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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: Nov. 16, 2020 at 8:44 a.m. -
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Deep DiveUS waste and recycling sector faces mounting risks and opportunities from climate change
As the industry increasingly recognizes its contribution to climate change and sees business opportunities in potentially mitigating those effects, the sector could be at a notable inflection point in the years ahead.
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Tracking ESG climate targets from US waste and recycling companies
Major industry companies are increasingly disclosing their greenhouse gas emissions, and plans to mitigate their effects on the climate, in detailed sustainability reports. Stay up to date with our ongoing tracker.
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OpinionBiden's Build Back Better is an opportunity for organics recyclers
Jeremy Brosowsky, CEO of Agricity, makes the case for why food waste reduction and composting should be a key part of the next administration's economic recovery and climate change efforts.
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25 US cities land on CDP 2020 'A List'
Despite the unprecedented obstacles of COVID-19, CDP identified 88 global cities that have continued to make progress on climate action, with 34% of those cities new to the list this year.
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Oregon beverage container redemption volumes surge despite pandemic
The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative credits its resilience to prior contactless system investments, with volumes up even amid some collection suspensions. This could be a positive sign for limited aluminum supplies.
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Georgia voters approve ballot measure that could direct millions to new recycling efforts
A state constitutional amendment could ensure revenue generated from tire sales and disposal tip fees would go toward waste and recycling programs as intended rather than largely getting shifted to the general fund.
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Secondary MRF operator conducting Northeast plastics study following California facility closure
Titus MRF Services cited poor market conditions as a factor behind the closure of its Los Angeles site. Now it's teaming up with the American Chemistry Council to examine container line residuals from five states.
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Q&ARecology COO discusses how the West Coast company is weathering a year of wildfires, pandemic disruptions
Sal Coniglio – recently promoted to one of the company's top jobs – talks future plans, COVID-19 business effects and how previous fires taught the company to stock up on masks.
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Ball fragments aluminum can supply to meet North American demand
While new manufacturing capacity is in the works, Ball Corporation will focus on using data to fine-tune existing operations and squeeze every can possible out of its supply chain.
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Seattle's $5.6M plan to address park trash-collection woes
The "Clean Cities Initiative" aims to tackle an influx of trash in parks, particularly as they have become a refuge during the pandemic.
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Fleets face ELD challenges in dealing with the HOS final rule
Now that the HOS final rule is in effect, fleets must make sure their vendors and drivers are up to date on the latest regulations.
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Household hazardous waste collection adapts to conflicting needs during pandemic
Surging residential drop-off volumes have come in multiple areas at the same time as processing capacities are reduced and some municipal budgets are stretched thin.
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Top waste companies report further recovery in Q3, ongoing pandemic effects
The second full quarter to reflect the pandemic's effects showed ongoing recovery of overall volumes and stronger commodity pricing. See results from Waste Management, Republic, Waste Connections, GFL, Covanta and Casella.
UPDATED: Nov. 6, 2020 at 9:43 a.m. -
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Republic Services Q3: Annual M&A spend now on track for up to $900M
Driven by the pending acquisitions of Santek Waste and Randy's Environmental, Republic is on track for a big year. The company also reported sequential pandemic recovery in multiple lines of business.
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GFL Q3: CEO rebukes short-seller report, outlines tuck-ins following two big deals
With integration underway for WCA Waste, and divested assets from Waste Management and Advanced Disposal, the Canadian company sees dozens of tuck-in opportunities ahead.
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BLS data shows higher injury, illness rate for landfill workers in 2019
The annual data showed rates remaining relatively flat for collection workers (tracking with national workforce trends), while ticking up at landfills and improving at MRFs.
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New Jersey governor signs sweeping bill limiting carryout bags, polystyrene foam and straws
The bill has been described as one of the strictest of its kind in the country, and the only one to target paper bags. Gov. Phil Murphy signed it despite calls for a veto by certain trade groups.
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Baltimore grants Wheelabrator 10-year contract extension, with emissions requirements, to settle suit
Officials approved an agreement Wednesday extending Wheelabrator's contract for another 10 years, in exchange for lower emissions and a settlement of ongoing litigation. Opponents have already filed a legal complaint.
UPDATED: Nov. 5, 2020 at 8:23 a.m. -
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MassRecycle: Municipalities pursue private sector solutions while awaiting new state policies
The state recycling sector's annual conference featured underlying themes of pandemic effects and anticipation of upcoming regulatory changes. New waste bans and extended producer responsibility policies are under discussion.
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Deep DiveDiversity efforts taking shape at waste industry's big companies, but serious work remains
Public companies are increasing their focus on diversity and inclusion, from the frontlines to the boardroom, following national attention on racism. Nearly 74% of sector executives or senior managers are White males, per federal data.
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How the 2020 election could impact the waste and recycling industry
The outcome could affect major issues like climate change, PFAS, taxes, M&A, recycling policies and more.
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Waste industry donates $4.6M during 2020 campaign cycle; vast majority goes to Republicans
Campaign finance disclosures show Waste Management, Republic Services and the National Waste & Recycling Association, among others, have been active leading up to the Nov. 3 election.
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Waste Management Q3: Executives optimistic about pandemic recovery, Advanced synergy savings
Executives reiterated cost saving expectations following the marathon deal process, highlighted incremental volume improvements, shared ESG spending updates and discussed the potential effects of a Biden victory.
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Major shake up at Covanta as CEO exits, company launches strategic review of all operations
The company's stock has consistently underperformed, depsite the strategic value of its facilities. All options are said to be on the table, including selling assets or exiting lines of business, under new CEO Michael Ranger.
