Trump targets state climate laws, escalates deregulatory agenda

The White House is targeting state laws related to climate and environmental justice, which could ensnare waste laws covering organics or landfills. It also told federal agencies they can repeal certain rules without public comment.

By Jacob Wallace • April 14, 2025

EPA confirms SWIFR, REO grant funding disbursement on track

EPA will move forward with awarding the second round of solid waste and recycling grants. The news comes after uncertainty over the status of numerous federal funding opportunities for the waste and recycling sectors.

By Megan Quinn • April 14, 2025

New Mexico governor signs 2 laws banning PFAS

The newly signed laws ban PFAS in most products and designate PFAS-containing firefighting foam as a hazardous waste, a move to more tightly regulate PFAS cleanups in the state.

By Megan Quinn • April 9, 2025

Republic to up landfill odor measures in California; Seneca Meadows expansion debate

Elsewhere, WM’s Florida expansion faces opposition, Republic is looking to expand a Colorado landfill and an Illinois landfill is set to close.

By Jacob Wallace • April 2, 2025

MassRecycle urges faster waste reduction action amid climate change

The group’s annual conference included perspective from Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer, as well as an update on a possible universal organics disposal ban and efforts to advance EPR for batteries.

By Cole Rosengren • March 31, 2025

After the fires: Managing piles of ash and lost homes in California

The Los Angeles County fires destroyed thousands of properties. Local residents, including a National Recycling Coalition member, now face cleanup and rebuilding decisions.

By Barbara Hesselgrave • March 28, 2025

California poised to ramp up landfill emissions regulations

The state just announced a new satellite monitoring program, and key officials are lining up in support of a new landfill methane rule. Advocates are eager for that process to start.

By Jacob Wallace • March 26, 2025

What a new ‘waters of the United States’ rule could mean for waste facilities

The U.S. EPA plans to solicit feedback and tighten the language on its “waters of the United States” definition, which guides federal water permits. Changes could ease the permitting process for waste facilities.

By Jacob Wallace • March 25, 2025

Breaking down what deregulation means for landfills

The U.S. EPA has already issued new language regarding enforcement of landfill emissions rules and reporting requirements. Experts say other impacts could take months or years to unfold.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated March 24, 2025

Three ways to refresh workplace safety initiatives

Mixing up employee safety programs, taking a fresh look at data and getting leadership more involved can add pep to flagging safety initiatives, said speakers at the Waste Advantage Safety Summit.

By Megan Quinn • March 21, 2025

Waste and recycling is now a $100B industry, report says

The industry continued to see consolidation among public companies, especially in disposal activities, in 2024.

By Jacob Wallace • March 21, 2025

WM eyes growth from healthcare trends as it integrates Stericycle

WM sees future healthcare trends, such as the growth of at-home healthcare, as a business opportunity as it works to ramp up Stericycle’s McCarran incinerator and plans a rebrand, said Rafa Carrasco.

By Megan Quinn • March 17, 2025

LRS breaks into Indianapolis market with new collection contract

The Midwest company will take over collection contracts currently held by Republic Services and WM. LRS will also help roll out citywide recycling collection services in 2028.

By Megan Quinn • March 14, 2025

EPA revisiting dozens of climate, environment rules in ‘day of deregulation’

The agency said it would roll back a range of rules and programs, including some that are foundational to its climate change work. A new WOTUS definition is expected, as well as rollbacks to an emissions reporting program.

By Jacob Wallace • March 12, 2025

GHGSat research shows landfills are undercounting methane emissions

The satellite monitoring company’s 2023 site-level data underscores the importance of technology in obtaining a more accurate picture of landfills’ greenhouse gas emissions, executives said.

By Jacob Wallace • March 12, 2025

Gaps in Oregon landfill emissions rule allow some operators to avoid reporting, group says

A Beyond Toxics report argues that exemptions from Oregon’s landfill gas emissions rule have allowed operators to avoid monitoring large areas of their landfills. The group is supporting a bill it hopes would address the issue.

By Jacob Wallace • March 7, 2025

Maryland’s recycling needs assessment sheds light on possible EPR impacts

A newly released assessment, along with a recommendation report from a stakeholder group, could both help shape EPR for packaging legislation this year.

By Megan Quinn • March 6, 2025

Colorado’s proposed landfill methane rule may include first-ever provisions

State regulators are exploring measures such as an end to open gas flaring, the installation of biofilters and allowing advanced monitoring technologies.

By Jacob Wallace • March 5, 2025

Waste companies report RNG progress; plus news from Aemetis, Waga and more

Despite companies like BP shifting away from renewables, major waste companies continue to advance renewable natural gas projects at their landfills. RNG companies also reported strong results to end the year.

By Jacob Wallace • March 4, 2025

LRS sells its Wisconsin assets to GFL Environmental

LRS will exit the Wisconsin market, including a MRF contract, to focus on organic growth in its other core regions, CEO Matt Spencer said. The company also sold a small business in Illinois.

By Megan Quinn • March 4, 2025

Major public waste companies spent nearly $11B on M&A in 2024

WM drove major spending with its $7.2 billion Stericycle deal in 2024. Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and Casella Waste Systems also completed numerous deals during the year.

By Megan Quinn , Jacob Wallace , Cole Rosengren • March 3, 2025

WM Florida landfill expansion advances; sites approved for L.A. wildfire debris

Also in this landfill roundup: sites operated by WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and other local entities gave expansion and community relations updates.

By Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren • Feb. 27, 2025

Rumpke CEO: ‘Our growth has been dramatic.’

Bill Rumpke Jr. noted a busy 2024 for acquisitions and infrastructure investments led to $1.2 billion in revenue. He previewed more hiring, employee training and tech investments for 2025.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 25, 2025

Miami-Dade County, Florida, calls for private sector disposal ideas

County commissioners set a 120-day deadline to receive and evaluate new landfilling and incineration proposals. The call comes as officials continue to debate long-term measures to address the county’s waste.

By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 20, 2025

Q4 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2024

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

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Feb. 25, 2025