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

Teamsters OK new Republic Services contracts in 2 West Coast markets

Washington workers voted to approve a contract on Tuesday, a few days after California workers did the same. Strikes continue in other parts of the country.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated July 23, 2025

From cost center to value driver: The new economics of industrial waste

From overlooked expense to performance driver — discover the new economics of industrial waste.

By David Davis • July 14, 2025

Oregon governor signs law targeting Republic landfill as expansion advances

The state joins Hawai’i and Ohio in setting new restrictions on landfills in recent weeks. Elsewhere, WM took a step toward expanding a Pennsylvania landfill and a publicly owned Montana site broke ground on new capacity.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated July 14, 2025

Montrose Environmental looks to ‘future-proof’ PFAS remediation amid regulations

Montrose aims to offer customizable R&D and treatment options, especially for emerging concerns over leachate, biosolids and drinking water.

By Megan Quinn • July 7, 2025

Amazon releases waste diversion metrics as part of larger sustainability plan

The company says it reached an 85% waste diversion rate in 2024. Amazon’s waste and biodiversity director, Justine Mahler, says that’s driven partly by organics diversion programs and ongoing data collection investments.

By Megan Quinn • July 2, 2025

WM projects up to $29B revenue in 2027, driven by recycling and RNG

Executives announced new long-term earnings targets across its business segments and offered updates on plans for healthcare waste, employee retention and landfill capacity.

By Megan Quinn • June 25, 2025

Groups weigh in on EPA’s planned update to landfill air emission rules

The U.S. EPA released 10 white papers last year examining a host of factors that influence landfill emissions. A range of interested parties commented, hoping to influence an expected update to landfill air regulations.

By Jacob Wallace • June 23, 2025

Oregon, New Hampshire, Ohio and Hawai’i lawmakers consider landfill restrictions

Bills meant to restrict landfill expansions or operations are awaiting governors’ approval in several states, while New Hampshire lawmakers are mulling landfill siting provisions in a recent budget bill.

By Megan Quinn , Jacob Wallace • June 13, 2025

Senate committee moves Busterud nomination forward for EPA waste office

The full Senate will next consider the nomination. Committee Chair Shelley Moore Capito commended John Busterud's qualifications, though some Democrats criticized the U.S. EPA’s recent policies related to pollution.

By Megan Quinn • June 11, 2025

Where 3 key waste and recycling bills stand in California

Bills managing marine flares, establishing a tax exemption for certain Chiquita Canyon compensation payments and expanding composting regulations for certain farmers are still in play after a legislative deadline.

By Megan Quinn • June 9, 2025

EQT could acquire majority stake in landfill RNG company Waga Energy

EQT has entered negotiations with the intention of taking Waga private. The firm says the investment is key to accelerating Waga’s position in the global renewable natural gas market.

By Megan Quinn • June 6, 2025