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Blue Bottle, aiming for 'zero waste' in 2020, could eliminate to-go coffee cups

The upscale coffee chain's goals mirror a larger shift as more and more companies target their waste footprints. The cup pilot will begin in two California locations.

By E.A. Crunden • Dec. 13, 2019

Vanguard Renewables will operate digesters around US in $200M Dominion deal

Proposed projects in five states will trap methane from cow manure to create renewable natural gas offer "a new way to improve on farm economics."

By Catherine Morehouse • UPDATED: Dec. 13, 2019 at 11:55 a.m.

Deep Dive

Robots move in

More MRFs are turning to automation and advanced technology to fill gaps and boost efficiencies, especially in light of market changes, but a full replacement of human labor isn’t here yet.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 11, 2019

Deep Dive

On the line in California

The state may have a reputation for progressive recycling policies, but industry workers still face numerous hazards. Here are two of their stories.

By Susie Neilson • Dec. 11, 2019

Deep Dive

High risk, hidden workforce

With fluctuating injury rates, and ongoing fatalities, MRFs remain a key safety challenge. Operators discuss efforts to change that through better training, tighter protocols and a lower dependence on temporary labor.

By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 11, 2019

Waste Management scores Supreme Court win in long-running fight over New Orleans landfill

The nation's highest court declined to block the company's lawsuit alleging bribery by a rival. Waste Management argues River Birch sought to edge the company out of the post-Hurricane Katrina market in Louisiana.

By E.A. Crunden • Dec. 11, 2019

GFL Environmental aims to raise more than $1B, keeps IPO door open

One month after backing out of plans to go public, the Canadian agglomerate is looking for new funds through a debt and equity offering. Proceeds will be used for two pending U.S. acquisitions — including County Waste.

By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 10, 2019

Dive Awards

Disruptor of the Year: New York City Council

The council's Oct. 30 vote to pass a commercial waste zone system was among the most consequential legislative moves for any local market this year – and that was the point.

By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 09, 2019

Dive Awards

Executive of the Year: Kerry Getter, Balcones Resources

The Texas-based industry veteran achieved a rare feat in 2019 – running a recycling company so sustainably that someone wanted to buy it during a commodity market downturn.

By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: Dec. 10, 2019 at 8:55 a.m.

Dive Awards

The Waste Dive Awards for 2019

From operations to policy, these are some of the top organizations and executives that shaped the waste and recycling industry this year.

Q&A

Veolia North America's new CEO outlines big plans for waste growth

Brian Clarke is charged with spending recent divestment proceeds on expanding the French company's waste network. Priorities include hazardous waste, plastics recycling, PFAS treatment and more.

By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 05, 2019

Covanta air permit renewal challenged by Oregon health, environmental groups

The company expects a typical permitting process, but external resistance highlights ongoing tensions over the role of WTE and its renewable status as climate concerns mount. 

By E.A. Crunden • Dec. 03, 2019

Santa Fe, New Mexico reopens idled MRF under new recycling contract

The city-owned plant is now being run by Town Recycling after sitting unused for four years. Given rising prices with Albuquerque-based Friedman Recycling, the move is seen as more cost-effective.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 27, 2019

Opinion

How businesses can use EPR as a competitive advantage

Gina Lee of the Upcyclers Network makes a case for why manufacturers should come around to extended producer responsibility, citing two longtime examples in the ceiling panel and irrigation sectors.

By Gina Lee • Nov. 27, 2019

Waste Connections landfill in Illinois could face new litter fines amid broader scrutiny

The Winnebago Landfill has faced increasing pressure from local and state officials over odors, along with repeated violation notices.

By E.A. Crunden • Nov. 27, 2019

Funding advances for 3 Mid-Atlantic anaerobic digestion projects

New announcements from RNG Energy Solutions and Bioenergy DevCo are the latest sign of an uptick in financing interest for organics processing infrastructure.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 22, 2019

Waste Connections scores legal win in ongoing California landfill fight

A judge found equitable estoppel against the county, bolstering Waste Connections as the company works through ongoing legal battles with Los Angeles County over its permitting conditions at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. 

By E.A. Crunden • Nov. 21, 2019

Deep Dive

Electric trucks may be the future, but waste and recycling market still charging up

Looking to move away from diesel and meet climate goals, a growing number of service providers are in the process of testing out models from coast to coast. 

By Mary Catherine O'Connor • Nov. 21, 2019

NWRA members granted long-sought exemption to ELD mandate

Following an exemption granted to Waste Management last year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will apply the same terms to all of the more than 100,000 trucks operated by NWRA members.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 20, 2019

EPA Recycling Summit emphasizes need for urgent action, shies away from regulatory changes

Officials and industry representatives touted ongoing progress, including plans for new voluntary recycling goals, but generally expressed confidence that the market can handle this evolution with minimal policy interference.

By E.A. Crunden • Nov. 19, 2019

Sims expands aluminum recycling in New York with Nespresso funding

Funding from Nespresso allowed the MRF operator to add a new nonferrous line for capturing lightweight materials that will also clean up its glass stream.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 18, 2019

Deep Dive

How recycling has changed in all 50 states

The most comprehensive tracker of local recycling program changes, cancellations and solutions in the U.S. from November 2017 to November 2019. 

By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: June 5, 2019 at 2:10 p.m.

Casella landfill expansion settlement calls for PFAS plan by 2024 in Vermont

A local environmental group sought to block the expansion of the state's last landfill over concerns with leachate and odor issues. Now, the parties have reached an agreement allowing the project to move forward.

By E.A. Crunden • Nov. 13, 2019

DTG acquires first landfill amid rapid Northwest expansion

The landfill marks a new frontier for DTG, the largest recycler of C&D in the region. The company told Waste Dive it is eyeing further expansion.

By E.A. Crunden • Nov. 08, 2019

National plastics draft bill gains momentum amid industry push to tackle pollution

Sweeping nationwide plastics legislation is creeping closer to reality with a new draft. But the plan is likely to meet with resistance from recycling industry groups and product manufacturers, who prefer more voluntary solutions.

By E.A. Crunden • Nov. 06, 2019