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Should more PFAS types be deemed hazardous? EPA seeks feedback
The agency already plans to include PFOS and PFOA in a hazardous designation under Superfund law but could now go further. The waste industry has previously raised concerns about possible liability and cost burdens.
By Megan Quinn • April 14, 2023 -
Boston ‘reconsidering everything’ for its next residential collection contract
Boston’s Public Works Department aims to rethink setout times, containerization, competition and more before awarding a 2024 contract. Meanwhile, the city’s recycling and disposal contracts could be extended.
By Cole Rosengren • April 12, 2023 -
Anaergia earnings slip after Los Angeles organics collection delays prompt ‘strategic review’
Executives noted the company met revenue guidance, but higher costs caused adjusted earnings to fall below expectations, owing in part to the sluggish ramp-up of its Rialto, California, anaerobic digestion facility.
By Jacob Wallace • April 11, 2023 -
Maryland poised to institute clean trucks rule, explore closing waste authority
Environmental advocates view the measures as a step forward in decarbonizing Maryland’s waste industry, but the trucking industry has raised concerns about fleet availability.
By Jacob Wallace • April 10, 2023 -
Closed Loop enters $25M agreement to boost HomeBiogas
The deal extends Closed Loop Partners’ rights to distribute HomeBiogas equipment in North America. The anaerobic digester company has plans to grow its business from rural households to commercial projects.
By Jacob Wallace • Updated April 5, 2023 -
Connecticut environmental justice law could expand to transfer stations, chemical recycling facilities
The state’s legislature is advancing a bill that would expand the existing EJ law to include cumulative impact requirements in permitting decisions. This would follow similar laws in New York and New Jersey.
By Megan Quinn • April 3, 2023 -
Connecticut legislative committee approves key waste bill with changes to EPR, disposal fee provisions
Changes to the bill include removing a MSW disposal fee and delaying an EPR for packaging provision until neighboring states adopt their own. A section expanding organics separation programs remains.
By Megan Quinn • March 29, 2023 -
Bioplastics industry hopes farm bill can address Biden’s plastic replacement goal
Product manufacturers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Composting Council and others discussed investment priorities at the Plant Based Products Council’s first conference on Tuesday.
By Jacob Wallace • March 29, 2023 -
Waste industry groups call for Congressional support against looming PFAS regulations
NWRA, EREF and members of several solid waste and composting groups said in a briefing that anticipated hazardous substance designations for PFAS under the Superfund law could make liability risks and costs skyrocket.
By Megan Quinn • March 28, 2023 -
New York City to roll out yard waste separation mandate in all five boroughs by 2024
The Department of Sanitation’s yard waste diversion proposal follows a high-volume organics collection pilot in Queens and the recent announcement of a universal organics collection program.
By Jacob Wallace • March 27, 2023 -
Republic Services acquires first anaerobic digester as California organics recycling market heats up
The facility, located about 70 miles north of Sacramento, allows the company to further vertically integrate its collection services. Republic has been scaling its infrastructure as the state mandates organics recycling.
By Jacob Wallace • March 27, 2023 -
Connecticut bill overhauling state waste management practices could see big changes
Pressure from stakeholders could mean the removal of MSW disposal fee and delay an EPR for packaging provision, but organics separation and recycled content sections could remain.
By Megan Quinn • March 24, 2023 -
Denali says $3.7M microgrid project makes organics site more resilient as California ramps up diversion
A solar array and microgrid project with battery storage recently debuted at an Imperial Western Products location. Denali says this will reduce emissions from creating animal feed and biodiesel at the facility.
By Cole Rosengren • March 24, 2023 -
Bioenergy Devco receives $30M investment as it ramps up US anaerobic digestion efforts
The infusion from a Maryland-based investor allows the firm to expand in a market it sees as ripe for investment.
By Jacob Wallace • March 23, 2023 -
New York reports ‘substantial’ need for more organics recycling capacity after mandate passed
Despite a noticeable uptick in available facilities, the Department of Environmental Conservation sees room for growth. At the same time, the agency reported positive trends in edible food recovery efforts.
By Jacob Wallace • March 22, 2023 -
Q&A
GreenWaste CEO envisions ‘stronger presence’ for company in California following private equity investment
Over a year after selling to a Macquarie fund, CEO Tracy Adams reports a “great partnership.” He discusses the company’s targeted acquisition strategy, the state’s SB 1383 organics recycling law and more.
By Cole Rosengren • March 16, 2023 -
Q&A // Environmental justice conversations
How environmental justice efforts could bolster New York City’s organics program expansion
Lonnie Portis, an environmental policy and advocacy coordinator with WE ACT for Environmental Justice, discusses what it will take for the city’s zero waste efforts to reach their full potential in all types of neighborhoods.
By Megan Quinn • March 14, 2023 -
WM acquires large Minnesota composting company as part of Midwest organics recycling growth
WM says its purchase of Specialized Environmental Technologies positions the company to meet rising demand in the Twin Cities area, where local policies are requiring diversion.
By Megan Quinn • March 13, 2023 -
WIN Waste partnering with Baltimore organics recycler on food waste collection pilot
WIN Waste Innovations, through its predecessor company Wheelabrator, has long operated the WTE facility in Baltimore. The new partnership comes as non-governmental entities fill a void in addressing the city’s waste issues.
By Jacob Wallace • Updated March 10, 2023 -
Colorado’s lead composter imposes stricter accepted materials rules to curb contamination
A1 Organics says contamination rates are growing as curbside composting programs expand. Even items labeled "compostable" no longer will be accepted.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 6, 2023 -
Afresh Technologies moves beyond fruits and vegetables in food waste reduction plans
The San Francisco-based startup has started offering its reduction technology to grocers for use in their meat, seafood, deli and foodservice sections.
By Sam Silverstein • March 3, 2023 -
Divert teams with Enbridge for $1B plan to scale anaerobic digesters and RNG volumes
The organics recycling company, which has private equity backing, aims to reach “every major geographic region” of the U.S. with this deal. Canada-based Enbridge will get a 10% stake as part of its investment.
By Cole Rosengren • March 1, 2023 -
Q&A
Compost Crew, leading Mid-Atlantic organics recycler, sees record growth in 2022
The Maryland-based company expanded with a $5.5 million series A funding round last year. CEO Ben Parry talks about the company’s growth, becoming a public benefit corporation, installing modular composting sites and more.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 28, 2023 -
How the EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard program changes could be a boon for landfill and AD operators
The program’s biggest change to date would set long-term renewable natural gas targets, add credits for powering electric vehicles and much more. WM, Republic Services, Anaergia, Covanta and others weigh in on what it means.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 16, 2023 -
Waste and recycling industry leaders discuss the operational impact of corporate ESG trends
LRS CEO Alan Handley and Vanguard Renewables Chief Sustainability Officer David Darr recently joined Waste Dive for a live discussion about investment trends, sustainability reporting, customer expectations and more.
By Waste Dive Staff • Feb. 15, 2023