Cole is the senior editor of Waste Dive and has been on the team since 2016. Prior to covering the industry, he learned about waste firsthand during more than a decade of restaurant and catering work in multiple cities. Cole earned a BFA from Emerson College and a MA from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. He currently lives with his family in Somerville, Massachusetts.
2048 articles by Cole Rosengren
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New Jersey passes sweeping bill limiting carryout bags, polystyrene foam and straws
Sept. 25, 2020 -
As technology spreads across the industry, independent haulers see adaptability as unique edge
Sept. 16, 2020 -
New York sanitation commissioner warns against 'devastating' budget cuts ahead of resignation
Sept. 14, 2020 -
Waste Management report shows untapped recycling potential, clarifies policy positions
Sept. 10, 2020 -
SWEEP standard coming to fruition with industry support and pilot cities
Aug. 31, 2020 -
Advanced Disposal shareholders approve amended terms for $4.6B sale to Waste Management
Aug. 26, 2020 -
Wastequip aims to develop product GHG emission scores as part of new sustainability program
Aug. 25, 2020 -
Waste Pro's new COO pledges more executive time in the field, talks 'controlled growth' strategy
Aug. 21, 2020 -
GFL Environmental to buy WCA for $1.2B, complementing Waste Management-Advanced divestitures
Aug. 13, 2020 -
Balcones acquisition of Florida recycler latest step toward new type of vertical integration
Aug. 12, 2020 -
Republic Services orders 2,500 Nikola electric trucks, sending industrywide signal
Aug. 11, 2020 -
Waste Connections Q2: Economic recovery may have plateaued, notable E&P declines
Aug. 7, 2020 -
Republic Services settles into pandemic conditions, expects to be 'more profitable' going forward
Aug. 7, 2020 -
GFL Environmental reports record Q2 despite coronavirus effects, resumes M&A program
Aug. 6, 2020 -
Credit system designed to boost plastics recovery launching in 2021
Aug. 5, 2020 -
Major waste and recycling companies report on a uniquely challenging Q2
July 31, 2020 -
Waste Management reports $400M revenue decline in Q2, additional divestitures to GFL
July 30, 2020 -
On top of coronavirus, industry faced with surprising year of safety trends
July 28, 2020 -
Halfway through an upended year, 8 big questions remain for waste and recycling
July 27, 2020 -
Connecticut DEEP rejects proposed overhaul of major WTE facility on cusp of closure
July 20, 2020 -
Waste industry received at least $583M in PPP loans, preserved 67K jobs
July 16, 2020 -
Risk and race concerns fuel ongoing debate around hazard pay during pandemic
July 9, 2020 -
Wheelabrator acquires New England hauler as part of vertical integration strategy
July 8, 2020 -
Public and private sector leaders project long-term changes due to coronavirus
June 29, 2020 -
GFL Environmental plans to accelerate US expansion following $835M divestiture acquisition
June 25, 2020