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Q&A
E360S CEO Ardellini ready to make acquisitions "right across North America"
The brand new Canadian company is starting out with $100 million in private equity backing, a big name hockey legend and a recently acquired Alberta hauler.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 6, 2018 -
GFL Environmental
Dive Awards
Company of the Year: GFL Environmental
GFL's rapid U.S. expansion this year has made it the largest private waste and recycling company in North America.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 3, 2018 -
Minnesota county mandates commercial and residential organics recycling
A new ordinance in Hennepin County will phase in requirements for different-sized generators as well as update other recycling requirements.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 29, 2018 -
Food waste reduction is a high priority for U.S. diners, study shows
Seventy-two percent of American consumers care about how businesses handle food waste, and nearly half would pay more for restaurants with food recovery plans.
By Kristine Sherred • Nov. 26, 2018 -
Less to gobble: Tiny turkeys are showing up on Thanksgiving tables
As consumers become more aware of the problem of food waste, and more interested in small snacks replacing meals, they're looking for less to include with their meal.
By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 21, 2018 -
Column
A Thanksgiving food waste experiment for every supply chain
Just because an unsold item won't rot, doesn't mean it isn't waste.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 19, 2018 -
Colorado produces record amount of trash as recycling stagnates
Two of the top three cities' recycling rates dipped from last year, according to a new report by Eco-Cycle and the Colorado Public Interest Research Group.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 15, 2018 -
Oregon Metro awards Waste Management $110M disposal contract
Waste will be transported to Columbia Ridge Landfill under a separate trucking contract, amounting to a combined $220 million, for the next 10 years.
By Rina Li • Nov. 14, 2018 -
Deep Dive
7 key questions about New York's unique franchise plan
Now that the proposal is out, debate over ending the largest commercial open market system in the country will only heat up heading into 2019. Waste Dive read through all 100-plus pages to suss out what comes next.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 13, 2018 -
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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 -
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 -
LA Sanitation
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 -
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 -
Permission granted by LA Sanitation & Environment
Deep DiveNext 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 -
New Jersey senator plans new approach to organics diversion mandate for 2019
State Senator Bob Smith's efforts to follow the lead of other Northeast states have been stalled by county opposition. Now, he's sharing new details on a carrot and stick approach to bring them around.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 24, 2018 -
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Daily Digest: NYC commissioner calls for end to fatigued driving
Plus, San Diego agrees to recycling contract amendment, HP and IKEA join an ocean plastics consortium and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren , Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 22, 2018 -
Daily Digest: Shipping giant Maersk invests in Spoiler Alert
Plus, an Indiana mixed waste project stalls, Rhode Island launches landfill solar, the UK uncovers plastic export fraud and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 19, 2018 -
US EPA
Trump administration wants to make food waste great again
The EPA, USDA and FDA have signed a joint agreement for more collaboration via the "Winning on Reducing Food Waste" initiative.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 19, 2018 -
Illustration by Elizabeth Regan
Daily Digest: P&G diaper recycling solution, Sodexo plastic pledge
Plus, the evolution of PFAS concerns play out in Vermont, a major food waste reduction for Latin America and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 18, 2018 -
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Daily Digest: Houston mayor talks 2019 recycling contract, return of glass
Plus, Maryland county approves labor peace ordinance, Los Angeles moves ahead on straw ban and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 17, 2018 -
Deep Dive
As New Jersey rethinks food waste policy, role of landfills a key question
Between an overdue reduction plan and a proposed diversion mandate that would consider landfills with gas capture an appropriate destination, the state is on a different path than many of its Northeast neighbors.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 15, 2018 -
Elizabeth Regan
Ohio waste authority adopts 'collaborative initiative' to tackle food waste
The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio is looking for new ways to extend the lifespan of its landfill, with the help of multiple consulting firms.
By Cody Ellis • Oct. 10, 2018 -
Opinion
Fighting food waste to curb climate change
The World Wildlife Fund's Pete Pearson discusses how to fight climate change by limiting food waste.
By Pete Pearson • Oct. 10, 2018 -
wikimedia
After delays, Rhode Island's first anaerobic digester set to open
The $18.9 million Orbit Energy Rhode Island will be able to process up to 249 tons of material per day and significantly expand the state's processing capacity.
By Cody Ellis • Oct. 8, 2018 -
Daily Digest: Spotlight on post-China plastic markets, effects still rippling through US
Plus, Calgary, Alberta reports major waste reduction after one year of curbside organics collection and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 5, 2018
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