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    NWRA CEO Hoffman says ‘playing offense’ is key to better industry representation

    Michael E. Hoffman discusses his first few months on the job and the association’s outlook on important policy and regulatory changes related to EPR, climate and the upcoming election.

    By Oct. 8, 2024
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    Nation’s largest curbside organics collection program rolls out across New York City

    The New York City Sanitation Department will now collect food waste from residents in Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island after previously rolling out the service to Brooklyn and Queens. 

    By Oct. 7, 2024
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    NYC market continues to consolidate, leading to new questions for waste zone system

    Waste Connections’ purchase of a fellow awardee has left potential openings for competitors after it exceeded a 15-zone threshold. Meanwhile, Interstate Waste is buying up haulers, and others could become subcontractors.

    By Oct. 7, 2024
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    Recology SF corruption investigation

    Recology has satisfied requirements of San Francisco deferred prosecution agreement, DOJ says

    The federal government is seeking to close out a three-year agreement that stemmed from the company’s role in a major public corruption scandal. Two executives have been sentenced and multiple others have left the company.

    By Oct. 4, 2024
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    LRS releases first sustainability report, unveils emissions reduction plan

    LRS’ sustainability report offers baseline greenhouse gas emissions data and a general plan for reducing emissions from landfills and fleet vehicles while maintaining recycling rates and continuing to improve safety rates.

    By Oct. 3, 2024
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    Notable waste and recycling conferences in 2025

    Organizers have already begun planning conferences for 2025, with new locations announced for events by SWANA and ReFED. See details about next year’s events covering business trends, organics, plastic recycling and more.

    By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Oct. 4, 2024
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    Maximize revenue and efficiency: Key strategies for waste haulers

    Elevate your waste hauling operations—uncover four strategies to enhance efficiency and maximize your profits.

    By Eric Speiser, Chief Revenue Officer, Routeware • Sept. 16, 2024
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    New York awards organics contracts to WM, Denali, American Recycling worth $96M

    The contracts will add processing capacity for source-separated organics just as the city rolls out its residential collection program in Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island.

    By Sept. 12, 2024
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    Waste Connections buys NYC company in first major deal after zone contracts

    Royal Waste Services, one of the city’s larger privately owned haulers, has key post-collection facilities. This comes as companies begin implementing service in the city’s first commercial waste zone this month.

    By Sept. 10, 2024
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    Casella expanding in New York and Connecticut with latest acquisition

    The family-owned businesses, Royal Carting and Welsh Sanitation, are expected to generate over $90 million in annualized revenues.

    By Sept. 9, 2024
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    OSHA sets late December comment deadline for extreme heat standard

    The agency’s proposed rule would require employers to develop heat injury and illness prevention plans, among other actions.

    By Ryan Golden • Sept. 3, 2024
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    How did Recology’s hydrogen fuel cell truck pilot go?

    CEO Sal Coniglio shared exclusive details about the pilot Recology conducted with Hyzon and New Way's hydrogen fuel cell refuse collection vehicle in San Francisco.

    By Aug. 29, 2024
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    Routeware acquires recently spun-off Rubicon fleet tech business

    The transaction expands the services Routeware can provide to clients, especially large municipal fleets, CEO Paul Rafalowski said in an interview.

    By Aug. 28, 2024
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    Volvo sees opportunity to expand electric excavators after pilot with Coastal Waste

    The Florida-based waste company is seeing promising results so far from a pilot of the EC230 Electric at one of its recycling facilities. Volvo aims to scale this part of its business in the coming years alongside its electric collection vehicles.

    By David Richardson • Aug. 26, 2024
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    Recology reports further emissions reductions, plans for new regulations

    The employee-owned company based in California released its fifth annual sustainability report. Last year it set new targets to reduce emissions from landfills and facilities.

    By Aug. 21, 2024
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    Focus on heat illness intensifies after death of Baltimore sanitation worker

    In the wake of the death of Ronald Silver II, a city employee, labor groups are calling for more heat safety protections — and fast. Pending state and federal heat standards could help.

    By Aug. 20, 2024
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    Interstate Waste Services acquires New York hauler Marangi Disposal

    The deal nearly doubles IWS’ presence in upstate New York, including in the county where it was founded. Marangi adds 50 collection vehicles to IWS’ growing fleet.

    By Aug. 20, 2024
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    Composters add pickup services for hard-to-recycle items, addressing gap

    The small, independent haulers are partnering with recyclers in Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts and elsewhere to divert materials. They say customers are willing to pay for pickups amid distrust with mainstream recycling services.

    By Aug. 19, 2024
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    California proposes more aggressive credit system in LCFS amendments

    Proposed changes to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, if approved, would boost credit prices and support RNG investment, with implications for landfill and anaerobic digestion projects.

    By Aug. 16, 2024
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    Hyzon plans more pilots, reports progress on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

    The company released its earnings, which included modest revenue in the second quarter. It also previewed trials of its refuse collection vehicle developed with New Way Trucks, including a pilot with Recology.

    By Aug. 15, 2024
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    EQT to acquire majority stake in AMCS, expanding its waste and recycling footprint

    AMCS serves customers in 80 countries with a suite of services that includes payment software, route optimization and AI overfill detection. EQT indicated plans for growth following the deal’s close.

    By Aug. 14, 2024
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    New York City inked a $7M large bin contract. Advocates want more.

    The New York Department of Sanitation contract is for large, on-street shared waste containers. A proposal for small residential buildings to use individual bins instead has zero waste advocates frustrated.

    By Updated Aug. 12, 2024
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    Top waste companies spent $835M on Q2 M&A, forecast more to come this year

    WM, Waste Connections and GFL Environmental reported notable transactions during the period, while others were less active. Casella’s Q3 totals are expected to be higher due to deals that closed this summer.

    By , Aug. 6, 2024
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    Enviri’s Clean Earth reports record earnings, potential to expand via M&A

    Executives said all three of the company' business segments “exceeded expectations” for the quarter. Efficiency measures helped even out headwinds from foreign exchange rates and rail contract issues.

    By Aug. 5, 2024
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    Casella touts key mid-Atlantic acquisitions, facility improvements for strong Q2

    Casella offered more details on its acquisitions of Whitetail Disposal and LMR, as well as updates to the rail-served McKean Landfill, all of which support its growing footprint in the broader Pennsylvania area.

    By Aug. 2, 2024