As dust settles for RecycLA, council and property owners still unhappy

New city data estimates haulers will earn $436 million from the franchise program this year, while costs remain high for some customers who feel they have little recourse.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 9, 2018

BLS: MRF injuries spiked in 2017, industry rate held steady

The focus on collection workers appears to be paying off, but new data show that MRFs and landfills require ongoing attention.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 9, 2018

New York town switching back to dual-stream program

Following the abrupt closure of Green Stream Recycling, Brookhaven has decided to revert back to dual-stream just five years after making single-stream investments.

By Katie Pyzyk , Rina Li • Updated Nov. 26, 2018

Official NYC franchise plan: 20 nonexclusive zones, 68 potential contracts

The highly anticipated final proposal is expected to accelerate consolidation of the local industry and ramp up an already contentious political fight to achieve city council passage.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Nov. 8, 2018

Reflecting on 5 deals in 4 states, WCA says more to come

Senior VP of Operations Matt Spencer shares insights about recent acquisitions, recycling costs and labor trends for the Texas company.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 7, 2018

GFL bridges Colorado-Carolinas gap with new liquid waste acquisition

CEO Patrick Dovigi said the recent purchase of Illinois-based Future Environmental is a key part of his U.S. expansion plans because it follows the company's successful Canadian growth model.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 6, 2018

Compology's plan to define 'contamination' once and for all

CEO Jason Gates discusses a new "CScore" that could level the playing field among haulers and customers by assessing container contents in real-time.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 5, 2018

Casella keeps up rapid M&A pace, eyes Rochester, New York as key market

CEO John Casella said the timing was quicker than expected, but opportunities to drive more volume to the company's landfills were just too good to pass up.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 5, 2018

Advanced Disposal doubles training time to weather tight labor market

As it gets increasingly difficult to find quality drivers and mechanics, CEO Richard Burke said the company has turned to an outside recruiting firm and is taking numerous other steps.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 2, 2018

Container explosion at Port of Los Angeles traces back to recycling facility

The investigation is ongoing, but authorities have so far stated "a form of combustible fuel or other compound" caused the explosion.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 2, 2018

How Jim Warner helped build an integrated empire in Pennsylvania

The longtime Lancaster Solid Waste Management Authority CEO talks about the evolution of landfill, WTE and recycling technology after 30-plus years on the job.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 1, 2018

Waste Connections teases mystery deal with major private company

The pending transaction, described as the fourth-largest in the company's history, was among multiple positive talking points from the Q3 report.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 31, 2018

Call2Recycle takes lithium battery campaign to heart of tech world

CEO Carl Smith shares details on events in the Bay Area this fall as part of the "Avoid the Spark" campaign to solve a mounting fire epidemic.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 31, 2018

Los Angeles BPW approves RecycLA facility plan, plus $6M for consultant

The city gains unprecedented oversight at any facility taking franchise material, and requires many to be fully enclosed. Waste Management is among the operators with concerns about potential costs.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 30, 2018

Cultivating new business opportunities amid the cannabis boom

With legalization spreading across Canada and the U.S., Rich Thompson breaks down everything service providers need to know about regulation and compliance in this unique new market.

By Rich Thompson • Oct. 29, 2018

Republic Services says new, more expensive recycling model is paying off

The company continued to report lower recycling revenue for the third quarter but said customers are coming around to new cost structures and the broader solid waste business is enduringly strong.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2018

Can Waste Management's hot streak survive an economic downturn?

The company says yes, and has plenty of reasons why. In the meantime, it's buying more new trucks this year than ever before, seeing labor retention improve and eyeing some "very attractive" acquisitions.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2018

Next up for the RecycLA experiment — optimization

Updates from key players in the Los Angeles franchise program — including four haulers — about how they're adapting to commodity markets, organics diversion and a uniquely ambitious facility certification program.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 25, 2018

Daily Digest: Omaha, Nebraska releases RFP, fines Waste Management $300K

Plus, Wheelabrator gets a new eight-year deal in Virginia, big cannabis commits to sustainable packaging and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 25, 2018

St. Paul City Council votes to stop anti-franchise ballot referendum

The new organized collection system has already spurred two ballot petitions against it, but the city attorney maintains any decision must be made by local officials rather than voters.

By Cole Rosengren , Cody Ellis • Updated Nov. 15, 2018

Recycling priorities from leading local officials around the country

Last week's Municipal Waste Management Association summit in Houston offered a unique look into challenges and solutions on the ground.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 17, 2018

Daily Digest: Amazon investing $10M in Closed Loop Fund

Plus, a new flexible packaging recovery challenge kicks off, Nine Dragons keeps growing in U.S., PAYT programs on the rise and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 16, 2018

Daily Digest: Waste Management cart-tagging questioned in Chicago

Plus, a Missouri city drops all fiber collection, Kentucky workers fight for fair pay and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 15, 2018

Daily Digest: DSNY driver kills pedestrian amid chaotic week of US crashes

Plus, Trump seizes on ocean plastic as the latest example of international unfairness and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 12, 2018

San Diego keeps non-exclusive franchises, sets new conditions

Consultants recommended an exclusive system. Local service providers opposed it. City staff successfully pushed for a compromise.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 11, 2018