With EPA enforcement on PFAS coming, waste groups call for focus upstream

The waste industry hopes the U.S. EPA’s new enforcement initiative for PFAS is a small step in reducing PFAS-containing items at waste sites, but it still wants to be protected from certain liability.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 30, 2023

Former Miami-Dade waste head on county’s capacity challenges, disaster response and more

Mike Fernandez says the county must be creative in meeting its capacity needs as it considers long-term disposal options. He also shares his severe weather experience as Florida faces another hurricane.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 29, 2023

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Get up to speed on what may be coming next around M&A, labor solutions, ESG investment trends, federal regulation, state policy, environmental justice, local programs and more.

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Miami-Dade County proposes new, more remote site for WTE facility

The location is more remote following concerns from residents near the Florida county’s former incinerator. But permitting and building the facility would take nearly a decade, leaving the county with interim capacity concerns.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 22, 2023

EPA enforcement priorities include new focus on landfill methane, PFAS

The agency’s latest update to its National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives drew comments from industry trade groups as well as New York City about potential implications for waste operations.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 21, 2023

Minnesota, a birthplace of PFAS, tackles contaminated waste sites on multiple fronts

The state has funding from settlements with companies such as 3M, but the costs ahead are daunting. A recent report estimates it could take at least $105 million to manage the “forever chemicals” at certain landfills and compost sites.

By April Reese • Aug. 17, 2023

BP on track for $500M EBITDA target for Archaea as it looks to ramp up RNG

CEO Bernard Looney continued to express bullishness on the biogas business, which is benefiting from a variety of federal programs expanded in recent months.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 15, 2023

Large waste companies spent nearly $2B on acquisitions through Q2

WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and Casella Waste Systems recently reported spending totals and shared M&A outlooks for the rest of 2023.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 10, 2023

EPA’s hazardous waste site inspections and plastic pollution efforts falling short, agency report says

The agency must prioritize inspections at hazardous waste facilities to prevent possible pollution issues, the EPA’s Office of Inspector General says. Trash in waterways is another concern.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 8, 2023

Waste Connections’ acquisition of Arrowhead opens strategic integration, M&A opportunities

The deal could help reveal better M&A chances and remedy shrinking Northeast disposal capacity, the company says. Arrowhead recently invested in its transportation and disposal infrastructure.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 4, 2023

Darrell Smith leaves National Waste & Recycling Association CEO role

Smith stepped into the position in 2017 and was at the helm during the COVID-19 pandemic. NWRA’s board will search for a new person for the role.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 4, 2023

Waste Connections caps Q2 with acquisition of Arrowhead waste-to-rail network

Waste Connections sees Arrowhead’s rail-served MSW landfill in Alabama as “one of our most strategic assets” to open up more integration and M&A opportunities in the Northeast.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 3, 2023

Electronics recycling advocates make case for federal support

Lawmakers want effective electronics recycling programs to strengthen domestic supplies of critical minerals and create more jobs, but advocates say more investments and policy changes are needed to make that happen.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 2, 2023

Casella aims to drum up support for possible 2028 reopening of Massachusetts landfill

If reopened, the landfill could accept about 350,000 tons of MSW and C&D waste a year. The site was previously closed due to community pushback and zoning issues.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 2, 2023

Clean Harbors sees opportunity in PFAS as environmental solutions segment buoys growth

Executives said a recent Department of Defense announcement that it would resume PFAS incineration validates the company’s earlier work on the material and represents a significant growth opportunity.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 2, 2023

Q2 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies

Follow the latest results from Republic Services, WM, GFL Environmental, Stericycle and more as they release their midyear earnings reports.

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Aug. 10, 2023

Casella raises revenue guidance; net income takes hit with one-time costs

The $525M deal to acquire GFL assets, along with other recently completed acquisitions, are now reflected in Casella's updated guidance. A separate deal to acquire Twin Bridges is under attorney general review.

By Megan Quinn • July 28, 2023

LRS expands Chicago metro footprint with latest acquisition, hires new CFO

The purchase of Environmental Recycling & Disposal also comes with a 600-ton-per-day transfer station that could be expanded. Macquarie-backed LRS also shared an update on executive leadership changes.

By Cole Rosengren • July 28, 2023

Coastal Waste & Recycling acquires South Carolina-based Pro Disposal

The deal brings two transfer stations and two landfills to Coastal’s portfolio in Georgia and South Carolina. A Macquarie fund recently acquired a majority stake in Coastal.

By Jacob Wallace • July 27, 2023

GFL Environmental raises 2023 guidance, pays down debt after divestitures

The Canada-based company is using higher-than-expected proceeds from three separate asset sales to improve its leverage ratio and invest more in sustainability projects.

By Jacob Wallace • July 27, 2023

WM lowers 2023 guidance due to commodity prices but reports ‘solid results’ despite headwinds

WM CEO Jim Fish said he was pleased with how the company managed inflation, commodity and volume headwinds to end the second quarter.

By Megan Quinn • July 26, 2023

California faces declining hazardous waste disposal capacity, according to management report

The state’s two hazardous waste landfills — run by WM and Clean Harbors — have 20 years of remaining capacity, but only if nearly half the waste continues to get shipped out of state.

By Jacob Wallace • July 21, 2023

DTG Recycle lays off employees at its only landfill while working through pre-expansion issues

The private equity-backed C&D company was recently required to shut down operations at the Anderson Landfill amid ongoing permit discussions. It is also managing a subsurface fire and potential hazardous cleanup at the site.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated July 18, 2023

New Hampshire asks for public input on landfill rule updates after state bills fail to pass

The state landfill rules are 10 years old and will sunset in 2024. Casella and environmental groups were split on two different bills meant to influence how rules were updated. 

By Megan Quinn • July 17, 2023

Miami-Dade County at ‘crossroads’ as solid waste director steps down

Director Mike Fernandez is departing as the county faces unanswered questions about the future of incineration, recycling and more.

By Jacob Wallace • July 14, 2023

WIN Waste resets leadership team, elevating Mayo to CEO

Dan Mayo, formerly CFO, is now leading the New Hampshire-based company. Bob Boucher is stepping back after an eight-year tenure that included multiple acquisitions and growth to more than $1 billion in annual revenue.

By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2023