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Recology SF corruption investigationFederal judge agrees to dismiss pending charge against Recology in San Francisco bribery case
Judge William Orrick said he didn’t believe two former executives charged with bribery were the only ones involved but said he felt the company’s compliance revamp had satisfied the terms of a DOJ agreement.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Republic Services flags barriers to circularity with new index
The waste company collaborated with The Harris Poll to survey executives across the economy and identify how much progress companies are making on their commitments to reduce waste.
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Q&ANWRA 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 Megan Quinn • 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 Jacob Wallace • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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 Cole Rosengren • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Recology SF corruption investigationRecology 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 Cole Rosengren • 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 Megan Quinn • 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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Sponsored by RoutewareMaximize 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 Jacob Wallace • 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 Cole Rosengren • Sept. 10, 2024 -
Courtesy of Casella Waste Systems
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 Megan Quinn • 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 Jacob Wallace • 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 Jacob Wallace • 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 Jacob Wallace • 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 Megan Quinn • 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 Jacob Wallace • 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 Jacob Wallace • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Maas Energy Works
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 Jacob Wallace • 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 Jacob Wallace • Aug. 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of AMCS Group
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 Jacob Wallace • 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 Jacob Wallace • Updated Aug. 12, 2024 -
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 Cole Rosengren , Megan Quinn • Aug. 6, 2024
