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    Q1 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2026

    Catch up with the latest results from Republic Services, Casella, Waste Connections, WM and GFL Environmental.

    Updated May 8, 2026
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    Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A activity

    BP Environmental, Ecowaste Solutions, Liberty Waste, Meridian Waste, Miller Environmental and WM announced recent acquisitions. Plus, investment firm TPG acquired Priority Waste in Michigan.

    Updated May 7, 2026
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    EPA promotes chemical recycling amid polarizing public comment period

    Stakeholders are split on an EPA proposal to remove pyrolysis from an air emissions rule, a move that will have direct implications for the chemical recycling industry.

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    Clean Harbors raises guidance after record-high Q1 revenue

    The company said landfill volumes increased 34% year over year in part due to PFAS-related project work. Other segments also outperformed expectations, prompting Clean Harbors to raise full-year guidance.

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    EPA fines California landfills; Orange County faces disposal crunch

    WM and Sacramento County each were fined over alleged landfill gas violations, which EPA says they have since resolved. Elsewhere, public officials weigh difficult decisions amid declining capacity.

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    5 predictions as US packaging EPR progresses

    The last 18 months “feels sort of like 18 years,” said Circular Action Alliance’s CEO. Political, PRO and packaging leaders discussed where EPR is headed, including implications for data and design and how to measure success.

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    Cummins engine could fuel the RNG market; Biogas news from Vanguard, Opal

    Early adopters of the X15N engine have seen positive results, which may translate to additional fuel demand, according to the latest State of Sustainable Fleets report. Natural gas vehicle adoption also grew in 2025.

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    At long last, California publishes SB 54 EPR rules

    The milestone gives way to next compliance steps for the sweeping extended producer responsibility and source reduction law. Circular Action Alliance also published estimated fees for obligated producers.

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    Farm bill passes House with added compost language

    The bill, which sets the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s budget, now goes to the Senate. New language would ensure farmers can be reimbursed for using compost as a soil amendment, unlocking more business for composters.

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    WM completes acquisition of Waste Resources in California

    The company, which offers residential and commercial hauling in parts of Southern California, has franchise agreements in several cities that provided approval to change contracts over to WM service.

    Updated May 4, 2026
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    Casella updates outlook amid positive pricing and acquisitions in Q1

    During an earnings call on Friday, executives offered updates on the Star Waste deal, tech upgrades and landfill permitting progress.

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    Connecticut’s first publicly-owned compost facility nears construction

    The Southeast Connecticut Regional Resource Recovery Authority is contracting with a local firm to build its composting facility. Black Earth Compost and the authority are nearing final terms to operate it.

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    GFL defends Secure M&A plan amid strong quarter

    Executives again highlighted the upside of the proposed Secure Waste acquisition during the company’s earnings call, as the underlying business showed strength. They also noted plans to double revenue in Texas.

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    Former WM CFO to women: Don’t wait for perfect

    The importance of extending grace is one of the lessons Devina Rankin shared as she reflected on a decades-long career at the Houston-based company.

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    Providence, Rhode Island, updates recycling, organics with $3.6M in grants

    A combination of EPA and USDA funding has resulted in numerous changes throughout the city, including free commercial recycling service, residential recycling carts, and organics collection and processing infrastructure.

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    WM’s mixed Q1 led by strong core business trends, health care improvements

    Company executives noted operational improvements in the healthcare sector and advancements in sustainability infrastructure, but lower overall volumes due to severe winter weather. 

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    Divert opens Washington digester as financial backing grows

    Company leaders joined local officials in Longview to celebrate the grand opening of the anaerobic digestion facility. It comes as Divert secures backing from Mitsubishi for its aggressive growth strategy.

    Updated May 1, 2026
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    Republic Services planning major increase in organics processing

    Spurred by regulations and customer enthusiasm, the company is growing its operations in California and Colorado. Chris Seney, Republic’s organics program director, said the waste giant is ready for expansion.

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    The US wants to shore up critical mineral supplies. A new tool aims to measure it.

    With few options to assess how critical minerals are diverted from disposal, e-Stewards and Bloom ESG aim to offer granular data.

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    Waste sector emissions remained flat in 2024, report finds

    Researchers at the University of Maryland released a report analyzing the United States’ total greenhouse gas emissions and sinks, replacing a long-running annual report from the U.S. EPA.

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    A year after EJScreen shut down, researchers envision better tools

    At DC Climate Week, researchers, activists and former EPA employees discussed options to take the place of the agency's old environmental justice mapping tool previously used by the waste industry and others.

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    EPA updates PFAS destruction and disposal guidance amid ‘promising’ research

    The guidance, now updated once a year, maintains that landfills are likely emitting more PFAS than previously thought. Newer data shows promise for some kinds of incineration, but more research is needed.

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    California regulators propose tweaks to Landfill Methane Regulation

    Last year, the state’s Air Resources Board finalized the first major amendments to the Landfill Methane Regulation in over a decade. Now staff is weighing tweaks to the rules after receiving feedback.

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    Waste Connections notes positive Q1 despite rising fuel prices

    The company insulated itself somewhat from higher fuel costs through hedging and surcharges. It is also seeing benefits from AI-related cost savings, recovering recycled commodities prices and RNG activity.

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    Arcwood Environmental eyes 2030 target in sustainability report

    The company said it plans to “responsibly manage” 50% more waste by 2030 versus a 2024 baseline. The company also reported rising carbon intensity but noted investment in sustainability projects.