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Casella Q2 benefits from landfill volumes, acquisition rollover
Casella Waste Systems' second-quarter 2026 results were supported by increased landfill volumes and continued acquisition activity, with revenue climbing 16.9% year over year to $543.7 million. Adjusted EBITDA grew 12.5% to $123.2 million, though net income declined to $3.8 million from $5.2 million a year earlier, partly due to acquisition-related expenses and higher interest costs. Management highlighted solid waste pricing gains, progress in integrating Mid-Atlantic assets, and raised its full-year revenue guidance while lowering the net income forecast.
How Miami-Dade County plans to tackle zero waste by 2040
Miami-Dade County has officially released its Zero Waste Master Plan, launching a 13-year waste reduction process with a goal of achieving 90% waste diversion by 2040. Building on a 2024 baseline recycling rate of 36%, the plan outlines a path to increase it to 77%, involving measures such as standardized recycling services, mandatory commercial organic waste diversion, and the development of community repair and reuse networks. County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava emphasized in the introduction that, faced with over 5 million tons of waste annually and increasingly strained landfill capacity, a fundamental restructuring of resource management is essential.
Otto, holder of NYC Bin contract, is in involuntary bankruptcy
Otto Environmental Systems has entered involuntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings due to a creditor petition, drawing attention to its 10-year contract with the New York City Department of Sanitation and the delivery status of approximately 1.1 million trash cans.
California film recycling pilots make case for commercial collection
The Flexible Film Recycling Alliance (FFRA) has initiated two commercial film recycling pilot projects in Sacramento and the Ontario/Inland Empire regions of California, partnering with 1-800-Got-Junk and Shorr Packaging respectively, to test different collection models for small-to-medium and large commercial film sources. The pilots run through November 30, aiming to gather data for future scaled-up programs.
‘Completely vindicated:’ Dovigi talks take-private rumors on GFL’s Q2 call
During GFL Environmental's second-quarter 2026 earnings call, CEO Patrick Dovigi addressed privatization rumors, saying external capital interest 'fully validates' its growth strategy. Revenue increased 16.3% year-over-year to C$1.95 billion, but the company recorded a net loss of C$162.6 million. GFL raised its full-year guidance and expects to complete the Secure Waste acquisition on October 1.
Clean Harbors announces $305M deal and data center strategy
Clean Harbors announced several strategic initiatives in its second-quarter 2026 earnings report: acquiring ES&H for $305 million to strengthen emergency response capabilities; signing a 10-year manufacturing contract worth $600 million; investing $50 million to expand data center services; and raising its PFAS business growth expectation to 30%. The company also raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance to between $1.35 billion and $1.41 billion.
WM’s healthcare, recycling projects drive balance in Q2
WM's second quarter revenue was $6.68 billion, up 4% year-over-year, with net income of $785 million, up 8.1% year-over-year. The integration of medical solutions business is complete, recycling facility automation has improved efficiency, and multiple acquisitions were completed.
Recology completes first acquisition since 2023, returning to family roots
Recology has reached an agreement to acquire Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal (TTSD), a family-owned waste and recycling company serving the Lake Tahoe and Truckee areas of California. The transaction is expected to close this fall. TTSD has operated for 62 years, serving approximately 31,000 customers and holding multiple franchise agreements. This acquisition marks Recology's first expansion since 2023, and the two companies share historical ties.