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Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A boom
Stevens Disposal has acquired a small Ohio hauler. Private-equity backed Waste Eliminator also recently acquired North Georgia Roll Off in the Atlanta market.
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Republic Services acquires Indiana hauler, transfer station operator
Wallace Bros. Disposal & Recycling had been a family-run operation since 1996. The transaction is one of multiple to occur in the region in recent years.
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Republic Services opens first polymer center in Las Vegas in plastic recycling push
The polymer center is expected to produce 100 million pounds of recycled plastic per year. It is the first of several locations meant to ramp up supply as brands seek more recycled content for packaging.
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Nexus hires Ross Faransso as CEO of project development arm
Following a recent cash infusion, the “waste-to-value” company is bringing on an executive with experience in the energy industry to crack into Fortune 500 clients.
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U.S. Food Waste Pact launches with ReFED, Walmart, Del Monte, others
The pact will follow an approach the Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment developed, with signatories across the food supply chain agreeing to cut food loss and waste by collaborating on data-sharing and best practices.
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Haulers call for New York rate cap increase due to rising disposal and containerization costs
Comments from Waste Connections, the National Waste & Recycling Association and others requested an increase of at least 9% to account for rising expenses such as tip fees and a pending congestion pricing toll.
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Push for eRINs renewed as credit market expands, plus RNG news from Vision RNG, Evensol
A coalition of RNG groups, automakers and WM have joined forces to keep the push for eRINs alive. Also, Waste Connections struck an RNG partnership and Republic opened new landfill-gas-to-RNG facilities.
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Generate Upcycle plans to close anaerobic digester over Michigan EGLE permit changes
The company may close its 150,000-ton-per-year Fremont Regional Digester this month if it’s required to obtain a groundwater permit for its liquid digestate, which has been marketed as a fertilizer.
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Closed Loop invested $15M in local recycling collection and processing projects in 2023
Local governments and related entities in Missouri, Iowa and Virginia say recycling cart and MRF equipment improvements will increase recycling rates.
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New co-presidents to lead Eureka Recycling in Minnesota
Miriam Holsinger and Katie Drews will advance Eureka’s zero-waste mission while fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, the nonprofit recycler announced. Drews is the first woman of color in the role.
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Oregon finalizes statewide recycling list as part of EPR law implementation
In addition to standardizing what can be collected — PET thermoforms did not make the initial cut — the rules also define “responsible” end markets and require PROs to manage materials according to environmental and labor rules.
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Synagro acquires Massachusetts-based biosolids processor with 5 facilities
The deal increases Synagro’s reach in the biosolids world, where it managed 6.5 million tons of material last year. It’s one of the company’s largest-ever acquisitions.
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TrackerTracking GHG emissions of US waste management companies
Follow the latest data updates from Stericycle, Synagro, Interstate Waste Services, WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Clean Harbors, Recology and more.
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Michigan Gov. Whitmer signs clean energy package that supports WTE, landfill gas
Michigan’s suite of clean energy bills allows the partial use of incineration, landfill gas, natural gas systems with carbon capture and other infrastructure that environmental groups said harm vulnerable communities.
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Stericycle sets net zero GHG goal in latest sustainability report
The company aims to achieve a net zero scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions goal by 2050 and reduce its injury rate through new driver training and other improvements.
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Colorado’s NextCycle business incubator looks to kick-start new projects in the state
The recycling, reuse and organics projects it supports are important for reaching the state’s waste diversion goal, according to its program manager.
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Deep DiveHas the waste and recycling industry’s multiyear M&A boom peaked?
Experts from Stifel, Houlihan Lokey, Comerica Bank, Raymond James, Waste Connections and others weigh in on the latest trends involving valuations, private equity, environmental services, antitrust and more.
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EPR policies must make space for climate change measures, working group says
A white paper from the West Coast Climate and Materials Management Forum offers suggestions for policymakers to “go beyond recycling” to consider how to make EPR policies more climate friendly.
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Proposed NYC budget cuts ‘devastating’ for community composters
Cuts to the New York City Sanitation Department could lead to dozens of layoffs, the closure of several mid-sized community composting facilities and the delayed rollout of curbside organics service in two boroughs.
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EPA announces $2B in environmental justice grants, including for waste projects
The Community Challenge Grants program, which is accepting applications for the next year, has multiple categories that could offer funding for composting, recycling, household hazardous waste management and other initiatives.
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Waste Connections’ Mittelstaedt talks industry changes, improvements during time away from CEO job
Ron Mittelstaedt discussed how trends in sustainability, technology and investor interest are “rapidly changing” the waste industry during a session at the Corporate Growth Conference.
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Big things for small packages: Working to capture tiny recyclables
Small-format plastic packaging can’t be properly recycled via conventional residential systems. Representatives from Estée Lauder, Ulta and MIT discussed potential solutions at the Packaging Recycling Summit.
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Michigan governor expected to sign clean energy bill that includes incineration
A suite of clean energy bills would transition the state to clean energy by 2040. It counts an existing WTE facility in Kent County as clean while also supporting the use of landfill gas systems and anaerobic digestion.
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Teamsters continue labor fight in Republic Services’ backyard
The union is facing an uphill battle as it attempts to negotiate its first contract for 286 employees across three unionized Republic yards in the Phoenix area.
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US recycling rates have stagnated. Can collaborative packaging solutions turn them around?
Speakers from consumer brands like Coca-Cola and recyclers like Rumpke discussed how to send more recyclables to MRFs at the Packaging Recycling Summit.
