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The U.S. could increase biogas projects 8-fold, American Biogas Council says
Total buildout of available capacity varies between 36% and 2% among states, according to the industry group.
By Jacob Wallace • Updated June 11, 2025 -
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Senate committee moves Busterud nomination forward for EPA waste office
The full Senate will next consider the nomination. Committee Chair Shelley Moore Capito commended John Busterud's qualifications, though some Democrats criticized the U.S. EPA’s recent policies related to pollution.
By Megan Quinn • June 11, 2025 -
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Honeywell, Samsung subsidiary, others create SAF Technology Alliance
The SAF Technology Alliance will create an end-to-end integrated solution to turn waste from a feedstock into sustainable aviation fuel to help scale the industry.
By Lamar Johnson • June 10, 2025 -
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EQT could acquire majority stake in landfill RNG company Waga Energy
EQT has entered negotiations with the intention of taking Waga private. The firm says the investment is key to accelerating Waga’s position in the global renewable natural gas market.
By Megan Quinn • June 6, 2025 -
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Trump’s EPA budget would cut funds appropriated for waste offices
The budget would cut certain waste and recycling grant programs and enforcement related activities. It would also transition Superfund remediation work to a revenue source boosted in recent years through legislation.
By Jacob Wallace • June 5, 2025 -
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Archaea to have positive cash flow in 2026; RNG news from Rumpke, Veolia and more
BP reported three new Archaea projects came online in the first quarter, including two at Rumpke landfills. Elsewhere, Opal Fuels reported a strong quarter and a new project with Republic Services, among other projects.
By Jacob Wallace • June 2, 2025 -
Waste sector emissions ticked up in 2023, unreleased EPA report finds
The U.S. EPA only published partial information on the country’s greenhouse gas emissions this year. But newly available data suggests the waste industry’s emissions ticked up while overall emissions declined.
By Jacob Wallace • May 27, 2025 -
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How the Republican budget proposal affects biogas credits and waste funding
Programs funding climate initiatives would be slashed and eligibility for tax credits would shrink. But the proposal did extend one credit that the industry has been asking for.
By Jacob Wallace • Updated May 22, 2025 -
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Biogas market awaits RFS guidance; plus RNG news from WM, Viridi, Vision
The U.S. EPA is overdue to set new alternative fuel targets under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The market for transportation fuels made from biogas may be suffering as a result.
By Jacob Wallace • May 5, 2025 -
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Clean Harbors exec says Safety-Kleen business ‘has turned a corner’
Co-CEO Mike Battles said other used oil collectors are following Clean Harbors’ lead on a charge-for-oil model, keeping volumes stable. Elsewhere, executives remain optimistic about the business amid an uncertain economy.
By Jacob Wallace • April 30, 2025 -
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Q1 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2025
Follow the latest results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella Waste Systems and Clean Harbors.
By Waste Dive Staff • Updated May 7, 2025 -
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Sponsored by South Jersey IndustriesRenewable natural gas and its environmental attributes: 3 key questions answered
For companies aiming to reduce their environmental impact, RNG provides long-term advantages.
April 28, 2025 -
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FCC Environmental Services acquires Florida WTE facility
This is the company’s first such U.S. facility, though it operates a dozen WTE sites internationally. FCC also has a large presence in Florida via services for commercial and residential customers.
By Jacob Wallace • April 23, 2025 -
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Bipartisan groups reintroduce pro-biofuel bills in Congress
One bill would extend the a tax credit through 2034, while another would add a $1-per-gallon tax credit for renewable natural gas sold as fuel. Their reintroduction comes amid division over the future of clean energy credits.
By Jacob Wallace • April 17, 2025 -
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Q&AArcwood CEO HP Nanda talks rebrand, new incinerators and tariffs
One year after EQT Infrastructure acquired a majority stake in Heritage Environmental Services, the company has rebranded to Arcwood Environmental. It caps off a period of expansion with fresh leadership.
By Jacob Wallace • April 16, 2025 -
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Trump targets state climate laws, escalates deregulatory agenda
The White House is targeting state laws related to climate and environmental justice, which could ensnare waste laws covering organics or landfills. It also told federal agencies they can repeal certain rules without public comment.
By Jacob Wallace • April 14, 2025 -
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Maryland lawmakers vote to end renewable subsidy for incineration
The move to repeal waste incineration from the state’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard was tucked into a broader energy package. It could cost operators like Win Waste millions in lost subsidies.
By Jacob Wallace • April 9, 2025 -
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USDA tells digester funding applicants to remove diversity, climate language
The announcement means federal funding for anaerobic digesters on dairy farms could be unpaused for applicants willing to change project language.
By Jacob Wallace • April 8, 2025 -
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Ares launches Sagepoint RNG developer, plus news from Opal, EnVitec, Nexus
Sagepoint’s CEO, a former leader of Kinetrex Energy and Kinder Morgan’s RNG unit, describes the new company’s growth path. Other biogas companies advanced projects and inked offtake agreements.
By Jacob Wallace • April 3, 2025 -
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EPA revisiting dozens of climate, environment rules in ‘day of deregulation’
The agency said it would roll back a range of rules and programs, including some that are foundational to its climate change work. A new WOTUS definition is expected, as well as rollbacks to an emissions reporting program.
By Jacob Wallace • March 12, 2025 -
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GHGSat research shows landfills are undercounting methane emissions
The satellite monitoring company’s 2023 site-level data underscores the importance of technology in obtaining a more accurate picture of landfills’ greenhouse gas emissions, executives said.
By Jacob Wallace • March 12, 2025 -
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Connecticut agency recommends approval of Reworld biomedical permit
Reworld is hoping to burn 57 up to tons per day of biomedical waste at a Connecticut facility. A Department of Energy & Environmental Protection memo recommending approval ahead of a final decision.
By Jacob Wallace • March 11, 2025 -
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Veolia takes over former Reworld-run Vancouver WTE facility
The change is another step in Reworld’s retreat from the Pacific Coast. It’s also an extension of Veolia’s plans to expand its energy infrastructure in North America.
By Jacob Wallace • March 10, 2025 -
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Waste companies report RNG progress; plus news from Aemetis, Waga and more
Despite companies like BP shifting away from renewables, major waste companies continue to advance renewable natural gas projects at their landfills. RNG companies also reported strong results to end the year.
By Jacob Wallace • March 4, 2025 -
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Miami-Dade County, Florida, calls for private sector disposal ideas
County commissioners set a 120-day deadline to receive and evaluate new landfilling and incineration proposals. The call comes as officials continue to debate long-term measures to address the county's waste.
By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 20, 2025
