Trump RFS meeting ends with no deal

Donald Trump affirmed his commitment to the Renewable Fuel Standard, both during and after the campaign. But his administration has yet to reach a compromise on the program's future with lawmakers. 

By Cody Boteler • March 1, 2018

Covanta to focus on profiled waste, tariffs and reopened facilities in 2018

After a somewhat tumultuous 2017, the company expects fully operational facilities to drive organic growth in 2018.

By Cody Boteler • Feb. 26, 2018

Latest Clean200 report recognizes waste industry for energy production

The list of publicly traded companies with "clean energy" revenues — tracked by As You Sow and Corporate Knights — includes Republic Services and Covanta.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 22, 2018

Report: U.S. WTE flat in 2017, including 'virtually no new financing'

By many measures, 2017 was a year of continued negative trends for waste-to-energy and biogas.

By Cody Boteler • Feb. 21, 2018

Gasification prototype creates mobile WTE possibilities

A method for converting a daily capacity of 2 tons of waste into 60 KW of energy, developed by SUNY Cobleskill, will be tested on a domestic military base.

By Cody Boteler • Feb. 20, 2018

Kentucky circuit court overturns coal ash rules

Finalized last year, the new rules limited public involvement in the permitting of coal ash reservoirs, known as a "self-implementing" program.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 2, 2018

UPDATE: New York county adds further opposition to upstate WTE project

The Ontario County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution against the Circular EnerG plan, with some citing disinterest in accepting more downstate waste.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 31, 2018

Covanta's Rookery South plant in England granted final approval

Construction on the facility is expected to begin this year.

By Cody Boteler • Jan. 30, 2018

AD facility proposal in Hawaii could put local compost operation out of business

The Hawaiian county's 20-year contract with Anaergia includes no up-front cost for construction, and would instead recoup costs by selling electricity back to the county.

By Cody Boteler • Jan. 29, 2018

UPDATE: Honolulu City Council defers decision on sending recyclables to WTE

Council members want to wait for a comprehensive study of island waste management options due in November.

By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • Jan. 26, 2018

Maryland could generate electricity from ... chicken waste

Three anaerobic digesters on Maryland's Eastern Shore would use chicken litter as their main feedstock to produce energy — coming with a price tag of around $50 million each.

By Cody Boteler • Jan. 25, 2018

Puerto Rico's oversight board considers $860M WTE project

The proposed project, near the northern town of Arecibo, would have a daily capacity of 2,300 tons and be the first American facility of its kind in years.

By Cody Boteler • Jan. 10, 2018

Virginia lawmakers could push coal ash recycling opposed by Dominion

Legislation being written by three state lawmakers could direct Dominion to recycle more coal ash instead of burying it.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2018

Covanta locks in deal to continue operating 2 Pennsylvania facilities through 2032

The new contract continues a long-running relationship with the Lancaster Solid Waste Management Authority.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 9, 2018

UPDATE: Fiberight completes $70M financing for Maine facility

The company said it was still on track to begin operations in Q2 this year.

By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • Jan. 5, 2018

Redevelopment plans for Hartford, CT facility call for both WTE and AD

Hartford's mayor, however, is promising further negotiations for more environmental protections or higher payments from the facility.

By Cody Boteler • Jan. 4, 2018

16 industry conferences to mark on your 2018 calendar

As the new year kicks off, it's as good a time as any to start looking for educational and networking opportunities. 

By Cody Boteler • Jan. 2, 2018

6 waste industry trends to watch in 2018

From scrap exports to changing technology, check out the trends and developments most likely to shape 2018.

By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • Jan. 2, 2018

Covanta's Fairfax facility reopens following February fire

The Lorton, VA-based facility — with a daily capacity of around 3,000 tons — worked with Fairfax County to enhance notification and coordination procedures.

By Cody Boteler • Dec. 29, 2017

U.S. Mint restarting mutilated coin program after years of suspension

The news was celebrated by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries and has been a priority for Covanta.

By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 22, 2017

Pressure mounts on decades-old Baltimore WTE facility

The Baltimore Sun editorial board recently said it's time for the city to rethink giving millions of dollars in subsidies to Wheelabrator's facility, formerly known as BRESCO.

By Cody Boteler • Dec. 20, 2017

Covanta continues to push 'zero waste' support in latest sustainability report

The new report details increases in metal recovery, compliance updates and efforts to grow beyond the core business of MSW combustion.

By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 18, 2017

Sen. Ted Cruz reportedly wants price cap in the RFS

The Texas senator has expressed concern that the Renewable Fuel Standard places undue burdens on oil refiners. 

By Cody Boteler • Dec. 15, 2017

UPDATE: Portsmouth, VA expects to resume recycling service by end of the month

Signing a new contract will ensure recyclable material no longer goes to a nearby waste-to-energy facility.

By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • Dec. 14, 2017

Trump confirms RFS commitment, Pruitt concerned over fraud, enforcement issues

A group of Republican senators released a joint statement following the meeting, saying it was productive in working toward protecting oil refiners and biofuel producers who benefit from the Renewable Fuel Standard.

By Cody Boteler • Dec. 11, 2017