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.
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Republic Services beats headwinds to deliver growth in Q1
By Jacob Wallace • May 8, 2026
The company grew key financial metrics despite headwinds from commodity prices, fuel costs and extreme weather in the first quarter. Executives said the environmental services business would also strengthen as the year goes on. Read the full article ➔
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Clean Harbors raises guidance after record-high Q1 revenue
By Jacob Wallace • May 6, 2026
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. Read the full article ➔
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WM’s mixed Q1 led by strong core business trends, health care improvements
By Megan Quinn • April 29, 2026
Company executives noted operational improvements in the healthcare sector and advancements in sustainability infrastructure, but lower overall volumes due to severe winter weather. Read the full article ➔
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Waste Connections notes positive Q1 despite rising fuel prices
By Megan Quinn • April 23, 2026
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. Read the full article ➔
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GFL defends Secure M&A plan amid strong quarter
By Jacob Wallace • April 30, 2026
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. Read the full article ➔
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Casella updates outlook amid positive pricing and acquisitions in Q1
By Megan Quinn • May 1, 2026
During an earnings call on Friday, executives offered updates on the Star Waste deal, tech upgrades and landfill permitting progress. Read the full article ➔
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Top waste companies spent nearly $700M on M&A in Q1 2026
By Megan Quinn and Jacob Wallace • May 12, 2026
Notable transactions included GFL’s deal to acquire Frontier Waste, along with Casella’s acquisition of Mountain State Waste. Read the full article ➔
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