Rumpke expands into Illinois with acquisition of landfill and hauling company

Sanitation Service was a family-owned operation for more than 60 years. The company cited changes in landfill liability laws and the business environment as part of its motivation to sell to Rumpke.

By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 26, 2024

Q4 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies

Follow the latest results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella Waste Systems, Clean Harbors, Enviri and Stericycle.

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated March 6, 2024

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The Waste Dive Outlook on 2022

Get up to speed on what may be coming next around M&A, labor solutions, ESG investment trends, federal regulation, state policy, environmental justice, local programs and more.

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February landfill updates from WM, Republic, Waste Connections, GFL and WIN Waste

Major companies recently faced resistance to expansion, allegations about PFAS contamination and air violations and other issues in California, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Ohio.

By Megan Quinn , Jacob Wallace • Updated Feb. 23, 2024

D.C. updates strategy to reach ‘zero waste’ by 2040, including many policy proposals

The plan extends the deadline for an 80% diversion rate to 2040. It calls for actions such as building a MRF, implementing commercial waste zones and banning certain items from disposal.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 22, 2024

GFL posts record solid waste pricing, sees expansion opportunities through EPR and M&A

Continued strong pricing, combined with volume shedding of subpar contracts, contributed to margin expansion in solid waste. That trend combines with other tailwinds as GFL continues to improve its debt.

By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 21, 2024

3 finalists for waste conversion facility named in Atlantic County, New Jersey

The finalists will benefit from the county’s waste flow ordinance, which ensures access to a waste stream that has topped 100,000 tons a year in recent years.

By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 20, 2024

Casella says acquisition activity, safety improvements marked an ‘exceptional’ year

Casella touted a successful year from numerous acquisitions and operational improvements. Executives previewed further infrastructure upgrades at the Willimantic recycling facility, plus a $800M acquisition pipeline for 2024.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 16, 2024

5 issues to watch as New York reshapes its commercial waste system

Many questions remain about how companies were selected, how much recycling investment will occur, how soon companies get electric vehicles, when implementation will begin and more.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 16, 2024

Waste Connections highlights ‘disciplined execution’ for Q4 and recovering labor trends

CEO Ron Mittelstaedt characterized 2023 as a “year of renewal” and applauded strong acquisition activity and improved safety and retention.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 14, 2024

WM touts sustainability spending, ‘strong’ operations growth to wrap up Q4

Executives credited price and cost-saving measures for Q4 earnings growth and said the company will invest up to $2.9B in its recycling and renewable energy platforms through 2026.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 13, 2024

Who came out on top with New York commercial waste zone contracts?

The 65 contracts recently awarded to provide service in the five boroughs effectively reset the market. Major companies such as Action Environmental and Waste Connections did well; others are left with tough choices.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 13, 2024

Interstate Waste Services acquiring Oak Ridge in regional expansion

The transaction marks the first sizable purchase since New Jersey-based IWS was recapitalized last year. Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling’s assets cover multiple markets in Connecticut and New York.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 12, 2024

Clean Harbors acquires environmental services firm HEPACO for $400M

HEPACO, which was previously owned by a private equity firm, services more than 2,000 customers in 17 states. This positions Clean Harbors for continued growth in its environmental services segment.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated March 25, 2024

Republic Services to pay nearly $300,000 in settlement with California Teamsters

The union alleges that Republic hired nonunion workers to transport MSW to landfills. An arbitrator ruled in favor of granting the Teamsters back pay for the case.

By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 5, 2024

New York to pilot automated collection of large containers for high-density buildings

DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch described this as the biggest advance for local waste collection technology in decades as the city continues its push toward containerization and limiting manual collection.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 1, 2024

Seattle enacts battery and electronics disposal ban to prevent fires

The ban by Seattle Public Utilities, which includes most batteries as well as electronics with embedded batteries, comes ahead of a statewide battery EPR program with similar provisions starting in 2027.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 1, 2024

Colorado’s needs assessment offers glimpse into state’s EPR implementation

Recycling access is uneven in the state, the needs assessment finds. It calls for MRF and transfer station upgrades, a minimum recyclables list and other updates to add access for 500,000 households.

By Megan Quinn • Jan. 31, 2024

New York City awards historic commercial waste zone contracts ahead of September transition

Action Environmental and Waste Connections each netted more than a dozen contracts. Other locally based companies also received multiple awards.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Jan. 30, 2024

The waste and recycling industry outlook for 2024

Recycling policy, PFAS regulations, landfill methane, organics infrastructure and M&A are all expected to be key topics for the year ahead.

By Waste Dive Staff • Jan. 29, 2024

WM, Waste Connections pitch waste-to-rail in Miami-Dade County, Florida

The county’s interest in waste-to-rail has proven popular with three waste companies, but officials said they’re still assessing their options amid rising costs.

By Jacob Wallace • Jan. 19, 2024

Long Island, New York, landfill closure extended as officials search for ash solutions

The Brookhaven Landfill is scheduled to stop accepting C&D waste at the end of 2024, but it may accept incinerator ash into 2028. In the meantime, rail transfer proposals continue to receive attention as one future option.

By Jacob Wallace • Jan. 16, 2024

Pennsylvania awards grant funding for 32 battery-electric refuse trucks

The funding, which will go to two private haulers and three local governments, comes as more diesel-powered heavy-duty vehicle fleets are transitioning to cleaner fuel types. 

By Jacob Wallace • Jan. 12, 2024

Filco Carting expands into New Jersey after a century serving NYC

The longstanding New York City hauler is growing with two new contracts this month. This could lead to a five-year contract worth up to $25 million if Filco can overcome a court challenge by the city of Paterson’s former hauler.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 5, 2024

2023: A year of waste and recycling leadership changes

NWRA, SWANA, Waste Connections, WIN Waste Innovations, LRS, DTG Recycle and others all announced notable changes for key leadership roles.

By Waste Dive Staff • Dec. 28, 2023

By the numbers: Key 2023 waste and recycling trends

Look back on the year through data points on issues such as labor, M&A, federal funding, state policy and commodity pricing.

By Jacob Wallace , Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren • Dec. 22, 2023