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    LRS breaks into Indianapolis market with new collection contract

    The Midwest company will take over collection contracts currently held by Republic Services and WM. LRS will also help roll out citywide recycling collection services in 2028.

    By March 14, 2025
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    Quest names Moss as CEO, starts layoffs after ‘very disappointing year’

    Quest Resource Management Group is elevating a former Rubicon leader to CEO and bringing in a former Republic executive. It reported “disappointing” results in 2024 despite earning its most new clients ever.

    By March 13, 2025
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    EPA revisiting dozens of climate, environment rules in ‘day of deregulation’

    The agency said it would roll back a range of rules and programs, including some that are foundational to its climate change work. A new WOTUS definition is expected, as well as rollbacks to an emissions reporting program.

    By March 12, 2025
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    EPA reconsiders auto, truck emissions requirements

    The agency is reevaluating stricter rules for model-year 2027 cars and trucks set by the Biden administration.

    By Colin Campbell • March 12, 2025
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    Maryland’s recycling needs assessment sheds light on possible EPR impacts

    A newly released assessment, along with a recommendation report from a stakeholder group, could both help shape EPR for packaging legislation this year.

    By March 6, 2025
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    Interstate Waste Services opens $30M MRF to take on NYC commercial volumes

    IWS designed the MRF to accommodate specific volumes from New York City’s commercial waste zones, while also allowing the company to internalize volumes it once sent to other recyclers.

    By March 5, 2025
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    LRS sells its Wisconsin assets to GFL Environmental

    LRS will exit the Wisconsin market, including a MRF contract, to focus on organic growth in its other core regions, CEO Matt Spencer said. The company also sold a small business in Illinois.

    By March 4, 2025
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    What’s next for GFL after environmental services deal closes

    Executives discussed a variety of moves that may reshape the company, including re-domiciling in the U.S. and ramping up M&A. GFL is now targeting more than $3 billion in EBITDA (Canadian) by 2028.

    By March 3, 2025
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    Major public waste companies spent nearly $11B on M&A in 2024

    WM drove major spending with its $7.2 billion Stericycle deal in 2024. Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and Casella Waste Systems also completed numerous deals during the year.

    By , , March 3, 2025
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    WM Florida landfill expansion advances; sites approved for L.A. wildfire debris

    Also in this landfill roundup: sites operated by WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and other local entities gave expansion and community relations updates.

    By , Feb. 27, 2025
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    GFL to start stock buybacks, pay down debt after environmental services deal

    The March 1 sale of a stake in its environmental services business is expected to unlock spending on debt repayment, the first-ever set of buybacks and more M&A. CEO Patrick Dovigi also commented on tariff effects.

    By Feb. 25, 2025
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    Rumpke CEO: ‘Our growth has been dramatic.’

    Bill Rumpke Jr. noted a busy 2024 for acquisitions and infrastructure investments led to $1.2 billion in revenue. He previewed more hiring, employee training and tech investments for 2025.

    By Feb. 25, 2025
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    Senators frame Trump’s Labor pick as bridge between employers, employees

    Lori Chavez-DeRemer faced bipartisan scrutiny on the PRO Act, “right-to-work” laws, minimum wage policy, the joint employer rule, and more. Her nominated is supported by the Teamsters.

    By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 20, 2025
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    Clean Harbors plots growth from incinerator opening, PFAS in 2025

    The company noted strong growth in its environmental services sector and highlighted the opening of its incinerator in Kimball, Nebraska, but experienced headwinds in its Safety-Kleen sector.

    By Feb. 19, 2025
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    Q4 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2024

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

    By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Feb. 25, 2025
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    Republic targets $1B in M&A for 2025 after closing a major deal

    The company kicked off the year with the acquisition of Shamrock Environmental. On Republic’s Feb. 13 earnings call, executives said investments in the company’s fleet and recycling will continue.

    By Feb. 14, 2025
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    Casella notes landfill volume internalization and further acquisitions as key for 2025

    CEO John Casella said the company “finished the year strong” by growing revenue by about 20%. The company also upgraded a MRF in Connecticut and is slowly ramping up volume at a rail-served Pennsylvania landfill.

    By Feb. 14, 2025
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    Waste Connections touts ‘extraordinary year’ of acquisitions, EBITDA growth

    Waste Connections officials previewed more M&A activity into Q1 and Q2 of 2025, but also noted ongoing costs and regulatory obligations from closing the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.

    By Feb. 13, 2025
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    Wisconsin officials seek partnerships for waste diversion business park

    The proposed campus would bring together new and ongoing waste diversion projects. The county is soliciting ideas for recycling, reuse and diversion businesses.

    By Feb. 12, 2025
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    Rubicon shareholders allege they’re owed millions due to ownership shift

    The dispute hinges on a transaction last year in which shareholder Jose Miguel Enrich gained a controlling interest in Rubicon. The company has also taken steps to deregister securities and cease public financial reports this year.

    By Feb. 12, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    Reworld looks to grow Connecticut operations amid capacity crunch

    The waste-to-energy company continues to operate in the state as other incinerators shut down. As state lawmakers struggle with Connecticut’s dwindling waste disposal capacity, Reworld is pitching its services.

    By Updated Feb. 6, 2025
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    The waste and recycling industry outlook for 2025

    EPR implementation, organics requirements, bottle bill updates, PFAS regulation, federal tax credits and M&A are all expected to be key topics for the year ahead.

    By Waste Dive Staff • Jan. 31, 2025
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    WM reports margin milestones for Q4, focuses on Stericycle integration in 2025

    WM expects synergies from the Stericycle deal to be about $250 million over a three-year period, with about $100 million of that in 2025. It also expects to complete more RNG facilities this year.

    By Jan. 30, 2025
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    EPR and bottle bills enter a crowded legislative agenda in 2025

    Extended producer responsibility and bottle bills will continue to influence recycling policy at the state level, even as federal priorities could shift. Other bills for batteries or mattresses could also make an appearance in 2025.

    By Jan. 29, 2025
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    Sean Duffy confirmed as Transportation secretary

    The former congressman will now lead agencies responsible for regulating vehicle safety and funding infrastructure projects.

    By David Taube • Jan. 29, 2025