Republic still very much 'in the hunt' for acquisitions, outpacing 2019 plan

Advanced Disposal may not have been the right fit, but executives remain actively engaged in M&A. They also covered recycling turnaround plans, rising landfill costs and more during the company's Q1 earnings call.

By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2019

Waste Connections reports acquisitions in 7 states, with more to come

During the company's Q1 call, executives said they're ready to pick up any Advanced Disposal divestments and have stopped counting on Asian export markets for recycling.

By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2019

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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.

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Waste Management anticipates 15% customer growth from 'transformational' Advanced deal

Company executives offered insights into what's described as their biggest merger in 20 years — along with updates on recycling and E&P expansion.

By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2019

SWANA: At least 59 waste and recycling industry deaths in 2018

SWANA also tracked 101 industry-related deaths among members of the public. Both categories saw an uptick from 2017.

By Cody Ellis • April 25, 2019

How Los Angeles is adapting to market changes — with an eye toward Mexico

Waste Dive recently met with LA Sanitation Director Enrique Zaldivar to discuss how his city is working through global changes in recycling.

By Cole Rosengren • April 24, 2019

Starbucks launches £1M 'Cup Fund' for UK recycling programs

Launched in partnership with environmental charity Hubbub, the fund will offer individual grants of up to £100,000 to support paper cup recycling initiatives in at least 10 UK locations.

By Rina Li • April 15, 2019

Omaha council votes against FCC Environmental collection contract

The rejection of Mayor Jean Stothert's favored bid came down to questions about yard waste service and the viability of a lower bidder. 

By Cole Rosengren • Updated June 5, 2019

Irving, Texas partners with Rubicon for 'smart' collection pilot

The RUBICONSmartCity platform will enable real-time service confirmations, GPS vehicle tracking and documentation of any driver issues.

By Kristin Musulin • April 3, 2019

Top NYC commercial waste regulator responds to safety critiques on way out

Dan Brownell, head of the Business Integrity Commission, spoke to Waste Dive about ongoing local corruption concerns and the agency's record on safety regulation ahead of his resignation.

By Cole Rosengren • March 28, 2019

Prince William County, Virginia eliminates glass, some plastics from curbside recycling

The county is among several in the Washington metro area suffering from lack of a regional glass processor.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 27, 2019

Recycle Track Systems starts first-ever municipal contract in Indiana

Expanding its Midwest presence, the New York company has begun servicing a $3.75 million residential collection contract previously held by Waste Management.

By Cole Rosengren • March 18, 2019

GFL Environmental acquires Pink-Trash in North Carolina

The local service provider, known for its pink equipment and contributions to cancer treatment, will be integrated into the Waste Industries network.

By Cole Rosengren • March 6, 2019

Scrap Collector: New legislation takes aim at New York's 'sham unions'

Plus: plastic ingested by animals in world's deepest ocean trenches, and Ontario bill seeks to become North America's first "right to repair" law.

By Rina Li • March 1, 2019

Pneumatic tubes with local AD get wave of political support in New York

A long-discussed concept to get trucks and bags off the streets around the 1.5-mile High Line Park corridor is taking shape. Now, the team behind it wants key backing from Mayor Bill de Blasio.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 28, 2019

Exclusivity question hangs over NYC franchise zone plan in latest step forward

A draft environmental impact statement from the city's Department of Sanitation offers fresh data about whether non-exclusive zones are the right move, along with commentary from Waste Connections and other companies.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 27, 2019

Casella Waste: 2018 was 'year to refocus on growth,' more to come

Higher pricing due to ever-tightening Northeast disposal capacity, along with a heightened pace of acquisitions, has left the Vermont company energized heading into 2019.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 25, 2019

Is New York's 2030 'zero waste' goal receding from reach?

Three key initiatives — single-stream recycling, curbside organics expansion and "save-as-you-throw" — are on hold indefinitely. Now, both skeptics and boosters are questioning whether it's practical or possible to hit the mark.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 20, 2019

Massachusetts city, hauler head to trial over post-China recycling contract terms

A recent ruling in an ongoing suit between New Bedford and ABC Disposal found that while National Sword doesn't qualify as a force majeure event, it might still count as an "uncontrollable circumstance."

By Igor Geyn • Feb. 20, 2019

Waste Connections did $1B worth of acquisitions in 2018, foresees another 'outsized year'

During the Q4 earnings call, executives also discussed public pressure on plastics, the viability of franchising and ongoing labor trends.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 15, 2019

Waste Management going on sustainability 'offensive,' buying more landfills

As the company's results continue to reach record highs, its stated focus is to keep spending on "technology and people" — including shareholders.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 15, 2019

Nashville to expand curbside recycling collection with $2M state grant

The city is doubling its collection frequency by adding 16 new trucks at a time when others are scaling back curbside programs.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 12, 2019

Macquarie acquires Northeast disposal company Tunnel Hill Partners

The buyout of this vertically-integrated player, which has assets from Ohio to Massachusetts, is spurred by ever-tightening regional disposal capacity.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Feb. 13, 2019

3 companies bid to oust Waste Management for Omaha, Nebraska contract

Waste Connections, FCC Environmental and West Central Sanitation are also after the 10-year deal, which is one of the largest contracts in the country currently up for grabs.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 4, 2019

How small cities around the country are fighting to save recycling

Solutions to preserve access and reduce contamination are emerging from municipalities, partners and citizen-led efforts in states such as Oregon, Virginia and New Hampshire.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 28, 2019

TerraCycle promises 'future of consumption' with Loop reuse system

Dozens of major brands have partnered to launch this ambitious new packaging model in the U.S. and France. TerraCycle and Suez break down how it could change the waste equation in the coming decades.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 24, 2019