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Advanced Disposal reports two acquisitions, recycling decline

The Florida company has gone into an extended quiet period following news of a planned merger with Waste Management, but its recent quarterly report offers a snapshot of business before the news broke.

By Cole Rosengren • May 01, 2019

Kansas City Council wavers on deprivatizing waste collection

The city's solid waste manager is estimating about $20 million in savings over 10 years if municipal crews take over routes currently handled by a WCA subcontractor.

By Cody Ellis • April 30, 2019

Philadelphia to send all recyclables to Waste Management under new contract

The city had sent about half of its recyclables to a Covanta incinerator for nearly six months after a prior Republic Services contract expired without resolution.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 29, 2019

Covanta reports continued investments, 'early signs of interest' in new US capacity

Newly launched operations in New York, ongoing project development in the U.K. and increasingly favorable pricing trends in the U.S. delivered another positive quarter.

By Rina Li • April 29, 2019

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

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

What public waste CEOs earned vs. median workers in 2018

An analysis of filings from the six publicly traded companies reveals a wide range of top executive vs. employee pay ratios.

By Cole Rosengren , Rina Li • April 25, 2019

Oregon House advances statewide polystyrene foam container ban

After failing an Earth Day floor vote, the bill passed 32-28 out of the Oregon House of Representatives on Tuesday.

By Rina Li • April 24, 2019

Lakeshore Recycling Systems one step closer to buying first landfill

CEO Alan Handley explains why the company is pursuing a disposal site in western Illinois after previously vowing never to own one — and talks future growth potential.

By Cole Rosengren • April 24, 2019

Report: Global plastic trade's 'staggering' costs in Southeast Asia

Investigative analysis conducted by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives and Greenpeace East Asia explores the repercussions of plastic pollution for countries that have seen post-China import spikes.

By Rina Li • April 23, 2019

Deep Dive

Uncontained: The complex link between retail and packaging

Retailers know that the environmental effects of packaging are weighing on consumers' minds. But experts say it's not just about getting rid of plastic.

By Kaarin Vembar • April 22, 2019

Apple expands electronics recycling, opens material recovery lab

The company reportedly diverted 48,000 metric tons of e-waste from landfill in 2018 and is working to do more — but its policies around product obsolescence and reparability remain a concern to some.

By Cody Ellis • April 22, 2019

Advanced landfill in Michigan faces growing legal and regulatory pressure

The Arbor Hills Landfill, which has been targeted with numerous complaints and state violations, faces a potential lawsuit from the Conservancy Initiative as well as legislation proposing hiked fines for ongoing infractions.

By Rina Li • UPDATED: April 22, 2019 at 10:06 a.m.

Q&A

Nestlé Waters North America striving for '100% recycling,' wary of plastic backlash

Waste Dive sat down with CEO Fernando Mercé at ISRI 2019 — where he accepted a recycling design award — to discuss plans for greater rPET usage, water bottles becoming a target for activism and more.

By Cole Rosengren • April 17, 2019

Q&A

Unpacking the international business potential of China's scrap import ban

Closed Loop Partners' Chris Cui spoke with Waste Dive about National Sword's impact on the Chinese recycling industry — and potential opportunities for U.S. stakeholders in the policy's wake.

By Rina Li • April 17, 2019

Wheelabrator sues Baltimore County over $32M contract dispute

The suit, which alleges that the county failed to deliver a contractually-guaranteed annual waste tonnage to Wheelabrator Baltimore, comes amid ongoing regulatory pressure on the facility.

By Rina Li • April 16, 2019

Unilever packaging to contain 50% recycled material by year end

The company also plans to partner with Walmart to educate consumers on how to dispose of or recycle packaging. 

By Matt Leonard • April 15, 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

Waste Management to acquire Advanced Disposal Services for $4.9B

The massive deal between the #1 and #4 players is expected to be finalized by early 2020. If approved, it will go down as one of the more pivotal consolidations in recent history.

By Cole Rosengren • April 15, 2019

Column

Scrap Collector: NYC drops plastic in stand against 'Big Oil'

Plus: Chevron Chemical Phillips agrees to report data on plastic pellet spills, and a new European report highlights ongoing waste challenges in waterways.

By Rina Li • April 12, 2019

Big Waste stocks downgraded over lingering recycling headwinds

Stifel downgraded the industry's top four public companies from "buy" to "hold" ahead of Q1 earnings reports due in part to tough pricing for paper.

By Cole Rosengren • April 12, 2019

Minnesota court: State can prioritize WTE over landfill around Twin Cities

Republic Services sued the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency after it enforced a decades-old statute in 2017. The court's ruling leaves financial penalties unresolved, but theoretically upholds the state's preferred hierarchy.

By Cody Ellis • April 11, 2019

Closed Loop report calls for increased investment in chemical recycling

The study, conducted by the Center for the Circular Economy, identifies 60 technology providers developing solutions to return waste plastics to material supply chains in the U.S. and Canada.

By Rina Li • April 10, 2019

ISRI2019: Recycled paper mill cost structure 'probably never looked better'

Historically low prices for OCC and mixed paper have created a new boom time for mill operators, according to a managing director with BMO Capital Markets.

By Cole Rosengren • April 10, 2019