The Latest
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Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A activity
Private equity-backed EnviroServe acquired CG Environmental, E360S announced the latest in a string of Canadian deals, and Waste Connections acquired Washington’s Pioneer Recycling from Delos Capital.
Updated May 10, 2024 -
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Tracking GHG emissions of US waste management companies
GreenWaste and VLS recently published new data on their sustainability metrics. Compare their progress with other major waste companies, including WM, Republic Services, Stericycle, Enviri and more.
Updated May 9, 2024 -
EPA unveils environmental justice ‘clearinghouse’ with hundreds of resources
The online library is an "excellent start" for municipal leaders looking to center environmental justice in their work, the National League of Cities’ sustainability director said.
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Public waste companies spent nearly $1.3B on M&A in Q1, but deals were few
Waste Connections led the group with multiple notable transactions, including a large E&P waste purchase, but other companies had a more muted start to the year.
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Rubicon exits software, city business in deal with major shareholders
CEO Phil Rodoni said the deal gives Rubicon “financial agility” at a time when it has struggled to remain profitable.
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Deep Dive
South Florida composters eye opportunities as region faces disposal crunch
A growing number of subscription haulers in Miami-Dade, Broward and other counties are signing up residential and commercial customers as local officials debate landfill and incinerator expansions.
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Waste Harmonics, Keter announce Bob Boucher as new CEO
The announcement ensures a single leader for the two companies, which officially combined under equity platform TPG in October. Boucher was previously president and CEO of WIN Waste Innovations for eight years.
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Enviri pauses Harsco rail sale plans but reports positive outlook for Q1
Enviri executives focused on cost savings and improved debt leverage as the company reconsolidates rail assets, which it had trouble selling despite interest from buyers.
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FCC Environmental Services names new CEO, promotes prior one to international role
Dan Brazil, formerly COO, is taking over the North American waste business of the FCC Group as Inigo Sanz moves up to a higher role. The news comes as FCC finalized a contract in St. Paul, Minnesota, this week.
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GFL eyes new opportunities in Canada amid improving cash outlook
Revenues outperformed expectations and costs improved in the first quarter of the year, executives said, leading to an updated outlook for the company for the full year.
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Clean Harbors announces Noble Oil acquisition, ‘stronger than expected’ Q1
Clean Harbors is also in the process of integrating its recent HEPACO acquisition, and its Safety-Kleen segment will soon partner with Castrol on a recycled lubricant partnership.
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Q1 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies
Follow the latest results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella Waste Systems, Clean Harbors, Enviri and Stericycle.
Updated May 6, 2024 -
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Tracking notable recycling laws by state
Colorado’s right-to-repair expansion bill has passed the House and Senate and is now headed to Gov. Jared Polis for signature.
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Republic announces progress on polymer centers, growth from M&A in Q1
The company reported another quarter of revenue growth, thanks in part to rising commodity prices and recycling investments yielding results.
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Q&A
ISRI says its rebrand to ReMA reflects the recycling industry’s modern values
The Recycled Materials Association has revamped its name to highlight the industry’s innovations and sustainability collaborations. President Robin Wiener discusses what’s next for the association.
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Q&A
ISWA says waste should become a ‘transformation industry’ as UN projects rising global tonnage
A recent UN report projects global waste volumes could reach 3.8 billion metric tons by 2050, at significant cost. Carlos Silva Filho, president of ISWA and a contributor to the report, shares his thoughts on a new vision for the sector.
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Archaea announces largest modular RNG plant yet at WM site; news from Terreva, Ameresco
In a busy month for partnerships, new renewable natural gas facilities were announced in Arizona, British Columbia, California, Kansas and South Dakota, with the promise of more on the way.
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Veolia, looking to double US footprint, targets PFAS
The company is looking across its network for opportunities to increase capacity as emerging pollutants like PFAS create more demand for hazardous waste treatment assets. It plans to double its size by 2030.
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Casella highlights pricing growth, infrastructure project progress in Q1
The Northeastern company detailed plans for fleet optimization, M&A positioning and major mid-2024 facility projects related to rail and RNG improvements.
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Stericycle reports progress on workforce and fleet optimization plan, touts new document service
The company reported margin improvement from various cost saving measures, and shared construction updates for an upcoming incinerator project in Nevada.
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RNG news updates from the waste industry
Renewable natural gas facilities have become a growing part of waste and energy companies’ portfolios. Follow developments from WM, Republic Services, Waga Energy, Ameresco, BP’s Archaea Energy and more.
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NWRA hires industry veteran Hoffman as next CEO
Michael E. Hoffman, a longtime financial analyst who currently works at Stifel, is taking on the lead role at the industry’s largest trade association.
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WM credits cost savings, strong EBITDA margins for positive Q1
CEO Jim Fish said the company “outperformed our own high expectations” for Q1 through cost savings in labor and operations. Expiring RNG tax credits and anticipated MRF upgrade costs are expected to become headwinds.
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Waste Connections seeing labor retention improvements as it eyes ‘record’ M&A year
The company reported better-than-expected revenue for a quarter which included a sizable acquisition in Indiana. CEO Ron Mittelstaedt also shared updated thoughts on how PFAS regulations will affect the sector.
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Vanguard, TotalEnergies announce joint venture for at least 10 RNG facilities
The companies left open the possibility to expand their partnership to up to 60 organic-waste-to-RNG facilities. The first three facilities will be built on farms in Wisconsin and Virginia.