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 confirms John Busterud to lead EPA waste office

Busterud has a background in environmental law and previously served as administrator for EPA Region 9. This is the first time the position has been filled since 2021.

By Megan Quinn • Updated Oct. 7, 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 acquires majority stake in landfill RNG company Waga Energy

The private equity firm completed its acquisition of a majority stake in France-based Waga following regulatory approval. The company’s board was changed after the acquisition, but its management team remains in place.

By Megan Quinn • Updated Sept. 19, 2025

Trump’s EPA budget would cut funds appropriated for waste offices

The budget would cut certain waste and recycling grant programs and enforcement related activities. It would also transition Superfund remediation work to a revenue source boosted in recent years through legislation.

By Jacob Wallace • June 5, 2025

Archaea to have positive cash flow in 2026; RNG news from Rumpke, Veolia and more

BP reported three new Archaea projects came online in the first quarter, including two at Rumpke landfills. Elsewhere, Opal Fuels reported a strong quarter and a new project with Republic Services, among other projects.

By Jacob Wallace • June 2, 2025

Amp grows focus on custom MSW sortation offerings

The company, known for AI-enabled robotics tech, is ramping up its MSW-focused services meant to help extract recyclables and organics to divert material from disposal in landfills-constrained areas. 

By Megan Quinn • May 29, 2025

Waste sector emissions ticked up in 2023, unreleased EPA report finds

The U.S. EPA only published partial information on the country’s greenhouse gas emissions this year. But newly available data suggests the waste industry’s emissions ticked up while overall emissions declined.

By Jacob Wallace • May 27, 2025

Maine, Ohio, New Hampshire debate landfill restrictions

In recent weeks, several bills enhancing restrictions on landfills have advanced in state legislatures. They include new leachate management requirements and new disposal or host fees.

By Jacob Wallace • May 22, 2025

Indigenous-led efforts bolster EPR collection in remote parts of Canada

A new partnership between the Stewardship Agencies of BC and the Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group helps improve recycling programs and training.

By Megan Quinn • May 21, 2025

Veolia says incinerator test shows over 99% PFAS destruction

The company's research, shared with the U.S. EPA, aims to lend credibility to incineration. Veolia expects demand for PFAS management services to grow despite regulatory challenges.

By Megan Quinn • May 20, 2025

Washington governor signs laws regulating landfills, expanding organics service and more

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed five laws, including ones that affected renewable natural gas, PFAS in biosolids and plastic bags.

By Cole Rosengren , Jacob Wallace • May 19, 2025

WM President John Morris on AI, autonomous equipment and tech investments

John Morris, who is also the company’s chief operating officer, said AI and tech upgrades for fleets, new route optimization software and autonomous vehicle pilots are helping with labor retention and cost savings.   

By Megan Quinn • May 19, 2025