Q3 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2026
Catch up with the latest results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and Clean Harbors.
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WM president says ‘we’ve turned a corner’ on healthcare waste profits
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 28, 2026
During its Q3 earnings call, executives said the Healthcare Solutions sector hit key core price and expense targets while increasing operating EBITDA by 33%. Meanwhile, solid waste volumes are down. Read the full article ➔
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Republic’s environmental services segment grows after pivot
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 30, 2026
After a strategic adjustment on pricing and two straight quarters of year-over-year revenue declines, the segment logged 21% year-over-year growth in Q3. Read the full article ➔
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Waste Connections navigates diesel costs, Iran war effects on E&P
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 22, 2026
Waste Connections is managing fuel costs and pricing decisions amid an “on again, off again” war in Iran, CEO Ron Mittelstaedt said. Better-performing commodities and M&A rollover are balancing out the headwinds. Read the full article ➔
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GFL sets Nov. 9 deadline for take-private offers, touts strong quarter
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 29, 2026
The publicly traded company has retained a special committee of independent directors and outside advisors to examine any potential deal. Meanwhile, it reported a strong quarter on Thursday. Read the full article ➔
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Clean Harbors reveals $55M Los Angeles hub, co-CEO’s retirement
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 28, 2026
The company recorded record revenue up 21% year over year in its third quarter earnings release. It also disclosed future plans, including transitioning Eric Gerstenberg to become sole CEO. Read the full article ➔
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