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Solid Waste & Recycling News | Waste DiveSolid Waste Management, Landfill, Fleet Management, Recycling, waste-to-energyWaste Dive provides news and analysis for waste and recycling executives. We cover topics like landfills, collections, regulation, waste-to-energy, corporate news, fleet management, and more.Solid Waste & Recycling News | Waste Dive Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Don't miss tomorrow's waste industry news Let Waste Dive's free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. Daily Dive M-F Recycling Weekly Every Wednesday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Deep Dive Library Events Press Releases Topics Sign up Search Sign up Search M&A ESG Workforce Collection Recycling Organics Landfill Energy Zero Waste Courtesy of BusinessWire Veolia takes over former Reworld-run Vancouver WTE facility The change is another step in Reworld’s retreat from the Pacific Coast. It’s also an extension of Veolia’s plans to expand its energy infrastructure in North America. Read more ➔ Top stories Newsom sends California back to the drawing board on EPR implementation Texas MRF operator for sale amid $8M loan dispute, possible asset liquidation Gaps in Oregon landfill emissions rule allow some operators to avoid reporting, group says Maryland’s recycling needs assessment sheds light on possible EPR impacts Divert COO moves to advisory role as company continues growth The Latest RichLegg via Getty Images Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A activity Reworld acquired Red Technologies, including a rail transfer station; GFL acquired LRS’ Wisconsin assets; Collective Waste Solutions acquired an Alberta hauler; Mazza Recycling acquired a Philadelphia transfer station. Updated March 5, 2025 Mergers and Acquisitions Courtesy of Interstate Waste Services Interstate Waste Services opens $30M MRF to take on NYC commercial volumes IWS designed the MRF to accommodate specific volumes from New York City’s commercial waste zones, while also allowing the company to internalize volumes it once sent to other recyclers. Mergers and Acquisitions The image by Carl Young is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Colorado’s proposed landfill methane rule may include first-ever provisions State regulators are exploring measures such as an end to open gas flaring, the installation of biofilters and allowing advanced monitoring technologies. Landfill Permission granted by American Biogas Council Waste companies report RNG progress; plus news from Aemetis, Waga and more Despite companies like BP shifting away from renewables, major waste companies continue to advance renewable natural gas projects at their landfills. RNG companies also reported strong results to end the year. Landfill Permission granted by LRS LRS sells its Wisconsin assets to GFL Environmental LRS will exit the Wisconsin market, including a MRF contract, to focus on organic growth in its other core regions, CEO Matt Spencer said. The company also sold a small business in Illinois. Mergers and Acquisitions Anton Novikov via Getty Images Major public waste companies spent nearly $11B on M&A in 2024 WM drove major spending with its $7.2 billion Stericycle deal in 2024. Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and Casella Waste Systems also completed numerous deals during the year. Mergers and Acquisitions Justin Sullivan via Getty Images Wasted food increased to pre-pandemic levels in 2023, ReFed reports The shift comes after more cooking at home and reduced trips to the store likely caused a drop in 2020. But the food waste solutions nonprofit sees signs of improvement, including through legislation and technology. Organics Jacob Wallace/Waste Dive What’s next for GFL after environmental services deal closes Executives discussed a variety of moves that may reshape the company, including re-domiciling in the U.S. and ramping up M&A. GFL is now targeting more than $3 billion in EBITDA (Canadian) by 2028. Mergers and Acquisitions Courtesy of PureCycle Technologies PureCycle reports ‘significant progress’ toward profitability in Q4 The company reported $346.6 million in debt for 2024. It expects upcoming deals with consumer goods companies will drive resin sales, while plant improvements aim to raise production volumes. Recycling Justin Sullivan via Getty Images WM Florida landfill expansion advances; sites approved for L.A. wildfire debris Also in this landfill roundup: sites operated by WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and other local entities gave expansion and community relations updates. Collections & Transfer Danielle Ternes/Waste Dive Tracker Tracking GHG emissions of US waste management companies GFL Environmental recently updated its target to aim for a 30% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. Updated Feb. 26, 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance Justin Sullivan via Getty Images Waste companies plan continued fees, tech investments to offset 2025 commodity dips To mitigate possible commodities-related headwinds in 2025, major waste companies will continue to fine-tune their ongoing automation investments, fee-for-service programs and involvement in EPR contracts. Recycling Andrew Harnik via Getty Images The Climate Corps may have ended, but waste-related service jobs continue The phase out of this Biden administration program is expected to be more about changing program labels than funding itself. Local corps members have worked on waste reduction, recycling and food recovery in multiple states. Workforce Katie Pyzyk/Waste Dive Caps, pumps, pods: Preventing small packaging from slipping through recycling systems Tens of thousands of tons of small-format packaging could be captured each year with technological upgrades, according to a Closed Loop Partners report. A consortium aims to advance recovery of the small packaging. Recycling Courtesy of Rumpke Waste & Recycling Q&A Rumpke CEO: ‘Our growth has been dramatic.’ Bill Rumpke Jr. noted a busy 2024 for acquisitions and infrastructure investments led to $1.2 billion in revenue. He previewed more hiring, employee training and tech investments for 2025. Mergers and Acquisitions Anton Novikov via Getty Images Q4 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2024 Follow the latest results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella Waste Systems, Clean Harbors and Enviri. Updated Feb. 25, 2025 Mergers and Acquisitions Jacob Wallace/Waste Dive GFL to start stock buybacks, pay down debt after environmental services deal The March 1 sale of a stake in its environmental services business is expected to unlock spending on debt repayment, the first-ever set of buybacks and more M&A. CEO Patrick Dovigi also commented on tariff effects. Collections & Transfer [Photograph]. Retrieved from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Zeldin begins remaking EPA amid workforce changes Federal officials are beginning to implement executive orders related to workforce reduction. Meanwhile, the administration also announced antitrust and climate updates. Mergers and Acquisitions Courtesy of Eastman Chemical recycler Resynergi receives $18M for decentralized facility plan The startup envisions co-locating its modular pyrolysis facilities with MRFs and other recycling facilities to gather more plastic and reduce transportation costs. The funding round is meant to help Resynergi’s scale-up process. Recycling Permission granted by Clean Earth/Harsco Corporation Enviri changes board, amends credit facilities as steel prices slump The company is working to complete unfavorable rail contracts and expects its finances to improve in 2025. Executives plan to offset impacts from a weak steel market with continued growth in Clean Earth. Mergers and Acquisitions Stephen Maturen / Stringer via Getty Images Call2Recycle drop-off program targets outdoor equipment batteries Call2Recycle’s high-energy battery program aims to fill a gap in collection and ease permitting challenges for transport. Equipment companies like Makita, Stanley Black & Decker, Stihl and Techtronic Industries fund the program. Recycling Retrieved from Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management. Miami-Dade County, Florida, calls for private sector disposal ideas County commissioners set a 120-day deadline to receive and evaluate new landfilling and incineration proposals. The call comes as officials continue to debate long-term measures to address the county's waste. Landfill Chip Somodevilla via Getty Images Senators frame Trump’s Labor pick as bridge between employers, employees Lori Chavez-DeRemer faced bipartisan scrutiny on the PRO Act, “right-to-work” laws, minimum wage policy, the joint employer rule, and more. Her nominated is supported by the Teamsters. Workforce shaunl via Getty Images Braven Environmental to build chemical recycling facility in Texas The project is part of a new tax incentive program from the state of Texas, designed to attract manufacturing businesses in exchange for job growth assurances. Recycling The image by Montgomery County Planning Commission is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Clean Harbors plots growth from incinerator opening, PFAS in 2025 The company noted strong growth in its environmental services sector and highlighted the opening of its incinerator in Kimball, Nebraska, but experienced headwinds in its Safety-Kleen sector. Collections & Transfer More stories Get the free newsletter Subscribe to Waste Dive for top news, trends & analysis Email: Select Newsletter: Daily Dive M-F Select Newsletter: Recycling Weekly Every Wednesday Select user consent: By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Sign up A valid email address is required. Please select at least one newsletter. 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