Casella updates outlook amid positive pricing and acquisitions in Q1

During an earnings call on Friday, executives offered updates on the Star Waste deal, tech upgrades and landfill permitting progress.

By Megan Quinn • May 1, 2026

Q1 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2026

Catch up with the latest results from Casella, Waste Connections, WM and GFL Environmental.

By Waste Dive Staff • April 30, 2026

WM’s mixed Q1 led by strong core business trends, health care improvements

Company executives noted operational improvements in the healthcare sector and advancements in sustainability infrastructure, but lower overall volumes due to severe winter weather. 

By Megan Quinn • April 29, 2026

Waste sector emissions remained flat in 2024, report finds

Researchers at the University of Maryland released a report analyzing the United States’ total greenhouse gas emissions and sinks, replacing a long-running annual report from the U.S. EPA.

By Jacob Wallace • April 27, 2026

California regulators propose tweaks to Landfill Methane Regulation

Last year, the state’s Air Resources Board finalized the first major amendments to the Landfill Methane Regulation in over a decade. Now staff is weighing tweaks to the rules after receiving feedback.

By Jacob Wallace • April 24, 2026

EPA updates PFAS destruction and disposal guidance amid ‘promising’ research

The guidance, now updated once a year, maintains that landfills are likely emitting more PFAS than previously thought. Newer data shows promise for some kinds of incineration, but more research is needed.

By Megan Quinn • April 24, 2026

Waste Connections notes positive Q1 despite rising fuel prices

The company insulated itself somewhat from higher fuel costs through hedging and surcharges. It is also seeing benefits from AI-related cost savings, recovering recycled commodities prices and RNG activity.

By Megan Quinn • April 23, 2026

Video: Waste policy updates for GHG emissions and PFAS in 2026

Waste Dive staff recently discussed key regulatory rollbacks and updates to greenhouse gas regulations, plus ongoing legal actions affecting PFAS, during a be Waste Wise webinar.

By Waste Dive Staff • April 17, 2026

Government support fuels PFAS treatment market, with much more to come

As regulations continue to rise, companies like Clean Harbors and Revive Environmental that offer treatment and disposal of PFAS-contaminated material are seeing major business growth.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated April 17, 2026

GFL bets on oil amid Iran war in $4.6B Secure Waste deal

The transaction would add to GFL’s offerings one year after it divested from its environmental services business. Executives detailed synergies, including routing waste to Secure’s portfolio of more than a dozen landfills.

By Jacob Wallace • April 13, 2026

EPA proposes weakening power plant coal ash protections

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin framed the proposal as “commonsense changes” but environmental advocates say it could permit coal plant owners to minimize, delay or avoid cleanup.

By Robert Walton • April 10, 2026

Biogas companies report strong 2025, plus RNG news from Waga, Nopetro

In their fourth quarter and full-year 2025 earnings releases, the companies reported expanding infrastructure amid continued demand and support for RNG.

By Jacob Wallace • April 6, 2026

Trump’s 2027 budget again aims to halve EPA spending

The president envisions steep cuts to environmental programming and waste-related activities in an echo of his proposal last year. The final tally will likely change following negotiations with Congress.

By Jacob Wallace • April 6, 2026

Global waste generation could rise 50% by 2050: World Bank

Inequities in waste collection and funding are a major global issue, according to an updated report. Upfront investments today will mitigate future expenses that impact climate change and global health, the report states.

By Megan Quinn • April 2, 2026

GFL buys large Texas hauler Frontier Waste from private equity firms

The transaction includes nearly 650 trucks, 24 locations and a landfill. It significantly expands GFL’s footprint in the state, which is built on prior purchases from WCA and Sprint Waste.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated April 1, 2026

Federal regulators scrutinize Noble rail plans; Juniper Ridge gets key approval

Noble Environmental is attempting a new waste-to-rail plan, but the Surface Transportation Board is requesting additional information. Meanwhile, the Casella-operated Juniper Ridge Landfill gets another approval from Maine.

By Jacob Wallace • March 31, 2026

EPA finalizes update to the Renewable Fuel Standard with more favorable biogas terms

The agency announced it has locked in requirements for the Renewable Fuel Standard through 2027. It tweaked its proposal released last summer, but kept in aspects like a penalty for foreign fuels.

By Jacob Wallace • March 27, 2026

Maine, Maryland pursue PFAS biosolids remedies amid landfill capacity concerns

Officials in the states discussed during a NERC webinar on Wednesday how infrastructure projects and proposed legislation could influence management, destruction and disposal of PFAS in biosolids.

By Megan Quinn • March 26, 2026

DOD guidance recommends hazardous waste landfills, incineration to manage PFAS

The DOD’s updated PFAS destruction and disposal guidance document offers insight into the methods it sees as best for managing AFFF, and no longer suggests solid waste landfills as viable compared to other options.

By Megan Quinn • March 17, 2026

Oregon fines Republic $3M over Coffin Butte Landfill gas violation

Regulators sent a pre-enforcement notice to Republic in November alleging the landfill had insufficiently operated several gas control measures.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated March 13, 2026

Republic expansion suffers setback; Noble nixes rail transfer station

Odor complaints continue to complicate expansion plans for Republic Services’ Coffin Butte Landfill in Oregon. Elsewhere, WM, Rumpke and others plan for the future of their facilities.

By Jacob Wallace • March 5, 2026

EPA delays greenhouse gas reporting as it moves to shut down program

Covered entities for the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program will not be required to submit 2025 emissions data until October. By then, the agency may have already repealed the requirement.

By Jacob Wallace • March 4, 2026

New RNG facilities hit lowest level in years; Dem-Con breaks ground on Minnesota digester

A report finds that the biogas industry faced a slow year in 2025 amid regulatory uncertainty and the need for new market outlets. Companies like Maas Energy Works and Taurus RNG reported facility progress.

By Jacob Wallace • March 3, 2026

US Food Waste Pact reports progress on diversion

The data shows increased composting and anaerobic digestion in 2024, though retailers’ still wasted $26.9 billion worth of food.

By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 27, 2026

John Busterud, head of EPA waste office, to depart in March

The OLEM assistant administrator, who cited health concerns for his exit, leaves the top role just months after his nomination was confirmed. The office leads Superfund, RCRA and other waste-related programs.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 26, 2026