 2020 was already shaping up to be a big year for the waste and recycling industry before the pandemic hit. Since then, it has been hectic to say the least.
As we look back on the year's top stories, the pandemic has played a dominant role. From the early days of not knowing how it might affect workers to the depths of commercial volume declines in the spring to emerging signs of economic recovery into the fall, the storyline has been inescapable. As you can see in our roundup of COVID-19 reporting, the ripple effects will continue for many months to come.
Beyond the pandemic, we've also seen top companies make major moves including the industry's biggest acquisition in a decade and its first IPO in years. Notable news around climate investments, recycling policy and racial justice round out a list that easily could have been twice as long.
This year showed the true value and need for consistent, reliable, objective, and timely information. We hope you’ll take a moment and encourage your team members and colleagues to also subscribe to Waste Dive or any of our other industry newsletters with this link: https://www.wastedive.com/signup/insiders/?signup_referred_by=5f93078d7aa51972095c9316
 Cole Rosengren
Senior Editor, Waste Dive
Twitter | Email UPDATED The coronavirus pandemic has brought sweeping changes to the U.S., including significant effects for an industry that has continued its work throughout the crisis. Catch up on all of Waste Dive's reporting here. |
UPDATED The news caps off a more than 18-month process, with substantially more divestitures than originally planned. The sale to GFL Environmental of divested assets in 10 states is now complete. |
UPDATED The news comes shortly after approval from the U.S. Department of Justice. CEO Patrick Dovigi said this purchase from Macquarie, and pending divestitures from Waste Management, were key drivers behind a recent IPO. |
UPDATED Containers will need to have 50% recycled content by 2030, a standard described as among the world's most aggressive. This comes after another major packaging bill did not pass during this year's legislative session. |
UPDATED The Hill has seen a historic influx of recycling-related bills during this session. The Save Our Seas 2.0 Act is the only one to make it through, becoming law following President Trump's signature. |
UPDATED Deep Dive The long-anticipated legislation had key backing from community groups. Despite some business opposition and industry trepidation, waste and recycling stakeholders also expressed support. |
UPDATED The industry's largest order by far (at least 2,500 vehicles) is being reversed due to "longer than expected development time, and unexpected costs." But Republic said it plans more purchases from various suppliers next year. | | |
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