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    Courtesy of Veolia
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    Veolia says incinerator test shows over 99% PFAS destruction

    Veolia says the research, shared with the U.S. EPA, aims to lend credibility to incineration as effective for PFAS destruction. It expects demand for PFAS management services to continue despite certain federal regulatory rollbacks.

    By May 20, 2025
  • Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson poses with a crowd of people in Olympia after signing a bill
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    Cole Rosengren/Waste Dive, data from TVW
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    Washington governor signs laws regulating landfills, expanding organics service and more

    Gov. Bob Ferguson signed five laws, including ones that affected renewable natural gas, PFAS in biosolids and plastic bags.

    By , May 19, 2025
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    WM President John Morris on AI, autonomous equipment and tech investments

    John Morris, who is also the company’s chief operating officer, said AI and tech upgrades for fleets, new route optimization software and autonomous vehicle pilots are helping with labor retention and cost savings.   

    By May 19, 2025
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    3 tips for selling waste businesses in 2025: WasteExpo

    Keeping up with maintenance and finances long before deal discussions begin can lead to more successful outcomes, said WasteExpo speakers from Kinderhook, WM, Wastequip and others.

    By May 15, 2025
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    EPA’s future PFAS manufacturing effluent limitation guidelines raise new questions

    The Trump administration will pursue regulations for certain manufacturers of chemicals, plastics and synthetic fibers after pausing implementation of a similar Biden-era proposal. Landfill regulations may come in the future.

    By April Reese • May 15, 2025
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    EPA rolls back part of PFAS drinking water standards

    The agency will continue regulating PFOA and PFOS in drinking water, but will extend compliance timelines. It has rescinded rules for four other PFAS chemicals. 

    By May 14, 2025
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    Maryland Gov. Moore signs packaging EPR into law

    Maryland becomes the sixth state with an EPR for packaging law. It ramps up reimbursement between 2028 and 2030.

    By , May 13, 2025
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    WasteExpo: No ‘one easy fix’ for battery fires, but plenty of options

    Industry professionals at this year’s conference called for coordinated battery fire prevention strategies, including integrating newer tech like x-ray sorters, to fight growing battery waste streams such as vapes.

    By May 12, 2025
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    Healthcare waste in residential streams keeps growing. Now what?

    A combination of policy and education is necessary to prevent worker injuries from needlesticks and hazardous waste exposure, speakers from Stericycle and PSI said at WasteExpo. 

    By May 9, 2025
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    WM acquires DC-area WB Waste Solutions

    The private, Maryland-based operation was formed by industry veterans Willie K. Goode and Bruce Bates. It includes a range of commercial and industrial hauling and post-collection assets.

    By , May 7, 2025
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    Biogas market awaits RFS guidance; plus RNG news from WM, Viridi, Vision

    The U.S. EPA is overdue to set new alternative fuel targets under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The market for transportation fuels made from biogas may be suffering as a result.

    By May 5, 2025
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    Courtesy of Casella Waste Systems
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    Casella notes positive Q1, recycling efficiencies and insulation from tariffs

    Casella also noted four acquisitions so far in 2025 and plans to continue internalizing more landfill tons and updating fleets.

    By May 2, 2025
  • Environmental groups launch coalition to halt the use of biosolids as fertilizer

    The Coalition for Sludge-Free Land, made up of local, regional and national groups, is pushing for biosolids to be dewatered and landfilled instead. 

    By May 2, 2025
  • GFL Environmental truck on display at WasteExpo 2022
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    GFL plans to build on existing post-collection asset footprint amid M&A push

    Executives said the company is on track to meet or exceed the high end of their acquisitions guidance this year, fueled by proceeds from the sale of GFL’s environmental services business.

    By May 1, 2025
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    Q1 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2025

    Follow the latest results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella Waste Systems and Clean Harbors.

    By Waste Dive Staff • Updated May 7, 2025
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    WM says tariffs unlikely to affect RNG, MRF plans for 2025

    CEO Jim Fish said the quarter exceeded expectations, despite severe weather. The company also reported ongoing progress as it integrates the Stericycle assets.

    By April 29, 2025
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    [Photograph]. Retrieved from King County, Washington.
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    Washington bill would fine noncompliant landfills; Waste Connections faces lawsuit

    Also this month: Two Virginia landfill proposals get different reactions; Arkansas residents sue WM; and Casella sues New Hampshire regulators over permit denial.

    By April 28, 2025
  • Republic Services unveils "the industry's first fully integrated electric recycling and waste collection truck."
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    Republic posts strong start to year amid ambiguity around credits, tariffs

    The company reported financials for the first quarter of the year. Executives said their sustainability projects and underlying business were on solid financial footing in Q1 despite macroeconomic uncertainty.

    By April 25, 2025
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    Waste Connections highlights ‘better than expected’ Q1 amid tariff uncertainty

    CEO Ron Mittelstaedt said strong pricing and “outsized” M&A activity continues. The company reiterated its Q2 outlook and said it’s planning to insulate from macroeconomic factors like tariffs.

    By April 24, 2025
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    EPA’s Zeldin says agency will announce PFAS updates in ‘coming weeks’

    During a Monday press conference, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said unspecified PFAS announcements were on the way and noted the agency is well aware of waste industry concerns over potential PFAS regulatory impacts.

    By April 22, 2025
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    The image by Carl Young is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Colorado draft landfill emissions rule features faster well installation, remote monitoring

    The rule would bring Colorado in line with other states that have taken a stronger stance than the federal government on landfill methane emissions.

    By April 21, 2025
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    EPA speeds up West Lake Landfill cleanup timeline after Zeldin visit

    The changes mean responsible parties, which include Republic Services, could hire a contractor to begin remediation work 12 to 18 months sooner than previously expected.

    By April 15, 2025
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    Trump targets state climate laws, escalates deregulatory agenda

    The White House is targeting state laws related to climate and environmental justice, which could ensnare waste laws covering organics or landfills. It also told federal agencies they can repeal certain rules without public comment.

    By April 14, 2025
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    EPA confirms SWIFR, REO grant funding disbursement on track

    EPA will move forward with awarding the second round of solid waste and recycling grants. The news comes after uncertainty over the status of numerous federal funding opportunities for the waste and recycling sectors.

    By April 14, 2025
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    New Mexico governor signs 2 laws banning PFAS

    The newly signed laws ban PFAS in most products and designate PFAS-containing firefighting foam as a hazardous waste, a move to more tightly regulate PFAS cleanups in the state.

    By April 9, 2025