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Crystal Clean ‘all in’ on PFAS remediation services amid shifting regulatory landscape
Crystal Clean’s Darci Ackerman said the company is expanding its PFAS remediation services, researching new options for treatment and calling for more research into soil remediation and other PFAS science.
By Megan Quinn • Dec. 10, 2024 -
GHGSat and Carbon Mapper satellites take flight as landfill gas monitoring tech matures
Satellite fleets are growing and bringing new data on fugitive landfill emissions. Their owners hope the technology can play a central role in landfill gas monitoring.
By Jacob Wallace • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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 Jacob Wallace • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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 Jacob Wallace • Dec. 2, 2024 -
PFAS opportunities coming as Trump enters office, waste executives say
Executives from WM and Clean Harbors said the incoming Trump administration could roll back the EPA’s hazardous substance designation for PFAS, but they expect continued business opportunities with the material.
By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 25, 2024 -
Waste Connections’ Chiquita Canyon landfill under pressure; expansion updates for Casella, WM
Current or proposed landfills in California, Hawai’i, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Missouri and New Hampshire had recent news. Plus, a Minnesota site opened a unique geothermal-lined cell to power a leachate treatment plant.
By Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren • Nov. 22, 2024 -
3 takeaways from the US EPA’s latest PFAS progress report
The year’s major regulatory updates and plans for possible future rulemaking are among the highlights of the agency’s annual progress report.
By Megan Quinn • Nov. 21, 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 Jacob Wallace • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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 Megan Quinn , Maria Rachal • Nov. 15, 2024 -
EPA proposes landfill regulation changes in new public docket
The agency is seeking comment through January on a series of white papers on emerging landfill emissions management practices ahead of its planned rulemaking next year.
By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 14, 2024 -
Textile recycling efforts pick up steam in LA, New York and beyond
WM, Goodwill and researchers in California and New York are working on sortation pilots, partnerships with apparel companies and research projects to gain insight into material flows.
By Megan Quinn • Nov. 13, 2024 -
Sponsored by Heartland
Leachate evaporation for assured PFAS separation and concentration
Heartland has been evaluating and assessing adiabatic evaporation technology as a viable and effective treatment method for the separation and concentration of PFAS.
By Michael Ditton and Travis Smith, PE • Nov. 11, 2024 -
Injury rates for waste industry workers fell in 2023, but illnesses rose
Injury rates still haven’t fallen back to historically low 2021 levels. Meanwhile, solid waste collection workers experienced significantly more illnesses than in 2022.
By Megan Quinn • Nov. 8, 2024 -
NWRA challenges EPA emissions method; landfill operators report initial hurricane effects
Plus, WM, Republic Services and Rumpke Waste & Recycling continued landfill expansion efforts in multiple states. Multiple publicly owned landfills also reported closure and expansion news.
By Jacob Wallace , Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren • Nov. 8, 2024 -
GFL forecasts at least $4.3B from environmental services sale, announces new COO
The company says solid waste volumes are on track to improve through the end of the year. It’s also showing progress on reducing debt and expects to ramp up M&A spending in 2025.
By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 7, 2024 -
Republic, Ameresco partner on California RNG; plus news from Vision RNG and Vanguard
The project partners tout California’s largest facility for converting landfill gas to renewable natural gas. Meanwhile, RNG groups like Vision RNG and Opal Fuels continue to gain ground in the space.
By Jacob Wallace • Updated Nov. 6, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Biosolids and PFAS questions are rippling to other states after Maine’s land application ban
The U.S. EPA has yet to offer guidance on how to address forever chemicals in the organic material from wastewater treatment facilities. States around the country are implementing their own policies to fill the gap.
By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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 Megan Quinn • Oct. 31, 2024 -
Q3 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2024
Follow the latest results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella, Clean Harbors and Enviri.
By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Nov. 12, 2024 -
Clean Harbors idles California oil re-refinery, plans to open Nebraska incinerator soon
Executives touted strength in other parts of the business, due in part to recent acquisitions, despite near-term oil and industrial market softness.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Republic Services reports continued pricing growth, advancements on RNG and EV plans
The company reported capital expenditures were on pace for polymer centers, renewable natural gas facilities and electric trucks. Executives also discussed ongoing efforts to push pricing in the environmental solutions segment.
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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 Megan Quinn • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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 Jacob Wallace • Oct. 28, 2024 -
Groups call for updated Colorado landfill regulations after new federal grant
The state is the beneficiary of Climate Pollution Reduction Grants funding meant to bolster its methane monitoring efforts. Environmental groups say the state could leverage those funds to enact stricter standards.
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 25, 2024 -
Waste Connections reports record M&A activity, sees good momentum into 2025
CEO Ron Mittelstaedt confirmed the company expects to close between 30 to 35 deals this year, with $700 million in revenue acquired so far. Waste Connections also raised its 2024 guidance and previewed 2025.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 24, 2024