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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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    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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    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
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    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 • Dec. 1, 2025
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    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 • Dec. 1, 2025
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    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 • Nov. 26, 2025
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    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 • Nov. 26, 2025
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    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 • Nov. 25, 2025
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    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 • Nov. 25, 2025
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    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 • Nov. 24, 2025
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    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 • Nov. 13, 2025
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    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 • Nov. 12, 2025
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    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 • Nov. 7, 2025
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    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 • Nov. 7, 2025
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    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 • Nov. 6, 2025