‘Dalilah law’ legislation calls for English proficiency testing

A new federal bill suggests that anyone with a commercial driver’s license would need to be recertified by a state within six months.

By David Taube • Feb. 26, 2026

NLRB applies Browning-Ferris joint employer standard at court’s direction

Following the D.C. Circuit’s instructions, the board agreed to apply its embattled 2015 framework in one case, but said it still adheres to its stricter 2020 interpretation. The case traces back to a California MRF.

By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 25, 2026

Waste worker fatalities fell in 2024, but industry still 5th deadliest: BLS

The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed fewer fatalities for the refuse and recyclable materials collection occupation. The number of fatalities in MRFs also decreased in 2024.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 19, 2026

Q4 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2025

Catch up with the latest results from Enviri, WM, Waste Connections, Casella, Republic Services, Clean Harbors and GFL Environmental.

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Feb. 24, 2026

Waste Connections previews AI, RNG investments for 2026

During a Q4 earnings call, executives highlighted about $330 million in acquired annualized revenue from 19 acquisitions in 2025. CEO Ron Mittelstaedt previewed AI projects for routing and customer experience.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 12, 2026

The 2026 outlook for the waste and recycling industry

Economic and policy shifts could impact waste and recycling business in 2026, including M&A deals, state recycling legislation, and regulations for PFAS and landfills.

By Waste Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2026

WM signals optimism in Q4 despite healthcare solutions integration

WM CEO Jim Fish says sustainability investments paid off in 2025, with six more RNG projects and four recycling projects due in 2026. Improvements to its Stericycle integration should help margins.

By Megan Quinn • Jan. 29, 2026

Solid waste workers experienced higher injury rates in 2024

Solid waste workers experienced fewer recorded illnesses in 2024, but landfill workers reported higher illness cases. BLS injury and illness data for 2024 was delayed due to the government shutdown in the fall.

By Megan Quinn • Jan. 22, 2026

5 themes that could shape waste and recycling in 2026

Macroeconomic trends, including cooling inflation and continued commodity headwinds, are expected to impact the industry. Regulations, especially around PFAS, EPR and landfills, will also play a role in the coming year.

By Jacob Wallace , Megan Quinn • Jan. 8, 2026

By the numbers: What impacted waste and recycling in 2025

Take a look back at the year's notable data points on policy, regulation, labor, recycling trends and more.

By Megan Quinn , Jacob Wallace , Cole Rosengren • Dec. 23, 2025

Inside the first year of NYC’s historic commercial waste reform plan

The franchise zone shift has yielded operational efficiencies and safety improvements. Meanwhile, NWRA sued the city, carters are paying millions in fines and advocates hope Mayor-elect Mamdani will speed up the rollout.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 26, 2025

Continued government shutdown could threaten key waste, manufacturing projects

Industry groups say the situation has put critical EPA recycling, waste and manufacturing priorities in limbo, along with federal jobs. But the EPA says there’s “zero uncertainty” on such programs.

By Megan Quinn • Nov. 5, 2025

Casella again raises revenue guidance, notes improvements in mid-Atlantic region

Casella increased the lower end of its guidance ranges for revenue and adjusted EBITDA, citing limited commodity exposure. The company says it is also making headway on key New York landfill permits.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 31, 2025

Republic Services retools environmental services pricing after segment decline

The company saw better performance in its core recycling and waste business that powered another quarter of overall revenue growth.

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 31, 2025

Q3 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2025

Follow the latest results from Casella Waste Systems, Republic Services, WM, Waste Connections, Clean Harbors, GFL, Montrose Environmental and Enviri.

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Nov. 10, 2025

WM healthcare integration affects results in otherwise profitable quarter

Strong collection and disposal business helped boost WM in the quarter, but the company faced headwinds in the Healthcare Solutions segment and a $152M impairment charge for the closure of Natura PCR.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 28, 2025

Waste Connections reports Florida acquisitions, stable pricing

CEO Ron Mittelstaedt noted the company weathered economic headwinds but got a boost from its E&P business and rail improvements meant to help boost the Arrowhead Landfill, which takes about 7,500 tons a day.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 22, 2025

CurbWaste announces $28M funding round to grow AI insights

The company focuses on bringing family-run haulers around the country into the digital age, CEO Mike Marmo told Waste Dive. With the Cox Enterprises-backed funding, it aims to deepen business intelligence offered by its platform.

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 22, 2025

Multistate labor fight ends after Republic, Teamsters reach contract in Georgia

The contract brings an end to a conflict that once involved roughly 2,000 workers. Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien said the strike strengthened “every waste worker in America.”

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 16, 2025

David Keeling confirmed as new head of OSHA

The former Amazon and UPS safety executive takes on the role as the agency is expected to advance a heat safety regulation. Keeling has said OSHA needs both regulatory and technology updates.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 8, 2025

Veolia North America names new CEO

Nadège Petit, formerly of Schneider Electric, will help lead the company toward its goal to grow by 50% in North America. The company has focused on acquisitions and facility investments in the region in recent years.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 7, 2025

‘Innovative’ recyclers will weather economic challenges: National Recycling Congress

Tariffs and other headwinds in labor and commodity markets are hitting recyclers hard, but some global manufacturing and domestic recycling infrastructure trends offer a silver lining, said ReMA Chief Economist Emily Sanchez.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 6, 2025

Casella sustainability update highlights recycling, safety improvements

The progress report, a supplement to the biennial sustainability report, notes the company is behind on its GHG emissions goals but is increasing waste diversion and expanding safety programs.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 2, 2025

2026 waste and recycling industry conferences

Organizers have announced new details about several conferences, including the EHS Hazmat Summit, Organics Recycling Conference and RCon. Check out the list of key events this year.

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Feb. 9, 2026

Republic Services and Teamsters reach 5-year agreement in Boston

The new collective bargaining agreement brings a monthslong strike to an end. The strike, which kicked off July 1, triggered a wave of labor action from other Teamsters this summer that at one point included 2,000 workers.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated Sept. 22, 2025