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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 view sample Topics covered: recycling, landfills, collections, organics diversion, waste-to-energy, and much more. * Recycling Weekly Every Wednesday Topics covered: recyclables collection, MRF operations, processing, commodity trends, global trade policy and more. 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 Menu * Search * Sign up Search * M&A * ESG * Workforce * Collection * Recycling * Organics * Landfill * Energy * Zero Waste Permission granted by LRS LRS EXPANDS CHICAGO METRO FOOTPRINT WITH LATEST ACQUISITION, HIRES NEW CFO The purchase of Environmental Recycling & Disposal also comes with a 600-ton-per-day transfer station that could be expanded. Macquarie-backed LRS also shared an update on executive leadership changes. Read more ➔ TOP STORIES 1. COASTAL WASTE & RECYCLING ACQUIRES SOUTH CAROLINA-BASED PRO DISPOSAL 2. STERICYCLE MEETS DEBT LEVERAGE RATIO GOAL, MAINTAINS 2023 GUIDANCE 3. GFL 2023 earnings GFL ENVIRONMENTAL RAISES 2023 GUIDANCE, PAYS DOWN DEBT AFTER DIVESTITURES 4. CASELLA WASTE’S $20M BOSTON MRF UPGRADE POSITIONS COMPANY FOR LONG-TERM REGIONAL GROWTH 5. WM 2023 earnings WM LOWERS 2023 GUIDANCE DUE TO COMMODITY PRICES BUT REPORTS ‘SOLID RESULTS’ DESPITE HEADWINDS THE LATEST * * Sliveoak via Getty Images TRACKING THE WASTE AND RECYCLING INDUSTRY’S M&A BOOM Coastal Waste is expanding in South Carolina and Georgia with the purchase of Pro Disposal, while LRS is growing its Chicago metro footprint with a new acquisitions. Plus, follow deals involving Cards Recycling, Trash Butler and more. Updated 2 hours ago Mergers and Acquisitions * Danielle Ternes/Waste Dive TRACKING ESG CLIMATE TARGETS FROM US WASTE AND RECYCLING COMPANIES Republic Services is the latest company to report on its emissions reduction goals, but it declined to update a specific report as it awaits the outcome of a Securities and Exchange Commission climate disclosure rule. Updated July 27, 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance * E.A. Crunden/Waste Dive TEAMSTERS AUTHORIZE STRIKES AS NEGOTIATIONS WITH REPUBLIC CONTINUE IN 2 MARKETS Union members in Atlanta and Phoenix have authorized a strike if leaders don’t reach agreements with Republic Services in the coming days. Workforce * Courtesy of Republic Services REPUBLIC SERVICES UPDATES CLIMATE TRANSITION PLAN, ADVANCES SAFETY METRICS The company reported continued progress on its landfill gas collections and materials circularity efforts. It also says it’s still on track to purchase 50% electric trucks by 2028. Environmental, Social and Governance * * Justin Sullivan/Getty Images via Getty Images HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES SLASHING EPA BUDGET, PULLING BACK EJ GRANTS The budget approved last week would cut EPA’s budget by 39% and rescind Inflation Reduction Act-funded climate grants, but it also called for more attention to chemical recycling and plastic-based fuel research. Recycling * Jacob Wallace/Waste Dive INSIDE WIN WASTE’S $45M UPGRADES TO ITS BALTIMORE WASTE-TO-ENERGY FACILITY Following language in its 10-year contract with the city of Baltimore, WIN Waste performed upgrades to lower emissions by replacing its electrostatic precipitators with fabric filter technology. Energy * Easley, Robert. (2022). Retrieved from California Department of Toxic Substances Control. CALIFORNIA FACES DECLINING HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL CAPACITY, ACCORDING TO MANAGEMENT REPORT The state’s two hazardous waste landfills — run by WM and Clean Harbors — have 20 years of remaining capacity, but only if nearly half the waste continues to get shipped out of state. Landfill * Megan Poinski/Waste Dive AMAZON PHASING OUT PLASTIC MAILERS AND WORKING TO REDUCE E-COMMERCE PACKAGING While 92% of its packaging material weight in the U.S. and Canada is recyclable curbside, Amazon intends to further eliminate hard-to-recycle materials and has seen a boost in deliveries that ship in their own containers. Environmental, Social and Governance * * Boarding1Now via Getty Images BOTTLE BILL REPORT AIMS TO DEBUNK CLAIMS THAT PROGRAM COSTS HURT BEVERAGE SALES The report, led by the Container Recycling Institute and Reloop, says there’s no evidence container deposit system costs impact sales. Cost concerns were among the reasons Vermont’s governor vetoed a recent bottle bill update. Recycling * Retrieved from Heritage Crystal-Clean on July 20, 2023 HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN SET TO GO PRIVATE IN $1.2B TRANSACTION The pending transaction could see private equity firm J.F. Lehman & Co. purchase one of North America’s larger providers of various environmental services. Mergers and Acquisitions * Maria Rachal/Waste Dive WASTEQUIP TOUTS RECYCLED TOTER CART, SAFETY AND DIVERSITY IN FIRST ESG REPORT The company has been working to align its goals through a corporate responsibility program since 2020. The report reveals the carbon intensity of certain products and progress in using recycled resins in Toter products. Environmental, Social and Governance * Permission granted by Strategic Materials STRATEGIC MATERIALS REPORTS LOWERED EMISSIONS, GREATER WASTE DIVERSION The glass recycler reported its second year of GHG emissions measurements and said it will soon set SBTi-aligned reduction targets. Environmental, Social and Governance * Provided by DTG Recycle DTG RECYCLE LAYS OFF EMPLOYEES AT ITS ONLY LANDFILL WHILE WORKING THROUGH PRE-EXPANSION ISSUES The private equity-backed C&D company was recently required to shut down operations at the Anderson Landfill amid ongoing permit discussions. It is also managing a subsurface fire and potential hazardous cleanup at the site. Updated July 18, 2023 Workforce * Permission granted by Nova Chemicals NOVA CHEMICALS, NOVOLEX COLLABORATE ON FACILITY FOR MAKING PE FROM MECHANICALLY RECYCLED FILM The plant will deliver 100 million pounds of recycled polyethylene annually when it reaches full capacity, which Nova expects to occur in 2025. Recycling * hxyume via Getty Images OREGON GOVERNOR SIGNS HAULER-SUPPORTED ELECTRONICS EPR BILL COVERING MORE DEVICES The state’s 14-year-old program is being refreshed with a host of newly added items that will be accepted come 2026. Recycling * Patrick Smith via Getty Images BALTIMORE HIRES SOLID WASTE HEAD WITH PUBLIC, PRIVATE WASTE EXPERIENCE Craig Jeter began his role as the city finalizes its 10-Year Solid Waste Management Plan and plans to restart recycling collection next year. Workforce * Michael M. Santiago via Getty Images NEW HAMPSHIRE ASKS FOR PUBLIC INPUT ON LANDFILL RULE UPDATES AFTER STATE BILLS FAIL TO PASS The state landfill rules are 10 years old and will sunset in 2024. Casella and environmental groups were split on two different bills meant to influence how rules were updated. Landfill * Scott Olson via Getty Images COCA-COLA TO SOURCE RPET FROM REPUBLIC SERVICES’ UPCOMING POLYMER CENTERS The company is the first announced customer for a new network of secondary plastic recycling facilities as it aims to use at least 50% recycled material in its packaging by 2030. Recycling * Courtesy of WIN Waste Innovations WIN WASTE RESETS LEADERSHIP TEAM, ELEVATING MAYO TO CEO Dan Mayo, formerly CFO, is now leading the New Hampshire-based company. Bob Boucher is stepping back after an eight-year tenure that included multiple acquisitions and growth to more than $1 billion in annual revenue. Collections & Transfer * Retrieved from Miami-Dade County Solid Waste Management. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AT ‘CROSSROADS’ AS SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR STEPS DOWN Director Mike Fernandez is departing as the county faces unanswered questions about the future of incineration, recycling and more. Landfill * Retrieved from Hennepin County. MINNESOTA LOOKS TO REDUCE TWIN CITIES’ WASTE FAST AS DISPOSAL CAPACITY TIGHTENS A proposed 20-year plan for the metro area places an emphasis on strategies to reduce waste at its source and would require local governments to make numerous changes in collection programs and other policies. Collections & Transfer * Photo illustration by Brian Tucker/Waste Dive/Waste Dive ALLONNIA GETS $30M FUNDING ROUND FOR PFAS REMEDIATION, BIOTECH PROJECTS The company’s series A extension will bring it up to $90M in funding to help improve PFAS remediation technology and commercialize a detection biosensor, along with other initiatives. Landfill * Bill Pugliano via Getty Images MICHIGAN LAWMAKERS REINTRODUCE PROPOSAL TO COVER MORE CATEGORIES UNDER 10-CENT BOTTLE BILL Lawmakers have proposed updates to the bottle bill for several years. The latest version calls for adding more containers and funneling more funds to dealers, environmental cleanups and fraud investigations. Recycling * Justin Sullivan via Getty Images CONSUMERS DON’T UNDERSTAND ‘COMPOSTABLE’ MESSAGING ON PACKAGING, SURVEY FINDS Lack of consumer clarity with terms like “biodegradable” and “made from plants” can result in materials entering the wrong disposal stream, according to a report from BPI and Closed Loop Partners’ Composting Consortium. Organics * The image by Tdorante10 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 DENALI GETS $18M CONTRACT RENEWAL TO OPERATE 3 NEW YORK COMPOSTING FACILITIES An affiliate company owned by Denali has been operating facilities for the city’s Department of Sanitation since at least 2015. The largest, in Staten Island, is expected to complete major upgrades soon. 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