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

Leading waste and recycling companies spent $986M on M&A in Q3

WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and Casella Waste Systems recently reported spending totals and shared their outlooks on the deal environment heading into 2024.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 7, 2023

Casella reports ‘pivotal and exciting’ Q3 due to recent acquisitions and strong pricing

Casella raised revenue guidance and predicted a strong Q4 due to its retrofitted Boston MRF and operations it acquired from GFL.

By Megan Quinn • Nov. 3, 2023

GFL Environmental acquires Capital Waste from Kinderhook, building Southeast presence

The transaction, announced during GFL’s Q3 earnings call, comes after the private equity firm fueled Capital’s growth in recent years. GFL CEO Patrick Dovigi said the deal happened after a competitor ran into antitrust delays.

By Cole Rosengren • 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

Local officials call for organics phase-out, new rules for landfill emissions

More than 50 local elected officials noted that ground-up strategies to bring down landfill methane emissions are insufficient, and called for a stronger federal strategy in a letter to the U.S. EPA. 

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 31, 2023

Q3 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies

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

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Nov. 9, 2023

Republic Services touts momentum into 2024, including Indianapolis polymer center

CEO Jon Vander Ark said recent price increases and upcoming investments should position the company for favorable margin expansion next year. The company also shared updates on its electric vehicle infrastructure.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 27, 2023

Waste Connections reports Q3 growth despite costs from landfill and employee safety incidents

An ongoing odor issue at a California landfill and a slope failure in Texas could cost about $20M in Q4. Meanwhile, the company is planning employee training to reduce safety incident rates.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 26, 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

Waste Connections sets more ambitious GHG reduction target, reports lower emissions in 2022

The company says it has nearly reached a 2033 scope 1 and 2 reduction target. It’s now doubling the goal to a 30% reduction and is seeking approval from the Science Based Targets initiative.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 25, 2023

EPA pours $128M into environmental justice projects, including waste and recycling efforts

The EPA chose 186 projects led by community groups and local governments and counts several waste and recycling initiatives among its recipients, including anti-dumping, community recycling and organics diversion efforts.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 24, 2023

Groups push for landfill methane action from local governments as ‘low-hanging fruit’

New EPA data shows the waste sector continues to dominate U.S. methane emissions. But groups believe new federal funding is aligning with a growing awareness of opportunities to make a dent in those numbers.

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 23, 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

SWANA names Amy Lestition Burke as next CEO

SWANA says Lestition Burke “will usher in a new vision of innovation at SWANA” with strong association experience and an understanding of how to build partnerships and advance sustainability initiatives.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 5, 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

Waste Connections’ landfill outreach covers Seneca Meadows expansion, Chiquita Canyon odors

Waste Connections continues its community outreach in New York in an effort to extend its Seneca Meadows landfill permit set to expire in 2025. Meanwhile, its Chiquita Canyon landfill in California must undergo odor mitigation.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 26, 2023

LRS CEO Spencer talks 100-day plan for leading fast-growing Midwestern company

Matt Spencer says he’ll draw from previous industry experience, including time in the field, and a relationship with Macquarie to help cement a vision for the company’s M&A, infrastructure and safety investments.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 21, 2023

Inside 4 MRF projects getting a boost from EPA grants

EPA grants for MRF projects in Colorado, Kentucky, New Jersey and Ohio aim to bolster recycling in underserved areas, battle contamination and boost the capture of valuable materials like PP or aluminum. 

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 20, 2023

Alabama waste authority set to take over operations of bankrupt Cherokee landfill

The Tri-Cities Solid Waste Disposal Authority is expected to take over the CWI Cherokee Landfill’s daily operations. A $23 million bond will pay for the purchase and any outstanding debts, subject to approvals.

By Megan Quinn • 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

New Hampshire Environmental Services assistant commissioner leaving for private sector

Mark Sanborn is leaving his government-appointed role for a policy and permitting job with a construction company. The move has “no connection” to controversy over a recent landfill bill, he says.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 11, 2023