Cole Rosengren
Waste Dive
Somerville, MA, United States
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Major solid waste and recycling companies spent nearly $6.3B on acquisitions in 2022
The multiyear trend of heightened deal spending continues. Catch up on financial details and 2023 M&A outlooks from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and Casella Waste Systems. → Read More
Covanta CEO promises ‘vastly different’ approach for the company
Azeez Mohammed, who joined the company as part of its 2021 sale to EQT Infrastructure, talks through a wave of strategic changes in his first extended interview on the job. → Read More
NRDC is seeking new cities to join its food waste reduction program
The Food Matters initiative, first launched in 2015, can provide technical assistance and small amounts of funding for a range of local efforts. Previous participants include Baltimore, Cincinnati, Denver, Nashville and Phoenix. → Read More
2022 M&A spending outlook for public waste companies
WM plans to get back in the mix with a greater level of spending, while Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and Casella Waste Systems remain quite active. → Read More
Dispatches from WasteExpo Day 1: Latinx business leaders, mobile collection apps and PFAS in biosolids
The industry's largest event kicked off with sessions focused on the link between diversity and sustainability, young rising leaders, fleet technology rollouts, a notable new PFAS law in Maine and more. → Read More
GFL Environmental's momentum continues with 21 deals, further potential to recover fuel costs
Following the Sprint purchase, executives anticipate further M&A opportunities. They were also optimistic in an earnings call about further potential from recovering Canadian volumes, price increases and lower labor turnover. → Read More
Republic Services acquiring large Massachusetts hauler JRM
JRM is one of the last large independent companies left in the Greater Boston market. The deal fits in with Republic's existing transfer infrastructure in the region and will give it a MRF north of the city. → Read More
Waste industry M&A spree shows no sign of slowing in 2022, prompting exit of longtime operators
Pandemic exhaustion, labor strain, capital costs and high valuations are among the factors companies give for selling. Now, the dealmaking activity is beginning to rival historic levels of spending and consolidation. → Read More
Tracking the waste and recycling industry's 2021 M&A boom
U.S. acquisition spending could reach historic levels this year. Washington-based DTG Recycle has reported a new C&D acquisition; following recent deals involving Covanta and EC Waste this week. → Read More
How US recycling programs are making it work from coast to coast
Professionals working in multifamily city buildings, drop-off sites in tribal nations and programs in more isolated island areas weigh in on what's working, and what's still challenging, when it comes to recycling in 2021. → Read More
Republic shareholders reject ESG-linked pay proposal after industry sees another year of rising CEO compensation
A recent Teamsters-backed effort to tie executive compensation to environmental performance was unsuccessful. Meanwhile, the pay gap between solid waste CEOs and median employees continues to widen. → Read More
Roundup: Recology corruption charges mount in SF, NYC's waste neighbors propose a change
A second former Recology employee is charged in the ongoing corruption investigation, communities receiving New York City's waste push back, certification organizations seek additional city partners, and more local news. → Read More
Ron Gonen on 'waste profiteers,' transforming the recycling industry and getting serious about ESG
The Closed Loop Partners CEO and author of new book "The Waste-Free World" shares his views on how CPG companies, service providers, local governments and consumers must adapt to build a more circular economy. → Read More
Wheelabrator debuts WIN Waste Innovations brand following Tunnel Hill acquisition
The newly combined operations of 10 companies will have an estimated $1 billion annual revenue run rate. Following a recapitalization, CEO Bob Boucher said more M&A is planned and an IPO or sale could happen in the future. → Read More
Chicago could see full privatization of residential recycling under new contract
The city received three bids for collection and processing of material from its Blue Cart program. Waste Management stuck to its current zones, Lakeshore Recycling Systems is making a citywide play and Sims is bowing out. → Read More
New England M&A heats up as Wheelabrator, Boston Carting Services expand
The private equity-backed players are just two examples of companies making moves in a region many view as primed for consolidation. As other companies expand their footprints, there may be more to come. → Read More
GFL Environmental receives DOJ approval for $1.2B WCA acquisition
CEO Patrick Dovigi has said this purchase from Macquarie and pending divestitures from Waste Management were key drivers behind a recent IPO. The transaction is set to close in October. → Read More
Waste giant Republic Services orders 2,500 Nikola electric trucks, sending industrywide signal
President Jon Vander Ark said the days of CNG have largely passed and predicts electrification will become the future industry standard. Initial testing is expected to begin next year, with full production targeted for 2023. → Read More
Major waste and recycling companies report on a uniquely challenging Q2
The first full quarter to reflect the pandemic's effects saw stark volume and revenue declines among multiple companies. Casella Waste Systems is the latest to report, with details on regional trends and new acquisitions. → Read More
How the coronavirus is disrupting US waste and recycling
April 29: NWRA, Republic Services and others call for a suspension of federal excise tax on new trucks. LASAN workers receive new masks. More curbside recycling suspensions begin to lift in various states. → Read More