2026 waste and recycling industry conferences

Mark your calendars for conferences in 2026 that will cover key topics such as recycling, waste management, compost, biogas and more. 

By Waste Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2025

Vape waste pilot in Missouri aims to shed light on long-term disposal solutions

Data will be used to craft suggestions for permanent vape waste programs, such as statewide collection sites or an EPR program, said the Product Stewardship Institute and the Missouri Solid Waste Management District O.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 30, 2025

Republic Services acquires Montana landfill and hauler serving Helena

The deal nets Republic its second landfill in the state. Tri-County Disposal has served the greater Helena area for more than 50 years as a privately owned hauler.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 26, 2025

California’s landfill methane rule proposal tightens gas rules

The proposed rule would tighten restrictions for landfill gas collection and control systems and expand the role of remote monitoring programs.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 25, 2025

E360S, major Canadian waste company, preps to enter US market

The company is now approaching 1 billion Canadian dollars in revenue and hoping to double the size of its business. CEO Danny Ardellini discussed expansion plans, EPR contracts, employee culture and more.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 24, 2025

WM acquires Countrywide Sanitation in North Dakota

As part of the deal, WM will take over a local residential contract on the North Dakota/Minnesota border. Countrywide also has a landfill and recycling facility.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 23, 2025

EPA announces intent to defend PFAS hazardous substance designation

EPA said it also plans to develop a new rule for future hazardous substance designations under CERCLA, saying it would be a “statutory fix to protect passive receivers from liability.”

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 18, 2025

California lawmakers approve organics capacity bill for growers

Meanwhile, a bill related to marine flare recycling is now a two-year bill and a compensation bill for residents near Chiquita Canyon landfill was added to the state budget bill.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 16, 2025

EPA releases formal proposal to end Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program

The change would end a 15-year old program that’s set a de facto standard for climate data collection in the United States. Facilities previously required to submit data to the program would revert to state or internal disclosure rules.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 15, 2025

EPA asks court to vacate part of PFAS drinking water lawsuit

The agency told a judge it failed to follow the Safe Drinking Water Act when limiting four PFAS under the regulations. It plans to continue to defend its decision to regulate PFOA and PFOS.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 15, 2025

WM advances landfill expansions in Pennsylvania, Florida

The company won over officials in nearby communities in both states. Elsewhere, authorities are grappling with capacity needs, as a landfill gets a new cell in South Carolina and officials oppose a new landfill in Tennessee.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 12, 2025

Noble Environmental closes $100M bond as it plans Pennsylvania rail project

The private company is planning improvements across its landfill and transfer station portfolio in the state, including a possible waste-to-rail project.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 11, 2025

Massachusetts next in list of states debating PFAS limits in biosolids

A bill set for debate Wednesday would enact a series of restrictions related to PFAS exposure in the environment. A dozen states have debated such proposals this year.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 8, 2025

EPA’s new agenda includes actions on PFAS, incinerators and more

In a calendar update, the federal agency announced timelines for many of its deregulatory priorities.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 5, 2025

To raise recycling rates, look to system design: SWANA

Tailored programs and systems that consider human habits can help boost recycling rates, said design engineers and landfill operators at SWANA’s Pennsylvania chapter conference.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 5, 2025

Landfill biogas sees steady growth, plus RNG news from Anaergia, Vanguard, Montauk Renewables

Investment in landfill biogas capacity has topped $1 billion for two straight years. New policies drove announcements in August, including for shipping fuel.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 4, 2025

NWRA among groups pushing back on RFS proposal

The EPA said it needed to reduce production targets as the transportation market for RNG had become saturated. But industry groups say that misses the point of the federal Renewable Fuel Standard.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 2, 2025

Colorado landfill regulation vote delayed until December

Commissioners heard hours of testimony on the wide-ranging proposal last week. They said they need more time to review feedback on the regulation, as Colorado intends to go beyond federal standards.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 26, 2025

Technology could cut US landfill emissions in half for $1.3B: Energy Vision

The report further finds that such improvements could generate nearly $1.8 billion in revenue for operators, exhibiting a notable return on investment while addressing climate-warming emissions.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 19, 2025

Waste and recycling groups ‘disappointed’ by lack of plastics treaty

Recycling groups will monitor the next round of talks for clues on infrastructure and end market impacts. Plastics groups will push recycling over environmentalists’ calls for plastic production caps.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 19, 2025

Republic offers Tennessee landfill settlement; WM appeals Arkansas odor suit

A Virginia landfill is closer to expanding, and local officials blocked expansions for a landfill in Pennsylvania and for Republic’s Coffin Butte landfill in Oregon.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 14, 2025

Montrose expects EPA action on PFAS, GHG to drive future growth

CEO Vijay Manthripragada noted that U.S. EPA clarity on regulations will help prompt clients to seek testing, monitoring and cleanup services.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 11, 2025

Casella raises revenue guidance, previews West Virginia growth plans

Executives noted stable performance in the Northeast and anticipated annualized revenues from acquisitions, but pointed out headwinds from labor costs and truck delays in the mid-Atlantic. 

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 1, 2025

GFL down to 2 bidders for sale of stake in infrastructure business, boosts guidance

CEO Patrick Dovigi confirmed that the company is rapidly nearing a deal to sell a stake in its privately held Green Infrastructure Partners business. GFL posted growth that beat expectations in the second quarter.

By Jacob Wallace • July 31, 2025

Q2 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2025

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

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Aug. 5, 2025