Jan 2, 2025 · Dive Brief: Waste Connections has stopped accepting waste at its Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic, California, effective Jan. 1.This sudden move follows years of regulatory and legal actions that the company said affected operations at …

Dec 20, 2024 · The waste and recycling industry saw a range of advancements and investments in 2024. More people entered the workforce this year, and newly proposed safety protections and regulations on PFAS could affect operations moving into 2025.

Nov 7, 2024 · Financial picture: GFL Environmental’s margin for adjusted earnings before income, taxes, depreciation and amortization was 31.1%, its highest ever recorded.That result was achieved on the back of stronger-than-expected solid waste pricing and growing returns from investments in extended producer responsibility contracts and renewable natural gas, executives reported on the company’s ...

Oct 1, 2024 · Deadlines are nearing for numerous grants offering millions of dollars in funding for waste and recycling-related programs and projects. The U.S. EPA and U.S. Department of Agriculture are among the agencies managing the programs, which range from recycling infrastructure, education, environmental justice, organics and other climate-related initiatives.

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Dec 16, 2024 · Dive Insight: Aspen Waste is breaking into a competitive Denver-area market that has seen consolidation in recent years due to acquisitions from major waste companies.Aspen sees itself as a new choice, especially as Colorado prepares for major waste and recycling changes under its extended producer responsibility for packaging law.

Oct 1, 2024 · Compost 2025. Jan. 27-30 Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix. This long-running organics event is organized by the industry group U.S. Composting Council. The theme for this event is “Thirsty for Solutions,” and will feature discussions of food waste, compost technology and product marketing, as well as a tour of multiple Arizona facilities.

Oct 22, 2024 · The election outcome could also affect a range of other pending labor issues at the federal level. Examples include the joint employer status debate (which has its roots in a waste industry case and= gone back and forth in various administrations), OSHA’s proposed heat standard and more.. Federal grants . The Biden administration has made getting federal funds out the door to environmental ...

Nov 4, 2024 · Dive Insight: The largest deal in the North American waste industry this year marks WM’s return to focusing on the medical waste sector. WM said it decided to acquire Stericycle in part because of how aging populations are expected to help grow the medical waste business.. Illinois-based Stericycle, founded in 1989, grew amid a period of …

Jan 2, 2025 · New waste, recycling and organics laws have taken effect in 2025 Oregon, Washington and Illinois are among the states enforcing new laws, including right-to-repair and organics disposal updates.