How Harsco reimagined its Clean Earth division mid-pandemic as a national hazardous waste player

President David Stanton discusses building a new business following the acquisition of assets from Stericycle, pandemic effects, recycling opportunities, and the big potential around managing PFAS waste.

By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 8, 2020

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

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. 6, 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. 5, 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. 2, 2020

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

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

Republic Services to acquire Minnesota hauler Randy's Environmental

The family-owned company describes itself as the largest independent operator in the state, with numerous contracts in the Minneapolis area. It is also known for a unique co-collection system for organics.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 23, 2020

RTS acquires organics recycler and circular product manufacturer Ambrosia

The deal includes Ambrosia's processing facility in New Jersey, making RTS vertically integrated for organics in the New York metro area. Future facilities will be considered in other markets.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 22, 2020

Waste industry figures see major election consequences for taxes and regulation

WasteExpo speakers, including Ron Mittelstaedt, said national Democratic victories could lead to an emphasis on climate and PFAS regulations. Corporate and capital gains tax rates could also rise, with M&A implications.

By E.A. Crunden • Sept. 21, 2020