Corporate

Waste Management hit with fines over missed collections in Omaha, Nebraska

The company has struggled with a tight labor market for CDL drivers, but the city's mayor said it's time for them to "own this problem" and wants nearly $28,000 in return.

By Jordan Schultz • June 18, 2018

Fort Wayne, Indiana wants answers — and $65K for Red River collection issues

The company has exceeded the number of missed pickups stipulated in its contract with the city since taking over in January.

By Cole Rosengren , Jordan Schultz • June 18, 2018

Headquarters Landfill privatization paused after collusion allegation

Washington's Cowlitz County had favored Republic Services, but after pushback from other national competitors, it is unclear how the process will proceed.

By Jordan Schultz • June 14, 2018

US recycling businesses recognized as 'Best for the World'

B Lab recognized Rubicon Global, Recycle Track Systems and Recyclebank among the certified B Corps honored for 2018, with the goal that someday all companies would strive to achieve such status.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 13, 2018

Florida DEP fines Gulf Power for unlined coal ash landfill

The $32,500 violation over contamination into a nearby river comes as the company pushes to renew its permit for the closed facility.

By Jordan Schultz • June 12, 2018

Organizations, governments pledge to reduce plastic waste

To celebrate World Environment Day (June 5) and World Oceans Day (June 8), organizations and countries are making big pledges to reduce or eliminate more plastic material.

By Jordan Schultz • June 08, 2018

WestRock now open to any buyer of Newberg, Oregon mill

The company wants to scrap the paper recycling equipment, despite growing domestic fiber processing demand and an interested buyer.

By Katie Pyzyk , Jordan Schultz • UPDATED: June 15, 2018 at 11:23 a.m.

Waste Pro gearing up for new $17M contract in Charlotte, North Carolina

The Florida company beat out incumbent Republic Services in a council vote earlier this year based in part on a newer fleet and different routing plan.

By Cole Rosengren • June 07, 2018

Michelin's sustainability increases with tire recycling subsidiary Lehigh Technologies

Michelin is set to ramp up its recycled content while boosting its bottom line as its subsidiary provides feedstock savings.

By Jordan Schultz • June 06, 2018

Nine Dragons to acquire 2 US paper mills for $175M

The Chinese company says this deal will provide access to new resources and "invigorate" mills in Wisconsin and Maine.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 30, 2018

Waste Industries' unusual merger with Alpine signals strategic expansion

Despite the 1,600-mile distance between their headquarters, Waste Industries pursued Alpine because it's a "very high quality company with a very familiar corporate culture."

By Kristin Musulin • May 23, 2018

Republic climbs Fortune 500 list as Waste Management sees slight dip

Stericycle and Clean Harbors were also represented on the broader Fortune 1000 list.

By Kristin Musulin • May 21, 2018

Environmental groups sue Casella over alleged pollution from landfill

The Toxics Action Center and Conservation Law Foundation claim Casella has violated the Clean Water Act by discharging pollutants from the Bethlehem Landfill into the Ammonoosuc River.

By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • May 15, 2018

Waste Connections announces leadership changes

CFO Worthing Jackman will succeed Steve Bouck as president as he retires following over 20 years at the company. 

By Kristin Musulin • May 14, 2018

Facing driver shortage, Waste Management turns to job fairs, bonuses

The talent gap also has forced the company to abandon its promise to compost yard waste in one city, sending it directly to the landfill.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 11, 2018

Waste Management sues over 'arbitrary' bidding process in Carson, California

The suit alleges that Carson preselected WRI, the winner of the 15-year residential trash collection contract.

By Ellen Ryan

Republic beats 7 rivals in bid for Washington county landfill

The privatization of the landfill is being debated, as some argue the county should continue running the landfill for the sake of costs and disposal capacity.

By Kristin Musulin • May 08, 2018

Casella Q1: Solid waste 'stellar,' recycling not so much

The Northeast company reported a strong start to 2018, with worse than expected recycling headwinds and little optimism for near-term changes.

By Cole Rosengren • May 07, 2018

Waste Connections CEO says M&A pipeline as strong as he's ever seen

During the first quarter call, executives highlighted multiple new deals, recycling outlooks and their thoughts on the art of pricing.

By Cole Rosengren • May 04, 2018

Advanced Disposal continues steady growth

The company has amassed strength heading into 2018, with good news on just about every front except recycling.

By Cole Rosengren • May 03, 2018

Why Republic's CEO says he welcomes the 'China chaos'

During the company's first quarter earnings call, Don Slager said recent recycling market disruptions would be "the catalyst to fix this business."

By Cole Rosengren • May 03, 2018

Newby Island facility reaches settlement over Bay Area pollution

Republic Services subsidiaries will pay $110,000 for legal fees, mitigation and future monitoring at the site.

By Jake Thomas • May 03, 2018

Whose responsibility is it to make recycling work?

Executives from Waste Management, Republic Services, Casella, SWANA, NWRA, DSNY and Rubicon all weighed in at WasteExpo.

By Cole Rosengren • May 02, 2018

Q&A

Republic VP Pete Keller on transforming the recycling business model

Waste Dive caught up with the country's second-largest recycler to talk China, temporary disposal waivers and the future of diversion goals.

By Cole Rosengren • May 02, 2018

Inside Republic's safety culture and technology outlook

After Republic was honored at NWRA's Driver of the Year awards, Senior VP of Safety Jim Olson shared high expectations for companywide driver success.

By Cole Rosengren • May 01, 2018