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TrackerTracking GHG emissions of US waste management companies
LRS reported a reduction in its scope 1 emissions and plants to invest $33 million in compressed natural gas vehicles. Recology reported on its latest efforts to manage landfill emissions and invest in alternative fuel vehicles.
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Sponsored by TBK EnvironmentalFrom cost center to value driver: The new economics of industrial waste
From overlooked expense to performance driver — discover the new economics of industrial waste.
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Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A activity
A ReSource Waste subsidiary acquired a Massachusetts hauler; Synagro acquired Dahm Enterprises; FCC Environmental Services acquired a Win Waste Innovations facility; Veolia North America acquired Ingenium.
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Oregon governor signs law targeting Republic landfill as expansion advances
The state joins Hawai’i and Ohio in setting new restrictions on landfills in recent weeks. Elsewhere, WM took a step toward expanding a Pennsylvania landfill and a publicly owned Montana site broke ground on new capacity.
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Toyota subsidiary closes deal to acquire Radius Recycling for $907M
The deal expands Toyota’s closed loop system for materials like steel, precious metals and batteries used by automotive manufacturers.
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TrackerTracking recycling laws by state
Maine’s governor approved an EPR for packaging update while Rhode Island’s governor approved an EPR study bill. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott approved a right-to-repair law.
Updated July 11, 2025 -
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Teamsters declare ‘war’ with Republic Services, escalating strikes
The union says more than 2,000 Republic Services workers are striking or honoring picket lines nationwide. The escalation comes a week after Local 25 went on strike against the company in the Boston area.
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ZWIA updates zero waste hierarchy to account for chemical recycling concerns
The Zero Waste International Alliance’s recent update adds new details to its “do no harm” and “do not export harm” principles, driven in part by member input about plastics processing facilities.
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Chemical recycling sector renews push for manufacturing status amid EPA rule changes
The plastics industry renewed calls for the U.S. EPA to formally acknowledge chemical recycling as a manufacturing process after the agency declined to consider certain pyrolysis facilities in recent air emissions rules.
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Food waste device maker Mill is hungry to expand beyond home kitchens
The company revealed new data from its partnership with Phoenix area compost hauler R.City as it explores additional markets.
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Philadelphia sanitation strike ends with tentative pay agreement
AFSCME and Philadelphia officials confirmed the strike has ended, though the union must still ratify the terms of the deal before it becomes official. Between 1,200 and 1,300 sanitation workers were part of the strike.
Updated July 9, 2025 -
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The LCFS faces a new political reality, plus RNG news from Viridi, Opal Fuels
Amendments to California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard took effect July 1, but new legislation may threaten the credit program’s status quo. In other states, some legislation advanced while a few projects saw setbacks.
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Plastics, biofuels groups praise signing of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The newly signed bill includes favorable provisions for alternative fuels and manufacturers broadly. It’s been criticized by environmental groups for cuts to other key programs.
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Q&AMontrose Environmental looks to ‘future-proof’ PFAS remediation amid regulations
Montrose aims to offer customizable R&D and treatment options, especially for emerging concerns over leachate, biosolids and drinking water.
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Q&AAmazon releases waste diversion metrics as part of larger sustainability plan
The company says it reached an 85% waste diversion rate in 2024. Amazon’s waste and biodiversity director, Justine Mahler, says that’s driven partly by organics diversion programs and ongoing data collection investments.
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Maine becomes last New England state to mandate organics diversion
The requirement kicks in July 1, 2030, for institutions that generate over two tons of organic waste per week and are within 20 miles of a recycler.
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Teamsters expand strike over Republic Services contracts
Teamsters Local 179 in Ottawa, Illinois, announced it would also strike Republic Services on Wednesday. The chapter joins roughly 450 Republic workers represented by Teamsters in Massachusetts already on strike.
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4 collaborative projects that aim to advance packaging recycling
Speakers at the Packaging Recycling Summit detailed scenarios in which brands, manufacturers, recyclers, academics and others across the supply chain are working to improve how packaging is managed at end of life.
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Oregon EPR program delays ‘responsible’ end market provision until 2026
Circular Action Alliance said “more time was needed” to work out kinks in the provision meant to determine responsible end markets for recycled materials. CAA plans to propose an updated verification process soon.
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Where new recycling laws are taking effect in July
Multiple states are banning EPS foam food containers, and Oregon’s packaging EPR program begins. Elsewhere, there are bottle bill and hotel product updates.
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Gov. DeSantis vetoes bill calling for Florida recycling plan
The recycling industry had backed this bill to revive the conversation about progressing toward the state’s 75% recycling goal. Meanwhile, DeSantis also acted on other industry-related bills.
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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.
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Judge finalizes $1.4M Waste Pro racial discrimination lawsuit settlement
The company must offer training, hire a compliance officer and change task assignment policies after a Black employee and 26 others reported ongoing harassment.
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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.
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Rhode Island lawmakers replace EPR and bottle bill proposal with study bill
The bill, an overhaul of a previous version establishing new recycling systems, instead calls for a report and recommendations that might lead to future extended producer responsibility and deposit return system proposals.
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Circular Services to operate two MRFs in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Under a five-year contract, the company will manage operations and recycling commodity marketing while the county makes way for C&D recycling capabilities.
