Collections & Transfer

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    WM to acquire Waste Resources in California

    The company, which offers residential and commercial hauling to parts of Southern California, has franchise agreements in several cities that have provided approval to change contracts over to WM service.

    By • Feb. 6, 2026
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    Republic Services acquiring Hamm landfill and MRF in Kansas

    The landfill has served Kansas’ sixth-largest municipality for decades. The MRF began accepting waste in 2015 and was an early adopter of Stadler technology.

    By • Feb. 4, 2026
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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.

    By Waste Dive staff
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    Recycle BC rolls out curbside flexible plastic recycling to meet 50% collection goal

    The producer responsibility organization for British Columbia will offer curbside options in the Central Okanagan region, as well as dedicated bins for apartments in Vancouver.

    By • Updated Feb. 4, 2026
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    Vape waste legislation and pilots increase due to facility fire issues

    New bills in California and New Jersey, and programs in New York and Missouri, aim to reduce recycling and waste facility fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in what some are calling the “vape effect.”

    By • Feb. 3, 2026
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    Routeware’s new CEO discusses fleet tech company’s strategy

    Routeware has served the waste industry since 2000. But with new leadership comes an opportunity to refocus on the fundamentals, CEO Jeremy Collins told Waste Dive.

    By • Feb. 2, 2026
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    The 2026 outlook for the waste and recycling industry

    Economic and policy shifts could impact waste and recycling business in 2026, including M&A deals, state recycling legislation, and regulations for PFAS and landfills.

    By Waste Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2026
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    Is a better economy a worse environment for waste M&A?

    The industry has become a safe harbor for investors seeking stable returns over the last five years. But as it matures, sellers are getting larger and buyers are getting hungrier.

    By • Jan. 30, 2026
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    WM signals optimism in Q4 despite healthcare solutions integration

    WM CEO Jim Fish says sustainability investments paid off in 2025, with six more RNG projects and four recycling projects due in 2026. Improvements to its Stericycle integration should help margins.

    By • Jan. 29, 2026
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    Solid waste workers experienced higher injury rates in 2024

    Solid waste workers experienced fewer recorded illnesses in 2024, but landfill workers reported higher illness cases. BLS injury and illness data for 2024 was delayed due to the government shutdown in the fall.

    By • Jan. 22, 2026
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    Recycling app Scrapp launches innovation pilot in Miami-Dade County

    Scrapp, a company offering recycling education and data analytics, is partnering with Miami-Dade County to help divert waste from disposal. The pilot got a boost from a $100,000 county innovation grant.

    By • Jan. 14, 2026
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    Call2Recycle rebrands as The Battery Network to reflect EPR, fire safety considerations

    CEO Leo Raudys says the new name reflects the full picture of how factors such as EPR, supply chain logistics and domestic supply chains for critical minerals are impacting battery recycling in the U.S. 

    By • Jan. 13, 2026
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    GFL Environmental, LRS swap assets in Arkansas and Indiana

    The deal strengthens the companies' respective footprints in each state. LRS is deepening its Indiana ties after securing an Indianapolis collection contract, while GFL is acquiring a C&D landfill.

    By • Jan. 13, 2026
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    WM’s $30M lawsuit over ADS deal reaches final approval stage

    The lawsuit alleges that WM misled investors over the timeline and details of its 2020 acquisition of Advanced Disposal Systems. The court issued a final settlement approval order in December.

    By • Jan. 9, 2026
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    Arcwood Environmental acquires MXI Environmental Services

    The deal is Arcwood’s third in six months and represents another acquisition that expands the company’s geographic reach.

    By • Jan. 7, 2026
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    Mamdani inherits New York City’s ‘trash revolution’

    Beginning in 2023, New York City Mayor Eric Adams ushered in dramatic changes to the way residents sorted and set out their trash. With a new mayor in office, will the revolution continue?

    By • Updated Jan. 7, 2026
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    Routeware announces new CEO and chairman ​​​​​​

    The fleet management and technology company is beginning the year with a new leader and headquarters in Austin, Texas. Routeware has seen other executives cycle out in recent years.

    By • Jan. 6, 2026
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    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 • Dec. 23, 2025
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    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 • Dec. 23, 2025
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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 , , • Dec. 23, 2025
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    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 • Dec. 22, 2025
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    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 • Updated Dec. 23, 2025
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    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 • Dec. 19, 2025
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    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 • Dec. 15, 2025
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    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 • Dec. 12, 2025
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    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 • Dec. 10, 2025