EPA reconsiders auto, truck emissions requirements

The agency is reevaluating stricter rules for model-year 2027 cars and trucks set by the Biden administration.

By Colin Campbell • March 12, 2025

Maryland’s recycling needs assessment sheds light on possible EPR impacts

A newly released assessment, along with a recommendation report from a stakeholder group, could both help shape EPR for packaging legislation this year.

By Megan Quinn • March 6, 2025

Interstate Waste Services opens $30M MRF to take on NYC commercial volumes

IWS designed the MRF to accommodate specific volumes from New York City’s commercial waste zones, while also allowing the company to internalize volumes it once sent to other recyclers.

By Megan Quinn • March 5, 2025

LRS sells its Wisconsin assets to GFL Environmental

LRS will exit the Wisconsin market, including a MRF contract, to focus on organic growth in its other core regions, CEO Matt Spencer said. The company also sold a small business in Illinois.

By Megan Quinn • March 4, 2025

What’s next for GFL after environmental services deal closes

Executives discussed a variety of moves that may reshape the company, including re-domiciling in the U.S. and ramping up M&A. GFL is now targeting more than $3 billion in EBITDA (Canadian) by 2028.

By Jacob Wallace • March 3, 2025

Major public waste companies spent nearly $11B on M&A in 2024

WM drove major spending with its $7.2 billion Stericycle deal in 2024. Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and Casella Waste Systems also completed numerous deals during the year.

By Megan Quinn , Jacob Wallace , Cole Rosengren • March 3, 2025

WM Florida landfill expansion advances; sites approved for L.A. wildfire debris

Also in this landfill roundup: sites operated by WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and other local entities gave expansion and community relations updates.

By Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren • Feb. 27, 2025

GFL to start stock buybacks, pay down debt after environmental services deal

The March 1 sale of a stake in its environmental services business is expected to unlock spending on debt repayment, the first-ever set of buybacks and more M&A. CEO Patrick Dovigi also commented on tariff effects.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 25, 2025

Rumpke CEO: ‘Our growth has been dramatic.’

Bill Rumpke Jr. noted a busy 2024 for acquisitions and infrastructure investments led to $1.2 billion in revenue. He previewed more hiring, employee training and tech investments for 2025.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 25, 2025

Senators frame Trump’s Labor pick as bridge between employers, employees

Lori Chavez-DeRemer faced bipartisan scrutiny on the PRO Act, “right-to-work” laws, minimum wage policy, the joint employer rule, and more. Her nominated is supported by the Teamsters.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 20, 2025

Clean Harbors plots growth from incinerator opening, PFAS in 2025

The company noted strong growth in its environmental services sector and highlighted the opening of its incinerator in Kimball, Nebraska, but experienced headwinds in its Safety-Kleen sector.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 19, 2025

Q4 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2024

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

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Feb. 25, 2025

Republic targets $1B in M&A for 2025 after closing a major deal

The company kicked off the year with the acquisition of Shamrock Environmental. On Republic’s Feb. 13 earnings call, executives said investments in the company’s fleet and recycling will continue.

By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 14, 2025

Casella notes landfill volume internalization and further acquisitions as key for 2025

CEO John Casella said the company “finished the year strong” by growing revenue by about 20%. The company also upgraded a MRF in Connecticut and is slowly ramping up volume at a rail-served Pennsylvania landfill.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 14, 2025

Waste Connections touts ‘extraordinary year’ of acquisitions, EBITDA growth

Waste Connections officials previewed more M&A activity into Q1 and Q2 of 2025, but also noted ongoing costs and regulatory obligations from closing the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 13, 2025

Wisconsin officials seek partnerships for waste diversion business park

The proposed campus would bring together new and ongoing waste diversion projects. The county is soliciting ideas for recycling, reuse and diversion businesses.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 12, 2025

Rubicon shareholders allege they’re owed millions due to ownership shift

The dispute hinges on a transaction last year in which shareholder Jose Miguel Enrich gained a controlling interest in Rubicon. The company has also taken steps to deregister securities and cease public financial reports this year.

By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 12, 2025

Reworld looks to grow Connecticut operations amid capacity crunch

The waste-to-energy company continues to operate in the state as other incinerators shut down. As state lawmakers struggle with Connecticut’s dwindling waste disposal capacity, Reworld is pitching its services.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated Feb. 6, 2025

The waste and recycling industry outlook for 2025

EPR implementation, organics requirements, bottle bill updates, PFAS regulation, federal tax credits and M&A are all expected to be key topics for the year ahead.

By Waste Dive Staff • Jan. 31, 2025

WM reports margin milestones for Q4, focuses on Stericycle integration in 2025

WM expects synergies from the Stericycle deal to be about $250 million over a three-year period, with about $100 million of that in 2025. It also expects to complete more RNG facilities this year.

By Megan Quinn • Jan. 30, 2025

EPR and bottle bills enter a crowded legislative agenda in 2025

Extended producer responsibility and bottle bills will continue to influence recycling policy at the state level, even as federal priorities could shift. Other bills for batteries or mattresses could also make an appearance in 2025.

By Megan Quinn • Jan. 29, 2025

Sean Duffy confirmed as Transportation secretary

The former congressman will now lead agencies responsible for regulating vehicle safety and funding infrastructure projects.

By David Taube • Jan. 29, 2025

RTS raises $40M, sues investor K1 over alleged takeover plan

The waste broker and tech company’s latest funding round, led by Edison Partners, is described as a way to keep growing the business. It comes days after a lawsuit alleging interference by K1 Investment Management.

By Jacob Wallace , Cole Rosengren • Updated Jan. 24, 2025

Stericycle to pay $9.5M penalty for RCRA violations by former hazardous waste business

The U.S. EPA and DOJ said Stericycle lost track of hazardous waste shipments or failed to document them for years, until the business unit was sold in 2020. It could be one of the largest civil penalties ever paid for RCRA violations.

By Megan Quinn • Jan. 21, 2025

Rubicon names former Circulus head Dulin as new CEO

Michael Dulin is the second executive to join Rubicon’s C-suite from Circulus, a plastics recycler that Dow acquired last year. Dulin reunites with CFO Eric Bauer.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated Jan. 16, 2025