Macquarie-backed DTG for sale as C&D recycler navigates a complex year

The Washington-based company’s CEO recently departed. Meanwhile, DTG is navigating complex facility permitting in Yakima but may avoid a fine for an investigation led by the state’s Utilities and Transportation Commission.

By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 23, 2025

2025’s notable waste and recycling acquisitions

The year saw notable deal announcements involving GFL Environmental, Veolia, Enviri, WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, Casella Waste Systems, FCC Environmental Services, LRS and more.

By Jacob Wallace • Dec. 23, 2025

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The Rise of Recycling AI

Artificial intelligence has become increasingly common at MRFs, in collection trucks and even as a tool for consumer education at the point of generation.

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By the numbers: What impacted waste and recycling in 2025

Take a look back at the year's notable data points on policy, regulation, labor, recycling trends and more.

By Megan Quinn , Jacob Wallace , Cole Rosengren • Dec. 23, 2025

Waste operators seize opportunities as Ontario updates packaging EPR in 2026

Companies like GFL Environmental and WM have made major investments in Ontario’s new EPR for packaging model, but the province may contend with transition growing pains after it starts on Jan. 1.

By Megan Quinn • Dec. 22, 2025

DSNY sued over Staten Island waste zone contract award

Century Waste Services is challenging the agency’s decision, alleging it didn’t adequately assess pricing proposals from a competitor. This marks the first known legal challenge to one of the city’s commercial waste zone contracts.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Dec. 23, 2025

Ahead of 2026, Congress hears diverging calls for PFAS regulation

Witnesses pressed lawmakers to act on PFAS-related legislation in 2026 to protect “passive receivers” including water utilities and waste facilities. Environmental groups instead pushed for PFAS to be more strictly regulated.

By Megan Quinn • Dec. 19, 2025

Virginia to update state solid waste plan for first time in 46 years

The draft plan aims to modernize the state’s waste strategy with an emphasis on better data collection, diversion and economic growth efforts. That might include pursuing an EPR for packaging law.

By Megan Quinn • Dec. 15, 2025

Massachusetts waste companies to pay $170K stormwater penalty

E.L. Harvey & Sons, Trojan Recycling, Nauset Disposal Holdings and Arrowhead Environmental Partners allegedly discharged industrial waste into waters of the United States without required permits, EPA said.

By Megan Quinn • Dec. 12, 2025

What’s next with Amp’s MSW contract in Southern Virginia

Southeastern Public Service Authority and Amp signed an agreement to process the region’s MSW, recycling and organics. The deal includes a pledge to divert 50% of materials from the nearby landfill.

By Megan Quinn • Dec. 10, 2025

Interstate Waste Services buys Filco Carting, expanding NYC zone presence

Filco was one of the larger remaining independent waste haulers in New York, where it received four commercial waste zone contracts. The company also has municipal contracts in New Jersey.

By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 1, 2025

Waste Harmonics Keter CEO departs, interim named

Private equity backer TPG confirmed the change. Bob Boucher was named CEO of the waste broker in May 2024, after it was formed through the combination of Waste Harmonics and Keter Environmental the previous year.

By Jacob Wallace • Dec. 1, 2025

Colorado’s diversion rate could get a boost in 2026 from EPR, other new laws

Colorado municipalities took the lead on improving the state’s recycling and organics diversion rates in 2024, according to a state report. Still, more “top-down” solutions stemming from EPR implementation could help.

By Megan Quinn • Nov. 26, 2025

Inside the first year of NYC’s historic commercial waste reform plan

The franchise zone shift has yielded operational efficiencies and safety improvements. Meanwhile, NWRA sued the city, carters are paying millions in fines and advocates hope Mayor-elect Mamdani will speed up the rollout.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 26, 2025

Waste broker Haulla files for bankruptcy amid ongoing Waste Connections fraud lawsuit

A Texas bankruptcy court judge will allow Haulla to borrow up to $1.5 million from its parent company, Ecube Labs. Waste Connections’ lawsuit alleges the companies stole business by impersonating 2,500 customers.

By Megan Quinn • Nov. 25, 2025

IWS and Waste Connections buy up NYC market amid commercial waste shift

The two companies are buying assets and routes from competitors throughout the city, including the recent purchase of a Queens transfer station, with more to come.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 25, 2025

Clean Earth deal to supercharge Veolia’s hazardous waste business

Bob Cappadona, Veolia North America's CEO of environmental services, said in an interview that the deal opens up an expansive hazardous waste transportation and processing network.

By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 24, 2025

Recology drives ahead with fleet transition despite deregulation

The hauler worked with a consultant to develop a transition plan for its San Francisco fleet. Recology's head of sustainability said they can use the blueprint for a zero-emission transition across its entire fleet.

By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 13, 2025

Quest looks to shift business amid industrial slump

The waste broker continues to drive its internal process improvements, which have boosted operations and helped bring in new business amid a difficult macroeconomic environment.

By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 12, 2025

New York City’s plan for the next decade of waste looks to boost diversion

The city supports practices such as extended producer responsibility and codigestion of organic waste to reduce the amount of material sent to disposal.

By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 7, 2025

Montrose Environmental again raises guidance, noting strong PFAS, water treatment demand

Executives said Montrose is still seeing steady demand for services, particularly from the waste and energy industries, as state regulations drive air and water treatment management. 

By Megan Quinn • Nov. 7, 2025

Early EPR tailwinds propel GFL to highest-ever margin

GFL Environmental reported its highest-ever margin for adjusted EBITDA. In addition to volume growth related to EPR, the company is retooling its pricing strategy to better reflect internal inflation.

By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 6, 2025

How depackaging is radically changing the organics recycling market in Vermont

Depackagers rerouted significant amounts of organic waste from composters when they arrived in the state several years ago. Regulators now wonder if they can claw back a clean stream.

By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 4, 2025

Waste Connections acquiring Florida Express Environmental

The family-run company has one of the larger privately owned fleets in the Ocala region and is also affiliated with a C&D landfill. Marion County approved a transfer of the company’s franchise agreement on Nov. 4.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Nov. 4, 2025

Casella again raises revenue guidance, notes improvements in mid-Atlantic region

Casella increased the lower end of its guidance ranges for revenue and adjusted EBITDA, citing limited commodity exposure. The company says it is also making headway on key New York landfill permits.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 31, 2025

Republic Services retools environmental services pricing after segment decline

The company saw better performance in its core recycling and waste business that powered another quarter of overall revenue growth.

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 31, 2025