Waste and recycling trade groups issue coronavirus guidance for worker safety

SWANA, NWRA and ISRI do not think there is cause for heightened alarm. Though they emphasized broader caution, at a time when details are changing rapidly and many events are being postponed or canceled.​

By E.A. Crunden • Updated March 12, 2020

New Jersey governor signs contentious organics diversion bill

New Jersey will become the ninth site with some form of food waste diversion policy, but a multiyear debate over whether landfills with gas capture systems should count as a form of organics recycling is likely to continue.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated April 15, 2020

Baltimore council members back goal of 'zero waste' by 2040 amid incinerator litigation

Activists pushing for the closure of Wheelabrator Baltimore are calling for a dramatic turn toward waste reduction and diversion. A majority of council members introduced a resolution Monday in support of that plan.

By E.A. Crunden • Updated March 10, 2020

House lawmakers debate regulatory role of federal government in plastics and recycling

In a Wednesday hearing, lawmakers formed stances along partisan lines over several pieces of federal recycling legislation. Republicans took a hard line against plastics bans and seemed to scrutinize shifting oversight to the federal government.

By E.A. Crunden • March 5, 2020

Landfill operators say cap-and-trade could cost $138M in first year alone if emissions standards not changed

Republic Services and Waste Management predict GHG pricing at the state and federal level could be coming to their sector. If so, they worry current standards could "put a lot of us out of business."

By E.A. Crunden • March 2, 2020

PFAS concerns abound for landfill operators, even as industry sees potential for opportunity

Public outcry and regulations remain an ongoing worry, an issue highlighted at this year's Global Waste Management Symposium. Some also see solving the crisis as potentially lucrative. 

By E.A. Crunden • Feb. 27, 2020

2019 earnings coverage for US waste and recycling companies

Catch up on Waste Dive's quarterly analysis of results from Waste Management, Republic Services, Waste Connections, Advanced Disposal Services, Casella Waste Systems and Covanta during 2019.

By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 26, 2020

Waste Management's Tara Hemmer says industry needs to be more proactive on climate issues

Speaking at the Global Waste Management Symposium, the senior vice president emphasized a need to be more proactive around emerging topics such as plastics and the Green New Deal.

By E.A. Crunden • Feb. 26, 2020

2019 earnings coverage: Advanced Disposal Services

Catch up on Waste Dive's quarterly coverage of results from one of the U.S. industry's largest public waste companies, including details of its announced sale to Waste Management.

By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 25, 2020

2019 earnings coverage: Casella Waste Systems

Catch up on Waste Dive's quarterly coverage of results from the Vermont-based waste and recycling company as it completed another year of renewed expansion through acquisition.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 25, 2020

2019 earnings coverage: Waste Connections

Catch up on Waste Dive's quarterly coverage of results from the industry's third-largest player as it completed yet another year of major acquisition activity.

By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 25, 2020

2019 earnings coverage: Waste Management

Catch up on Waste Dive's quarterly coverage of a big year for the North American industry's largest player, including its plans to acquire Advanced Disposal Services.

By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 25, 2020

2019 earnings coverage: Republic Services

Catch up on Waste Dive's quarterly coverage of results from the U.S. industry's second-largest player, including efforts to recalibrate its recycling business model.

By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 25, 2020

Casella faces New Hampshire landfill setback, reports another big growth year

The Northeast company withdrew an expansion permit and will temporarily redirect tonnage to other sites. The business continues to enlarge its footprint, including the acquisition of a New York recycling facility.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 24, 2020

Covanta processed record waste last year, claims 'active' talks around new US capacity

Commodity market turbulence remains challenging, but Covanta touted strong pricing growth and a string of upcoming international projects. The company also emphasized its role as a landfill alternative as climate concerns mount.

By E.A. Crunden • Feb. 24, 2020

Final EPA coal ash proposal could allow some ponds to go unlined, despite DC Circuit ruling

The agency found its latest proposal could save utilities between $41 million and $138 million per year, siding with industry to give more "flexibility" on what kind of liners adequately protect human health and groundwater from leachate.

By Catherine Morehouse • Feb. 24, 2020

Advanced Disposal reports 2019 growth ahead of pending acquisition by Waste Management

The Florida-based company noted winning two sizable collection contracts in the state, along with continuous recycling headwinds, in its annual earnings report.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 21, 2020

GFL Environmental reprices IPO, could still raise upward of $2.4B

The Canadian company is moving ahead with plans to sell subordinate shares at $19 each, along with a separate offering of tangible equity units, amid market turbulence. The offerings are set to close on Thursday.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated March 4, 2020

Waste Connections did nearly $838M in 2019 acquisitions, sees 'long runway' ahead

While some analysts wonder if certain fall election results could change the M&A landscape, CEO Worthing Jackman said he sees billions worth of useful assets left to buy for years to come regardless.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 14, 2020

Republic Services sees 'momentum shift' around recycling contracts, plans solar investment

A multiyear effort to rework municipal recycling contracts is paying off, with hundreds now at higher pricing. The company also reported $526 million in M&A and ongoing overall price improvements.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 14, 2020

Waste Management predicts March DOJ approval for Advanced deal, with 'robust' divestiture interest

2019 earnings were favorable, despite prolonged recycling headwinds, and landfill pricing continues to rise. Executives now anticipate $100 million-plus in synergies if the Advanced Disposal deal closes.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 14, 2020

GFL Environmental spends millions to settle issues at Waste Industries landfills

Since acquiring the North Carolina-based company, GFL has had to assume responsibility for ongoing issues at sites in at least three southern states.

By E.A. Crunden • Updated Feb. 13, 2020

Vermont finds PFAS in 95% of waste samples, as states increase landfill scrutiny

The report analyzed material from landfills, transfer stations and wastewater treatment plants — including some Casella Waste Systems sites. ​While state officials assert the "forever chemicals" are largely contained, pressure continues to rise.

By E.A. Crunden • Feb. 12, 2020

Republic Services acquires Massachusetts C&D processor with rail transfer access

Devens Recycling, permitted for up to 1,500 tons per day of C&D and MSW, is among the largest of its kind in a capacity-constrained region. The deal is expected to open up valuable internalization opportunities.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Feb. 14, 2020

Pennsylvania county appeals DEP approval of new landfill on brownfield site

Pennsylvania is among the most landfill-friendly states, but some community members are increasingly skeptical. Commissioners in Clearfield County are now pushing back on the Camp Hope Run proposal from PA Waste. 

By E.A. Crunden • Updated Feb. 5, 2020