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Republic attempting to exit Connecticut MRF contract via lawsuit
A suit against the Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority alleges contamination rates are well above contractual limits. This is Republic's first use of such a tactic post-National Sword.
By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: June 5, 2019 at 4:39 p.m. -
Southern California city rejects new recycling contract amid market volatility
The proposed agreement with Allan Company would have increased Santa Monica's recycling costs from $25 to $67 per ton — or approximately $1 million annually.
By Rina Li • June 05, 2019 -
Public companies increased control of $74B US waste industry in 2018
Recently published research from Waste Business Journal indicates consolidation trends are continuing, with landfill volume managed by a select few major players.
By Cole Rosengren • June 04, 2019 -
Keurig Dr Pepper commits to 100% recyclable or compostable packaging by 2025
Beyond plastic in packaging, this list of new efforts addresses waste, water and carbon emissions — each of which will likely require some shifts in the supply chains of Keurig Dr Pepper's brands.
By Emma Cosgrove • June 04, 2019 -
Court stays suspension of St. Paul, Minnesota collection system
A November referendum on St. Paul's collection system remains in play — pending the city's appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
By Cody Ellis , Rina Li • UPDATED: June 28, 2019 at 11:15 a.m. -
New York franchise bill: 1 company could exclusively win 15 of 20 zones
Much-discussed new legislation outlines a framework to enhance recycling services, labor standards and routing efficiency in the city's commercial waste industry. Now, it's in for a potentially bruising legislative process.
By Cole Rosengren • May 30, 2019 -
Doubt and discord ahead of New York franchise bill introduction
The much-anticipated legislation launches today after years of planning, but it likely won't be what the city's Department of Sanitation envisioned.
By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: May 30, 2019 at 10:44 a.m. -
Annexation approval gives Advanced Disposal path to Illinois landfill expansion
A recent local vote was seen as a key first step to potentially growing Zion Landfill, the Chicago metro area's largest disposal site.
By Cody Ellis • May 29, 2019 -
Conversations with execs from 8 key industry companies
Catch up on Waste Dive's interviews with Waste Management, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Covanta, WCA Waste, FCC Environmental and Rubicon Global from WasteExpo 2019.
By Waste Dive Team • May 24, 2019 -
Florida county to perform extra groundwater monitoring at Waste Connections landfill
Following public outcry in recent weeks over the company's import of coal ash from Puerto Rico, Osceola County will pay for more testing than usual to allay concerns.
By Rina Li , Leia Larsen • UPDATED: June 6, 2019 at 8:43 a.m. -
ColumnScrap Collector: Vermont passes nation's 'toughest' plastics bill yet
Plus: Wheelabrator withdraws New York monofill proposal, and study reveals Coca-Cola to be the most common plastic packaging pollution source at UK beaches.
By Rina Li • May 24, 2019 -
FDA backs 'Best if used by' voluntary date labeling for food products
The agency's position reflects that of industry groups — including the Grocery Manufacturers Association and the Food Marketing Institute, which have advocated for simplifying labels.
By Cathy Siegner • May 24, 2019 -
Nearly 80% of US incinerators located in marginalized communities, report reveals
New research from the Tishman Environment and Design Center at the New School characterizes incineration as "an industry in decline." WTE stakeholders, however, hold a different opinion.
By Rina Li • May 23, 2019 -
Deep DiveHow recycling is changing in all 50 states
The latest updates to our comprehensive tracker of recycling program cuts, cancellations and solutions at a hyperlocal level across 14 states — from Arizona to Texas.
By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: June 5, 2019 at 2:10 p.m. -
Omaha, Nebraska raises multiple concerns about low bidder for collection contract
Minnesota-based West Central Sanitation's relatively small size was deemed a "huge risk" in a review requested by city council members. FCC Environmental remains the mayor's recommended bidder.
By Cody Ellis • May 22, 2019 -
Terracycle's Loop expands to 5 new states
The circular packaging concept, described as a grand experiment, kicked off its first U.S. pilot in May. The program is now expanding in the Northeast due to increased demand.
By Emma Cosgrove • UPDATED: July 10, 2019 at 10:35 a.m. -
Q&AStraight talk with WCA Waste CEO Bill Caesar
One of the industry's largest private operators discusses satisfaction with the company's current geography, pressures on landfill operations and why carbon pricing is likely inevitable.
By Cole Rosengren • May 21, 2019 -
Safety falls on everyone — from top leaders to hourly employees
More of the same isn't good enough when it comes to advancing workplace safety, emphasized speakers at WasteExpo earlier this month.
By Rina Li • May 21, 2019 -
Whole Foods ditching plastic straws across all stores
The grocer is the first national chain to phase out plastic straws and is also looking at other packaging reduction solutions.
By Lauren Manning • May 21, 2019 -
Rubicon Global taking less combative tack, focusing on software business
Via growing emphasis on subscriptions and international business, CEO Nate Morris claims the company is now aiming to coexist more so than disrupt.
By Cole Rosengren • May 20, 2019 -
Q&AWaste Connections may be third-largest, but don't accuse it of being a 'big company'
President Worthing Jackman talks caution on recycling, adapting to landfill regulations and efforts to maintain employee engagement amid a period of exponential growth.
By Cole Rosengren • May 17, 2019 -
ColumnScrap Collector: Plastic's 'hidden' climate impacts revealed
Plus: Six-foot-high pile of unopened Amazon Go meals and groceries discovered in Seattle landfill, and Philippines recalls ambassador to Canada over ongoing illegal waste standoff.
By Rina Li • May 17, 2019 -
GFL Environmental aims to be 'one of the largest players in the continent'
Waste Dive recently spoke with the Canadian company's CEO and CFO about progress on integrating last year's major Waste Industries acquisition — and why their North American expansion is "just getting started."
By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: May 17, 2019 at 10:03 a.m. -
WWF 'activation hub' to help companies make good on plastic pollution commitments
The ReSource: Plastic initiative will hold participants accountable to report on their pollution reduction progress. Six major consumer packaging and food brands have signed on to start.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 15, 2019 -
Major recyclers deny still exporting plastic overseas
The claims, made in response to an audience question at WasteExpo, were fortuitous given the Basel amendment news days later. Still, the CFOs maintained fiber markets are a much bigger issue.
By Cole Rosengren • May 15, 2019
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