projects to address the law, which set organics diversion and collection requirements when it passed last year.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 7, 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

RNG developer Terreva Renewables secures $417M in funding in first year

The private equity-backed developer has already completed four renewable natural gas projects on landfills in the United States, with more expected.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 1, 2023

Qnergy pilot to demonstrate gas collection system for small landfills

This is the second landfill pilot for Utah-based Qnergy, which has successfully deployed its system in the oil and gas sector but is looking to expand into biogas.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 30, 2023

Delaware County, Pennsylvania, hires waste head after announcing first sustainability plan

The county, which borders Philadelphia, recently set a goal to achieve 50% waste diversion in five years, up from a baseline of 37%. It’s home to a Covanta-run waste-to-energy facility in Chester.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 30, 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

Miami-Dade County proposes new, more remote site for WTE facility

The location is more remote following concerns from residents near the Florida county’s former incinerator. But permitting and building the facility would take nearly a decade, leaving the county with interim capacity concerns.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 22, 2023

Synthica, with Goldman Sachs investment, plans to break ground on multiple AD sites in 2024

The company plans to accelerate the expansion of its waste-to-RNG facilities into Southern markets. Financial terms were not disclosed for the transaction. 

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 21, 2023

Anaergia sells six Italian AD projects to lender amid strategic review

The move reduces Anaergia’s European footprint as it continues a broader strategic review of operations in multiple countries.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 17, 2023

BP on track for $500M EBITDA target for Archaea as it looks to ramp up RNG

CEO Bernard Looney continued to express bullishness on the biogas business, which is benefiting from a variety of federal programs expanded in recent months.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 15, 2023