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Quest CEO talks first acquisition, weathering pandemic and growing demand for sustainability
The "asset-light" company's national platform of commercial accounts took a hit this year, like many others. Leader Ray Hatch, formerly of Oakleaf, sees signs of a recovery and more potential deals ahead.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 30, 2020 -
MRF Summit: Despite pandemic setbacks, 2020 shows bright spots for recycling
Speakers at the event highlighted the booming use of robotics, declining contamination and improved market pricing as positive signs; while international trade policy continues to present complications.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 24, 2020 -
Former Recology executive charged with laundering bribes worth more than $1M in San Francisco
The two charges against Paul Giusti stem from alleged attempts to influence former city Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru, who was arrested earlier this year, in exchange for his approval of rate increases and other actions.
By Cole Rosengren , Gloria Gonzalez • Nov. 24, 2020 -
Brand interest in reuse rising, but it still accounts for less than 2% of plastic packaging market
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's latest progress report on where consumer goods companies stand on the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment shows substantial work ahead toward a more circular economy.
By Karine Vann • Nov. 20, 2020 -
Q&A
Urgency around climate change, plastics ramps up circular economy interest in US
Georgia Sherwin of Closed Loop Partners highlights how the concept is becoming more tangible for businesses, with a look at implications for reuse models, policies and diversity in the sector.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 19, 2020 -
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How the waste and recycling industry can weather rapid changes in the insurance marketplace
Nathan Brainard, vice president of the environmental division at Insurance Office of America, outlines why so many insurers have exited the marketplace in recent years and how industry service providers can turn things around.
By Nathan Brainard • Nov. 19, 2020 -
Retrieved from US Environmental Protection Agency.
EPA sets 2030 national recycling goal, stakeholders call for more federal action
Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced a 50% recycling rate target for 2030, while the latest annual data showed a decline to 32.1% and multiple financial pressures continue for the sector.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 18, 2020 -
Calculating the costs of climate change in the waste, energy sectors
Waste Dive, Utility Dive and Smart Cities Dive teamed up for a series presenting the way their sectors are evaluating the impacts and costs of mitigating climate change.
By Nami Sumida • Nov. 18, 2020 -
Tracking ESG climate targets from US waste and recycling companies
Covanta recently released updated data and Casella Waste Systems announced new 2030 sustainability goals. Major industry companies are increasingly disclosing greenhouse gas emissions and plans to mitigate their effects on the climate.
By Nami Sumida • UPDATED: Dec. 21, 2020 at 9:58 a.m. -
Ongoing evolution on ESG and climate plans among waste and recycling companies
Companies have been setting more ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets and announcing related investments in recent years. Follow our ongoing coverage of the private sector's evolution.
By Waste Dive Team • Nov. 18, 2020 -
Deep Dive
US waste and recycling sector faces mounting risks and opportunities from climate change
As the industry increasingly recognizes its contribution to climate change and sees business opportunities in potentially mitigating those effects, the sector could be at a notable inflection point in the years ahead.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 18, 2020 -
Q&A
Recology COO discusses how the West Coast company is weathering a year of wildfires, pandemic disruptions
Sal Coniglio – recently promoted to one of the company's top jobs – talks future plans, COVID-19 business effects and how previous fires taught the company to stock up on masks.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 11, 2020 -
Republic Services Q3: Annual M&A spend now on track for up to $900M
Driven by the pending acquisitions of Santek Waste and Randy's Environmental, Republic is on track for a big year. The company also reported sequential pandemic recovery in multiple lines of business.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 06, 2020 -
GFL Q3: CEO rebukes short-seller report, outlines tuck-ins following two big deals
With integration underway for WCA Waste, and divested assets from Waste Management and Advanced Disposal, the Canadian company sees dozens of tuck-in opportunities ahead.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 05, 2020 -
BLS data shows higher injury, illness rate for landfill workers in 2019
The annual data showed rates remaining relatively flat for collection workers (tracking with national workforce trends), while ticking up at landfills and improving at MRFs.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 05, 2020 -
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Baltimore grants Wheelabrator 10-year contract extension, with emissions requirements, to settle suit
Officials approved an agreement Wednesday extending Wheelabrator's contract for another 10 years, in exchange for lower emissions and a settlement of ongoing litigation. Opponents have already filed a legal complaint.
By E.A. Crunden • UPDATED: Nov. 5, 2020 at 8:23 a.m. -
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Waste industry donates $4.6M during 2020 campaign cycle; vast majority goes to Republicans
Campaign finance disclosures show Waste Management, Republic Services and the National Waste & Recycling Association, among others, have been active leading up to the Nov. 3 election.
By E.A. Crunden • Nov. 03, 2020 -
Waste Management Q3: Executives optimistic about pandemic recovery, Advanced synergy savings
Executives reiterated cost saving expectations following the marathon deal process, highlighted incremental volume improvements, shared ESG spending updates and discussed the potential effects of a Biden victory.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 02, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Diversity efforts taking shape at waste industry's big companies, but serious work remains
Public companies are increasing their focus on diversity and inclusion, from the frontlines to the boardroom, following national attention on racism. Nearly 74% of sector executives or senior managers are White males, per federal data.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 02, 2020 -
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Major shake up at Covanta as CEO exits, company launches strategic review of all operations
The company's stock has consistently underperformed, depsite the strategic value of its facilities. All options are said to be on the table, including selling assets or exiting lines of business, under new CEO Michael Ranger.
By E.A. Crunden , Cole Rosengren • Oct. 30, 2020 -
Top waste companies report further recovery in Q3, ongoing pandemic effects
The second full quarter to reflect the pandemic's effects showed ongoing recovery of overall volumes and stronger commodity pricing. See results from Waste Management, Republic, Waste Connections, GFL, Covanta and Casella.
By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: Nov. 6, 2020 at 9:43 a.m. -
Waste Connections Q3: Pandemic recovery plateauing, $500M ESG plan launched
Business is still rebounding from shutdown levels, and M&A activity continues across North America, but unknowns also remain ahead of the election and a rising coronavirus caseload.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 29, 2020 -
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Home soda machines reveal circular economy potential — and limitations — during pandemic
With beverage brands looking to reduce their plastic footprint, options like SodaStream could gain market share. A new partnership with TOMRA aims to resolve recent issues exchanging the CO2 cylinders that make it possible.
By Karine Vann • UPDATED: Oct. 29, 2020 at 12:48 p.m. -
Retrieved from Alabama Extension.
EPR-style legislation draws ongoing state-level interest despite pandemic setbacks
At this year's virtual Northeast Recycling Coalition conference, state officials and EPR proponents highlighted possible traction in Maine, New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut, among other states.
By E.A. Crunden • Oct. 27, 2020 -
Waste Management completes $4.6B acquisition of Advanced Disposal, following regulatory approval
The news caps off a more than 18-month process, with substantially more divestitures than originally planned. The sale to GFL Environmental of divested assets in 10 states is now complete.
By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: Oct. 30, 2020 at 9:37 a.m.