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Glass Half Full pours efforts into new facility after $6.5M funding round
The Louisiana glass recycler’sfunding round, led by Benson Capital, supports construction on the company’s new facility, as well as its expansion into new markets in the Southeast and its pilot of amixed recycling program.
By Megan Quinn • Aug. 14, 2024
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Circular Action Alliance names its first CEO
Jeff Fielkow hasdecades of recycling and packaging experience at Tetra Pak, WM and elsewhere. The producer responsibility organization is ramping up work in Colorado, Oregon and California.
By Megan Quinn • Aug. 13, 2024
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Redemption rates for many bottle bill states declined in 2023; Massachusetts ranks lowest
The Container Recycling Institute said recent changes to programs in California and Connecticut could help improve numbers, citing promising Q1 data from the latter state this year.
By Megan Quinn • Aug. 12, 2024
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How Minnesota’s packaging stakeholders got EPR across the finish line
Policy and environmental leads told the story of howcompromise led tothe latest extended producer responsibility for packaging bill passed into law during a Product Stewardship Institute event.
By Maria Rachal • Aug. 9, 2024
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Rumpke opens $100M MRF in Ohio to meet rising regional needs
The facility, said to be the largest and most advanced in North America, includesAI-assisted technology and three tipping floors, along with community spaces for education and a training center for employees.
By Megan Quinn • Aug. 7, 2024
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Target still struggles to lower virgin plastic use by 2025 deadline
While the retailer made some progress toward its goal toreduce virgin plastic use in its own-brand packaging20% by 2025, it’s still using more— not less— than the 2020 baseline.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 6, 2024
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WM, Waste Connections and GFL Environmental reported notable transactions during the period, while others wereless active.Casella’s Q3 totals are expected to be higher due to deals that closed this summer.
By Cole Rosengren , Megan Quinn • Aug. 6, 2024
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What the Supreme Court’s Chevron reversal could mean for PFAS and labor regulations
Ripple effects of the Chevron doctrine reversal may not affect operations for waste and recycling companies yetbut could affect future federal rulemaking and legal challenges. NWRA’s CEO and legal experts weigh in.
By Megan Quinn • Aug. 6, 2024
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Casella touts key mid-Atlantic acquisitions, facility improvements for strong Q2
Casella offered more details on its acquisitions of Whitetail Disposal and LMR, as well as updates to the rail-servedMcKeanLandfill, all of which support its growing footprint in the broader Pennsylvania area.
By Megan Quinn • Aug. 2, 2024
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ReMA urges federal court to review EPA’s PFAS hazardous substance designation
ReMA’s petition challenging the CERCLA hazardous substance designation for certain PFAS follows a similar petition from NWRA. Recycling and waste industry groups worry about unintended consequences from the rule.
By Megan Quinn • Aug. 1, 2024
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GFL has no plans to go private, plans auction of environmental services business
CEO Patrick Dovigi said the company received interest from several buyers for its liquid waste and soil remediation business. A potential sale could reduce leveragewhile funding stock buybacks and moresolid waste M&A.
By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 1, 2024
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Mars doubts it can achieve 2025 sustainable packaging targets
Almost half of Mars’packaging portfolio is being redesigned or eliminatedto align with current or future recycling infrastructure. But infrastructure advancementistaking longer than expected,perits latest sustainability report.
By Maria Rachal • July 31, 2024
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3 tips to boost recycled material supply from NERC’s new ‘living resource’
The new guide uses case studies to illustrate how MRFs, nonprofits, government entities and private companies have found solutions to boost recycled materials supplies across the U.S.
By Megan Quinn • July 31, 2024
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Q2 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.
By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Aug. 6, 2024
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WM highlighted continued operational efficiencies and receding commodity headwinds as factors powering what executives described as astrong Q2 performance.
By Megan Quinn • July 25, 2024
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CEO Ron Mittelstaedt said the company is on track for an annual record in private company acquisition spending. He also touted ongoing improvements in employee retention, recycling earnings and energy waste services.
By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2024
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Republic ups guidance amid stronger commodity prices, despite lower volumes
The company said a weak construction market and the shedding of some contracts will likely lower volumes through 2024. However, underlying financial metrics remain strong thanks to strongpricing growth.
By Jacob Wallace • July 25, 2024
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Tomra’sAI-enabled sorter now targeting UBCsat MRFs
Tomra’supdated sorter, designed to spot used beverage cans and reduce reliance on manual sorters, comes as more aluminum can manufacturers are calling for higher recovery rates for the material.
By Megan Quinn • July 24, 2024
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DOE offers ‘game-changer’ $182M loan to IRG plastics recycling project
The Pennsylvania project is expected to be one of the largest plastic recycling facilities in the country. It will mechanically recycle certain plastics and turn the rest into a co*king agent for the steel industry.
By Jacob Wallace • July 23, 2024
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Eureka Recycling receives over $10M in financing to upgrade MRF
The Minnesota nonprofit aims to increase the amount of PET and aluminum it captures. The funding comes from a loan led by Closed Loop Partners and American Beverageas well as a grant from The Recycling Partnership.
By Cole Rosengren • July 22, 2024
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Pay rose for multiple waste and recycling CEOs in 2023, especially GFL
See the latest compensation data for executives at WM,Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Clean Harbors,Stericycle, Enviri andCasella Waste Systems in our sixthannual report.
By Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren , Jacob Wallace • July 22, 2024
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Cyclic Materials receives funding from Microsoft for rare earth minerals recycling
The funding from Microsoft’s climate fund will help Cyclic perfect its newest rare earth metals recycling technology for hard drives, which it is testing at ITAD facilities like Sims Lifecycle Services.
By Megan Quinn • July 19, 2024
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Local opposition puts heat on chemical recycling projects in Ohio River Valley
A report from the Ohio River Valley Institute says chemical recycling plans won't deliver economic or environmental promises. The organization calls for more sustainable plastic reduction solutions.
By Megan Quinn • July 18, 2024
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Debrand aims to scale textile recycling in US amid growing brand and policy demand
WM-backed Debrand’s expansion into the U.S. aims to strengthen textile sorting and recycling infrastructure in North America. Factors like chemical recycling and EPR could influence the market for textile recycling.
By Megan Quinn • July 17, 2024
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Packaging groups engaged on numerous state EPR bills in 2024. What have they learned?
Material and CPG trade groups are growing more accustomed toextended producer responsibility legislation in statehouses. Leaders weighed in on lessons to take forwardfrom Minnesota, New York andother states this year.
By Maria Rachal • July 17, 2024
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