Waco City Council approves additional 20-acre purchase for proposed landfill

This latest purchase in a series of land deals, along with additional funding for a SCS Engineers contract, indicates plans are moving forward for a new site protested by area residents.

By Rina Li • Nov. 21, 2018

Colorado produces record amount of trash as recycling stagnates

Two of the top three cities' recycling rates dipped from last year, according to a new report by Eco-Cycle and the Colorado Public Interest Research Group.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 15, 2018

Waste Management COO Trevathan on how to make recycling great again

Part two of our extended interview with Jim Trevathan delves into recycling economics, the future of landfills, industry consolidation and his favorite job before reaching the C-suite.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 15, 2018

Oregon Metro awards Waste Management $110M disposal contract

Waste will be transported to Columbia Ridge Landfill under a separate trucking contract, amounting to a combined $220 million, for the next 10 years.

By Rina Li • Nov. 14, 2018

Washington county abandons deal to privatize local landfill

Republic Services outbid seven competitors earlier this year for a shot at purchasing Headquarters Landfill — but recent election results cemented the deal's fate.

By Rina Li • Nov. 12, 2018

Republic suit targets Citigroup in West Lake Landfill cleanup case

This is now the third company Republic Services wants to help share the financial burden of a pending Superfund project in Missouri.

By Cody Ellis • Nov. 12, 2018

BLS: MRF injuries spiked in 2017, industry rate held steady

The focus on collection workers appears to be paying off, but new data show that MRFs and landfills require ongoing attention.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 9, 2018

Louisiana DEQ: Waste Connections landfill responsible for odors

The report comes as work allowing for improved drainage and gas capture at the Jefferson Parish site is set to be completed.

By Rina Li • Updated Dec. 6, 2018

Reflecting on 5 deals in 4 states, WCA says more to come

Senior VP of Operations Matt Spencer shares insights about recent acquisitions, recycling costs and labor trends for the Texas company.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 7, 2018

Virginia DEQ moves to revoke Meridian subsidiary's landfill permit

The state recently filed a lawsuit against the Tri City Regional Landfill operator and has now gone a step further following issues during a recent inspection.

By Cody Ellis , Rina Li • Updated Dec. 4, 2018

Casella keeps up rapid M&A pace, eyes Rochester, New York as key market

CEO John Casella said the timing was quicker than expected, but opportunities to drive more volume to the company's landfills were just too good to pass up.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 5, 2018

Advanced Disposal doubles training time to weather tight labor market

As it gets increasingly difficult to find quality drivers and mechanics, CEO Richard Burke said the company has turned to an outside recruiting firm and is taking numerous other steps.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 2, 2018

How Jim Warner helped build an integrated empire in Pennsylvania

The longtime Lancaster Solid Waste Management Authority CEO talked about the evolution of landfill, WTE and recycling technology after 30-plus years on the job.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 1, 2018

How Scotland's unique Carbon Metric could redefine government recycling targets

As weight-based goals lose favor in the U.S. and the urgency for climate action increases, this recently adopted system could help influence policy for multiple levels of government.

By Maxine Perella • Oct. 30, 2018

EPA attempts to stall court action over enforcement of landfill emissions rule

Multiple states have sued the EPA for not enforcing submission of compliance plans that are technically due. Now, the agency wants to move that submission deadline to 2019.

By Cody Ellis • Oct. 29, 2018

Republic Services says new, more expensive recycling model is paying off

The company continued to report lower recycling revenue for the third quarter but said customers are coming around to new cost structures and the broader solid waste business is enduringly strong.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2018

Can Waste Management's hot streak survive an economic downturn?

The company says yes, and has plenty of reasons why. In the meantime, it's buying more new trucks this year than ever before, seeing labor retention improve and eyeing some "very attractive" acquisitions.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2018

Daily Digest: Republic sues drug company over West Lake cleanup

Plus, Philadelphia recyclables going to WTE, a potential dual-stream comeback in New York and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 24, 2018

New Jersey senator plans new approach to organics diversion mandate for 2019

State Senator Bob Smith's efforts to follow the lead of other Northeast states have been stalled by county opposition. Now, he's sharing new details on a carrot and stick approach to bring them around.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 24, 2018

Daily Digest: Shipping giant Maersk invests in Spoiler Alert

Plus, an Indiana mixed waste project stalls, Rhode Island launches landfill solar, the UK uncovers plastic export fraud and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 19, 2018

Daily Digest: P&G diaper recycling solution, Sodexo plastic pledge

Plus, the evolution of PFAS concerns play out in Vermont, a major food waste reduction for Latin America and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 18, 2018

As New Jersey rethinks food waste policy, role of landfills a key question

Between an overdue reduction plan and a proposed diversion mandate that would consider landfills with gas capture an appropriate destination, the state is on a different path than many of its Northeast neighbors.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 15, 2018

Daily Digest: CEO perspectives on GFL deal, Covanta UK project in court

Plus, repeal efforts move forward for franchising in Minnesota, a pipeline explosion stalls Waste Management collections in Washington and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 11, 2018

Daily Digest: Spotlight on post-China plastic markets, effects still rippling through US

Plus, Calgary, Alberta reports major waste reduction after one year of curbside organics collection and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 5, 2018

Daily Digest: 2 New York tuck-ins for Casella; Adidas ditching virgin plastic by 2024

Plus, a Casella landfill lawsuit is dismissed in Massachusetts, the U.K. pledges big money to fight food waste and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 4, 2018