Prairie Robotics expands its AI truck tech to more North American cities

Its recent partnership with Tacoma, Washington, was funded by a $1.8 million U.S. EPA recycling education grant. The company aims to expand its on-truck contamination detection services.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 13, 2025

Quest reports revenue decline after mall business exit

The company is in the midst of operational efficiency initiatives after a disappointing 2024. These processes have reduced debt and improved cash generation, executives said on a Q2 earnings call.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 12, 2025

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The Rise of Recycling AI

Artificial intelligence has become increasingly common at MRFs, in collection trucks and even as a tool for consumer education at the point of generation.

By Waste Dive staff

Battery recycling facilities and programs ramp up in U.S. and Canada

Princeton NuEnergy’s black mass facility has opened, while Washington seeks comments on its battery EPR rulemaking and two Canadian programs join forces on battery recycling education.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 12, 2025

GreenWaste’s new CEO eyes M&A, California facility expansion for growth

GreenWaste appointed former COO Clete Elms to permanently serve as CEO of the private equity-backed company. He brings experience leading Australian waste firms and a focus on sustainability.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 11, 2025

Major waste companies spent $659M on M&A in Q2

Companies spent significantly less on M&A than in Q1. WM acquired WB Waste in D.C., while Republic, Waste Connections, GFL and Casella focused on smaller tuck-ins or regional deals.

By Jacob Wallace , Megan Quinn • Aug. 4, 2025

Casella raises revenue guidance, previews West Virginia growth plans

Executives noted stable performance in the Northeast and anticipated annualized revenues from acquisitions, but pointed out headwinds from labor costs and truck delays in the mid-Atlantic. 

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 1, 2025

GFL down to 2 bidders for sale of stake in infrastructure business, boosts guidance

CEO Patrick Dovigi confirmed that the company is rapidly nearing a deal to sell a stake in its privately held Green Infrastructure Partners business. GFL posted growth that beat expectations in the second quarter.

By Jacob Wallace • July 31, 2025

Q2 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2025

Follow the latest results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella, Enviri and Clean Harbors.

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Aug. 5, 2025

Republic expects Teamsters strike to cost at least $25M amid steady quarter

Executives detailed the impact from headwinds like lower commodity prices, continued softness in manufacturing and the ongoing labor disputes it faces in several markets. 

By Jacob Wallace • July 30, 2025

WM decreases 2025 revenue guidance but logs strong quarter

The company reported revenue gains for the quarter, fueled largely by internal growth in the collection and disposal business and the ongoing integration of Stericycle. Commodity prices weighed on the outlook.

By Jacob Wallace • July 29, 2025

Coastal Waste pilots AI-powered robot to stop facility and fleet fires

The AI-powered robot, a custom build from neighboring Florida technology company Guident, could help prevent battery fires. It also performs other safety checks so employees can spend more time with customers.

By Megan Quinn • July 28, 2025

Minus Waste Solutions plans to quickly expand capacity after investment

The company, founded by an industry veteran, looks to rapidly expand its fleet and organics processing centers in the coming months.

By Jacob Wallace • July 25, 2025

Waste Connections reports positive earnings for Q2 amid economic headwinds

Waste Connections reported higher-than-expected revenues for Q2, but tariff and economic uncertainty prompted the company to stick with its original full-year guidance instead of raising expectations for the rest of the year.

By Megan Quinn • July 24, 2025

Republic, Teamsters fail to reach labor agreement as officials push for resolution

Three municipalities have notified the hauler it’s not meeting its contract, while the Massachusetts secretary of state questioned private companies’ ability to perform sanitation services. 

By Jacob Wallace • Updated July 16, 2025

Casella Waste acquiring Mountain State Waste in West Virginia

The acquisition, representing about $30 million in annualized revenue, opens the door for Casella to operate in new regions of West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky while expanding its Pennsylvania footprint. 

By Megan Quinn • July 14, 2025

Teamsters declare ‘war’ with Republic Services, escalating strikes

The union says more than 2,000 Republic Services workers are striking or honoring picket lines nationwide. The escalation comes a week after Local 25 went on strike against the company in the Boston area. 

By Jacob Wallace • July 10, 2025

Philadelphia sanitation strike ends with tentative pay agreement

AFSCME and Philadelphia officials confirmed the strike has ended, though the union must still ratify the terms of the deal before it becomes official. Between 1,200 and 1,300 sanitation workers were part of the strike.

By Megan Quinn • Updated July 9, 2025

Teamsters expand strike over Republic Services contracts

Teamsters Local 179 in Ottawa, Illinois, announced it would also strike Republic Services on Wednesday. The chapter joins roughly 450 Republic workers represented by Teamsters in Massachusetts already on strike.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated July 2, 2025

Judge finalizes $1.4M Waste Pro racial discrimination lawsuit settlement

The company must offer training, hire a compliance officer and change task assignment policies after a Black employee and 26 others reported ongoing harassment.

By Megan Quinn • June 27, 2025

WM projects up to $29B revenue in 2027, driven by recycling and RNG

Executives announced new long-term earnings targets across its business segments and offered updates on plans for healthcare waste, employee retention and landfill capacity.

By Megan Quinn • June 25, 2025

Veolia touts plans for U.S. expansion, unveils new water treatment plant in Delaware

At a U.S. Chamber of Commerce event Wednesday, CEO Estelle Brachlianoff said Veolia targets 50% growth in the U.S. in coming years to meet PFAS management demand fueled by health impact concerns.

By Megan Quinn • June 20, 2025

Reworld outlines growth of non-incineration capacity

The company’s portfolio of waste combustion facilities has declined in recent years, but its network of materials processing facilities and alternative fuel production has grown significantly.

By Jacob Wallace • June 17, 2025

Biogas groups disappointed by EPA’s proposed RFS update

The U.S. EPA is lowering its volume expectations for transportation fuels made from waste after multiple years of the sector not meeting production targets.

By Jacob Wallace • June 16, 2025

Trump signs resolutions killing California’s zero-emissions rules

President Donald Trump called for ending electric vehicle mandates, signing off on a trio of congressional joint resolutions.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 13, 2025

EPA encourages use of tribal assistance funding programs

A range of programs administered by the U.S. EPA, federal Indian Health Service agency and U.S. Department of Agriculture offer different kinds of assistance for projects like transfer stations and open dump cleanups.

By Jacob Wallace • June 12, 2025