Municipal solid waste

Canadians are going green: Call2Recycle Canada diverts record number of batteries in 2018

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Battery recycling, Call2Recycle, Recycling in Canada, Recycling in the United States, Energy, Articles, Water conservation, Universe, Electric battery, Recycling, Municipal solid waste

Canadian's total battery collections weighed in at more than 2.7 million kilograms, with regulated provinces, BritishColumbia, Manitoba and Quebec leading the charge.

Key Points: 
  • Canadian's total battery collections weighed in at more than 2.7 million kilograms, with regulated provinces, BritishColumbia, Manitoba and Quebec leading the charge.
  • Quebec residents collected the most, recycling almost 1.2 million kilograms of used batteries, a 15 per cent increase over 2017.
  • Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. is a non-profit organization that collects and recycles batteries at no cost for municipalities, businesses and consumers.
  • Since 1997, Call2Recycle has diverted 19 million kilograms of batteries from the solid waste stream and established more than 8,800 collection sites throughout Canada.

The global waste management market size is expected to reach $484.9 billion by 2025 from $303.6 billion in 2017, growing at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2018 to 2025

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Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Waste, Municipal solid waste, Manufacturing, Pollution

LONDON, Jan. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Management Market by Waste Type (Municipal and Industrial) and Service (Collection and Disposal): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2018 - 2025

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Jan. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Management Market by Waste Type (Municipal and Industrial) and Service (Collection and Disposal): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2018 - 2025
    The global waste management market size is expected to reach $484.9 billion by 2025 from $303.6 billion in 2017, growing at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2018 to 2025.
  • The growth of the global waste management market is driven by increase in adoption of proactive government measures to reduce illegal dumping.
  • The urban population produced about 1.3 billion tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) in 2012, which is expected to grow to 2.2 billion tones by 2025.
  • Key players within the waste management market are profiled in this report, and their strategies are analyzed thoroughly, which help to understand the competitive outlook of the global market.

NUST MISIS: The World's First Metallurgical Furnace For Man-made Waste Recycling Launched in Russia

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Monday, December 24, 2018
Energy, Universe, Energy conversion, Thermal treatment, Waste management, Sustainable technologies, Coal, Fuels, Gasification, Waste, Recycling, Municipal solid waste

The furnace has been designed and built by the scientific NUST MISIS group together with the industrial partner Vtoraluminprodukt company.

Key Points: 
  • The furnace has been designed and built by the scientific NUST MISIS group together with the industrial partner Vtoraluminprodukt company.
  • They are stored at landfills and are not being recycled since it is technologically or economically impossible and environmentally dangerous.
  • And it also allows to combine the processing of metallurgical waste, coal preparation factories and municipal waste of enterprises or settlements that are heated with coal.
  • The pilot sample is also designed to test the technology of waste-free gasification of numerous carbon-containing waste, including solid domestic waste."

Waste Connections Completes Previously Announced Acquisition Of Multi-Market Company

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Monday, December 10, 2018
Waste Connections, Municipal solid waste, Waste collection, Waste Connections of Canada, Pacific Coast Waste and Recycling

TORONTO, Dec. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that it has acquired American Disposal Services, Inc. and certain affiliates (together, "American"), one of the largest privately-owned solid waste collection and recycling businesses in the Mid-Atlantic.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Dec. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that it has acquired American Disposal Services, Inc. and certain affiliates (together, "American"), one of the largest privately-owned solid waste collection and recycling businesses in the Mid-Atlantic.
  • "We are excited to welcome American into the Waste Connections family."
  • Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets in the United States and Canada.
  • The Company also provides intermodal services for the movement of cargo and solid waste containers in the Pacific Northwest.

Waste Connections Announces Pricing Of $500 Million Of Senior Notes

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Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Waste Connections, Municipal solid waste, Waste, Waste management, Economy, Waste Connections of Canada, Natural environment, Solid waste policy in the United States

TORONTO, Nov. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Following the previous announcement of the launch of a senior notes offering, Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") announced today that it has priced an underwritten public offering (the "Offering") of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.25% Senior Notes due 2028 (the "Notes") at a price to the public of 99.852% of their face value.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Following the previous announcement of the launch of a senior notes offering, Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") announced today that it has priced an underwritten public offering (the "Offering") of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.25% Senior Notes due 2028 (the "Notes") at a price to the public of 99.852% of their face value.
  • Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets in the United States and Canada.
  • Waste Connections serves more than six million residential, commercial, industrial, and exploration and production customers in 40 states in the U.S., and six provinces in Canada.
  • Waste Connections also provides intermodal services for the movement of cargo and solid waste containers in the Pacific Northwest.

Covanta Extends Partnership with the Town of Huntington, New York

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Monday, November 5, 2018
Covanta Energy, Chad Lupinacci, Resource recovery, Waste management, Huntington, New York, Huntington, Waste, Municipal solid waste, Geography of Long Island, Economy

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta (NYSE: CVA), a world leader in sustainable waste and energy solutions, has extended its partnership with the Town of Huntington, NY for operation of the Huntington Resource Recovery Facility.

Key Points: 
  • MORRISTOWN, N.J., Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta (NYSE: CVA), a world leader in sustainable waste and energy solutions, has extended its partnership with the Town of Huntington, NY for operation of the Huntington Resource Recovery Facility.
  • The five-year agreement continues the successful collaboration between Huntington and Covanta through December 1, 2024.
  • Since 1991, the Huntington Resource Recovery Facility has served as the cornerstone of the sustainable solid waste management systems for the towns of Huntington and Smithtown.
  • "The continuation of our partnership with Covanta provides our community with a solution to waste management that preserves our valuable natural resources while generating clean energy," said Town of Huntington Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci.

Summer Street Capital Announces Creation of Rapidly Growing Solid Waste and Recycling Company, Coastal Waste and Recycling

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Waste management, Municipal solid waste, Waste, Economy

Summer Street partnered with industry veteran, Brendon Pantano, to execute an aggressive growth strategy and build a regional solid waste and recycling platform.

Key Points: 
  • Summer Street partnered with industry veteran, Brendon Pantano, to execute an aggressive growth strategy and build a regional solid waste and recycling platform.
  • "Summer Street has a wealth of experience and direct industry knowledge that is unique to a financial partner," said Coastal Waste and Recycling CEO Brendon Pantano.
  • "Summer Street and Management share a clear vision for Coastal Waste build a full-service solid waste platform, differentiating ourselves through customized, professional and reliable services to our customers," commented Brian D'Amico, Managing Partner at Summer Street Capital.
  • About Coastal Waste & Recycling, Inc.
    Coastal Waste & Recycling is a privately owned, locally operated solid waste disposal and recycling company.

Reminder: Storm-Preparedness Tips for Waste and Recycling Containers from Republic Services

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Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Water conservation, Energy conversion, Recycling, Republic Services, Waste management, Municipal solid waste, Waste, Electronic waste, Universe, Management, Economy

PENSACOLA, Fla., Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --With Hurricane Michael quickly approaching the Florida Gulf Coast, Republic Services reminds area residents and businesses to properly secure waste and recycling containers before the storm.

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  • PENSACOLA, Fla., Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --With Hurricane Michael quickly approaching the Florida Gulf Coast, Republic Services reminds area residents and businesses to properly secure waste and recycling containers before the storm.
  • Recommended tips:
    Move waste and recycling containers out of streets, parking lots and right-of-way areas so they don't become a hazard during high winds, heavy rain or severe flooding;
    Secure containers in a garage, under a carport or behind your residence, whenever possible, until after the storm.
  • To access your Republic Services account remotely, download the My Resource app for iOS or Android.
  • Republic Services, Inc. is an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste disposal.

WCA Grows in Jacksonville and Orlando, Florida With the Acquisition of Sunshine Recycling Inc.

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Friday, September 14, 2018
Waste management, Waste, Roll-off, Municipal solid waste, Economy, Waste Connections of Canada, Allied Waste Industries

HOUSTON, Sept. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --WCA Waste Corporation ("WCA"), a vertically integrated, non-hazardous solid-waste services company, announces its expansion in the state of Florida with the acquisition of the commercial and roll-off solid waste operations of Sunshine Recycling Inc.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Sept. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --WCA Waste Corporation ("WCA"), a vertically integrated, non-hazardous solid-waste services company, announces its expansion in the state of Florida with the acquisition of the commercial and roll-off solid waste operations of Sunshine Recycling Inc.
  • Located in Orlando and Jacksonville, Sunshine Recycling services approximately 2,000 customersand provides commercial, roll-off dumpster, and disposal services to businesses in over 16 counties.
  • "We will achieve this with the guidance of our Florida leadership team that has over 50 years combined industry experience."
  • WCA is a vertically integrated non-hazardous solid waste management company providing waste collection, transfer, and material processing and disposal services.

Clean Earth, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Disposal and Recycling Technologies, Inc. (DART)

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Thursday, September 13, 2018
Waste management, Waste, Hazardous waste, Recycling, Landfill, Economy, Management, Landfill diversion, Municipal solid waste

HATBORO, Pa., Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Clean Earth, Inc. a national specialty waste disposal and recycling company announced today the acquisition ofprivately owned Disposal and Recycling Technologies, Inc.(DART).

Key Points: 
  • HATBORO, Pa., Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Clean Earth, Inc. a national specialty waste disposal and recycling company announced today the acquisition ofprivately owned Disposal and Recycling Technologies, Inc.(DART).
  • This new acquisition expands Clean Earth's geographical reach in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic hazardous and non-hazardous waste market and marks Clean Earth's first Waste Water Treatment facility.
  • Clean Earth's vision is to create a better future for our people, partners, and planet by turning specialty waste into recycling opportunities.
  • Everyday Clean Earth takes a hands-on, dedicated approach to recycling and beneficially reusing waste that would otherwise go into landfills.