Waste Dive

The state is looking to take on contamination in a range of organic product and soil amendment streams. Regulators have largely stuck to language backed by composters related to food waste depackaging.

The decision says Bob Gregory arranged deals that caused $91 million in harm to the company and froze his brother Jimmy out of compensation. Bob Gregory said in an interview that company operations won’t be affected.

The seller provided new details on the sale process in securities filings last week. It also reported first quarter results on Monday. 

Packaging EPR law SB 54 could spark lawsuits from environmental groups and businesses alike. Meanwhile, certain industry groups are seeking a preliminary injunction with recyclability labeling law SB 343.

Tara Hemmer will continue to oversee recycling and renewable energy initiatives. Previous COO John Morris will remain president and assume responsibility for WM’s healthcare solutions business due to another departure.

A report to lawmakers highlights how waste companies, municipalities and states are diverting batteries from disposal. It’s part of a larger agency initiative to study battery recycling in effort to raise recycling rates and reduce fires.

Pennsylvania-based Noble settled a suit last week related to its founders. Global asset manager Apollo announced it was acquiring a majority stake in the vertically integrated hauler on Tuesday.

Notable transactions included GFL’s deal to acquire Frontier Waste, along with Casella’s acquisition of Mountain State Waste.

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection still expects producers will owe money this year. But the process of contracting with a stewardship organization has repeatedly been pushed back.

Paper cup recycling access has nearly quadrupled during the last decade, according to FPI. But more work is needed, including on end markets as some mills that accepted the material have recently left the pool.

This would be Clean Harbors’ second major acquisition this year. The company has looked to spend more on M&A this year, expanding its environmental services footprint.

The company grew key financial metrics despite headwinds from commodity prices, fuel costs and extreme weather in the first quarter. Executives said the environmental services business would also strengthen as the year goes on.

CAA seeks public comments on a proposed REM standard meant to be cohesive across packaging EPR states. It ensures materials are handled in an environmentally sound way.

The company has partnered with Google and Amazon as it develops a commercial-sized machine. Mill is planning significant growth for its food waste processors in the commercial space.

Canadian researchers with Light House found that 77% of plastic collected at construction sites was recyclable. It recommends parallel investments in end markets and recycling infrastructure.

The company said landfill volumes increased 34% year over year in part due to PFAS-related project work. Other segments also outperformed expectations, prompting Clean Harbors to raise full-year guidance.

Stakeholders are split on an EPA proposal to remove pyrolysis from an air emissions rule, a move that will have direct implications for the chemical recycling industry.

The last 18 months “feels sort of like 18 years,” said Circular Action Alliance’s CEO. Political, PRO and packaging leaders discussed where EPR is headed, including implications for data and design and how to measure success.

WM and Sacramento County each were fined over alleged landfill gas violations, which EPA says they have since resolved. Elsewhere, public officials weigh difficult decisions amid declining capacity.

Early adopters of the X15N engine have seen positive results, which may translate to additional fuel demand, according to the latest State of Sustainable Fleets report. Natural gas vehicle adoption also grew in 2025.