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TrackerMapping zero waste cities: Where local governments are pursuing waste prevention and diversion
Waste Dive is tracking which communities throughout the U.S. have zero waste goals, how they define those efforts and how much progress they’ve made.
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Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A boom
Catch up on the latest expansions by Covanta in New York, Republic Services in Texas and Waste Connections in Massachusetts. Plus, follow other transactions involving DTG Recycle and more companies.
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New federal bill aims to cut plastics production, favoring reuse and refill strategies
The Protecting Communities From Plastics Act is the latest effort by Democratic lawmakers to target possible environmental justice impacts from plastics and could have implications for chemical recycling.
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Republic Services grows San Antonio footprint with hauling acquisition
The addition of C6 Disposal fits into Republic’s local workforce of 500 employees in an area where it also operates a landfill. This deal is one of many for Republic in 2022.
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Waste Connections acquisition of C&D recycler continues Massachusetts expansion
Trojan Recycling, which operates a C&D transfer facility and offers roll-off service, is at least the fourth local deal for Waste Connections this year.
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The US waste and recycling industry in 2022 — what you need to know
Stories on M&A, recycling policy and organics recycling expansion — and how the economy and environmental justice considerations are shaping the industry’s path forward — have driven the news this year.
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Could the launch of organics collection in one New York borough pave the way to citywide service?
After collecting 2,850 tons of organic material, at a lower cost than usual, the Department of Sanitation is touting the success of its new program. Advocates are urging action on a long-envisioned citywide launch.
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Zero waste and job creation go hand in hand, activists say
Zero waste jobs are opportunities to support workers from overburdened communities, according to speakers at the National Zero Waste Conference, but they must prioritize circular economy and environmental justice principles.
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Macquarie fund purchases DTG Recycle, rapidly growing C&D recycler in Washington
DTG, a vertically integrated company, is coming off a period of rapid acquisition growth fueled by a prior investment from Clairvest Group.
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How local governments are charting the future of zero waste
See Waste Dive’s maps of which communities are pursuing zero waste, plus insights from leaders in the field on the concept’s past, present and future.
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Beyond recycling: What’s next for effective zero waste planning
Despite constraints, experts say that bringing more voices to the table, linking efforts to climate and economic resilience goals, pursuing public-private partnerships and looking for non-policy solutions can all advance progress.
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Tracking ESG climate targets from US waste and recycling companies
GFL Environmental, WM and Waste Connections have new emissions reduction goals, while Casella Waste Systems streamlined its own goals. Follow the progress and related reports for these and other major companies.
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A history of US cities adopting zero waste goals
The concept has become a mainstream part of municipal waste planning, experts say, even as targets largely remain aspirational and some recent efforts have faced pandemic-related setbacks.
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TrackerTracking 2022 recycling laws by state
State legislatures around the U.S. have had another active year. Organics recycling laws are now included in the tracker in addition to those on EPR, recycled content, container deposit systems and product bans.
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GFLÂ launches first ESG targets, aiming to reduce GHG emissions 15% by 2030
The Canada-based company’s first set of detailed targets comes after its landfill portfolio has doubled in recent years. GFL is focusing on renewable natural gas projects as well as alternative fuel vehicles in the years ahead.
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Q&AHow Redbox+ Dumpsters aims to grow its roll-off business in recession-resilient segments of construction
Doug Smith, senior vice president of franchise development at Belfor Franchise Group, discussed recent trends regarding demand for roll-off containers and what’s attracting new franchisees to the business.
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Seattle plans to move beyond diversion rate goals as it doubles down on waste prevention
Through its current solid waste plan update, Seattle Public Utilities hopes to develop metrics that better reflect the environmental and circular economy benefits from the city’s progress on waste prevention and reuse.
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With $100M in recycling and waste grants now available, EPA schedules info sessions on how to apply
The agency will host multiple workshops about how state, territorial and local governments can make their case for the highly anticipated infrastructure and education funding by the Jan. 16 deadline.
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3 tips on building more inclusive recycling and waste programs for underserved communities
Speakers at the recent National Recycling Congress shared outreach and funding tips for communities where English is not the primary language, services are inconvenient or nonexistent or other systemic barriers exist.
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Where does chemical recycling fit into EPR policy? Experts say it’s complicated.
Chemical recycling isn’t a monolith, and future conversations about the technology need more nuance, particularly around EPR, speakers at a recent Product Stewardship Institute webinar said.
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Why WM and Dow are launching a curbside plastic film recycling pilot
After WM assesses the plastic film processing capabilities at a newer MRF, it expects to expand the Chicago-area program. The company’s pending acquisition of Avangard Innovative could provide an end market.
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Frontier Waste Solutions sells majority stake to private equity investors amid Texas growth
Since John Gustafson founded it in 2017, Frontier has completed numerous acquisitions and won multiple municipal contracts. This latest investment is expected to further accelerate that growth.
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Rubicon announces layoffs, debt restructuring to stabilize company
The waste broker was previously facing serious liquidity issues, with $102.6 million worth of debt once set to mature next month. A software deal with Palantir Technologies was cited among its notable costs.
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San Diego’s Measure B, which would allow waste collection fees, poised to pass
The pending measure would update a 1919 ordinance and allow the city to charge all residents for trash pickup, potentially freeing up funds to help with the implementation of California’s sweeping organics collection law.
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Advocates call for more composting resources in 2023 farm bill reauthorization
Composting grants, education programs and incentives could get a boost in the 2023 farm bill, but only with advocacy help, the U.S. Composting Council and Kiss the Ground said.
