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Cole Rosengren
Republic Services reiterates all in on electrification over CNG, Santek close nearing
The second-largest North American waste operator expects economic recovery to continue in 2021, with bullish plans for M&A.
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New year brings string of partnerships on waste fleet electrification
Romeo Power and XL Fleet are among those in the electric vehicle space that have recently gone public via SPACs and are linking up with waste specialists to gain a foothold in the sector.
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Casella moving ahead with multiple Northeast landfill expansions as capacity tightens
With a Connecticut facility expected to close in 2022, and other factors in play, Casella hopes to activate its McKean Landfill in Pennsylvania as a new destination. Expansions are also underway in New York and Vermont.
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Covanta exploring multiple potential divestitures, sees UK as 'primary growth avenue'
A strategic review led by Covanta's new CEO will be completed mid-year, as the company prepares to shop assets and consider cost reductions. Four of its upcoming U.K. projects are expected to be increasingly profitable.
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Waste Management CEO says economy 'ready to take off,' major North American M&A likely done
In the first full earnings report since acquiring Advanced Disposal, executives shared updates on integration and pandemic recovery. They also leaned into ESG as an opportunity under the Biden administration.
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Waste Connections Q4: $180M worth of M&A in 2020 opens new markets
The company highlighted improved solid waste volumes and increased values for recycled commodities and renewable fuels, all of which contributed to a better than expected quarter despite the ongoing pandemic.
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New action on horizon for sustainable materials management under Biden, experts predict
Recycling market development and food waste are among many issues stakeholders hope will receive renewed federal engagement, despite limited attention in the president's agenda to date.
UPDATED: Feb. 17, 2021 at 4:14 p.m. -
Recycling market development bill headed for governor's signature in Maryland
The legislation, met with broad bipartisan support, aims to connect more recyclables with end markets, bolster efforts to use recyclable products and help reduce contamination.
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Ongoing aluminum can shortage spurs packaging manufacturer to increase production
Ball Corporation anticipates demand will continue to outpace supply "well into 2023." Meanwhile, beverage company Molson Coors leaned on additional sourcing to shore up its can inventory.
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Waste employers prep COVID-19 vaccine plans as most workers still await shots
While not requiring all workers get vaccinated, Waste Management, Republic Services and Casella are among employers working to inform, encourage and properly incentivize extra protection against the virus, once available.
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Coronavirus continues to disrupt waste and recycling service around US
Atlanta is moving to biweekly recycling pickup following worker illnesses, and New Orleans is flagging an exacerbated litter problem.
UPDATED: Feb. 12, 2021 at 9:52 a.m. -
Deep Dive
2021 could be year for packaging EPR, nearly a dozen state bills in play
Lawmakers throughout the U.S. are increasingly interested in shifting more of recycling's financial implications to packaging manufacturers, with many taking a coordinated approach.
UPDATED: Feb. 12, 2021 at 9:54 a.m. -
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Labor secretary nominee advances out of committee after backing safety, equity commitments
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh emphasized the need for safety standards, calling OSHA "one of the first and top priorities for me," at his confirmation hearing.
UPDATED: Feb. 11, 2021 at 10:40 a.m. -
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Waste Management debuts recycled plastic uniforms, downplays landfills at annual ESG event
The national uniform rollout, and plans to invest $100 million in recycling infrastructure, were touted at a climate-focused sustainability forum. The industry's largest landfill company also described disposal as "a last resort."
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Credit system launches aimed at boosting plastics recovery
The standard, modeled after carbon credits, is backed by multiple large companies including Danone, Nestlé, Tetra Pak and Veolia. The concept is described as complementary to EPR systems.
UPDATED: Feb. 10, 2021 at 12:24 p.m. -
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Covering COVID-19's evolving impact on the waste and recycling sector
The coronavirus pandemic has brought sweeping changes to the U.S., including significant effects for an industry that has continued its work throughout the crisis. Catch up on all of Waste Dive's reporting here.
UPDATED: Feb. 24, 2021 at 9:52 a.m. -
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Where curbside recycling programs have stopped in the US
More programs in North Carolina are set to shutter in the coming months, as local leaders cite high costs.
UPDATED: Feb. 10, 2021 at 11:35 a.m. -
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EPA nominee Regan advances after highlighting plastics, PFAS challenges
During his Senate confirmation hearing, U.S. EPA administrator nominee Michael Regan also pledged to take a close look at environmental justice and climate issues, among many priorities.
UPDATED: Feb. 9, 2021 at 10:35 a.m. -
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US cities face $90B budget shortfall in FY21: National League of Cities
City financial leaders' level of pessimism regarding budgetary commitments is the highest it's been since the Great Recession, a survey found.
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Recycling Leadership Council, key senators call for 'national strategy' to fix system
A report from the coalition of packaging companies, brand-backed nonprofits, and researchers, highlights the need for standardization, infrastructure investment and other priorities through legislation and federal funding.
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Environmental groups outline $1.3B worth of federal plastics reduction, recycling recommendations
Ahead of potential stimulus legislation, more than 250 groups are calling on the Biden administration and Congress to keep recycling priorities in mind. Proposals include $500 million for "new and improved" MRFs.
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Austin, Texas, pitches customer cost savings as curbside composting reaches over 200K homes
The final phase of Austin Resource Recovery's expansion comes as some other cities pull back on similar programs during the pandemic. Meanwhile, new data shows residential food waste remains a pressing issue.
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EVs, turbines, solar panels pose circular economy dilemma: NIST workshop
Representatives from throughout the supply chain reflected on how batteries and electronics can find their place as greener solutions in the circular economy at a recent National Institute of Standards and Technology workshop.
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7 takeaways on organics recycling trends from COMPOST2021
The U.S. Composting Council event featured perspectives on contamination reduction, market development, climate change and more from WeCare Denali, Waste Management, Recology and Atlas Organics.
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Lakeshore Recycling Systems accelerates Midwest expansion following biggest acquisition yet
The Illinois-based company has resurrected a landfill into one of the state's most active disposal sites, recently picked up a sizable independent hauler in the Chicago area and is making moves in Wisconsin.
