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    Q2 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2026

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

    By • July 30, 2026
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    Teamsters workers authorize strike at Republic Services Arizona landfill

    The union is taking a more aggressive bargaining approach in light of failed negotiations at a Phoenix yard two years ago. Labor officials said an expanded strike fund is also enabling their strategy. 

    By • July 30, 2026
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    WM’s healthcare, recycling projects drive balance in Q2

    Volumes are down, but WM has ramped up AI-related projects and considers Stericycle fully integrated, two milestones expected to drive improvements throughout the year.

    By • July 29, 2026
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    FluxLab’s ‘fast and furious’ campaign to measure Canada’s landfill emissions

    Dave Risk, the science lead at emissions measuring group FluxLab, spoke about his team’s latest study, which validated emerging understanding of the landfill conditions that lead to methane emissions.

    By • July 27, 2026
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    [Photograph]. Retrieved from Washington Department of Ecology.
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    Washington proposes fee to implement landfill methane program

    The Department of Ecology is looking for funds to implement its landfill methane rules. Since they were finalized two years ago, landfill operators have worked to meet enhanced requirements.

    By • July 23, 2026
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    Waste Connections raises outlook after Q2 ends ‘above expectations’

    The company cited recovering commodity prices, recent acquisitions and fuel surcharges for the improvement. But volume was down in the quarter due in part to “macroeconomic uncertainty.”

    By • July 23, 2026
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    Texas county sues to close WM landfill; Amarillo investigates landfill fire

    The Houston landfill, run by WM subsidiary USA Waste, has been heavily scrutinized in recent years due to a withdrawn expansion process. Other landfill news came from elsewhere in Texas, Hawai’i and Quebec.

    By • July 17, 2026
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    Waste Connections to build PFAS treatment plant in North Carolina

    The foam fractionation system will be located at the Anson Landfill. Waste Connections wants to be “proactive” in a region where PFAS contamination from other industries is a source of tension.

    By • July 7, 2026
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    Why landfills need treatment strategies built for long-term environmental performance

    Landfill treatment needs to perform today and adapt for what comes next.

    By Kyle Lapic - Solid Waste Sector Leader • June 29, 2026
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    Casella CEO Ned Coletta plans for the operational long game

    Coletta previewed plans for a new MRF in Pennsylvania, recent acquisitions of Cougle’s Recycling and assets of Recycle Depot, and upcoming PFAS management plans and landfill expansion efforts.

    By • June 15, 2026
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    Judge restricts radioactive waste at Republic landfill; Colorado offers landfill grants

    Landfill operators across the country continue to adjust to new regulations and court orders. Other landfills are pursuing expansions in Washington, Florida, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Hawai’i. 

    By • June 4, 2026
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    New Hampshire waste policy evolving with disposal fee, organics ban

    A new disposal surcharge generated more than $1 million during its first quarter for local reimbursements and grant funding. The recent NH Recycles conference featured updates on the state’s latest initiatives.

    By • June 2, 2026
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    States grapple with billions in PFAS costs and ask EPA for assistance

    State regulators are waging a multi-pronged campaign to tackle PFAS contamination from industrial sources, but say funding from consent orders and existing EPA programs isn’t enough to address the scale of the challenge.

    By • Updated May 29, 2026
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    Cincinnati is turning a blighted former landfill into a solar energy hub

    A public-private partnership with a hybrid financing structure will reduce emissions, generate cost savings for residents and support environmental justice goals, the city’s sustainability chief says.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • May 21, 2026
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    NEWMOA warns of ‘significant disposal capacity’ loss in the Northeast

    An estimated 26% of the region’s waste is already exported to more distant states. The Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association introduced its data at an Environmental Business Council event.

    By • May 18, 2026
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    [Photograph]. Retrieved from Orange County Waste & Recycling.
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    EPA fines California landfills; Orange County faces disposal crunch

    WM and Sacramento County each were fined over alleged landfill gas violations, which EPA says they have since resolved. Elsewhere, public officials weigh difficult decisions amid declining capacity.

    By • May 6, 2026
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    Casella updates outlook amid positive pricing and acquisitions in Q1

    During an earnings call on Friday, executives offered updates on the Star Waste deal, tech upgrades and landfill permitting progress.

    By • May 1, 2026
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    Q1 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2026

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

    By Waste Dive Staff • Updated May 12, 2026
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    WM’s mixed Q1 led by strong core business trends, health care improvements

    Company executives noted operational improvements in the healthcare sector and advancements in sustainability infrastructure, but lower overall volumes due to severe winter weather. 

    By • April 29, 2026
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    Waste sector emissions remained flat in 2024, report finds

    Researchers at the University of Maryland released a report analyzing the United States’ total greenhouse gas emissions and sinks, replacing a long-running annual report from the U.S. EPA.

    By • April 27, 2026
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    California regulators propose tweaks to Landfill Methane Regulation

    Last year, the state’s Air Resources Board finalized the first major amendments to the Landfill Methane Regulation in over a decade. Now staff is weighing tweaks to the rules after receiving feedback.

    By • April 24, 2026
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    EPA updates PFAS destruction and disposal guidance amid ‘promising’ research

    The guidance, now updated once a year, maintains that landfills are likely emitting more PFAS than previously thought. Newer data shows promise for some kinds of incineration, but more research is needed.

    By • April 24, 2026
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    Waste Connections notes positive Q1 despite rising fuel prices

    The company insulated itself somewhat from higher fuel costs through hedging and surcharges. It is also seeing benefits from AI-related cost savings, recovering recycled commodities prices and RNG activity.

    By • April 23, 2026
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    Video: Waste policy updates for GHG emissions and PFAS in 2026

    Waste Dive staff recently discussed key regulatory rollbacks and updates to greenhouse gas regulations, plus ongoing legal actions affecting PFAS, during a be Waste Wise webinar.

    By Waste Dive Staff • April 17, 2026
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    Government support fuels PFAS treatment market, with much more to come

    As regulations continue to rise, companies like Clean Harbors and Revive Environmental that offer treatment and disposal of PFAS-contaminated material are seeing major business growth.

    By • Updated April 17, 2026