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

    WM acquired Miller Recycling in Massachusetts; Ally Waste acquired Waste Xperts in Nevada; Suburban Disposal acquired Gold Medal Environmental’s hauling assets; Momentum Environmental acquired several assets.

    Updated May 9, 2025
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    Washington governor signs laws regulating landfills, expanding organics service and more

    Gov. Bob Ferguson signed five laws, including ones that affected renewable natural gas, PFAS in biosolids and plastic bags.

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    Washington Gov. Ferguson signs packaging EPR law

    Ferguson called it the "biggest overhaul of our recycling system in decades.” Washington’s law, the seventh in the U.S., drew opposition from the waste and recycling industry.

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    PFAS a ‘high priority’ for EPA waste office nominee Busterud

    During a confirmation hearing, the Office of Land and Emergency Management nominee expressed support for passive receivers and called for more frequent updates to the EPA's destruction and disposal guidance.

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    How states are thinking about organic waste policy

    Panelists from Divert, CalRecycle and NRDC discussed lessons that can be learned from a rising number of state organic waste policies in California and elsewhere.

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    Tracking the future of US recycling policy in Congress

    House lawmakers plan to reintroduce the COMPOST Act, which would have the U.S. Department of Agriculture recognize composting as a conservation practice.

    Updated May 14, 2025
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    California compostable packaging restriction could have ‘chilling effect’

    The Biodegradable Products Institute says it’s still waiting to hear whether there could be a compliance extension for a key provision of AB 1201 poised to affect compostables in the state come 2026.

    Updated May 19, 2025
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    3 tips for selling waste businesses in 2025: WasteExpo

    Keeping up with maintenance and finances long before deal discussions begin can lead to more successful outcomes, said WasteExpo speakers from Kinderhook, WM, Wastequip and others.

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    EPA’s future PFAS manufacturing effluent limitation guidelines raise new questions

    The Trump administration will pursue regulations for certain manufacturers of chemicals, plastics and synthetic fibers after pausing implementation of a similar Biden-era proposal. Landfill regulations may come in the future.

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    Tracking recycling laws by state

    Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an EPR for packaging bill into law this week, along with two right-to-repair bills for consumer electronics and powered wheelchairs.

    Updated 10 hours ago
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    EPA rolls back part of PFAS drinking water standards

    The agency will continue regulating PFOA and PFOS in drinking water, but will extend compliance timelines. It has rescinded rules for four other PFAS chemicals. 

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    As New England market consolidates, Boston Green Environmental Services expands

    The family-owned company recently scaled with new locations in Maine and New Hampshire, with another one on the way. 

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    Ameripen names new executive director

    The new head has a background in food service packaging and sustainability work and will lead the association “through one of the most consequential periods for packaging policy in U.S. history.”

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    How the Republican budget proposal affects biogas credits and waste funding

    Programs funding climate initiatives would be slashed and eligibility for tax credits would shrink. But the proposal did extend one credit that the industry has been asking for.

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    Maryland Gov. Moore signs packaging EPR into law

    Maryland becomes the sixth state with an EPR for packaging law. It ramps up reimbursement between 2028 and 2030.

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    Hydrogen-fueled refuse trucks are ‘just a matter of when,’ manufacturers say

    Manufacturers like New Way Trucks, Paccar and more believe the future for hydrogen fuel cell-powered refuse vehicles remains bright, despite setbacks for the technology.

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    WasteExpo: No ‘one easy fix’ for battery fires, but plenty of options

    Industry professionals at this year’s conference called for coordinated battery fire prevention strategies, including integrating newer tech like x-ray sorters, to fight growing battery waste streams such as vapes.

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    Healthcare waste in residential streams keeps growing. Now what?

    A combination of policy and education is necessary to prevent worker injuries from needlesticks and hazardous waste exposure, speakers from Stericycle and PSI said at WasteExpo. 

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    GreenBlue shares How2Recycle label updates, launches tube and thermoform group

    The group announced a new timeline for redesigned labels, and a collaboration on hard-to-recycle items that includes groups such as the Recycled Materials Association and Solid Waste Association of North America.

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    Waste Harmonics Keter looks for growth opportunities after merger

    Chief Commercial Officer Stephen Mohan outlined plans for the combined waste brokers to scale, including potential M&A. The company recently cut staffing at a New York office as part of the integration process.

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    Florida legislature passes bill calling for new state recycling plan

    The recycling industry backed a bill to revive the conversation about progressing toward the state’s 75% recycling goal. Meanwhile, disposal politics stalled an auxiliary container bill, and other industry priorities advanced.

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    WM acquires DC-area WB Waste Solutions

    The private, Maryland-based operation was formed by industry veterans Willie K. Goode and Bruce Bates. It includes a range of commercial and industrial hauling and post-collection assets.

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    Top 5 waste companies spent nearly $1.5B on M&A in Q1

    Republic Services’ purchase of Shamrock Environmental led spending for the quarter. Other notable deals include Waste Connections’ purchase of Atlantic Coast Recycling in New Jersey.

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    Grants of up to $50K aim to boost compostable packaging recovery

    A new program — launched by the Composting Consortium, U.S. Composting Council and Biodegradable Products Institute — aims to help organics recyclers and local governments scale their efforts.

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    Ohio University composting program turns cafeteria scraps to brown gold

    The university processes more than five tons of food waste every day into soil amendments it uses on campus. The school has also adjusted parts of the ongoing program due to contamination issues.