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Waste Connections teases mystery deal with major private company

The pending transaction, described as the fourth-largest in the company's history, was among multiple positive talking points from the Q3 report.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 31, 2018

Call2Recycle takes lithium battery campaign to heart of tech world

CEO Carl Smith shares details on events in the Bay Area this fall as part of the "Avoid the Spark" campaign to solve a mounting fire epidemic.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 31, 2018

Our Ocean conference brings big commitments to fight marine plastic

Hundreds of companies committed to make packaging recyclable and eliminate hard-to-recycle plastics during the Indonesia event.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 29, 2018

Covanta eyeing multiple new deals, including in the US

Plus, CEO Stephen Jones commented on the Wheelabrator acquisition news and outlined ongoing plans to strengthen the company's U.S. infrastructure during its Q3 earnings call.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 29, 2018

Republic Services says new, more expensive recycling model is paying off

The company continued to report lower recycling revenue for the third quarter but said customers are coming around to new cost structures and the broader solid waste business is enduringly strong.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2018

Can Waste Management's hot streak survive an economic downturn?

The company says yes, and has plenty of reasons why. In the meantime, it's buying more new trucks this year than ever before, seeing labor retention improve and eyeing some "very attractive" acquisitions.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2018

Daily Digest: Omaha, Nebraska releases RFP, fines Waste Management $300K

Plus, Wheelabrator gets a new eight-year deal in Virginia, big cannabis commits to sustainable packaging and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 25, 2018

Daily Digest: Republic sues drug company over West Lake cleanup

Plus, Philadelphia recyclables going to WTE, a potential dual-stream comeback in New York and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: Oct. 24, 2018 at 1:42 p.m.

Daily Digest: Markets force closure of New York recycler

Plus, a report from the 2018 ISWA World Congress, two former mayors join Rubicon boards and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 23, 2018

Daily Digest: NYC commissioner calls for end to fatigued driving

Plus, San Diego agrees to recycling contract amendment, HP and IKEA join an ocean plastics consortium and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren , Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 22, 2018

St. Paul City Council votes to stop anti-franchise ballot referendum

The new organized collection system has already spurred two ballot petitions against it, but the city attorney maintains any decision must be made by local officials rather than voters.

By Cole Rosengren , Cody Ellis • UPDATED: Nov. 15, 2018 at 9:21 a.m.

Daily Digest: Shipping giant Maersk invests in Spoiler Alert

Plus, an Indiana mixed waste project stalls, Rhode Island launches landfill solar, the UK uncovers plastic export fraud and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 19, 2018

Trump administration wants to make food waste great again

The EPA, USDA and FDA have signed a joint agreement for more collaboration via the "Winning on Reducing Food Waste" initiative.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 19, 2018

Daily Digest: P&G diaper recycling solution, Sodexo plastic pledge

Plus, the evolution of PFAS concerns play out in Vermont, a major food waste reduction for Latin America and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 18, 2018

Daily Digest: Houston mayor talks 2019 recycling contract, return of glass

Plus, Maryland county approves labor peace ordinance, Los Angeles moves ahead on straw ban and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 17, 2018

Daily Digest: Amazon investing $10M in Closed Loop Fund

Plus, a new flexible packaging recovery challenge kicks off, Nine Dragons keeps growing in U.S., PAYT programs on the rise and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 16, 2018

Daily Digest: Waste Management cart-tagging questioned in Chicago

Plus, a Missouri city drops all fiber collection, Kentucky workers fight for fair pay and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 15, 2018

Q&A

Tetra Pak thinking outside the box as sustainable packaging demand grows

Gustaf Rabe, VP of aseptic sales in the U.S. and Canada, discusses how the company is embracing current trends through the use of plant-based plastics and modernized designs.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 15, 2018

Daily Digest: DSNY driver kills pedestrian amid chaotic week of US crashes

Plus, Trump seizes on ocean plastic as the latest example of international unfairness and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: Oct. 12, 2018 at 4:17 p.m.

San Diego keeps non-exclusive franchises, sets new conditions

Consultants recommended an exclusive system. Local service providers opposed it. City staff successfully pushed for a compromise.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 11, 2018

Daily Digest: CEO perspectives on GFL deal, Covanta UK project in court

Plus, repeal efforts move forward for franchising in Minnesota, a pipeline explosion stalls Waste Management collections in Washington and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 11, 2018

GFL Environmental closes Waste Industries deal, now in 20 states

According to GFL, the $2.825 billion deal makes it the largest private company in the North American industry.

By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: Nov. 15, 2018 at 9:20 a.m.

Ohio waste authority adopts 'collaborative initiative' to tackle food waste

The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio is looking for new ways to extend the lifespan of its landfill, with the help of multiple consulting firms.

By Cody Ellis • Oct. 10, 2018

Mondelez plans to make all packaging recyclable by 2025

The maker of Oreos, Tang and Ritz says it will partner with groups to encourage packaging to be collected and recycled in global markets.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 10, 2018

Opinion

3 ways to profitably reform the recycling industry

A business design proposal aimed to stabilize operations for the long-term, while still appealing to shareholders, by emphasizing smarter market development, capital allocation and diversion expectations.

By Matthias Herskind