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'Life After National Sword': domestic market pivot, growing plastics backlash
Last week's Plastics Recycling Conference and Trade Show dedicated a session to exploring the repercussions — and unexpected benefits — of China's scrap import policies.
By Rina Li • March 20, 2019 -
Waste Management landfill faces uncertain future after Oregon Supreme Court loss
The Riverbend Landfill is rapidly nearing capacity and losing municipal customers — and now faces a legal roadblock over expansion plans.
By Cody Ellis • March 19, 2019 -
Deep Dive10 insights from public waste company 10-Ks
We took a deep dive into the annual reports of the five vertically-integrated service providers to assess operational scale, unionization rates, landfill lifespans and more.
By Cole Rosengren , Rina Li • March 18, 2019 -
2018 earnings report hub for the industry's top public companies
Catch up on our full quarterly earnings coverage of Waste Management, Republic Services, Waste Connections, Advanced Disposal Services, Covanta and Casella Waste Systems.
By Cole Rosengren , Andy Burt • March 18, 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 -
2018: A year of reinvestment and expansion for waste industry giants
Guest contributor Matt Herskind takes a close look at how the five vertically-integrated service providers chose to deploy their capital in 2018, and what it means for the year ahead.
By Matt Herskind • March 18, 2019 -
ColumnScrap Collector: Global brands produce at least 8M metric tons of plastic per year, report reveals
Plus: The perils of space debris, a mammoth discovery in a Mexican landfill and news from the right-to-repair movement.
By Rina Li • March 15, 2019 -
3 things for HR to do before new overtime rules drop
Nothing's final yet, but employers shouldn't play the waiting game, according to HR professionals
By Ryan Golden • March 14, 2019 -
Coca-Cola continues voluntary producer responsibility approach with $5.4M in new recycling grants
The bulk of the money will go toward a curbside education program in Atlanta that will be run by The Recycling Partnership. Other target cities include Boston, Houston and Orlando.
By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: March 14, 2019 at 5:43 p.m. -
Casella gets local approval for expanding C&D landfill with ongoing radon concerns
The proposed Hakes Landfill project, which has been reviewed by New York's Department of Environmental Conservation, has received a required zoning change from the town of Campbell.
By Igor Geyn • UPDATED: March 12, 2019 at 9:36 a.m. -
How Phoenix's multimillion-dollar recycling investment will place them in 'catbird seat'
The Phoenix Public Works Department leadership team has outlined plans to increase monthly revenue by as much as $250,000 and halve residual rates at one of the city's two MRFs.
By Cole Rosengren • March 07, 2019 -
NWRA seeks Trump's help in reversing China's scrap ban
While the trade association's latest letter urges the President to "seek a mutually beneficial compromise" on China's ban, some of its largest members — and other industry groups — have emphasized the need to move on.
By Rina Li • March 07, 2019 -
Maryland county executive walks back closure timeline for Covanta-operated incinerator
Marc Elrich made closing the county-owned facility by 2022 part of his recent winning campaign — but faced with a surprise contract extension and unclear alternatives, that timeline has become less definitive.
By Cody Ellis • UPDATED: March 11, 2019 at 9:52 a.m. -
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 06, 2019 -
Nespresso collaborates with Sims, NYC on curbside coffee pod recycling
The company has committed $1.2 million toward finding recycling solutions for difficult-to-recycle aluminum products.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 05, 2019 -
SWANApalooza: Marine plastic pollution requires more research, investment
A keynote session at last week's conference highlighted lingering questions and possible solutions around the growing crisis.
By Rina Li • March 05, 2019 -
ColumnHow to manage your e-waste liability and avoid becoming the next cautionary tale
With environmental and legal consequences catching up to more e-waste processors, Rich Thompson offers tips on finding a responsible recycling partner.
By Rich Thompson • March 04, 2019 -
Connecticut's first anaerobic digester adding depackaging facility
Quantum Biopower, which has seen more packaged material than expected from throughout the Northeast, recently received initial approval for a new expansion.
By Cole Rosengren • March 04, 2019 -
MRF operators come out in force against New York bottle bill expansion
Sims Municipal Recycling, Waste Management, multiple counties and even the Natural Resources Defense Council say Governor Cuomo's proposal would weaken curbside programs.
By Igor Geyn • UPDATED: March 1, 2019 at 4:42 p.m. -
ColumnScrap 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 01, 2019 -
Walmart unveils plan to reduce plastic packaging waste, boost How2Recycle
The retailer is setting big goals, including one to achieve "zero plastic waste," by partnering with suppliers on sustainability efforts.
By Kaarin Vembar • Feb. 27, 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 only bidder on new Boston recycling contract, higher than any disposal bid
Waste Management declined to bid for the first time in years, leaving city officials with a case of sticker shock and limited options. Three other companies are also vying for the city's residential waste.
By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: March 1, 2019 at 3:51 p.m. -
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 -
Advanced Disposal caps off 'solid' 2018, projects M&A uptick
While the company's core solid waste business remains stable, CEO Richard Burke projects continued price hikes related to recyclables collection — even for customers that have already seen an initial round of increases.
By Rina Li • Feb. 25, 2019
