
Updated: Republic Services employees across the US stage strikes
Teamsters says workers in Massachusetts, Illinois, California, Georgia and Washington are striking as a tactic to secure a more favorable contract.
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Philadelphia strike ends as city workers reach tentative deal
City workers, including waste collectors, went on strike July 1.
Cards acquires National Waste of Tulsa, Oklahoma
This acquisition adds approximately 10,000 customers, a fleet of more than 30 trucks and a MRF to Cards’ portfolio.
Sunshine Canyon Landfill deploys biocover technology trial
Windfall Bio’s biocover uses natural microbes to mitigate odor and methane emissions.
Minus Waste Solutions secures growth equity investment
The company says this investment will help it scale operations, enhance its technology platforms and pursue acquisitions.
Researchers consider recycling lottery outcomes
A study in western Canada finds a chance to win $1,000 by recycling a bottle could yield higher returns compared with 10-cent returns.
Veolia hires VP for municipal water contract operations
Ghassan Korban will develop and strengthen water management partnerships as vice president of large projects and structuring.
Volpatt Construction releases midyear waste diversion data
The company diverted 260 tons of C&D waste from landfills in the first six months of 2025.
Textile Recycling Expo USA launches in Charlotte, North Carolina
The first Textiles Recycling Expo took place in Brussels, Belgium, and attracted 126 exhibitors and 3,336 visitors from 67 countries.
USCC announces changes to board of directors
Ryan Cerrato of Denali, who has been in the bulk product business since 2014, will fill a seat vacated by Michael Martinez of the 11th Hour Project.
University of Richmond wins first place in Campus Race to Zero Waste
It is the university’s third time achieving this national recognition.
Northeast Recycling LLC buys Mass Green Disposal Services LLC
Northeast plans to integrate Mass Green into its hauling business.
Trash Fairies expands partnership with RangeWater Residential
Doorstep-to-dumpster valet trash and recycling company named RangeWater’s preferred Southeast vendor.