EPA announces intent to defend PFAS hazardous substance designation

The issue is part of a lawsuit filed by NWRA and others. EPA said it also plans to develop a new rule for future hazardous substance designations under CERCLA, saying it would be a “statutory fix to protect passive receivers from liability.”

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 18, 2025

California lawmakers approve organics capacity bill for growers

Meanwhile, a bill related to marine flare recycling is now a two-year bill and a compensation bill for residents near Chiquita Canyon landfill was added to the state budget bill.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 16, 2025

EPA releases formal proposal to end Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program

The change would end a 15-year old program that’s set a de facto standard for climate data collection in the United States. Facilities previously required to submit data to the program would revert to state or internal disclosure rules.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 15, 2025

EPA asks court to vacate part of PFAS drinking water lawsuit

The agency told a judge it failed to follow the Safe Drinking Water Act when limiting four PFAS under the regulations. It plans to continue to defend its decision to regulate PFOA and PFOS.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 15, 2025

WM advances landfill expansions in Pennsylvania, Florida

The company won over officials in nearby communities in both states. Elsewhere, authorities are grappling with capacity needs, as a landfill gets a new cell in South Carolina and officials oppose a new landfill in Tennessee.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 12, 2025

Noble Environmental closes $100M bond as it plans Pennsylvania rail project

The private company is planning improvements across its landfill and transfer station portfolio in the state, including a possible waste-to-rail project.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 11, 2025

Massachusetts next in list of states debating PFAS limits in biosolids

A bill set for debate Wednesday would enact a series of restrictions related to PFAS exposure in the environment. A dozen states have debated such proposals this year.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 8, 2025

EPA’s new agenda includes actions on PFAS, incinerators and more

In a calendar update, the federal agency announced timelines for many of its deregulatory priorities.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 5, 2025

To raise recycling rates, look to system design: SWANA

Tailored programs and systems that consider human habits can help boost recycling rates, said design engineers and landfill operators at SWANA’s Pennsylvania chapter conference.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 5, 2025

Landfill biogas sees steady growth, plus RNG news from Anaergia, Vanguard, Montauk Renewables

Investment in landfill biogas capacity has topped $1 billion for two straight years. New policies drove announcements in August, including for shipping fuel.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 4, 2025

NWRA among groups pushing back on RFS proposal

The EPA said it needed to reduce production targets as the transportation market for RNG had become saturated. But industry groups say that misses the point of the federal Renewable Fuel Standard.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 2, 2025

Colorado landfill regulation vote delayed until December

Commissioners heard hours of testimony on the wide-ranging proposal last week. They said they need more time to review feedback on the regulation, as Colorado intends to go beyond federal standards.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 26, 2025

Technology could cut US landfill emissions in half for $1.3B: Energy Vision

The report further finds that such improvements could generate nearly $1.8 billion in revenue for operators, exhibiting a notable return on investment while addressing climate-warming emissions.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 19, 2025

Waste and recycling groups ‘disappointed’ by lack of plastics treaty

Recycling groups will monitor the next round of talks for clues on infrastructure and end market impacts. Plastics groups will push recycling over environmentalists’ calls for plastic production caps.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 19, 2025

Republic offers Tennessee landfill settlement; WM appeals Arkansas odor suit

A Virginia landfill is closer to expanding, and local officials blocked expansions for a landfill in Pennsylvania and for Republic’s Coffin Butte landfill in Oregon.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 14, 2025

Montrose expects EPA action on PFAS, GHG to drive future growth

CEO Vijay Manthripragada noted that U.S. EPA clarity on regulations will help prompt clients to seek testing, monitoring and cleanup services.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 11, 2025

Casella raises revenue guidance, previews West Virginia growth plans

Executives noted stable performance in the Northeast and anticipated annualized revenues from acquisitions, but pointed out headwinds from labor costs and truck delays in the mid-Atlantic. 

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 1, 2025

GFL down to 2 bidders for sale of stake in infrastructure business, boosts guidance

CEO Patrick Dovigi confirmed that the company is rapidly nearing a deal to sell a stake in its privately held Green Infrastructure Partners business. GFL posted growth that beat expectations in the second quarter.

By Jacob Wallace • July 31, 2025

Q2 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2025

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

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Aug. 5, 2025

Clean Harbors eyes growth plans as oil turnaround continues

Overall revenue fell slightly for Clean Harbors in the second quarter, but environmental services remained a strength. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance, confident its charge-for-oil strategy is working.

By Jacob Wallace • July 30, 2025

Republic expects Teamsters strike to cost at least $25M amid steady quarter

Executives detailed the impact from headwinds like lower commodity prices, continued softness in manufacturing and the ongoing labor disputes it faces in several markets. 

By Jacob Wallace • July 30, 2025

WM decreases 2025 revenue guidance but logs strong quarter

The company reported revenue gains for the quarter, fueled largely by internal growth in the collection and disposal business and the ongoing integration of Stericycle. Commodity prices weighed on the outlook.

By Jacob Wallace • July 29, 2025

Full Circle Future launches to tackle organics in landfills

The organization is a spin-off of the longtime circular economy work done by Industrious Labs staff. Newly independent, Full Circle Future plans to advocate for enhanced monitoring requirements and better organics recycling.

By Jacob Wallace • July 29, 2025

Waste Connections reports positive earnings for Q2 amid economic headwinds

Waste Connections reported higher-than-expected revenues for Q2, but tariff and economic uncertainty prompted the company to stick with its original full-year guidance instead of raising expectations for the rest of the year.

By Megan Quinn • July 24, 2025

Colorado regulators press forward with landfill rule despite industry pushback

WM, Republic Services and Waste Connections joined public landfill operators in requesting more time to address the proposal, which would be among the strictest in the nation. It could be approved as soon as August.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated July 31, 2025