The Climate Corps may have ended, but waste-related service jobs continue

The phase out of this Biden administration program is expected to be more about changing program labels than funding itself. Local corps members have worked on waste reduction, recycling and food recovery in multiple states.

By Leslie Nemo • Feb. 26, 2025

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 Megan Quinn • Feb. 25, 2025

Zeldin begins remaking EPA amid workforce changes

Federal officials are beginning to implement executive orders related to workforce reduction. Meanwhile, the administration also announced antitrust and climate updates.

By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 24, 2025

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

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

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 Jacob Wallace • Feb. 14, 2025

Bill to abolish OSHA faces slim odds, but other changes could come

The legislation from Rep. Andy Biggs is unlikely to gain traction, according to an employment lawyer. But federal headcount reductions and regulatory pauses could have an effect.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 11, 2025

Billing software to grow with you—and to help you grow

Your waste hauler billing system should be designed not just for where you are today but where you want to be tomorrow.

By Jed Dawson • Feb. 10, 2025

8 Trump actions that could affect waste and recycling

Trump administration executive orders have called for numerous changes related to climate change initiatives, greenhouse gas research, grant funding and potential tariffs.  

By Megan Quinn • Jan. 24, 2025

By the numbers: 2024 waste and recycling trends

Reflect on the year through key data points about labor, the economy, M&A, federal and state policy, recycling trends and more.

By Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren , Jacob Wallace • Dec. 20, 2024

Waste and recycling collection was fourth deadliest occupation in 2023: BLS

The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows an increase in the rate of fatalities for the refuse and recyclable materials collection occupation. The total number of fatalities in MRFs also increased.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Dec. 20, 2024

Aspen Waste announces organic expansion into Colorado, bucking M&A trend

Family-owned Aspen Waste enters the Colorado market during a time of consolidation in the region. It aims to offer a customer service-focused choice as the state prepares to implement its EPR for packaging law.

By Megan Quinn • Dec. 16, 2024

Trump nominates Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for secretary of labor

The Teamsters president voiced support for Chavez-DeRemer, saying she previously pledged to “protect and respect labor in America.”

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 25, 2024

AMP names former Republic exec as new CEO

Tim Stuart will step into the role as founder Matanya Horowitz transitions to chief technology officer. The AI robotics company has expanded its offerings in recent years to include facility design.

By Megan Quinn • Nov. 12, 2024

Injury rates for waste industry workers fell in 2023, but illnesses rose

Injury rates still haven’t fallen back to historically low 2021 levels. Meanwhile, solid waste collection workers experienced significantly more illnesses than in 2022.

By Megan Quinn • Nov. 8, 2024

4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency

Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, experts at Littler Mendelson predicted.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 6, 2024

WM reports strong Q3, says Stericycle synergies estimate was ‘conservative’

WM noted solid collection and disposal activity, higher commodity prices and continued RNG and recycling project completion during Q3. It’s on track to complete its acquisition of Stericycle in Q4.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 29, 2024

Waste Connections reports record M&A activity, sees good momentum into 2025

CEO Ron Mittelstaedt confirmed the company expects to close between 30 to 35 deals this year, with $700 million in revenue acquired so far. Waste Connections also raised its 2024 guidance and previewed 2025.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 24, 2024

How the 2024 election could affect waste and recycling policy

The presidential nominees have different takes on environmental and regulatory policies that could affect the industry, including those addressing emissions, recycling, PFAS, labor and environmental justice.

By Megan Quinn , Jacob Wallace , Cole Rosengren • Oct. 22, 2024

GFL, Waste Pro to pay millions for settlements of EEOC race and sex discrimination lawsuits

Waste Pro in Florida will pay $1.4 million and subsidiaries of GFL Environmental in Georgia will pay $3.1 million to settle separate lawsuits with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 21, 2024

NWRA CEO Hoffman says ‘playing offense’ is key to better industry representation

Michael E. Hoffman discusses his first few months on the job and the association’s outlook on important policy and regulatory changes related to EPR, climate and the upcoming election.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 8, 2024

Do more with less: Supercharge waste and recycling fleet operations

Digital enablement allows fleet authorities to compress route times and mileage, saving on fuel costs and vehicle wear and tear. 

Oct. 7, 2024

Recycling industry eyes export improvements after port strike resolution

Ports important to recycled commodities trade are expected to reopen now that a labor strike is tentatively resolved, but some residual logistics and commodity price impacts could linger due to backlogs.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 4, 2024

LRS releases first sustainability report, unveils emissions reduction plan

LRS’ sustainability report offers baseline greenhouse gas emissions data and a general plan for reducing emissions from landfills and fleet vehicles while maintaining recycling rates and continuing to improve safety rates.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 3, 2024

Notable waste and recycling conferences in 2025

The Carpet America Recovery Effort annual conference and BPI Summit are among the industry events with newly announced details for 2025.

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Feb. 6, 2025