Injury rates for waste industry workers fell in 2023, but illnesses rose

Injury rates still haven’t fallen back to historically low 2021 levels. Meanwhile, solid waste collection workers experienced significantly more illnesses than in 2022.

By Megan Quinn • Nov. 8, 2024

NWRA challenges EPA emissions method; landfill operators report initial hurricane effects

Plus, WM, Republic Services and Rumpke Waste & Recycling continued landfill expansion efforts in multiple states. Multiple publicly owned landfills also reported closure and expansion news.

By Jacob Wallace , Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren • Nov. 8, 2024

GFL forecasts at least $4.3B from environmental services sale, announces new COO

The company says solid waste volumes are on track to improve through the end of the year. It’s also showing progress on reducing debt and expects to ramp up M&A spending in 2025.

By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 7, 2024

Waste and recycling donors spend millions across federal, state and local races

PACs affiliated with the National Waste & Recycling Association, WM, Republic Services, Reworld and others were active this cycle. Meanwhile, one former industry executive donated millions to a Trump-affiliated PAC.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 5, 2024

WM completes $7.2B Stericycle deal, takes leading position in medical waste market

Stericycle’s medical and document destruction assets now reside under WM's Healthcare Solutions division. While WM tried to grow in this market under prior leadership it often ran into stiff competition from Stericycle.

By Cole Rosengren , Megan Quinn • Nov. 4, 2024

Stericycle reports steady Q3 results, receives final regulatory approval for WM sale

Stericycle reported “revenue challenges” with some customers, as well as hurricane effects, in its latest results. The company also disclosed the price of its pending asset sale to Urbaser in Spain and Portugal.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 1, 2024

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

Rail business drags on Enviri’s Q3, while Clean Earth remains strong

The company’s rail business continued to drag on cash flow, but CEO Nick Grasberger said he expects that segment to turn around by the end of next year. 

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 31, 2024

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. 7, 2024

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

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

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

Coastal Waste buys Florida’s Southwest Waste in notable C&D deal

This is the largest transaction to date for Macquarie-backed Coastal. Southwest, founded by Charles Lomangino in 2021, operates multiple facilities throughout western Florida.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 28, 2024

Stericycle opens $110M medical waste incineration facility in Nevada

The new facility is designed to meet or exceed environmental standards while adding more capacity in the West, the company said. This follows the closure of a Utah facility in 2022.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 25, 2024

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

GreenWaste orders first set of Hyzon hydrogen refuse trucks in North America

A recently announced purchase order marks the first deal to use the vehicles for commercial operation. GreenWaste expects to get the first vehicles delivered to the Bay Area as early as Q4 2025.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 23, 2024

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

Federal judge agrees to dismiss pending charge against Recology in San Francisco bribery case

Judge William Orrick said he didn’t believe two former executives charged with bribery were the only ones involved but said he felt the company’s compliance revamp had satisfied the terms of a DOJ agreement.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 18, 2024

Republic Services flags barriers to circularity with new index

The waste company collaborated with The Harris Poll to survey executives across the economy and identify how much progress companies are making on their commitments to reduce waste.

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 17, 2024

NWRA 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

Nation’s largest curbside organics collection program rolls out across New York City

The New York City Sanitation Department will now collect food waste from residents in Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island after previously rolling out the service to Brooklyn and Queens. 

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 7, 2024

NYC market continues to consolidate, leading to new questions for waste zone system

Waste Connections’ purchase of a fellow awardee has left potential openings for competitors after it exceeded a 15-zone threshold. Meanwhile, Interstate Waste is buying up haulers, and others could become subcontractors.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 7, 2024

Recology has satisfied requirements of San Francisco deferred prosecution agreement, DOJ says

The federal government is seeking to close out a three-year agreement that stemmed from the company’s role in a major public corruption scandal. Two executives have been sentenced and multiple others have left the company.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 4, 2024

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

Notable waste and recycling conferences in 2025

Many industry events are on the calendar for 2025, including SWANA’s newly named RCon. See details about next year’s events covering business trends, organics, plastic recycling and more.

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Oct. 23, 2024