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Republic Services reiterates all in on electrification over CNG, Santek close nearing

The second-largest North American waste operator expects economic recovery to continue in 2021, with bullish plans for M&A.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 23, 2021

New year brings string of partnerships on waste fleet electrification

Romeo Power and XL Fleet are among those in the electric vehicle space that have recently gone public via SPACs and are linking up with waste specialists to gain a foothold in the sector.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 22, 2021

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The Waste Dive Outlook on 2021

Entering a second year of operating during a pandemic, the waste and recycling industry is poised to see further corporate traction on ESG goals, tech upgrades and M&A activity, as well as key policy developments from the Biden administration.

By Waste Dive staff

Casella moving ahead with multiple Northeast landfill expansions as capacity tightens

With a Connecticut facility expected to close in 2022, and other factors in play, Casella hopes to activate its McKean Landfill in Pennsylvania as a new destination. Expansions are also underway in New York and Vermont.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 19, 2021

Solid waste companies emerge resilient from Q4, with some lingering pandemic effects

Earnings from the industry's publicly traded solid waste companies show the sector has largely rebounded, but is still affected by a slow economic recovery.

By Waste Dive Team • UPDATED: Feb. 23, 2021 at 1:21 p.m.

Covanta exploring multiple potential divestitures, sees UK as 'primary growth avenue'

A strategic review led by Covanta's new CEO will be completed mid-year, as the company prepares to shop assets and consider cost reductions. Four of its upcoming U.K. projects are expected to be increasingly profitable.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 19, 2021

Waste Connections Q4: $180M worth of M&A in 2020 opens new markets

The company highlighted improved solid waste volumes and increased values for recycled commodities and renewable fuels, all of which contributed to a better than expected quarter despite the ongoing pandemic.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 18, 2021

Waste Management CEO says economy 'ready to take off,' major North American M&A likely done

In the first full earnings report since acquiring Advanced Disposal, executives shared updates on integration and pandemic recovery. They also leaned into ESG as an opportunity under the Biden administration.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 18, 2021

Waste employers prep COVID-19 vaccine plans as most workers still await shots

While not requiring all workers get vaccinated, Waste Management, Republic Services and Casella are among employers working to inform, encourage and properly incentivize extra protection against the virus, once available.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 16, 2021

Deep Dive

2021 could be year for packaging EPR, nearly a dozen state bills in play

Lawmakers throughout the U.S. are increasingly interested in shifting more of recycling's financial implications to packaging manufacturers, with many taking a coordinated approach.

By Megan Quinn • UPDATED: Feb. 12, 2021 at 9:54 a.m.

Waste Management debuts recycled plastic uniforms, downplays landfills at annual ESG event

The national uniform rollout, and plans to invest $100 million in recycling infrastructure, were touted at a climate-focused sustainability forum. The industry's largest landfill company also described disposal as "a last resort."

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 10, 2021

Recycling Leadership Council, key senators call for 'national strategy' to fix system

A report from the coalition of packaging companies, brand-backed nonprofits, and researchers, highlights the need for standardization, infrastructure investment and other priorities through legislation and federal funding.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 05, 2021

7 takeaways on organics recycling trends from COMPOST2021

The U.S. Composting Council event featured perspectives on contamination reduction, market development, climate change and more from WeCare Denali, Waste Management, Recology and Atlas Organics.

By Cole Rosengren , Maria Rachal • Feb. 03, 2021

SEC appoints policy advisor to advance new ESG initiatives

The appointment of an ESG advisor by the acting SEC chair follows commitments by President Joe Biden to redouble efforts to combat climate change.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 02, 2021

Lakeshore Recycling Systems accelerates Midwest expansion following biggest acquisition yet

The Illinois-based company has resurrected a landfill into one of the state's most active disposal sites, recently picked up a sizable independent hauler in the Chicago area and is making moves in Wisconsin.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 02, 2021

WASTECON: Coronavirus underscores shared challenges and adaptations for city leaders

Officials from New York, Toronto, Miami-Dade County, Philadelphia and Baltimore highlighted ongoing budget and staffing challenges nearly a year into the pandemic. Now, they're seizing the moment for long-term changes.

By Maria Rachal , Cole Rosengren • Feb. 01, 2021

California recycling commission report urges major changes, with many policy implications

To get California back on track toward its environmental goals, a commission of industry experts recently recommended 19 actions around infrastructure, contamination, producer responsibility and more.

By Megan Quinn • Jan. 29, 2021

WASTECON: EPA's 50% recycling goal possible, but only with a lot more funding and focus

Panelists from Waste Management, The Recycling Partnership, CalRecycle and New York's Department of Sanitation previewed what it may take to hit the new 2030 target.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 28, 2021

Deep Dive

After years of pressure, glass recycling may be at a turning point

Companies and groups throughout the supply chain say targeted community solutions, infrastructure investments and educational campaigns are all contributing to a glass recycling resurgence.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 27, 2021

Q&A

Anaergia CEO sees big organics recycling potential after building nation's largest digester

As the company's California facility enters final commissioning, founder Andrew Benedek previews more to come as the state ramps up for SB 1383 implementation. Potential expansion into the Northeast is next.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 27, 2021

Court throws out rule delaying implementation of EPA landfill emissions regulation

EPA asked the court in March to vacate the rule in order to further review it and other environmental policies set during the Trump administration.

By Megan Quinn • UPDATED: April 6, 2021 at 10:20 a.m.

Landfill operators weigh next steps for PFAS regulation, research and opportunity

Top companies recently weighed in on where they think policy could be heading — as the Biden administration is expected to designate certain chemicals as hazardous — and raised outstanding questions around leachate monitoring.

By Megan Quinn • Jan. 22, 2021

Biden moves to rejoin Paris climate accord on first day, signs order to review Trump regulatory actions

Stakeholders say Biden's day one actions signify that energy and the environment will be a top priority for his team.

By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 21, 2021

Biden tax, oversight plans could add to M&A costs

Sellers can be expected to seek higher valuations to offset a higher corporate tax rate and changes in capital gains, deal specialists say. And some deals could get more regulatory scrutiny.

By Robert Freedman • Jan. 21, 2021

Deep Dive

Environmental efforts key for Biden, but industry expects limited recycling policy movement in 2021

While existing initiatives such as a national recycling goal are likely to make headway, and Democratic majorities in Congress could affect legislation, trade groups don't anticipate major changes due to a crowded agenda.

By Megan Quinn • Jan. 20, 2021

Chicago awards $79.6M residential recycling contract to LRS, keeps city service in 2 zones

LRS will take over Blue Cart collection service from Waste Management across multiple areas in June, marking a key expansion for the locally based company.

By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: April 5, 2021 at 5:09 p.m.