Landfill


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    Waste Connections’ landfill outreach covers Seneca Meadows expansion, Chiquita Canyon odors

    Waste Connections continues its community outreach in New York in an effort to extend its Seneca Meadows landfill permit set to expire in 2025. Meanwhile, the Chiquita Canyon landfill in California must undergo odor mitigation.

    By Sept. 26, 2023
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    LRS CEO Spencer talks 100-day plan for leading fast-growing Midwestern company

    Matt Spencer says he’ll draw from previous industry experience, including time in the field, and a relationship with Macquarie to help cement a vision for the company’s M&A, infrastructure and safety investments.

    By Sept. 21, 2023
  • Two workers in yellow hard hats stand over a conveyor belt full of recyclable materials, primarily plastics, in an industrial facility
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    Inside 4 MRF projects getting a boost from EPA grants

    EPA grants for MRF projects in Colorado, Kentucky, New Jersey and Ohio aim to bolster recycling in underserved areas, battle contamination and boost the capture of valuable materials like PP or aluminum. 

    By Sept. 20, 2023
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    Alabama waste authority set to take over operations of bankrupt Cherokee landfill

    The Tri-Cities Solid Waste Disposal Authority is expected to take over the CWI Cherokee Landfill’s daily operations. A $23 million bond will pay for the purchase and any outstanding debts, subject to approvals.

    By Sept. 14, 2023
  • Person in hard hat and safety vest stands over fast-moving conveyor belt with recyclables in Oregon
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    EPA announces recipients of $105M in grants for recycling infrastructure

    The long-awaited recycling infrastructure grants are going to 25 communities, including the Baltimore and Minneapolis metro areas as well as recipients in Puerto Rico, Hawai’i, Montana and Ohio.

    By Sept. 13, 2023
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    New Hampshire Environmental Services assistant commissioner leaving for private sector

    Mark Sanborn is leaving his government-appointed role for a policy and permitting job with a construction company. The move has “no connection” to controversy over a recent landfill bill, he says.

    By Sept. 11, 2023
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    WM’s sustainability report shows progress on GHG emissions reduction, diversity

    The company’s most recent report, which reflects newer metrics it first published in 2022, shows progress on reducing Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions aligned with SBTi requirements. WM made less progress on its materials recovery goal due to construction on recycling facility upgrades.

    By Sept. 7, 2023
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    Waste Pro hires Mike Fernandez, former Miami-Dade solid waste lead

    Fernandez joins Waste Pro after a 15-year stint in the public sector. He will now oversee landfill, transfer station and recycling processing assets for the Florida-based company.

    By Sept. 5, 2023
  • RNG developer Terreva Renewables secures $417M in funding in first year

    The private equity-backed developer has already completed four renewable natural gas projects on landfills in the United States, with more expected.

    By Sept. 1, 2023
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    Qnergy pilot to demonstrate gas collection system for small landfills

    This is the second landfill pilot for Utah-based Qnergy, which has successfully deployed its system in the oil and gas sector but is looking to expand into biogas.

    By Aug. 30, 2023
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    With EPA enforcement on PFAS coming, waste groups call for focus upstream

    The waste industry hopes the U.S. EPA’s new enforcement initiative for PFAS is a small step in reducing PFAS-containing items at waste sites, but it still wants to be protected from certain liability.

    By Aug. 30, 2023
  • A man operates a side-loading refuse collection truck lifting a curbside waste bin. The truck's driver door is emblazoned with the Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management logo.
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    Q&A

    Former Miami-Dade waste head on county’s capacity challenges, disaster response and more

    Mike Fernandez says the county must be creative in meeting its capacity needs as it considers long-term disposal options. He also shares his severe weather experience as Florida faces another hurricane.

    By Aug. 29, 2023
  • Miami-Dade County proposes new, more remote site for WTE facility

    The location is more remote following concerns from residents near the Florida county’s former incinerator. But permitting and building the facility would take nearly a decade, leaving the county with interim capacity concerns.

    By Aug. 22, 2023
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    EPA enforcement priorities include new focus on landfill methane, PFAS

    The agency’s latest update to its National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives drew comments from industry trade groups as well as New York City about potential implications for waste operations.

    By Aug. 21, 2023
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    Minnesota, a birthplace of PFAS, tackles contaminated waste sites on multiple fronts

    The state has funding from settlements with companies such as 3M, but the costs ahead are daunting. A recent report estimates it could take at least $105 million to manage the “forever chemicals” at certain landfills and compost sites.

    By April Reese • Aug. 17, 2023
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    BP on track for $500M EBITDA target for Archaea as it looks to ramp up RNG

    CEO Bernard Looney continued to express bullishness on the biogas business, which is benefiting from a variety of federal programs expanded in recent months.

    By Aug. 15, 2023
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    Large waste companies spent nearly $2B on acquisitions through Q2

    WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and Casella Waste Systems recently reported spending totals and shared M&A outlooks for the rest of 2023.

    By Aug. 10, 2023
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    EPA’s hazardous waste site inspections and plastic pollution efforts falling short, agency report says

    The agency must prioritize inspections at hazardous waste facilities to prevent possible pollution issues, the EPA’s Office of Inspector General says. Trash in waterways is another concern.

    By Aug. 8, 2023
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    Waste Connections’ acquisition of Arrowhead opens strategic integration, M&A opportunities

    The deal could help reveal better M&A chances and remedy shrinking Northeast disposal capacity, the company says. Arrowhead recently invested in its transportation and disposal infrastructure.

    By Aug. 4, 2023
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    Darrell Smith leaves National Waste & Recycling Association CEO role

    Smith stepped into the position in 2017 and was at the helm during the COVID-19 pandemic. NWRA’s board will search for a new person for the role.

    By Aug. 4, 2023
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    WCN 2023 earnings

    Waste Connections caps Q2 with acquisition of Arrowhead waste-to-rail network

    Waste Connections sees Arrowhead’s rail-served MSW landfill in Alabama as “one of our most strategic assets” to open up more integration and M&A opportunities in the Northeast.

    By Aug. 3, 2023
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    Electronics recycling advocates make case for federal support

    Lawmakers want effective electronics recycling programs to strengthen domestic supplies of critical minerals and create more jobs, but advocates say more investments and policy changes are needed to make that happen.

    By Aug. 2, 2023
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    Casella aims to drum up support for possible 2028 reopening of Massachusetts landfill

    If reopened, the landfill could accept about 350,000 tons of MSW and C&D waste a year. The site was previously closed due to community pushback and zoning issues.

    By Aug. 2, 2023
  • Clean Harbors at household hazardous waste collection event in Abington, Pennsylvania.
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    Clean Harbors sees opportunity in PFAS as environmental solutions segment buoys growth

    Executives said a recent Department of Defense announcement that it would resume PFAS incineration validates the company’s earlier work on the material and represents a significant growth opportunity.

    By Aug. 2, 2023
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    Q2 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies

    Follow the latest results from Republic Services, WM, GFL Environmental, Stericycle and more as they release their midyear earnings reports.

    By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Aug. 10, 2023