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

Republic Services acquires second Kansas landfill of the year

The C&D landfill owned by Cornejo & Sons builds on another transaction that Republic closed in February. The company plans to continue to spend aggressively on M&A this year.

By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 25, 2026

Casella gives landfill and organics facility updates after strong 2025

In his first earnings call since becoming CEO, Ned Coletta highlighted 2025 acquisitions and offered updates on landfill optimization strategies and an organics facility closure in the Northeast.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 20, 2026

Waste worker fatalities fell in 2024, but industry still 5th deadliest: BLS

The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed fewer fatalities for the refuse and recyclable materials collection occupation. The number of fatalities in MRFs also decreased in 2024.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 19, 2026

Republic misses 2025 earnings projections but promotes underlying strength

The company fell short of guidance issued a year ago for revenue, but reported strong free cash flow and a business positioned for growth in environmental services.

By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 18, 2026

Waste facilities expected to escape effects from federal climate rollback, for now

Regulations surrounding landfills are unlikely to be affected by Thursday’s “endangerment finding” rollback. But a warming climate brings broader dangers for the industry and its workers.

By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 17, 2026

Combined policy options needed to remedy plastic waste in US, Pew report finds

The adoption of any new policies such as bottle bills, reuse systems, EPR or certain food packaging bans could reduce disposal by 10% to 20% by 2040. Such changes could influence new jobs and investments, Pew said.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 17, 2026

Q4 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2025

Catch up with the latest results from Enviri, WM, Waste Connections, Casella, Republic Services, Clean Harbors and GFL Environmental.

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Feb. 24, 2026

Waste Connections previews AI, RNG investments for 2026

During a Q4 earnings call, executives highlighted about $330 million in acquired annualized revenue from 19 acquisitions in 2025. CEO Ron Mittelstaedt previewed AI projects for routing and customer experience.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 12, 2026

Canada explores protectionist biofuel policies, prompting industry pushback

Regulators recently closed the comment period for proposed amendments that seek to boost domestic production of biofuels. Developers of projects that refine gas from landfills and digesters could be affected.

By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 10, 2026

Tennessee packaging EPR bill revamped with small business, county exemptions

The bill takes a business-centric approach to recycling, a key difference from other state EPR programs. It also allows certain small businesses and counties with fewer than 200,000 residents to opt out of the program.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 10, 2026

EPA extends coal ash landfill monitoring, cleanup deadlines

The agency is now delaying a cleanup requirement until 2032. This is part of a broad push by the Trump administration to support fossil-fueled power plants.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 10, 2026