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  • 4 finalists vying for Connecticut compost project

    WeCare-Denali, Blue Earth Compost, Black Earth Compost and CWPM were among the bidders. The project is envisioned as a hybrid system using both aerated static pile and windrow systems. 

    By Jan. 14, 2025
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    5 issues likely to shape the waste and recycling industry in 2025

    Plans for the second Trump administration, state EPR implementation, climate policy and PFAS regulation are evolving, as is landfill monitoring technology. Here’s how each could affect the industry in 2025.

    By , , Jan. 9, 2025
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    Final 45V hydrogen tax credit guidance draws mixed response

    While hydrogen industry leaders generally welcomed the final rule’s increased flexibility, some said the complicated tax credit guidelines will stymie industry growth.

    By Emma Penrod • Jan. 8, 2025
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    RNG tax credit impacts spill into new year; plus news from Waga, Clean Energy Fuels

    The RNG industry closed 2024 out on a strong note with new investment tax credit language. Industry leaders expect to continue fighting for favorable policy into the new year.

    By Jan. 6, 2025
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    EPA could require certain incinerators to report chemical releases under TRI

    To make the change to its Toxics Release Inventory, the EPA would need to launch a rulemaking process. The move would expand the public’s understanding of toxic chemicals released by such facilities.

    By Jan. 3, 2025
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    EPA punts municipal waste combustor rule to 2025, others incrementally advance

    The move will leave the Trump administration to finalize at least two rules for combustors, including those that process hazardous waste. The EPA separately finalized its rules for commercial and industrial waste incinerators. 

    By Dec. 20, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    By the numbers: 2024 waste and recycling trends

    Reflect on the year through key data points about labor, the economy, M&A, federal and state policy, recycling trends and more.

    By , , Dec. 20, 2024
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    Retrieved from Ontario County, New York on December 13, 2024
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    Casella-operated New York landfill to close in 2028; Republic appeals Tennessee expansion denial

    Current or proposed landfills in Arizona, Hawai’i, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia had recent updates on permitting and other projects. This includes sites operated by WM, GFL Environmental and others.

    By , Dec. 13, 2024
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    Nexus W2V receives backing to begin first RNG facility outside Chicago

    The company first announced plans for growth after an outside investment last year. Now, it hopes its Kingsbury Bioenergy Complex can be the first in a series of “waste-to-value” facilities.

    By Dec. 10, 2024
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    Landfill gas-to-RNG contributes to energy resources while reducing emissions

    The RNG market has matured significantly in recent years and regulatory changes, including a potential ITC expansion, could spur even greater development.

    Dec. 9, 2024
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    Biogas investment tax credit finalized with favorable language for RNG

    The final rule includes properties that convert biogas into renewable natural gas in a lucrative credit program designed to boost investment in clean energy. Developers are expected to rush to qualify before the end of the year.

    By Dec. 6, 2024
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    Delayed Miami-Dade incinerator plan draws Trump attention while other Florida projects advance

    Commissioners in Miami-Dade County again postponed a decision on building a new combustion facility. Meanwhile, projects in Lee, Palm Beach and Pasco counties are taking steps forward.

    By Dec. 4, 2024
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    BP CEO bullish on record RNG pace, plus news from DTE and Waste Connections

    Major developers of renewable natural gas projects provided updates on their facility construction progress during last month’s earnings calls. Others, like DTE Vantage, announced project completions.

    By Dec. 2, 2024
  • California opts to preserve credits for anaerobic digesters in major regulatory update

    A state regulator voted to amend the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, injecting new life into a lucrative biofuels credit market that is used by waste projects throughout the U.S.

    By Nov. 19, 2024
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    Waste, packaging leaders react to Trump’s pick of Zeldin to lead EPA

    Former Rep. Lee Zeldin previously voted in support of some PFAS regulations but largely voted against other environmental bills. SWANA, NWRA, packaging groups, former EPA staff and others weighed in on the pick.

    By , Nov. 15, 2024
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    Boston requests new waste and recycling ideas ahead of 2027 contract expirations

    Collection and disposal, waste prevention and recycling, data and analytics, and policy and behavior change are among the topics for which the city wants input. It reupped many existing contracts to buy more time to craft RFPs.

    By Nov. 13, 2024
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    WM-Stericycle acquisition

    WM completes $7.2B Stericycle deal, takes leading position in medical waste market

    Stericycle’s medical and document destruction assets now reside under WM's Healthcare Solutions division. While WM tried to grow in this market under prior leadership, it often ran into stiff competition from Stericycle.

    By , Nov. 4, 2024
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    Casella reports ‘mixed’ quarter with notable revenue but unexpected expenses

    The company reported over $400 million in revenue for the quarter, which was a first. But unexpected insurance and landfill closure payments, as well as lower landfill tonnage, caused headwinds.

    By Oct. 31, 2024
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    WM reports strong Q3, says Stericycle synergies estimate was ‘conservative’

    WM noted solid collection and disposal activity, higher commodity prices and continued RNG and recycling project completion during Q3. It’s on track to complete its acquisition of Stericycle in Q4.

    By Oct. 29, 2024
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    Waste industry going ‘on the offense’ with landfill emissions technology

    Presenters at the Solid Waste Association of North America’s annual event discussed new and more efficient methods of capturing landfill emissions and extracting value from the gas.

    By Oct. 28, 2024
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    Stericycle opens $110M medical waste incineration facility in Nevada

    The new facility is designed to meet or exceed environmental standards while adding more capacity in the West, the company said. This follows the closure of a Utah facility in 2022.

    By Oct. 25, 2024
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    How the 2024 election could affect waste and recycling policy

    The presidential nominees have different takes on environmental and regulatory policies that could affect the industry, including those addressing emissions, recycling, PFAS, labor and environmental justice.

    By , , Oct. 22, 2024
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    SJI’s flagship RNG facility earns 2024 Energy Vision Leadership Award

    An RNG facility wins an award for turning food waste into energy, highlighting its role in cutting CO2 and driving decarbonization.

    Oct. 21, 2024
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    Reworld to close Oregon facility, further limiting West Coast incinerator presence

    Reworld sent a letter to local officials informing them of its plan to close a facility in Marion County. It comes shortly after the company also made public plans to close its last mass burn facility in California.

    By Oct. 16, 2024
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    Reworld to shut down California’s last MSW incinerator

    The decision to close the Stanislaus County facility comes two years after California removed incentives for jurisdictions to route their waste to incineration. Reworld said it will focus on business opportunities elsewhere.

    By Oct. 8, 2024