Official NYC franchise plan: 20 nonexclusive zones, 68 potential contracts

The highly anticipated final proposal is expected to accelerate consolidation of the local industry and ramp up an already contentious political fight to achieve city council passage.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Nov. 8, 2018

Mixed election results for waste and recycling industry

While there were few direct ties to the industry in yesterday's midterm elections, the flip of House control may have notable implications.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Nov. 7, 2018

Reflecting on 5 deals in 4 states, WCA says more to come

Senior VP of Operations Matt Spencer shares insights about recent acquisitions, recycling costs and labor trends for the Texas company.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 7, 2018

Future of MRFs: New contract terms, more tech, ongoing stress

Speakers at the Northeast Recycling Council's recent fall conference hashed out a variety of ideas on how recyclers can survive what some described as an untenable model.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 7, 2018

Alderman, advocates push for recycling reform in Chicago

Multiple groups are calling for a new incentive-based price structure and greater city oversight following new questions about why so many carts are being tagged for contamination by Waste Management.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 6, 2018

Casella keeps up rapid M&A pace, eyes Rochester, New York as key market

CEO John Casella said the timing was quicker than expected, but opportunities to drive more volume to the company's landfills were just too good to pass up.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 5, 2018

Compology's plan to define 'contamination' once and for all

CEO Jason Gates discusses a new "CScore" that could level the playing field among haulers and customers by assessing container contents in real-time.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 5, 2018

Container explosion at Port of Los Angeles traces back to recycling facility

The investigation is ongoing, but authorities have so far stated "a form of combustible fuel or other compound" caused the explosion.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 2, 2018

Advanced Disposal doubles training time to weather tight labor market

As it gets increasingly difficult to find quality drivers and mechanics, CEO Richard Burke said the company has turned to an outside recruiting firm and is taking numerous other steps.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 2, 2018

St. Louis suburbs find recycling solutions after major MRF halts service

Cities are implementing a range of temporary, expensive fixes to keep their recycling programs alive after Resource Management stopped taking single-stream material.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 2, 2018

How Jim Warner helped build an integrated empire in Pennsylvania

The longtime Lancaster Solid Waste Management Authority CEO talks about the evolution of landfill, WTE and recycling technology after 30-plus years on the job.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 1, 2018

Waste Connections teases mystery deal with major private company

The pending transaction, described as the fourth-largest in the company's history, was among multiple positive talking points from the Q3 report.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 31, 2018

Call2Recycle takes lithium battery campaign to heart of tech world

CEO Carl Smith shares details on events in the Bay Area this fall as part of the "Avoid the Spark" campaign to solve a mounting fire epidemic.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 31, 2018

Los Angeles BPW approves RecycLA facility plan, plus $6M for consultant

The city gains unprecedented oversight at any facility taking franchise material, and requires many to be fully enclosed. Waste Management is among the operators with concerns about potential costs.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 30, 2018

How Scotland's unique Carbon Metric could redefine government recycling targets

As weight-based goals lose favor in the U.S. and the urgency for climate action increases, this recently adopted system could help influence policy for multiple levels of government.

By Maxine Perella • Oct. 30, 2018

Our Ocean conference brings big commitments to fight marine plastic

Hundreds of companies committed to make packaging recyclable and eliminate hard-to-recycle plastics during the Indonesia event.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 29, 2018

Covanta eyeing multiple new deals, including in the US

Plus, CEO Stephen Jones commented on the Wheelabrator acquisition news and outlined ongoing plans to strengthen the company's U.S. infrastructure during its Q3 earnings call.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 29, 2018

Cultivating new business opportunities amid the cannabis boom

With legalization spreading across Canada and the U.S., Rich Thompson breaks down everything service providers need to know about regulation and compliance in this unique new market.

By Rich Thompson • Oct. 29, 2018

Republic Services says new, more expensive recycling model is paying off

The company continued to report lower recycling revenue for the third quarter but said customers are coming around to new cost structures and the broader solid waste business is enduringly strong.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2018

Charlotte, North Carolina launches circular economy plan

Modeled after programs in cities around the world, the plan aims to reduce both waste and create economic opportunities for local residents.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 26, 2018

Can Waste Management's hot streak survive an economic downturn?

The company says yes, and has plenty of reasons why. In the meantime, it's buying more new trucks this year than ever before, seeing labor retention improve and eyeing some "very attractive" acquisitions.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2018

Next up for the RecycLA experiment — optimization

Updates from key players in the Los Angeles franchise program — including four haulers — about how they're adapting to commodity markets, organics diversion and a uniquely ambitious facility certification program.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 25, 2018

Daily Digest: Omaha, Nebraska releases RFP, fines Waste Management $300K

Plus, Wheelabrator gets a new eight-year deal in Virginia, big cannabis commits to sustainable packaging and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 25, 2018

Daily Digest: Republic sues drug company over West Lake cleanup

Plus, Philadelphia recyclables going to WTE, a potential dual-stream comeback in New York and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 24, 2018

Daily Digest: Markets force closure of New York recycler

Plus, a report from the 2018 ISWA World Congress, two former mayors join Rubicon boards and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 23, 2018