Massachusetts Teamsters end Republic strike, quit jobs

After 84 days, and multiple rounds of unsuccessful contract negotiations, two dozen workers voted to end their demonstration. Their strike attracted national attention, including from multiple presidential candidates.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Nov. 21, 2019

New York commercial waste zone bill finalized ahead of imminent vote

Aside from new language on labor retention, the version council members will be asked to vote on remains largely unchanged from a prior draft. A vote is expected Oct. 30.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 23, 2019

Burned by lithium battery surge, recyclers seek solutions

Lithium batteries are increasingly popular because of their powerful punch, but that also makes them a risk when mismanaged. Safety and recycling programs are on the rise to survive the trend.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 9, 2019

Who comes out on top if New York passes commercial waste zones?

How many local haulers will be left to win franchise contracts, and whether any new entrants join the fray, all comes down to how legislative negotiations play out.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 9, 2019

NWRA loses challenge to New York transfer station capacity law

The hard-fought "waste equity" law signed in 2018 will allow the city to restrict permitted capacity at sites in three different boroughs. Industry operators say it will unfairly harm their business and may appeal the decision.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 9, 2019

Industry's top trade groups sign first OSHA safety alliance

The NWRA and SWANA will collaborate with federal regulators to share information on a range of safety issues, with a focus on small- and medium-sized employers.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 2, 2019

Philadelphia solicits bids for new compost facility with statewide implications

The city aims to expand organics processing infrastructure via a public-private partnership that could reduce annual food waste by nearly 150 tons as part of its 2035 "zero waste" goals.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 26, 2019

EPA set to hike e-Manifest fees as industry slow to adopt system

The scale of fee increases scheduled for October caught hazardous waste generators and service providers — already frustrated with navigating the new system — by surprise.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 25, 2019

California legislature wraps session with unprecedented recycling action

Gov. Gavin Newsom has now acted on all relevant 2019 bills. While he vetoed a recycled content mandate, multiple other bills related to market development, product bans and EPR were signed into law.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 14, 2019

Recycling industry split on California bills that pave way for packaging EPR

Major legislation that could reshape how consumer products are designed and recycled far beyond California has become a national focal point for manufacturers, retailers and recyclers alike.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Sept. 16, 2019

Utah Valley building new transfer station to handle population boom

The current transfer station was engineered to handle 250 tons per day, but has been seeing peak loads of around 1,000 tons.

By Leia Larsen • Sept. 11, 2019

Teamsters continue Republic strike in Massachusetts, picket in California

Teamsters Local 25 have been on strike for a week over initial contract negotiations. Meanwhile, the union is ramping up pressure elsewhere, and Republic has taken the issue to court.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Sept. 5, 2019

What's next for California container recycling after rePlanet's closure?

Losing the state's largest recycling center operator in one fell swoop could challenge California's redemption program. Supporters and critics alike offer ideas for stabilization.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 28, 2019

Minnesota Supreme Court sends St. Paul collection decision to ballot

Justices affirmed a lower court ruling that will let voters decide on how a new "coordinated collection" system is paid for – and possibly whether it can continue at all – in November.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Aug. 23, 2019

Mississippi's largest city ends recycling, extends Waste Management landfill contract

After trying for months, Jackson officials found a way out of their curbside agreement. Questions remain about how it happened — and what comes next.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 19, 2019

Scrap Collector: Australia's recyclable export ban creates domestic opportunities — including incineration

Plus: Lion King collectibles get the landfill treatment, and Modi calls for Indian single-use plastics ban.

By Rina Li • Aug. 16, 2019

Stella Environmental buys Dallas company, fueled by private equity

Heath Eddleblute, CEO of the Houston-based transfer station operator, discusses how the acquisition of Jack Herod Trucking will allow expansion into new states.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 15, 2019

What makes radiation monitoring plans so critically important

Rich Thompson breaks down why radioactivity is becoming a more significant issue in the waste stream and how facility operators can create a responsible plan to detect it.

By Rich Thompson • Aug. 14, 2019

Casella Q2: Northeast landfill pricing on the rise

The Vermont company reported another favorable quarter, continuing growth through acquisitions and boosting recycling revenues by charging customers higher rates.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 5, 2019

Compology's contamination technology gains market share

CEO Jason Gates shared updates on how the company's AI capabilities are helping service providers rethink education strategies and improve quality for all types of waste and recycling streams.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2019

Advanced Disposal Q2: Business growing steadily, landfill expenses up

The company's results largely tracked with Q2 trends so far, aside from a net loss due to a pending $9 million legal settlement and rising leachate expenses.

By Cole Rosengren • July 31, 2019

DOJ antitrust review continues for Waste Management-Advanced deal

Federal regulators recently requested more information from both companies to assess market overlap. Approval is likely, but it's unknown what they may have to divest.

By Cole Rosengren , Anna Hrushka • July 30, 2019

Republic Services Q2: M&A spending much higher than planned

More referrals than ever have put the Arizona company on track for a big year of acquisitions. Overall quarterly results were also strong — with some hope even for recycling.

By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2019

Waste Management Q2: Landfills more profitable, recycling 'fallen off a cliff'

The core business continues to perform well in numerous categories, while recycling prices remain a nagging headwind.

By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2019

Republic climate goals approved by Science Based Targets initiative

The international recognition is a first for any U.S. waste and recycling company’s sustainability plan. Republic has committed to reducing key greenhouse gas emissions 35% by 2030.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Sept. 24, 2019