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Virginia governor signs advanced recycling bill into law
It is the tenth state to classify advanced recycling, sometimes called chemical recycling, as a manufacturing process instead of a waste management technique. This follows approval of a ban on foam foodservice containers.
By Megan Quinn • Updated March 31, 2021 -
2020 earnings coverage for US waste and recycling companies
Catch up on Waste Dive's quarterly analysis of results from Waste Management, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Covanta and Casella Waste Systems during 2020.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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2020 earnings coverage: GFL Environmental
In its first year as a public company, starting right as the pandemic unfolded, GFL completed multiple major transactions and is on track for ongoing rapid growth.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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2020 earnings coverage: Casella Waste Systems
This key Northeast company continued growing its dominant presence in the market amid the pandemic, with plans to further expand multiple key landfill assets.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
2020 earnings coverage: Waste Connections
The industry's third-largest company continued to expand through M&A, responded to the coronavirus pandemic and committed to $500 million in ESG spending.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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2020 earnings coverage: Republic Services
The industry's second-largest player adapted to the pandemic, completed a busy year of M&A and pushed ahead on fleet electrification plans.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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2020 earnings coverage: Waste Management
The North American industry's largest company weathered the pandemic, announced new ESG plans and completed the major acquisition of Advanced Disposal Services.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 24, 2021 -
Packaging manufacturers compete for raw materials as takeout shakes up foodservice
The pandemic could have been an excuse for foodservice packaging manufacturers to give up on sustainability goals, but one Sustainable Packaging Coalition lead said that hasn't happened.
By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 23, 2021 -
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GFL Environmental plans another 'outsized' M&A year, outlines growth through 2023
After a year of significant expansion, the Canadian company is working on another large deal, numerous tuck-ins and potential divestitures. Plus, it's optimistic about benefits in a post-pandemic economy.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 23, 2021 -
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 -
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 -
Courtesy of Casella Waste Systems
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 -
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 -
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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 -
Maryland governor signs recycling market development bill
The legislation, met with broad bipartisan support, aims to connect more recyclables with end markets, bolster efforts to use recyclable products and help reduce contamination.
By Megan Quinn • Updated May 19, 2021 -
Biden's waste and recycling prioritiesNew action on horizon for sustainable materials management under Biden, experts predict
Recycling market development and food waste are among many issues stakeholders hope will receive renewed federal engagement, despite limited attention in the president's agenda to date.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated Feb. 17, 2021 -
Ongoing aluminum can shortage spurs packaging manufacturer to increase production
Ball Corporation anticipates demand will continue to outpace supply "well into 2023." Meanwhile, beverage company Molson Coors leaned on additional sourcing to shore up its can inventory.
By A.B. Brown • Feb. 12, 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 -
Courtesy of Waste Management
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 -
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Environmental groups outline $1.3B worth of federal plastics reduction, recycling recommendations
Ahead of potential stimulus legislation, more than 250 groups are calling on the Biden administration and Congress to keep recycling priorities in mind. Proposals include $500 million for "new and improved" MRFs.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 5, 2021 -
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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. 5, 2021 -
Retrieved from Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Biden's waste and recycling prioritiesRegan confirmed as EPA administrator, after highlighting plastics, PFAS challenges
During his February confirmation hearing, former North Carolina regulator Michael Regan also pledged to take a close look at environmental justice and climate issues, among many priorities.
By Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren • Updated March 11, 2021 -
EVs, turbines, solar panels pose circular economy dilemma: NIST workshop
Representatives from throughout the supply chain reflected on how batteries and electronics can find their place as greener solutions in the circular economy at a recent National Institute of Standards and Technology workshop.
By Megan Quinn • Feb. 3, 2021 -
Permission granted by Lakeshore Recycling Systems
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. 2, 2021 -
Permission granted by LA Sanitation and Environment
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. 1, 2021
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