9 federal recycling and waste grants to apply for in 2024
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.
Solid Waste & Recycling News | Waste Dive
Dec 13, 2024 · Waste Dive provides news and analysis for waste and recycling executives. We cover topics like landfills, collections, regulation, waste-to-energy, corporate news, fleet management, and more.
Notable waste and recycling conferences in 2025 | Waste Dive
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.
EPA announces $117M worth of recycling grant opportunities with ...
Sep 17, 2024 · Dive Brief: The U.S. EPA on Monday announced $117 million will be available for three new funding opportunities for recycling projects. Tribes, intertribal consortia and local governments can apply for funds, which builds on a historic amount of money awarded for recycling projects last year.; The agency will award $78 million through the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant program ...
Covanta announces rebrand to Reworld | Waste Dive
Apr 16, 2024 · In 2021, Mohammed became CEO of what was then Covanta, following the EQT deal. The $5.3 billion sale was contingent on several sustainability growth metrics, including a 25% increase by 2025 in waste recycled or reused. The company was the largest operator of mass-burn combustion facilities in the U.S. at the time of the sale, and it has grown since then.
GFL forecasts at least $4.3B from environmental services sale ...
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 ...
By the numbers: 2024 waste and recycling trends | Waste Dive
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.
The waste and recycling industry outlook for 2024
Jan 29, 2024 · 5 waste and recycling trends to watch in 2024 By Jacob Wallace, Megan Quinn and Cole Rosengren • Jan. 5, 2024 The evolving M&A market, the rise of EPR, pending PFAS regulations, renewable natural gas and methane reduction are some of the biggest issues facing the industry this year.
What’s next now that California’s EPR for textiles law has passed
Oct 2, 2024 · Dive Insight: Textiles are the fastest-growing category of residential and commercial waste in the state, according to the CPSC. Textile waste can also create specific issues at waste and recycling facilities. “Textile and clothing producers over-produce hard-to-manage materials that can absorb, tangle, and combust if mixed into plastic recycling system[s],” said a …
Reworld to get new minority owner as EQT strikes deal with GIC
Oct 2, 2024 · Dive Insight: Reworld has diversified its services in recent years, entering the hazardous waste business through its acquisition of Circon in 2023, for instance. The company has made at least eight deals since the start of 2023.. Those moves come as municipal solid waste incinerators face community opposition in certain regions, making organic growth for companies like Reworld challenging.