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Image attribution tooltipImage attribution tooltip Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A activity
Quantix acquired a chemical waste transporter; GFL acquired a Florida C&D company; E360S expanded in Quebec; and Apex Waste Solutions acquired multiple Colorado companies, including Infinite Disposal.
Mergers and Acquisitions
CNG vehicles, now mainstream, remain popular options for the waste industry
While electric vehicles are gaining more attention, waste companies and vendors such as Labrie Group say demand for compressed natural gas vehicles is growing as an alternative to diesel.
Collections & Transfer
EPA sets drinking water standards for PFAS, kicking off questions for waste operators
The agency’s final rule, which includes more detailed limits than were in its initial proposal, will be phased in over multiple years. It also comes with $1 billion in funding for public water systems and updated disposal guidance.
Landfill
Filco Carting hires CFO with Macquarie, Tunnel Hill experience
Dymah Paige joined the company as it prepares to start servicing commercial waste zones in New York City and scales up municipal contracts in New Jersey — where it recently prevailed in a court battle.
Collections & Transfer
Waste industry reacts to PFAS drinking water standards
The EPA’s new drinking water standards for PFAS may affect waste facility relationships with water treatment plants and add costs, waste industry groups say. WM, Republic Services, Casella, SWANA, NWRA and others weigh in.
Etiqueta
5 packaging innovation trends to watch in 2024: SPC
AI, digital labeling and “paperization” top the movements highlighted in the Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s inaugural Packaging Innovation Trends Report.
Recycling
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