Casella acquires Boston-area Star Waste Systems

The purchase of private equity-backed Star is worth an estimated $100 million in annualized revenue. The company comes with multiple municipal hauling contracts and hauling locations, plus a C&D facility.

By Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren • April 1, 2026

GFL buys large Texas hauler Frontier Waste from private equity firms

The transaction includes nearly 650 trucks, 24 locations and a landfill. It significantly expands GFL’s footprint in the state, which is built on prior purchases from WCA and Sprint Waste.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated 16 hours ago

The one-man collection service advocating for vape recycling in Wisconsin

EcoVape Recovery offers small-scale collection services for vape waste. Raymond Tucker, a parks service worker and firefighter, also advocates for recycling outlets, infrastructure support and formal vape management rules.

By Megan Quinn • March 31, 2026

rPET market challenges further impacted by more closures, trade pressures

WM, Republic Services and APR discussed ongoing rPET market instability during a Recycling Partnership webinar. Incentives and trade transparency could help thermoformers and other packaging producers, they said. 

By Megan Quinn • March 27, 2026

Diesel prices surge even higher due to Iran war, surpassing $5.38

Per-gallon costs surpassed $5 for the U.S. across all major regions this week, putting additional pressure on carriers and shippers.   

By David Taube • March 25, 2026

Michigan’s Titan Environmental closes after years of losses, lawsuits

The small, publicly traded company’s hauling assets and facility are now for sale after the platform was formed in 2023. A group of waste industry veterans, including members of the Rizzo family, had plans to grow in the Detroit market.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated March 23, 2026

Prescription bottle recycling a real pill for the industry

Not many pill bottles are getting recycled in the U.S. despite them being made of commonly recyclable material. A new Closed Loop Partners report calls for collaboration across the value chain to increase recycling rates.

By Megan Quinn • March 18, 2026

CDL rule affecting non-citizens taking effect despite waste hauler concerns

Haulers and reps from Teamsters and AFSCME hoped an emergency motion to block the rule would be heard in court, but that case has not yet been resolved. Waste Pro says the rule will affect up to 20% of its drivers in Southwest Florida.

By Megan Quinn • Updated March 16, 2026

Montgomery County, Maryland, explores alternatives as incinerator struggles

Two of three units at the county’s Resource Recovery Facility have come offline amid serious dioxin leaks. The issues have renewed pressure on long-gestating plan for landfilling and diversion projects.

By Jacob Wallace • March 11, 2026

MRF upgrades by WM, Coastal, FCC and Circular Services aim to optimize tech

Recent facility investments in California, Florida and Texas seek to capitalize on high-tech efficiencies, adjust to market demands and prepare for new recycling regulations.

By Megan Quinn • March 11, 2026

Washington taps Circular Action Alliance as PRO for packaging EPR

The latest appointment means CAA now serves as the approved producer responsibility organization in six states. A draft program plan is due in 2028 to implement in 2030.

By Maria Rachal • March 5, 2026

‘Dalilah law’ legislation calls for English proficiency testing

A new federal bill suggests that anyone with a commercial driver’s license would need to be recertified by a state within six months.

By David Taube • Feb. 26, 2026

Macquarie exits DTG Recycle with sales to founder, Waste Connections

The investment firm purchased the Washington-based C&D company in 2022. Founder Dan Guimont has returned to run the business, with select assets divested to Waste Connections.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Feb. 24, 2026

Casella gives landfill and organics facility updates after strong 2025

In his first earnings call since becoming CEO, Ned Coletta highlighted 2025 acquisitions and offered updates on landfill optimization strategies and an organics facility closure in the Northeast.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 20, 2026

Waste worker fatalities fell in 2024, but industry still 5th deadliest: BLS

The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed fewer fatalities for the refuse and recyclable materials collection occupation. The number of fatalities in MRFs also decreased in 2024.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 19, 2026

Chemical recycling debates influence state and legal discussions in California, New York

California's AG is appealing a judge's ruling that ExxonMobil can continue its chemical recycling defamation suit, while a New York EPR bill could get hung up over chemical recycling restrictions.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 19, 2026

Clean Harbors looks to spend record cash on M&A and internal growth

The company met its guidance for full-year 2025 and looks to act on growth levers. That includes capital investments and M&A, such as a new $130 million deal with Depot Connect International.

By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 18, 2026

Republic misses 2025 earnings projections but promotes underlying strength

The company fell short of guidance issued a year ago for revenue, but reported strong free cash flow and a business positioned for growth in environmental services.

By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 18, 2026

Carton recycling options expanded for about 2.5M households in 2025: Carton Council

About 63% of households now have access to some kind of carton recycling program, the Carton Council says. It attributes major expansions to Circular Services’ MRF upgrades and Oregon’s new EPR program launch.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 18, 2026

Q4 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2025

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

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Feb. 24, 2026

Domestic markets and policy could help weather rPET woes

Speakers addressed domestic rPET’s market challenges during a webinar hosted by The Recycling Partnership. The discussion comes in the wake of recent PET reclaimer closures.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 13, 2026

Waste Connections previews AI, RNG investments for 2026

During a Q4 earnings call, executives highlighted about $330 million in acquired annualized revenue from 19 acquisitions in 2025. CEO Ron Mittelstaedt previewed AI projects for routing and customer experience.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 12, 2026

GFL details headquarters move, EPR and RNG plans

The company is officially relocating its headquarters to Miami Beach, but will maintain its presence in Canada. The company reported strong underlying business but foreign currency translation headwinds to end 2025.

By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 12, 2026

EPA’s upcoming battery EPR framework aims to guide state consistency

The U.S. EPA expects to publish its framework for battery EPR programs this summer. Industry stakeholders informed the voluntary guide for states implementing the programs.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 11, 2026

Tennessee packaging EPR bill revamped with small business, county exemptions

The bill takes a business-centric approach to recycling, a key difference from other state EPR programs. It also allows certain small businesses and counties with fewer than 200,000 residents to opt out of the program.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 10, 2026