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Disposing 'forever' toxics: How the waste and recycling industry is tackling the PFAS chemicals crisis
Found everywhere from Arctic seawater to the blood of most humans, PFAS are inevitable in the waste stream. With the prospect of regulations and litigation mounting, the industry is figuring out how to handle one of its most difficult issues in years.
By E.A. Crunden • Oct. 19, 2020 -
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Casella receives expansion approval for New Hampshire landfill facing lawsuit
The company can now expand its North Country Environmental Services solid waste landfill in Bethlehem, New Hampshire. That site is dealing with ongoing litigation related to the Clean Water Act.
By E.A. Crunden • Oct. 15, 2020 -
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Waste Management updates sustainability plan with 2025 targets focused on climate
Existing 2038 sustainability goals haven't changed, but executives recognized the need for more near-term progress. Procuring more renewable energy and reducing recycling contamination are among the newly announced priorities.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 15, 2020 -
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Recycling policy landscape shifts as major groups float disposal surcharges, packaging fees
Recycling Partnership and American Chemistry Council plans are the latest ideas for new funding. The National Waste & Recycling Association critiqued disposal charges but now supports recycled content mandates.
By E.A. Crunden • Oct. 8, 2020 -
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Shreveport, Louisiana contract impasse and MRF closure pauses multiple recycling programs
The city could become one of the nation's largest to lose curbside recycling service following failed negotiations with Pratt Industries and Republic Services. Some Waste Management operations in Texas are also affected.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 29, 2020 -
Top stories from 2020's WasteExpo
Catch up on coverage of sessions about federal elections, evolving approaches to technology, PFAS regulations, recycling technology, policy and more.
By Waste Dive Team • Updated Sept. 30, 2020 -
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Waste industry figures see major election consequences for taxes and regulation
WasteExpo speakers, including Ron Mittelstaedt, said national Democratic victories could lead to an emphasis on climate and PFAS regulations. Corporate and capital gains tax rates could also rise, with M&A implications.
By E.A. Crunden • Sept. 21, 2020 -
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'Challenging regulatory framework' for PFAS unfolding nationwide, with waste implications
Speakers at WasteExpo said surface water regulations for PFAS are next on the horizon, with scrutiny of stormwater and landfill gas not far off.
By E.A. Crunden • Sept. 18, 2020 -
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Citing age and costs, Florida county shutting down incinerator in 2021
Bay County commissioners recently voted to wind down operations at the facility and will shift disposal to a county-owned landfill. This marks the latest closure of an older facility as new mass burn capacity is slow to materialize.
By E.A. Crunden • Sept. 9, 2020 -
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SWEEP standard coming to fruition with industry support and pilot cities
After years of work, an accreditation system modeled after LEED is reaching a notable milestone. Those behind it hope to improve data standardization and drive sustainable materials management policies around the country.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated Aug. 31, 2020 -
Courtesy of Advanced Disposal Services
Advanced Disposal shareholders approve amended terms for $4.6B sale to Waste Management
This favorable vote on a lower price, largely considered a foregone conclusion, marks the latest milestone toward closing a major transaction that has been delayed by divestiture requirements and pandemic effects.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 26, 2020 -
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Coalition of 9 states says EPA delaying landfill emissions rule, asks court to intervene
The states joined with the Environmental Defense Fund to fight the agency's long-running delay of Obama-era methane regulations for landfills, which has sparked prior litigation.
By E.A. Crunden • Aug. 24, 2020 -
Q&A
Waste Pro's new COO pledges more executive time in the field, talks 'controlled growth' strategy
Keith Banasiak discusses his parallel career path alongside new CEO Sean Jennings, as well as the company's pandemic response, ESG perspective, future M&A plans and more.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 21, 2020 -
Industry-supported organics hauling bill comes up short in California legislature
Proponents say AB 2959 would clarify a loophole allowing smaller haulers to undercut franchise agreements and hinder progress toward state diversion targets. Critics said it would hurt the state's efforts to curb organic waste.
By E.A. Crunden • Aug. 19, 2020 -
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Oregon land use board denies Waste Management's appeal over Riverbend Landfill expansion
The Riverbend Landfill expansion was previously voted down by county commissioners in 2020 over concerns including potential effects on farmers.
By E.A. Crunden , Megan Quinn • Updated April 13, 2021 -
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GFL Environmental closes $1.2B WCA Waste acquisition, now in 27 states
The news comes shortly after approval from the U.S. Department of Justice. CEO Patrick Dovigi said this purchase from Macquarie, and pending divestitures from Waste Management, were key drivers behind a recent IPO.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 1, 2020 -
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Deep DiveNew Jersey governor signs landmark environmental justice bill with big permit implications
The long-anticipated legislation had key backing from community groups. Despite some business opposition and industry trepidation, waste and recycling stakeholders also expressed support.
By E.A. Crunden • Updated Sept. 18, 2020 -
Waste Connections Q2: Economic recovery may have plateaued, notable E&P declines
While an ongoing downturn in the energy market skewed results, and other volumes remain down, the company's latest earnings report showed a resilient business. Annual guidance has been reinstated, and M&A plans continue.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 7, 2020 -
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Republic Services settles into pandemic conditions, expects to be 'more profitable' going forward
Q2 revenues and volumes were down, but this was offset by other savings and trends are improving. The company reiterated plans for upward of $650 million in M&A this year, largely driven by the pending Santek deal.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 7, 2020 -
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GFL Environmental reports record Q2 despite coronavirus effects, resumes M&A program
While volumes have been affected by the pandemic, especially in Canada, the company's rapid growth trajectory appears largely unaffected. Two new tuck-in deals were announced, with more in the pipeline, according to executives.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 6, 2020 -
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Major waste and recycling companies report on a uniquely challenging Q2
The first full quarter to reflect the pandemic's effects showed volume and revenue declines among some solid waste companies, but it also saw multiple signs of resilience.
By Cole Rosengren , E.A. Crunden • Updated Aug. 10, 2020 -
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Waste Management reports $400M revenue decline in Q2, additional divestitures to GFL
Company executives said results "exceeded our expectations," during an earnings call, with economic activity picking back up around the country even as COVID-19 cases rise.
By Cole Rosengren • July 30, 2020 -
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Halfway through an upended year, 8 big questions remain for waste and recycling
Back in January, Waste Dive laid out guiding themes for coverage around safety, M&A, sustainability, policy, organics and PFAS. Now, the pandemic has changed many of them and racial justice is also receiving heightened attention.
By Cole Rosengren , E.A. Crunden • Updated July 28, 2020 -
OpinionLandfill mining may still be new, but it has a lot to offer
Doug Logan of Aggregates Equipment, Inc. explores the benefits, costs and future outlook for landfill mining. While not yet widely adopted, that could change as disposal capacity shrinks in certain regions.
By Doug Logan • July 24, 2020 -
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Waste Management expected to pay $2.3M in New York landfill settlement
Under the terms awaiting judicial approval, the company would pay $1.3 million into a class action fund and $1 million for "improvement measures" at the High Acres Landfill. A second lawsuit over the site remains ongoing.
By E.A. Crunden • July 21, 2020
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