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3 tips for selling waste businesses in 2025: WasteExpo
Keeping up with maintenance and finances long before deal discussions begin can lead to more successful outcomes, said WasteExpo speakers from Kinderhook, WM, Wastequip and others.
By Megan Quinn • May 15, 2025 -
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EPA’s future PFAS manufacturing effluent limitation guidelines raise new questions
The Trump administration will pursue regulations for certain manufacturers of chemicals, plastics and synthetic fibers after pausing implementation of a similar Biden-era proposal. Landfill regulations may come in the future.
By April Reese • May 15, 2025 -
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EPA rolls back part of PFAS drinking water standards
The agency will continue regulating PFOA and PFOS in drinking water, but will extend compliance timelines. It has rescinded rules for four other PFAS chemicals.
By Megan Quinn • May 14, 2025 -
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Maryland Gov. Moore signs packaging EPR into law
Maryland becomes the sixth state with an EPR for packaging law. It ramps up reimbursement between 2028 and 2030.
By Megan Quinn , Maria Rachal • May 13, 2025 -
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WasteExpo: No ‘one easy fix’ for battery fires, but plenty of options
Industry professionals at this year’s conference called for coordinated battery fire prevention strategies, including integrating newer tech like x-ray sorters, to fight growing battery waste streams such as vapes.
By Megan Quinn • May 12, 2025 -
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Healthcare waste in residential streams keeps growing. Now what?
A combination of policy and education is necessary to prevent worker injuries from needlesticks and hazardous waste exposure, speakers from Stericycle and PSI said at WasteExpo.
By Megan Quinn • May 9, 2025 -
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WM acquires DC-area WB Waste Solutions
The private, Maryland-based operation was formed by industry veterans Willie K. Goode and Bruce Bates. It includes a range of commercial and industrial hauling and post-collection assets.
By Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren • May 7, 2025 -
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Biogas market awaits RFS guidance; plus RNG news from WM, Viridi, Vision
The U.S. EPA is overdue to set new alternative fuel targets under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The market for transportation fuels made from biogas may be suffering as a result.
By Jacob Wallace • May 5, 2025 -
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Casella notes positive Q1, recycling efficiencies and insulation from tariffs
Casella also noted four acquisitions so far in 2025 and plans to continue internalizing more landfill tons and updating fleets.
By Megan Quinn • May 2, 2025 -
Environmental groups launch coalition to halt the use of biosolids as fertilizer
The Coalition for Sludge-Free Land, made up of local, regional and national groups, is pushing for biosolids to be dewatered and landfilled instead.
By Jacob Wallace • May 2, 2025 -
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GFL plans to build on existing post-collection asset footprint amid M&A push
Executives said the company is on track to meet or exceed the high end of their acquisitions guidance this year, fueled by proceeds from the sale of GFL’s environmental services business.
By Jacob Wallace • May 1, 2025 -
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Q1 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2025
Follow the latest results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella Waste Systems and Clean Harbors.
By Waste Dive Staff • Updated May 7, 2025 -
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WM says tariffs unlikely to affect RNG, MRF plans for 2025
CEO Jim Fish said the quarter exceeded expectations, despite severe weather. The company also reported ongoing progress as it integrates the Stericycle assets.
By Megan Quinn • April 29, 2025 -
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Washington bill would fine noncompliant landfills; Waste Connections faces lawsuit
Also this month: Two Virginia landfill proposals get different reactions; Arkansas residents sue WM; and Casella sues New Hampshire regulators over permit denial.
By Jacob Wallace • April 28, 2025 -
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Republic posts strong start to year amid ambiguity around credits, tariffs
The company reported financials for the first quarter of the year. Executives said their sustainability projects and underlying business were on solid financial footing in Q1 despite macroeconomic uncertainty.
By Jacob Wallace • April 25, 2025 -
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Waste Connections highlights ‘better than expected’ Q1 amid tariff uncertainty
CEO Ron Mittelstaedt said strong pricing and “outsized” M&A activity continues. The company reiterated its Q2 outlook and said it’s planning to insulate from macroeconomic factors like tariffs.
By Megan Quinn • April 24, 2025 -
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EPA’s Zeldin says agency will announce PFAS updates in ‘coming weeks’
During a Monday press conference, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said unspecified PFAS announcements were on the way and noted the agency is well aware of waste industry concerns over potential PFAS regulatory impacts.
By Megan Quinn • April 22, 2025 -
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Colorado draft landfill emissions rule features faster well installation, remote monitoring
The rule would bring Colorado in line with other states that have taken a stronger stance than the federal government on landfill methane emissions.
By Jacob Wallace • April 21, 2025 -
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EPA speeds up West Lake Landfill cleanup timeline after Zeldin visit
The changes mean responsible parties, which include Republic Services, could hire a contractor to begin remediation work 12 to 18 months sooner than previously expected.
By Jacob Wallace • April 15, 2025 -
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Trump targets state climate laws, escalates deregulatory agenda
The White House is targeting state laws related to climate and environmental justice, which could ensnare waste laws covering organics or landfills. It also told federal agencies they can repeal certain rules without public comment.
By Jacob Wallace • April 14, 2025 -
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EPA confirms SWIFR, REO grant funding disbursement on track
EPA will move forward with awarding the second round of solid waste and recycling grants. The news comes after uncertainty over the status of numerous federal funding opportunities for the waste and recycling sectors.
By Megan Quinn • April 14, 2025 -
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New Mexico governor signs 2 laws banning PFAS
The newly signed laws ban PFAS in most products and designate PFAS-containing firefighting foam as a hazardous waste, a move to more tightly regulate PFAS cleanups in the state.
By Megan Quinn • April 9, 2025 -
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Republic to up landfill odor measures in California; Seneca Meadows expansion debate
Elsewhere, WM’s Florida expansion faces opposition, Republic is looking to expand a Colorado landfill and an Illinois landfill is set to close.
By Jacob Wallace • April 2, 2025 -
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MassRecycle urges faster waste reduction action amid climate change
The group’s annual conference included perspective from Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer, as well as an update on a possible universal organics disposal ban and efforts to advance EPR for batteries.
By Cole Rosengren • March 31, 2025 -
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After the fires: Managing piles of ash and lost homes in California
The Los Angeles County fires destroyed thousands of properties. Local residents, including a National Recycling Coalition member, now face cleanup and rebuilding decisions.
By Barbara Hesselgrave • March 28, 2025
