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    Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A activity

    Recology acquired a Northern California hauler, Kinderhook acquired an Ohio C&D platform, Laurel Mountain Capital backed an Illinois hauler and private equity-backed Liberty Tire Recycling acquired three companies.

    Updated 6 hours ago
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    Pennsylvania regulators propose PFAS in biosolids limits

    The state Department of Environmental Protection released draft general permit language that would set a tiered system for PFOA and PFOS contamination. Concerns remain about upstream sources.

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    Tracking GHG emissions of US waste management companies

    WM is the latest company to report its emissions. It reduced direct emissions in 2025, but it did not meet a 2025 goal to increase recovery of materials by 25%. 

    Updated July 22, 2026
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    The Battery Network expanded recycling, collection volumes in 2025

    In its first impact report since rebranding, the organization formerly known as Call2Recycle noted its work growing larger-format battery recycling efforts and expanding collection access in the U.S.

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    Waste M&A remained active through the first half of 2026

    While the growth of artificial intelligence-linked investments has drawn away capital, the waste and recycling industry still sees plenty of upside. Deal activity shows an industry on the move.

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    Bottle recovery rates dropped in 2024, but other plastic rates rose

    Recovery rates for plastic film jumped between 2022 and 2024, but bottles were recovered for recycling at lower rates than two years prior, according to a report prepared for APR and the U.S. Plastics Pact. 

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    Texas county sues to close WM landfill; Amarillo investigates landfill fire

    The Houston landfill, run by WM subsidiary USA Waste, has been heavily scrutinized in recent years due to a withdrawn expansion process. Other landfill news came from elsewhere in Texas, Hawai’i and Quebec.

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    Federal critical minerals bills target battery recycling, EPA strategies

    A House subcommittee considered the CHARM and BRACE Acts last week, two federal bills meant to bolster domestic supply chains for critical minerals through permitting and national strategy updates. 

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    4 ways tariffs and geopolitics are impacting commodity markets

    Metals and plastics experts also offered their perspective on the future of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement during the Supply Chain Outlook event.

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    The Recycling Partnership names new CEO

    TRP says it chose Greg Saxon, former COO of ITAD company PedalPoint Recycling, for his expertise in recycling, packaging, procurement and circular economy skills. He succeeds founder Keefe Harrison.

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    WM, Amp, Reju celebrate expanded facilities

    Amp says it has nearly completed the ramp-up of its Virginia MRF, while WM celebrated its latest $110 million recycling and hauling campus in Colorado. Reju’s R&D site is open in Pennsylvania. 

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    California blocked from enforcing upcoming ‘truth in labeling’ law

    Ahead of an October start date, a federal court has granted a preliminary injunction. The Flexible Packaging Association and American Forest & Paper Association reacted to the news.

    Updated July 15, 2026
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    Biochar is booming. Could waste fuel its future?

    Production capacity for the material, which is created by treating organic matter at high temperatures, nearly doubled in two years. The American Biochar Institute projects even faster growth by 2027.

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    Philadelphia to retain Reworld, add Republic Services for waste

    Local advocates had hoped to convince officials to end shipment of the city’s waste to Reworld’s municipal waste incinerator in Chester, Pennsylvania, but were unsuccessful. WM will also continue to contract with the city.

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    Hispanic Waste & Recycling Alliance offers ‘collaborative’ space for growth

    Part of NWRA, the new group aims to support job, language and career training and offer a space for innovation and business development for Hispanic and Latino workers in the industry.

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    E360S enters US market with acquisition of Marcotte Disposal

    The BlackRock-backed waste hauler’s deal kicks off an expansion that has been in the works for several years. E360S also announced three other acquisitions in the past few months.

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    Reworld municipal waste incinerator destroys 98% of PFAS in EPA study

    The results were better than expected for a municipal solid waste combustion facility. But researchers cautioned additional study is necessary, as conditions vary across such facilities.

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    EPA proposes ending DEF derates, easing heavy-duty truck requirements

    The agency says the changes could save truckers $12 billion while still maintaining environmental protections.

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    Mint to separate critical minerals work into e-scrap, battery businesses

    Mint Innovation still plans a 2027 launch for its first U.S. critical minerals recovery facility in Texas, which will focus on copper and other materials from e-scrap. Battery recycling will now be a separate business called Linca. 

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    Deere settles right to repair dispute with FTC

    The settlement requires Deere to provide farmers and independent repair providers the same equipment repair resources it provides its authorized dealers for the next 10 years, the FTC said.

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    Analysts weigh in on GFL Environmental take-private rumors

    GFL Environmental is reportedly holding discussions with multiple private equity firms to fully take the company private or sell a significant stake. A deal could complicate the pending Secure Waste Services transaction.

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    By the numbers: Oregon’s 1st year of packaging EPR

    Nearly 3,000 participating producers. $167.9 million in revenue collected. Almost 410,000 tons of covered products sold. These are some of Circular Action Alliance’s newly released stats from the program’s initial months.

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    Thrifting, consumer habits may help shift textile recycling challenges

    A resurgence of secondhand shopping, new sorting methods and policy initiatives are all poised to help shift the needle on textile waste, speakers at a NERC webinar said.

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    New York City Council looks to expand organic waste requirements

    The city council passed a bill allowing DSNY to expand commercial organics diversion. It also continues to support community composters and debate additional measures to expand compost capacity.

    Updated July 8, 2026
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    Waste Connections to build PFAS treatment plant in North Carolina

    The foam fractionation system will be located at the Anson Landfill. Waste Connections wants to be “proactive” in a region where PFAS contamination from other industries is a source of tension.