Federal Signal to buy into growing side-loader market via New Way Trucks deal

Publicly traded Federal Signal expects its purchase of the family-owned truck manufacturer to close by the end of the year. It highlighted New Way’s position as the largest U.S. side-loader manufacturer in a note to investors.

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 1, 2025

The critical role of independent fleet inspections in waste M&A

Independent inspections can make or break a waste industry deal. Here’s why.

Sept. 29, 2025

Republic Services acquires Montana landfill and hauler serving Helena

The deal nets Republic its second landfill in the state. Tri-County Disposal has served the greater Helena area for more than 50 years as a privately owned hauler.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 26, 2025

E360S, major Canadian waste company, preps to enter US market

The company is now approaching 1 billion Canadian dollars in revenue and hoping to double the size of its business. CEO Danny Ardellini discussed expansion plans, EPR contracts, employee culture and more.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 24, 2025

GFL acquires Superior Waste from private equity group

The acquisition nets GFL Environmental a fully integrated presence in Oklahoma that includes multiple transfer stations and a municipal solid waste landfill.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 10, 2025

Waste and the economy: 4 areas to watch for the rest of 2025

The waste and recycling industry has adapted to a changing economy this year, including effects from a lucrative new tax law, M&A, tariffs and commodity markets.

By Cole Rosengren , Megan Quinn , Jacob Wallace • Sept. 3, 2025

Closed Loop acquires Agri-Cycle, expanding organics reach

Agri-Cycle provides collection services to customers across 14 states in the Northeast. With the deal, Closed Loop Partners’ private equity arm looks to aggressively grow its organics portfolio.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 20, 2025

GreenWaste’s new CEO eyes M&A, California facility expansion for growth

GreenWaste appointed former COO Clete Elms to permanently serve as CEO of the private equity-backed company. He brings experience leading Australian waste firms and a focus on sustainability.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 11, 2025

GFL’s infrastructure spinoff completes deal valuing business at nearly $3.1B

A transaction finalized with Energy Capital Partners marks a significant milestone following the 2022 spinoff. GFL will receive a cash infusion through its minority stake.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated Sept. 4, 2025

Enviri considering sale of Clean Earth business

The publicly traded environmental services company is examining all its options to boost value, but has not committed to a timeline for a potential sale.  

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 5, 2025

Enviros target clean fuel programs, plus RNG news from Republic, Sagepoint and more

In California and New Mexico, environmental groups are ramping up their efforts to slash the strong carbon intensity scores that farm biogas receives through clean fuels programs.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 5, 2025

Major waste companies spent $659M on M&A in Q2

Companies spent significantly less on M&A than in Q1. WM acquired WB Waste in D.C., while Republic, Waste Connections, GFL and Casella focused on smaller tuck-ins or regional deals.

By Jacob Wallace , Megan Quinn • Aug. 4, 2025

Casella raises revenue guidance, previews West Virginia growth plans

Executives noted stable performance in the Northeast and anticipated annualized revenues from acquisitions, but pointed out headwinds from labor costs and truck delays in the mid-Atlantic. 

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 1, 2025

GFL down to 2 bidders for sale of stake in infrastructure business, boosts guidance

CEO Patrick Dovigi confirmed that the company is rapidly nearing a deal to sell a stake in its privately held Green Infrastructure Partners business. GFL posted growth that beat expectations in the second quarter.

By Jacob Wallace • July 31, 2025

Q2 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2025

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

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Aug. 5, 2025

WM decreases 2025 revenue guidance but logs strong quarter

The company reported revenue gains for the quarter, fueled largely by internal growth in the collection and disposal business and the ongoing integration of Stericycle. Commodity prices weighed on the outlook.

By Jacob Wallace • July 29, 2025

Waste Connections reports positive earnings for Q2 amid economic headwinds

Waste Connections reported higher-than-expected revenues for Q2, but tariff and economic uncertainty prompted the company to stick with its original full-year guidance instead of raising expectations for the rest of the year.

By Megan Quinn • July 24, 2025

Casella Waste acquiring Mountain State Waste in West Virginia

The acquisition, representing about $30 million in annualized revenue, opens the door for Casella to operate in new regions of West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky while expanding its Pennsylvania footprint. 

By Megan Quinn • July 14, 2025

Veolia closes $350M in acquisitions as North America CEO departs

Recent transactions include the purchase of California-based Ingenium, as well buying the only permitted medical waste facility in Massachusetts. VNA is reviewing over a dozen more possible deals, some set to close soon.

By Cole Rosengren • June 27, 2025

WM projects up to $29B revenue in 2027, driven by recycling and RNG

Executives announced new long-term earnings targets across its business segments and offered updates on plans for healthcare waste, employee retention and landfill capacity.

By Megan Quinn • June 25, 2025

EQT acquires majority stake in landfill RNG company Waga Energy

The private equity firm completed its acquisition of a majority stake in France-based Waga following regulatory approval. The company’s board was changed after the acquisition, but its management team remains in place.

By Megan Quinn • Updated Sept. 19, 2025

GFL Environmental Services acquires OSI, one of first deals since spin-off

OSI offers hazardous and non-hazardous waste services across several states. GFL executives have said they expect the newly spun off environmental services division to be aggressive on acquisitions. 

By Jacob Wallace • June 3, 2025

3 tips for selling waste businesses in 2025: WasteExpo

Keeping up with maintenance and finances long before deal discussions begin can lead to more successful outcomes, said WasteExpo speakers from Kinderhook, WM, Wastequip and others.

By Megan Quinn • May 15, 2025

Waste Harmonics Keter looks for growth opportunities after merger

Chief Commercial Officer Stephen Mohan outlined plans for the combined waste brokers to scale, including potential M&A. The company recently cut staffing at a New York office as part of the integration process.

By Jacob Wallace • May 8, 2025

WM acquires DC-area WB Waste Solutions

The private, Maryland-based operation was formed by industry veterans Willie K. Goode and Bruce Bates. It includes a range of commercial and industrial hauling and post-collection assets.

By Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren • May 7, 2025