Consider the MRF worker: Leadpoint's push to change an overlooked occupation

In the face of increasing quality expectations and injury rates, MRF employment needs to evolve. Pat Hudson discusses how Leadpoint is working to achieve that.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 20, 2018

NERC: Recycled paper capacity increasing at 17 North American mills

Investment is on the rise post-China ban and much of the capacity increase will help process the abundance of cardboard generated by e-commerce.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 19, 2018

EPA's Wheeler and 44 others pledge to create a 'more resilient materials economy'

The voluntary America Recycles Day agreement signifies a new level of federal attention to a system all agree is in need of modernization.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 16, 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

7 key questions about New York's unique franchise plan

Now that the proposal is out, debate over ending the largest commercial open market system in the country will only heat up heading into 2019. Waste Dive read through all 100-plus pages to suss out what comes next.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 13, 2018

RES Polyflow receives $57M investment for plastics-to-energy tech

Brightmark Energy has committed to funding the company itself as well as a new plastics-to-fuel facility in Indiana.

By Katie Pyzyk • 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

As dust settles for RecycLA, council and property owners still unhappy

New city data estimates haulers will earn $436 million from the franchise program this year, while costs remain high for some customers who feel they have little recourse.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 9, 2018

New York town switching back to dual-stream program

Following the abrupt closure of Green Stream Recycling, Brookhaven has decided to revert back to dual-stream just five years after making single-stream investments.

By Katie Pyzyk , Rina Li • Updated Nov. 26, 2018

Official NYC franchise plan: 20 nonexclusive zones, 68 potential contracts

The highly anticipated final proposal is expected to accelerate consolidation of the local industry and ramp up an already contentious political fight to achieve city council passage.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Nov. 8, 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

Future of MRFs: New contract terms, more tech, ongoing stress

Speakers at the Northeast Recycling Council's recent fall conference hashed out a variety of ideas on how recyclers can survive what some described as an untenable model.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 7, 2018

Mixed election results for waste and recycling industry

While there were few direct ties to the industry in yesterday's midterm elections, the flip of House control may have notable implications.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Nov. 7, 2018

Alderman, advocates push for recycling reform in Chicago

Multiple groups are calling for a new incentive-based price structure and greater city oversight following new questions about why so many carts are being tagged for contamination by Waste Management.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 6, 2018

Compology's plan to define 'contamination' once and for all

CEO Jason Gates discusses a new "CScore" that could level the playing field among haulers and customers by assessing container contents in real-time.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 5, 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

St. Louis suburbs find recycling solutions after major MRF halts service

Cities are implementing a range of temporary, expensive fixes to keep their recycling programs alive after Resource Management stopped taking single-stream material.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 2, 2018

Container explosion at Port of Los Angeles traces back to recycling facility

The investigation is ongoing, but authorities have so far stated "a form of combustible fuel or other compound" caused the explosion.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 2, 2018

How Jim Warner helped build an integrated empire in Pennsylvania

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

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 1, 2018

Waste Connections teases mystery deal with major private company

The pending transaction, described as the fourth-largest in the company's history, was among multiple positive talking points from the Q3 report.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 31, 2018

Call2Recycle takes lithium battery campaign to heart of tech world

CEO Carl Smith shares details on events in the Bay Area this fall as part of the "Avoid the Spark" campaign to solve a mounting fire epidemic.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 31, 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

Los Angeles BPW approves RecycLA facility plan, plus $6M for consultant

The city gains unprecedented oversight at any facility taking franchise material, and requires many to be fully enclosed. Waste Management is among the operators with concerns about potential costs.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 30, 2018