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    With $335M to invest in lithium-ion battery recycling, the Biden administration asks for guidance

    Building on prior announcements, the agency is seeking ideas on “collection, transportation, processing, and recycling of batteries and scrap materials” that are used in electric vehicles.

    By • Aug. 31, 2022
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    California legislature advances battery EPR and takeback bills, aiming to avert facility fires

    The bills, supported by solid waste districts and haulers like Republic Services, intend to make battery recycling more convenient for consumers while improving safety along collection routes and in recycling or transfer facilities.

    By • Updated Sept. 1, 2022
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    LRS CEO outlines how M&A and sustainability are creating a Midwest powerhouse

    One year into Macquarie’s ownership of LRS, CEO Alan Handley shared what’s next for the company’s expansion, talked plans to hit a $600 million revenue run rate, previewed a new Chicago MRF and more.

    By • Aug. 30, 2022
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    Recology SF corruption investigation

    San Francisco’s former DPW director, who took bribes from Recology, sentenced to 7 years

    Nuru engaged in a multiyear corruption scheme with multiple city contractors, including Recology. One former Recology employee who pleaded guilty is due for sentencing and another was recently indicted.

    By • Aug. 26, 2022
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    Waste Connections acquiring 3 franchise haulers around San Jose, California

    The newly confirmed transactions involving haulers that service San Jose, Milpitas and Livermore, California, all come with long-term municipal contracts that fit the company’s acquisition strategy.

    By • Updated Aug. 25, 2022
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    Deep Dive // NYC commercial waste reform

    New York commercial waste haulers hold their breath after submitting bids for 10-year contracts

    Bids are in to operate in the Department of Sanitation’s upcoming commercial waste zone system. Haulers of all sizes are waiting to learn their fates while operating under lingering pandemic and inflationary pressures.

    By • Aug. 24, 2022
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    Glass Packaging Institute launching MRF equipment leasing program, eyeing Midwest and Southeast

    The group aims to help MRFs reduce contamination and generate more revenue from a cleaner glass stream while advancing toward its goal of achieving a 50% glass recycling rate by 2030.

    By • Aug. 24, 2022
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    Replenysh is working to connect recycling deserts’ untapped supply of commodities with brands’ demand

    The California-based startup wants to expand in communities with limited recycling access to collect materials that brands need for their circularity goals.

    By • Aug. 23, 2022
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    Q&A // Environmental justice conversations

    Ya Fav Trashman fights illegal dumping with cleanups and social media

    Terrill Haigler, a former Philadelphia sanitation worker, has become a rising star in the waste world. He discusses his new children’s book about the profession, “I’m Cool Too,” and how street cleanliness is an environmental justice issue.

    By • Aug. 23, 2022
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    Red River Waste sold to private equity firm for $12.6M

    The sale’s finalization marks the end of a long-running bankruptcy case and bid process for the Texas-based company that experienced service issues in multiple cities over recent months.

    By • Aug. 22, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    Domestic destinations for recycled paper and plastic are growing. Is National Sword the reason?

    A wave of investments occurred in the U.S. over the last five years, but experts debate how much is due to China's scrap import restrictions versus other economic, environmental and geopolitical factors.

    By • Aug. 22, 2022
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    Disruptive MRF technology

    The presort is the most dangerous and least efficient station in a MRF. A disruption is necessary.

    Aug. 22, 2022
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    Where the Teamsters are looking to grow their ranks in waste and recycling

    General President Sean O’Brien’s “militant” approach is reportedly influencing discussions with employers and members alike as the waste industry’s biggest union looks to expand its reach.

    By • Aug. 18, 2022
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    Lawmakers, environmentalists say 2032 phase-out target for single-use plastics in national parks is too distant

    Rep. Mike Quigley and other members of Congress are calling on the Department of the Interior to reassess its timeline to cut back on the use of plastic beverage containers, straws, cups, cutlery and bags.

    By • Aug. 17, 2022
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    Rubicon stock begins trading, company reports nearly $197M in proceeds from SPAC deal

    The Kentucky-based technology company has started trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RBT, with plans for further expansion following the new influx of capital.

    By • Aug. 16, 2022
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    Biogas industry applauds House passage of Inflation Reduction Act with ‘historic’ implications

    Anaergia and the American Biogas Council said new tax credits and other provisions will be a boon for anaerobic digestion and landfill gas projects. The bill also has implications for Superfund projects and corporate tax policy.

    By • Aug. 15, 2022
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    Seeking funding and connections, recyclers turn to business incubator NextCycle

    Recyclers and other businesses in Michigan, Colorado and Washington, the states where NextCycle operates, discussed the program’s impact on their circular economy goals during a Northeast Recycling Council webinar.

    By • Aug. 12, 2022
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    Q&A

    How WIN Waste Innovations’ unique set of WTE, landfill and rail assets positions it for industry expansion

    In an exclusive interview at its headquarters a little over a year after the company's formation, CEO Robert Boucher discussed a possible IPO, upcoming ESG initiatives and the outlook for legacy Wheelabrator facilities.

    By • Aug. 11, 2022
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    ISRI rejects ‘advanced recycling’ label, says plastic-to-fuel projects should not count as recycling

    Amid ongoing debate around the role and regulation of chemical recycling for certain plastics, the trade group has drawn a line in the sand about its approach to these emerging technologies.

    By • Aug. 10, 2022
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    Public waste companies have spent nearly $3.9B on M&A so far this year

    WM plans to get back in the mix with a greater level of spending, while Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and Casella Waste Systems remain quite active. 

    By • Aug. 10, 2022
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    Biden signs CHIPS bill, spurring hopes that supply chains for waste equipment will improve

    Waste and recycling groups have previously said they hope the $52.7 billion investment in semiconductor manufacturing and related research can ease longstanding delays for trucks and other equipment.

    By • Aug. 9, 2022
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    Recession or not, waste and recycling companies say outlooks remain strong

    Regardless of the direction of the economy, industry execs on earnings calls pointed to waste volume trends, wage rates, price increase acceptance, and experience with past downturns to express confidence.

    By , , • Aug. 8, 2022
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    RSG 2022 earnings

    Republic Services eyes $600M in 2022 acquisition spending outside of US Ecology

    With the recently purchased environmental solutions business delivering on planned cost savings, Republic’s future pipeline will focus primarily on recycling and solid waste transactions, execs said during their earnings call.

    By • Aug. 5, 2022
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    Q2 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies

    Catch up on the latest round of financial results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella Waste Systems, Clean Harbors and Stericycle.

    Updated Aug. 10, 2022
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    Q2 recycling report: Commodity price peak may have subsided, MRF upgrades an ongoing priority

    Follow the latest insights about market trends and investment priorities from executives at WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and Casella Waste Systems.

    By , • Updated Aug. 5, 2022