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

Covanta has laid off more than 100 workers at Miami-Dade WTE site

A second round of layoffs follows a decision by the Florida county to move on from a former refuse-derived fuel plant that was destroyed by a fire in February.

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 12, 2023

UAW strike at Mack Trucks affects key refuse vehicle manufacturing facility

The 3,900-member strike includes a plant in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley where Class 8 refuse trucks are assembled, including the company’s CNG and electric models.

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 11, 2023

Young SWANA leaders lay out strategy for industrywide marketing campaign to bolster recruitment

The latest cohort of the association’s Young Professionals Leadership Academy delivered a comprehensive report, with multiple ready-to-use resources, on how to “reframe perception of the industry as employers of choice.”

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 9, 2023

LRS COO retires amid other recent C-suite leadership changes

John Larsen, who had been with LRS for 10 years, is the latest of the leadership team to leave as the company undergoes expansion and restructuring plans. The company hired a new CFO and CEO earlier this year.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 9, 2023

Chicago Teamsters approve 2 new contracts, release details on WM contract

The Teamsters represent more than 2,500 workers in the Chicagoland area. Contracts there typically include similar provisions across companies.

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 9, 2023

EEOC sues Republic Services subsidiaries for discrimination against female applicants

The suit alleges that a Republic affiliate in Springfield, Missouri, hired male applicants over more qualified female applicants starting in 2020.

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 2, 2023

Waste Pro, GFL face EEOC lawsuits over race and sex discrimination complaints

EEOC says female applicants were systematically denied truck driver jobs at GFL’s Waste Industries and Trans Waste locations. Separately, the agency says Waste Pro failed to intervene when a Black worker faced racial slurs.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 28, 2023

New Austin Resource Recovery director named as city implements $4M EPA reuse grant

Richard McHale has more than 30 years of experience with the agency. He has also led the Texas SWANA chapter and the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Municipal Waste Management Association.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 20, 2023

With on-truck AI, haulers are no longer blind

On-truck camera systems and optical artificial intelligence (AI) now provide visibility on every lift. And with this vision, haulers can now address overflow and contamination issues effectively.

Sept. 11, 2023

WM’s sustainability report shows progress on GHG emissions reduction, diversity

The company’s most recent report, which reflects newer metrics it first published in 2022, shows progress on reducing Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions aligned with SBTi requirements. WM made less progress on its materials recovery goal due to construction on recycling facility upgrades.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 7, 2023

Delaware County, Pennsylvania, hires waste head after announcing first sustainability plan

The county, which borders Philadelphia, recently set a goal to achieve 50% waste diversion in five years, up from a baseline of 37%. It’s home to a Covanta-run waste-to-energy facility in Chester.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 30, 2023

Longer-term heat mitigation strategies are employers’ focus as OSHA continues work on standard

Amid record-breaking temperatures, waste and recycling companies are ramping up heat illness prevention measures as they continue to wait for an OSHA heat standard.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 25, 2023

Republic Services promotes Brummer to chief operating officer

Gregg Brummer is taking over for Tim Stuart, whose employment was terminated this week after working for Republic since 2006.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 18, 2023

DTG Recycle CEO Vaughn steps down, founder takes on new role

The departure of longtime executive Tom Vaughn comes amid an eventful period of acquisitions, layoffs and landfill investments for the Macquarie-backed company.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 15, 2023

LRS names new CEO amid growth, leadership changes

Matt Spencer will start in September with experience in leadership roles at WCA Waste and Sweeping Corporation of America.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 8, 2023

Darrell Smith leaves National Waste & Recycling Association CEO role

Smith stepped into the position in 2017 and was at the helm during the COVID-19 pandemic. NWRA’s board will search for a new person for the role.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 4, 2023

Electronics recycling advocates make case for federal support

Lawmakers want effective electronics recycling programs to strengthen domestic supplies of critical minerals and create more jobs, but advocates say more investments and policy changes are needed to make that happen.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 2, 2023

Clean Harbors sees opportunity in PFAS as environmental solutions segment buoys growth

Executives said a recent Department of Defense announcement that it would resume PFAS incineration validates the company’s earlier work on the material and represents a significant growth opportunity.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 2, 2023

Q2 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies

Follow the latest results from Republic Services, WM, GFL Environmental, Stericycle and more as they release their midyear earnings reports.

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Aug. 10, 2023

WM lowers 2023 guidance due to commodity prices but reports ‘solid results’ despite headwinds

WM CEO Jim Fish said he was pleased with how the company managed inflation, commodity and volume headwinds to end the second quarter.

By Megan Quinn • July 26, 2023

Teamsters authorize strikes as negotiations with Republic continue in 2 markets

Union members in Atlanta and Phoenix have authorized a strike if leaders don't reach agreements with Republic Services in the coming days.

By Jacob Wallace • July 26, 2023

DTG Recycle lays off employees at its only landfill while working through pre-expansion issues

The private equity-backed C&D company was recently required to shut down operations at the Anderson Landfill amid ongoing permit discussions. It is also managing a subsurface fire and potential hazardous cleanup at the site.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated July 18, 2023

OSHA electronic recordkeeping rule to take effect in 2024

The rule will require employers with 100 or more employees to submit information from Forms 300 and 301 once per year. This revives an Obama-era attempt that was rolled back under the Trump administration.

By Ryan Golden • July 18, 2023

Baltimore hires solid waste head with public, private waste experience

Craig Jeter began his role as the city finalizes its 10-Year Solid Waste Management Plan and plans to restart recycling collection next year.

By Jacob Wallace • July 17, 2023