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TrackerTracking the future of US recycling policy in Congress
A wide range of trade groups is calling for the House to vote on the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act and the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act after it passed out of committee.
Updated May 19, 2026 -
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EPA to formally rescind certain PFAS drinking water regulations
The agency proposed two rules: one to rescind drinking water standards for four PFAS and another to allow some water utilities to delay enforcement on PFOS and PFOA until 2031. A hearing is set for July 7.
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Polystyrene recycling group cites medical, transport packaging as key end markets
The Polystyrene Recycling Alliance is also working on a PS recycling initiative with the Mexican Plastics Pact and on an EPS collection project in Tennessee, both meant to boost recycling end market uses for PS.
Updated May 20, 2026 -
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NEWMOA warns of ‘significant disposal capacity’ loss in the Northeast
An estimated 26% of the region’s waste is already exported to more distant states. The Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association introduced its data at an Environmental Business Council event.
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Top waste companies spent nearly $700M on M&A in Q1 2026
Notable transactions included GFL’s deal to acquire Frontier Waste, along with Casella’s acquisition of Mountain State Waste.
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Jury says Texas Disposal CEO Gregory should pay $23.7M in family dispute
The decision says Bob Gregory arranged deals that caused $91 million in harm to the company and froze his brother Jimmy out of compensation. Bob Gregory said in an interview that company operations won’t be affected.
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Vermont DEC examines biosolids, depackaging rules in new proposal
The state is looking to take on contamination in a range of organic product and soil amendment streams. Regulators have largely stuck to language backed by composters related to food waste depackaging.
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Enviri sale of Clean Earth to Veolia set to close by June 1
The seller provided new details on the sale process in securities filings last week. It also reported first quarter results on Monday.
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Clean Harbors acquires Terra Nova Solutions for $225M
This is Clean Harbors’ second major acquisition this year. North Carolina-based Terra Nova was previously a portfolio company of Crescentia Capital.
Updated May 14, 2026 -
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Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A activity
Arcwood Environmental acquired Alabama-based Safeway, Apollo acquired Noble Environmental in Pennsylvania and Hoffman Sanitation Services continued its rollup of Oklahoma haulers.
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TrackerTracking recycling laws by state
Colorado’s Senate passed a stewardship bill for electric vehicle batteries, while the state Senate in Alaska approved a right-to-repair bill for consumer electronics.
Updated May 13, 2026 -
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More litigation expected over California recycling regulations
Packaging EPR law SB 54 could spark lawsuits from environmental groups and businesses alike. Meanwhile, certain industry groups are seeking a preliminary injunction with recyclability labeling law SB 343.
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EPA pitches Congress on best practices for recycling batteries
A report to lawmakers highlights how waste companies, municipalities and states are diverting batteries from disposal. It’s part of a larger agency initiative to study battery recycling in effort to raise recycling rates and reduce fires.
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WM names sustainability officer Hemmer as next COO
Tara Hemmer will continue to oversee recycling and renewable energy initiatives. Previous COO John Morris will remain president and assume responsibility for WM’s healthcare solutions business due to another departure.
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Apollo acquires Noble Environmental after $55M legal settlement clears
Pennsylvania-based Noble settled a suit last week related to its founders. Global asset manager Apollo announced it was acquiring a majority stake in the vertically integrated hauler on Tuesday.
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Maine’s packaging EPR implementation lags
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection still expects producers will owe money this year. But the process of contracting with a stewardship organization has repeatedly been pushed back.
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20% of US residents can now recycle paper cups, FPI says
Paper cup recycling access has nearly quadrupled during the last decade, according to FPI. But more work is needed, including on end markets as some mills that accepted the material have recently left the pool.
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Republic Services beats headwinds to deliver growth in Q1
The company grew key financial metrics despite headwinds from commodity prices, fuel costs and extreme weather in the first quarter. Executives said the environmental services business would also strengthen as the year goes on.
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CAA seeks to standardize responsible end market requirements
CAA seeks public comments on a proposed REM standard meant to be cohesive across packaging EPR states. It ensures materials are handled in an environmentally sound way.
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Mill strikes deal with Compass Group to enter commercial kitchens
The company has partnered with Google and Amazon as it develops a commercial-sized machine. Mill is planning significant growth for its food waste processors in the commercial space.
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Q1 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2026
Catch up with the latest results from Republic Services, Casella, Waste Connections, WM and GFL Environmental.
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Could construction sites be the next source for recycled plastic?
Canadian researchers with Light House found that 77% of plastic collected at construction sites was recyclable. It recommends parallel investments in end markets and recycling infrastructure.
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Republic Services completes acquisition of Robinson Waste in Utah
The family-run hauler received an investment from ERA Partners in 2024. Its collection and transfer assets further densify Republic’s position in the Salt Like City region.
Updated May 8, 2026 -
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EPA promotes chemical recycling amid polarizing public comment period
Stakeholders are split on an EPA proposal to remove pyrolysis from an air emissions rule, a move that will have direct implications for the chemical recycling industry.
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Clean Harbors raises guidance after record-high Q1 revenue
The company said landfill volumes increased 34% year over year in part due to PFAS-related project work. Other segments also outperformed expectations, prompting Clean Harbors to raise full-year guidance.
