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GFL acquires sizable Florida C&D company Angelo’s Recycled Materials
The family-run operation includes a C&D landfill and multiple locations. GFL Environmental CEO Patrick Dovigi previously said the deal would constitute about half of the company’s spending on M&A for the year.
By Jacob Wallace • Updated April 4, 2024 -
(2022). "How Riverview’s Modern Landfill Works" [Video]. Retrieved from Riverview, Michigan.
Study analyzes Minnesota RNG potential; Republic Services, Archaea and Waga launch projects
March saw several firsts in the RNG industry, including Waga Energy’s first U.S. project coming online in New York and South Florida’s first landfill RNG project breaking ground.
By Jacob Wallace • April 3, 2024 -
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TrendlineThe Waste Dive Outlook on 2022
Get up to speed on what may be coming next around M&A, labor solutions, ESG investment trends, federal regulation, state policy, environmental justice, local programs and more.
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Sponsored by Heartland Water TechnologyLeachate evaporation for PFAS separation and sequestration
Recent testing has shown on-site evaporation to be an effective method of reducing the volume of landfill leachate and containing PFAS for retention in a landfill.
By Mike Ditton Product Marketing Manager Heartland Water Technology and Travis Smith, PE Senior Process Engineer Heartland Water Technology • April 1, 2024 -
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Landfill methane survey finds significant ‘misalignment’ between models and real-world conditions
The study, released by Carbon Mapper on Thursday, found that 52% of landfills surveyed had point source methane emissions and cast doubt on existing estimates.
By Jacob Wallace • March 29, 2024 -
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Frontier Waste Solutions’ first landfill purchase rides fast-growing market
The company recently acquired a newly built C&D landfill, adding to its growing footprint in North Texas and throughout the state. CEO John Gustafson discussed Frontier’s continued plans for expansion.
By Jacob Wallace • March 28, 2024 -
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Viridi, Casella say expanded AD facility can help address Maine’s biosolids issues
The companies tout their partnership at an anaerobic digester in Brunswick, Maine, as a way to reduce volumes of biosolids that contain PFAS. The facility will also produce power and RNG for the community.
By Jacob Wallace • March 27, 2024 -
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UBQ Materials eyes Northeast for its first waste-to-thermoplastic US facility
The Israel-based startup, which makes thermoplastics from mixed waste, is looking to bring its first facility to North America. This follows the recent launch of a facility in the Netherlands and a $70 million funding round.
By Cole Rosengren • March 26, 2024 -
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New book tackles waste crisis at the personal and policy levels
Author Edward Humes’ new book, “Total Garbage,” aims to serve as a how-to guide for reducing waste in everyday life while advocating for changes in U.S. waste policy through EPR and other means.
By Megan Quinn • March 25, 2024 -
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How 3 large states want to address waste with federal climate funding
The U.S. EPA received 45 state priority climate action plans, the first step in accessing Climate Pollution Reduction Grant funding.
By Jacob Wallace • March 21, 2024 -
(2024). [Video]. Retrieved from Senate Environment and Public Works committee.
Waste industry implores Senate for PFAS exemptions under Superfund
At a Senate hearing, the waste industry said time is running out for federal intervention to prevent costly lawsuits, which they say could come once the U.S. EPA finalizes a new PFAS hazardous substance designation.
By Megan Quinn • March 21, 2024 -
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Deep DiveDoes the EPA’s Waste Reduction Model favor landfills or incineration?
After the EPA released a new version of WARM and held a public comment period, stakeholders across the spectrum of materials management believe there’s room for improvement.
By Jacob Wallace • Updated March 21, 2024 -
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Q&ASWANA CEO envisions collaborative environment to build safety, culture
Amy Lestition Burke, SWANA’s new CEO, says building partnerships can make the industry and the organization stronger and better resourced to take on climate change and an evolving workforce.
By Megan Quinn • March 19, 2024 -
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Deep DiveHow a new wave of clean fuels bills could spur a biogas boom
New Mexico just became the fourth state to enact a program, which has the potential to give biogas projects from landfills and on-farm digesters a boost. Could more states soon follow?
By Jacob Wallace • March 13, 2024 -
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Biden’s FY25 budget proposal aims to boost funding for waste-related EPA programs
The budget would set aside money for PFAS-related actions and bolster funding for compliance enforcement, which put landfill emissions in the crosshairs last year.
By Jacob Wallace • March 12, 2024 -
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Heritage Environmental Services gets new CEO after EQT acquisition
HP Nanda, a veteran of DuPont, will take over the industrial waste and environmental services company. Current CEO Jeff Laborsky is transitioning to a role on HES’ board of directors.
By Jacob Wallace • March 7, 2024 -
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Largest public waste companies spent an estimated $4.2B on M&A in 2023
Spending by WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and Casella Waste Systems didn’t surpass recent records, but the companies still did dozens of deals throughout the U.S. and Canada.
By Cole Rosengren • March 5, 2024 -
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RNG hits transportation milestone, plus news from Clean Energy Fuels, Waga Energy and Republic
Renewable natural gas continues to overtake petroleum-based gas in the transportation fuels sector, per a new report. February also saw multiple announcements of RNG production across feedstocks.
By Jacob Wallace • March 4, 2024 -
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RSG 2023 earningsRepublic reports strong core business growth in 2023, eyes new opportunities in 2024
The company surpassed its full-year guidance as core pricing and average yield increased in the fourth quarter. Republic expects additional opportunities, including those related to PFAS, to fuel growth in 2024.
By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Waste Connections acquires assets from Waste-Away Group in Indiana
The deal expands Waste Connections’ presence into the state. Waste-Away is a third-generation family business that offers collection, recycling and document destruction services in Elkhart and the surrounding areas.
By Megan Quinn • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Rumpke expands into Illinois with acquisition of landfill and hauling company
Sanitation Service was a family-owned operation for more than 60 years. The company cited changes in landfill liability laws and the business environment as part of its motivation to sell to Rumpke.
By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Q4 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies
Follow the latest results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella Waste Systems, Clean Harbors, Enviri and Stericycle.
By Waste Dive Staff • Updated March 6, 2024 -
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February landfill updates from WM, Republic, Waste Connections, GFL and WIN Waste
Major companies recently faced resistance to expansion, allegations about PFAS contamination and air violations and other issues in California, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Ohio.
By Megan Quinn , Jacob Wallace • Updated Feb. 23, 2024 -
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CWST 2023 earningsCasella says acquisition activity, safety improvements marked an ‘exceptional’ year
Casella touted a successful year from numerous acquisitions and operational improvements. Executives previewed further infrastructure upgrades at the Willimantic recycling facility, plus a $800M acquisition pipeline for 2024.
By Megan Quinn • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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WCN 2023 earningsWaste Connections highlights ‘disciplined execution’ for Q4 and recovering labor trends
CEO Ron Mittelstaedt characterized 2023 as a “year of renewal” and applauded strong acquisition activity and improved safety and retention.
By Megan Quinn • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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CalRecycle director stepping down in March
Rachel Machi Wagoner will leave her role after three years in the position. The director job will be challenging to fill, industry experts say, as the agency is in the middle of implementing several high-profile laws.
By Megan Quinn • Updated Feb. 15, 2024
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