Alleged violations affect Waste Connections, Republic Services landfills

A Florida town threatened to pull Waste Connections’ permit, while leachate problems at a Tennessee landfill continue amid Republic Services’ expansion plans. WM also won approval to expand a Michigan landfill.

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 20, 2025

China’s new pulp import restrictions create ‘black swan event’ for OCC

The announced restrictions on dry-milled recycled pulp imports could set the table for a full ban on the material. While OCC prices dropped, many industry participants are in wait-and-see mode, sources say.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 20, 2025

California governor signs organics, glass recycling market bills into law

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills meant to expand composting options for certain growers, extend recycled glass market incentives for beverage bottle production and clarify the role of RNG in state diversion goals.

By Megan Quinn , Jacob Wallace • Oct. 14, 2025

VLS Environmental ramping up elemental mercury disposal site in Texas

The company says it now has the only facility in the U.S. capable of providing disposal for the element, which cannot be exported due to a 2013 law. It has experience managing 70 million gallons of other types of mercury waste.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 10, 2025

Waste Pro reports $170M in M&A for 2025, ‘record year’ for municipal contracts

The Florida-based company logged 24 acquisitions and focused on growing its disposal and processing capabilities. It also noted significant municipal contracts worth $520 million in major Florida counties.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 9, 2025

Veolia North America names new CEO

Nadège Petit, formerly of Schneider Electric, will help lead the company toward its goal to grow by 50% in North America. The company has focused on acquisitions and facility investments in the region in recent years.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 7, 2025

New Mexico begins debating clean fuels program; plus RNG news from Vanguard, Ameresco ​​​​​​

Stakeholders are weighing in on how the country’s fourth state clean fuels program will be shaped. As in other states, environmental groups are hoping to nix a policy that benefits renewable natural gas produced on farms.

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 6, 2025

8.5M tons of packaging entered California landfills in 2024: CalRecycle study

The study is mandated by the state’s SB 54 EPR for packaging regulations. It sheds light on how covered materials might be diverted from landfills after the program starts in 2027.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 3, 2025

Casella sustainability update highlights recycling, safety improvements

The progress report, a supplement to the biennial sustainability report, notes the company is behind on its GHG emissions goals but is increasing waste diversion and expanding safety programs.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 2, 2025

2026 waste and recycling industry conferences

Mark your calendars for conferences in 2026 that will cover key topics such as recycling, waste management, compost, biogas and more. 

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Vape waste pilot in Missouri aims to shed light on long-term disposal solutions

Data will be used to craft suggestions for permanent vape waste programs, such as statewide collection sites or an EPR program, said the Product Stewardship Institute and the Missouri Solid Waste Management District O.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 30, 2025

Republic Services acquires Montana landfill and hauler serving Helena

The deal nets Republic its second landfill in the state. Tri-County Disposal has served the greater Helena area for more than 50 years as a privately owned hauler.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 26, 2025

California’s landfill methane rule proposal tightens gas rules

The proposed rule would tighten restrictions for landfill gas collection and control systems and expand the role of remote monitoring programs.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 25, 2025

E360S, major Canadian waste company, preps to enter US market

The company is now approaching 1 billion Canadian dollars in revenue and hoping to double the size of its business. CEO Danny Ardellini discussed expansion plans, EPR contracts, employee culture and more.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 24, 2025

WM acquires Countrywide Sanitation in North Dakota

As part of the deal, WM will take over a local residential contract on the North Dakota/Minnesota border. Countrywide also has a landfill and recycling facility.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 23, 2025

EPA announces intent to defend PFAS hazardous substance designation

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 proposed bill 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