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Republic, Ameresco partner on California RNG; plus news from Vision RNG and Vanguard
The project partners tout California’s largest facility for converting landfill gas to renewable natural gas. Meanwhile, RNG groups like Vision RNG and Opal Fuels continue to gain ground in the space.
By Jacob Wallace • Updated Nov. 6, 2024 -
Deep DiveBiosolids and PFAS questions are rippling to other states after Maine’s land application ban
The U.S. EPA has yet to offer guidance on how to address forever chemicals in the organic material from wastewater treatment facilities. States around the country are implementing their own policies to fill the gap.
By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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Casella reports ‘mixed’ quarter with notable revenue but unexpected expenses
The company reported over $400 million in revenue for the quarter, which was a first. But unexpected insurance and landfill closure payments, as well as lower landfill tonnage, caused headwinds.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Q3 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2024
Follow the latest results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella, Clean Harbors and Enviri.
By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Nov. 12, 2024 -
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Clean Harbors idles California oil re-refinery, plans to open Nebraska incinerator soon
Executives touted strength in other parts of the business, due in part to recent acquisitions, despite near-term oil and industrial market softness.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Republic Services reports continued pricing growth, advancements on RNG and EV plans
The company reported capital expenditures were on pace for polymer centers, renewable natural gas facilities and electric trucks. Executives also discussed ongoing efforts to push pricing in the environmental solutions segment.
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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WM reports strong Q3, says Stericycle synergies estimate was ‘conservative’
WM noted solid collection and disposal activity, higher commodity prices and continued RNG and recycling project completion during Q3. It’s on track to complete its acquisition of Stericycle in Q4.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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Waste industry going ‘on the offense’ with landfill emissions technology
Presenters at the Solid Waste Association of North America’s annual event discussed new and more efficient methods of capturing landfill emissions and extracting value from the gas.
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Groups call for updated Colorado landfill regulations after new federal grant
The state is the beneficiary of Climate Pollution Reduction Grants funding meant to bolster its methane monitoring efforts. Environmental groups say the state could leverage those funds to enact stricter standards.
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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Waste Connections reports record M&A activity, sees good momentum into 2025
CEO Ron Mittelstaedt confirmed the company expects to close between 30 to 35 deals this year, with $700 million in revenue acquired so far. Waste Connections also raised its 2024 guidance and previewed 2025.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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How the 2024 election could affect waste and recycling policy
The presidential nominees have different takes on environmental and regulatory policies that could affect the industry, including those addressing emissions, recycling, PFAS, labor and environmental justice.
By Megan Quinn , Jacob Wallace , Cole Rosengren • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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With BeyondPFAS, Veolia launches ‘comprehensive’ PFAS management services
The suite of consulting, treatment and disposal options and other bespoke services are an expansion of Veolia's PFAS service segment.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Industrious Labs report highlights landfill cover, gas collection opportunities ahead of EPA regulation
The report looks at how updating requirements for gas collection systems and landfill cover practices could deliver significant emissions savings. EPA said it will update those requirements in 2025.
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Landfill expansions advance for WIN Waste and Casella, while GFL delays plans
State officials recently approved key steps for landfill expansions in Ohio, Maine and elsewhere. Meanwhile, a Republic Services subsidiary is facing a lawsuit in California.
By Jacob Wallace , Megan Quinn • Updated Oct. 15, 2024 -
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State resources boost zero waste efforts in Massachusetts and Colorado
Speakers at the National Zero Waste Conference discussed how strong state and local partnerships can help leverage funding and technical assistance that may not often be accessible to smaller communities.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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Q&ANWRA CEO Hoffman says ‘playing offense’ is key to better industry representation
Michael E. Hoffman discusses his first few months on the job and the association’s outlook on important policy and regulatory changes related to EPR, climate and the upcoming election.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Treasury’s missing RNG credit guidance, plus news from Opal Fuels and more
The federal agency has yet to provide guidance on potentially lucrative tax credits passed as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. Nevertheless, companies like WM and Opal Fuels continued to progress on new projects.
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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LRS releases first sustainability report, unveils emissions reduction plan
LRS’ sustainability report offers baseline greenhouse gas emissions data and a general plan for reducing emissions from landfills and fleet vehicles while maintaining recycling rates and continuing to improve safety rates.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Notable waste and recycling conferences in 2025
The Hazardous Materials Management Conference will offer training and networking from Sept. 21-25 in Naperville, Illinois.
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Michigan towns sue Republic Services subsidiary to prevent interstate shipment of hazardous waste
A site owned by Republic Services in Wayne County, Michigan, was set to receive radioactive waste from New York this fall before towns sued the company, seeking to halt the disposal plan.
By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 27, 2024 -
EPA warns landfill owners to meet gas monitoring and collection obligations amid noncompliance
The federal agency issued alerts that revealed its findings from over 100 inspections. It noted the climate impact of failing to control methane pollution and warned landfill owners that the agency would hold them accountable.
By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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New and upcoming recycling facility projects boost regional capabilities
Cards Recycling, WM, Aurubis and a waste authority in Alabama have all invested in recent facility upgrades that could have implications for regional curbside programs or hard-to-recycle materials.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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EPA waste office unlikely to get a Senate-confirmed leader before Biden term ends
After prior nominee Carlton Waterhouse withdrew in 2023, the U.S. EPA hasn’t updated the status of the assistant administrator role at the Office of Land and Emergency Management. Nominees could reflect new administration priorities.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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Sponsored by LivegisticsConnected workspaces: Waste and material management’s digital revolution
Streamline your waste management journey with connected workspaces, saving time and enhancing data for waste producers, processors and transporters.
By Scott Holliday, Head of Product, Livegistics • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Tribal projects to reduce waste receive millions in EPA, NOAA funding
The EPA announced $300 million for tribal climate change programs, including $21 million in waste-related initiatives. NOAA also announced $23 million in grants for marine debris mitigation efforts.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 6, 2024
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