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Waste Connections pursues escalating New York legal fight in face of stiff competition
Subsidiary County Waste sued former owner Scott Earl over alleged unfair practices and issues related to the rise of his new company, Twin Bridges. The two are battling over prices and acquisition targets around the Capital Region.
By Cole Rosengren • March 02, 2021 -
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Vehicle-related incidents still leading cause of industry worker deaths, SWANA says
Another timely concern raised at the SWANA Safety Summit: fighting the burnout that comes from workers' COVID-19 fatigue.
By Megan Quinn • March 01, 2021 -
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TrendlineThe Waste Dive Outlook on 2021
Entering a second year of operating during a pandemic, the waste and recycling industry is poised to see further corporate traction on ESG goals, tech upgrades and M&A activity, as well as key policy developments from the Biden administration.
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Stericycle, Clean Harbors, US Ecology see small COVID-related revenue bumps
Despite headwinds in other business streams, Clean Harbors, for instance, completed nearly 14,000 COVID-19 responses and generated $120 million in decontamination-related revenue in 2020 amid the pandemic.
By Maria Rachal • March 01, 2021 -
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2020 earnings coverage for US waste and recycling companies
Catch up on Waste Dive's quarterly analysis of results from Waste Management, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Covanta and Casella Waste Systems during 2020.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
2020 earnings coverage: Waste Connections
The industry's third-largest company continued to expand through M&A, responded to the coronavirus pandemic and committed to $500 million in ESG spending.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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2020 earnings coverage: Covanta
The industry's largest incinerator operator was affected by the pandemic like many others and later initiated a strategic review that could bring notable changes to its future.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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2020 earnings coverage: Casella Waste Systems
This key Northeast company continued growing its dominant presence in the market amid the pandemic, with plans to further expand multiple key landfill assets.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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2020 earnings coverage: GFL Environmental
In its first year as a public company, starting right as the pandemic unfolded, GFL completed multiple major transactions and is on track for ongoing rapid growth.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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2020 earnings coverage: Waste Management
The North American industry's largest company weathered the pandemic, announced new ESG plans and completed the major acquisition of Advanced Disposal Services.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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2020 earnings coverage: Republic Services
The industry's second-largest player adapted to the pandemic, completed a busy year of M&A and pushed ahead on fleet electrification plans.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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GFL Environmental plans another 'outsized' M&A year, outlines growth through 2023
After a year of significant expansion, the Canadian company is working on another large deal, numerous tuck-ins and potential divestitures. Plus, it's optimistic about benefits in a post-pandemic economy.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 23, 2021 -
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Republic Services reiterates all in on electrification over CNG, Santek close nearing
The second-largest North American waste operator expects economic recovery to continue in 2021, with bullish plans for M&A.
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 23, 2021 -
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New year brings string of partnerships on waste fleet electrification
Romeo Power and XL Fleet are among those in the electric vehicle space that have recently gone public via SPACs and are linking up with waste specialists to gain a foothold in the sector.
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 22, 2021 -
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Casella moving ahead with multiple Northeast landfill expansions as capacity tightens
With a Connecticut facility expected to close in 2022, and other factors in play, Casella hopes to activate its McKean Landfill in Pennsylvania as a new destination. Expansions are also underway in New York and Vermont.
By Megan Quinn • Feb. 19, 2021 -
Solid waste companies emerge resilient from Q4, with some lingering pandemic effects
Earnings from the industry's publicly traded solid waste companies show the sector has largely rebounded, but is still affected by a slow economic recovery.
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Covanta exploring multiple potential divestitures, sees UK as 'primary growth avenue'
A strategic review led by Covanta's new CEO will be completed mid-year, as the company prepares to shop assets and consider cost reductions. Four of its upcoming U.K. projects are expected to be increasingly profitable.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 19, 2021 -
Waste Connections Q4: $180M worth of M&A in 2020 opens new markets
The company highlighted improved solid waste volumes and increased values for recycled commodities and renewable fuels, all of which contributed to a better than expected quarter despite the ongoing pandemic.
By Megan Quinn • Feb. 18, 2021 -
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Waste Management CEO says economy 'ready to take off,' major North American M&A likely done
In the first full earnings report since acquiring Advanced Disposal, executives shared updates on integration and pandemic recovery. They also leaned into ESG as an opportunity under the Biden administration.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 18, 2021 -
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Waste employers prep COVID-19 vaccine plans as most workers still await shots
While not requiring all workers get vaccinated, Waste Management, Republic Services and Casella are among employers working to inform, encourage and properly incentivize extra protection against the virus, once available.
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 16, 2021 -
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2021 could be year for packaging EPR, nearly a dozen state bills in play
Lawmakers throughout the U.S. are increasingly interested in shifting more of recycling's financial implications to packaging manufacturers, with many taking a coordinated approach.
By Megan Quinn • UPDATED: Feb. 12, 2021 at 9:54 a.m. -
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Waste Management debuts recycled plastic uniforms, downplays landfills at annual ESG event
The national uniform rollout, and plans to invest $100 million in recycling infrastructure, were touted at a climate-focused sustainability forum. The industry's largest landfill company also described disposal as "a last resort."
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 10, 2021 -
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Recycling Leadership Council, key senators call for 'national strategy' to fix system
A report from the coalition of packaging companies, brand-backed nonprofits, and researchers, highlights the need for standardization, infrastructure investment and other priorities through legislation and federal funding.
By Megan Quinn • Feb. 05, 2021 -
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7 takeaways on organics recycling trends from COMPOST2021
The U.S. Composting Council event featured perspectives on contamination reduction, market development, climate change and more from WeCare Denali, Waste Management, Recology and Atlas Organics.
By Cole Rosengren , Maria Rachal • Feb. 03, 2021 -
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SEC appoints policy advisor to advance new ESG initiatives
The appointment of an ESG advisor by the acting SEC chair follows commitments by President Joe Biden to redouble efforts to combat climate change.
By Jim Tyson • Feb. 02, 2021 -
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Lakeshore Recycling Systems accelerates Midwest expansion following biggest acquisition yet
The Illinois-based company has resurrected a landfill into one of the state's most active disposal sites, recently picked up a sizable independent hauler in the Chicago area and is making moves in Wisconsin.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 02, 2021
