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Connecticut bill overhauling state waste management practices could see big changes
Pressure from stakeholders could mean the removal of MSW disposal fee and delay an EPR for packaging provision, but organics separation and recycled content sections could remain.
By Megan Quinn • March 24, 2023 -
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GreenWaste CEO envisions ‘stronger presence’ for company in California following private equity investment
Over a year after selling to a Macquarie fund, CEO Tracy Adams reports a “great partnership.” He discusses the company’s targeted acquisition strategy, the state’s SB 1383 organics recycling law and more.
By Cole Rosengren • March 16, 2023 -
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welcomia via Getty ImagesTrendlineThe Waste Dive Outlook on 2023
The waste and recycling industry is anticipating another year of policy pushes, regulatory updates and consolidation amid a shifting economy. Waste Dive will be following trends around M&A, ESG, plastics, environmental justice and much more.
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6 types of PFAS included in EPA’s long-awaited drinking water regulations
The EPA’s proposal covers a broader range than previously expected. The rule could become important in how waste facilities monitor or handle PFAS-containing material as well as present possible disposal opportunities.
By Megan Quinn • March 14, 2023 -
Lawmakers press for answers on hazardous waste facilities involved in Norfolk Southern derailment cleanup
During a Thursday Senate committee hearing, lawmakers said they want timelines and locations for sites that are handling material from East Palestine, Ohio. Shipments to a Republic Services site remain paused.
By Megan Quinn • March 10, 2023 -
Major solid waste and recycling companies spent nearly $6.3B on acquisitions in 2022
The multiyear trend of heightened deal spending continues. Catch up on financial details and 2023 M&A outlooks from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and Casella Waste Systems.
By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2023 -
Deep well disposal for PFAS attracts heightened interest as new regulations loom
Prior U.S. EPA guidance identified deep wells as a possible alternative to landfilling or incineration for these “forever chemicals,” and multiple facilities are touting their technologies as a solution.
By April Reese • March 6, 2023 -
Clean Harbors identifies incinerator, PFAS and new service sector opportunities for 2023
Clean Harbors anticipates new business opportunities in 2023 and beyond, possibly with companies following the reshoring trend. The company’s first major leadership change in 40 years is also in the works.
By Megan Quinn • March 2, 2023 -
Waste companies in the spotlight as hazardous cleanup from Ohio train derailment continues
WM, Republic Services and Clean Harbors are among those involved in managing waste from the site in East Palestine, Ohio. The U.S. EPA has gotten involved as some local communities resist accepting the material.
By Megan Quinn • Feb. 28, 2023 -
Environmental justice is a growing operational factor. How are federal and state agencies defining it?
The definition of an environmental justice or disadvantaged area varies among states and between states and the U.S. EPA, with each term having a different range of implications.
By Myisha Majumder • Feb. 22, 2023 -
CWST 2022 earnings
Casella previews ‘robust’ year of pricing to offset inflation; notes more acquisitions ahead
The Vermont-based company reported favorable Q4 results. Executives also previewed upcoming RNG projects, investment in a rail-served landfill and further growth through acquisitions.
By Megan Quinn • Feb. 17, 2023 -
Q4 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies
Follow the latest results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella Waste Systems, Clean Harbors, Stericycle and Rubicon as they close out 2022 reports and give guidance for 2023.
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WCN 2022 earnings
Waste Connections ends 2022 favorably despite headwinds; spent $2.3B on acquisitions
Waste Connections executives expect a strong start to 2023 due to anticipated acquisitions activity, as well as minor improvements in recycled commodity and energy credit values.
By Megan Quinn • Feb. 16, 2023 -
RSG 2022 earnings
Republic says it’s ready for any economy; M&A remains a priority after spending $2.7B in 2022
Executives said they anticipate growing revenue potential from the company’s environmental solutions division. The company also previewed upcoming plastic recycling center investments and acquisition plans.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 16, 2023 -
How the EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard program changes could be a boon for landfill and AD operators
The program’s biggest change to date would set long-term renewable natural gas targets, add credits for powering electric vehicles and much more. WM, Republic Services, Anaergia, Covanta and others weigh in on what it means.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 16, 2023 -
Waste and recycling industry leaders discuss the operational impact of corporate ESG trends
LRS CEO Alan Handley and Vanguard Renewables Chief Sustainability Officer David Darr recently joined Waste Dive for a live discussion about investment trends, sustainability reporting, customer expectations and more.
By Waste Dive Staff • Feb. 15, 2023 -
EPA agrees to reevaluate MSW landfill emissions measurements in effort to settle lawsuit
A July 2022 lawsuit by the Environmental Integrity Project and others said the agency has not assessed certain emissions measurements since 1998 despite the Clean Air Act requiring their reevaluation every three years.
By Megan Quinn • Feb. 13, 2023 -
With federal agencies still falling behind on PFAS deadlines, activists seek lawmakers’ help
The Environmental Working Group and Safer States say the U.S. EPA is moving too slowly on setting standards for PFAS in water, packaging and more. They’re pushing Congress and state legislatures to act as well.
By Megan Quinn • Feb. 10, 2023 -
BP CEO describes Archaea acquisition as a ‘game changer’ for boosting biogas volumes
In their first earnings call since completing the purchase of a leading landfill gas project developer, BP executives outlined plans to ramp up capital spending and pursue new offtake options for the Archaea platform.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 8, 2023 -
Vicinity Energy takes over first WTE facility with $120M Michigan contract
Covanta opted out of the site after 30-plus years, creating an opening for Vicinity, a Veolia spinoff focused on district heating systems. Kent County plans to invest more than $40 million in upgrades to preserve the site.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 8, 2023 -
Minnesota renewable energy bill that could boost landfill gas, anaerobic digestion heads to governor’s desk
If the bill gets enacted, power from incinerators operating in environmental justice areas would not count toward the state’s renewable energy goals, but that from landfill gas and anaerobic digestion would.
By Megan Quinn • Feb. 7, 2023 -
Federal lawmakers reintroduce bills calling for billions in food waste recycling and prevention grants
Sponsors of the COMPOST Act and Zero Food Waste Act say an injection of federal funding over 10 years will help scale up local projects. These bills failed to pass last session.
By Megan Quinn • Feb. 3, 2023 -
WM 2022 earnings
WM boosts planned MRF and RNG spending by $590M, sees signs of inflation easing
Volumes may be flat, and recycling values are down, but executives hope cost control measures and long-term investments will offset headwinds. They said federal regulations are driving an attractive environment for RNG projects.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 1, 2023 -
WTE trade group reemerges with backing from Covanta, WIN Waste and local governments
The sector’s two largest companies, plus notable public sector facility owners such as Florida’s Miami-Dade County, hope the Waste-to-Energy Association can help them reframe environmental discussions.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 31, 2023 -
Vermont mulls EPR, bottle bill improvements to catch up on recycling goals
A report from the Department of Environmental Conservation recommends adopting EPR for hazardous waste, reducing PFAS and updating the state’s bottle bill to help reach its waste reduction, recycling and composting goals.
By Megan Quinn • Jan. 27, 2023 -
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Covanta CEO promises ‘vastly different’ approach for the company
Azeez Mohammed, who joined the company as part of its 2021 sale to EQT Infrastructure, talks through a wave of strategic changes in his first extended interview on the job.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 26, 2023