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Waste and Recycling Drops to Fifth Most Dangerous Occupation
2026-02-20 14:00:00| Waste Age
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its annual Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) for 2024, reporting 5,070 fatal work injuries nationwide, down 4% from 2023. The fatal injury rate also declined to 3.3 per 100,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers, compared to 3.5 the year prior.
Category:Energy and Environment
Clean Harbors Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results, Provides 2026 Outlook
2026-02-20 00:19:40| Waste Age
Clean Harbors reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results this week, highlighting steady revenue growth, margin expansion, and record free cash flow while outlining its financial outlook for 2026.
Category:Energy and Environment
Vanguard Renewables Expands Midwest Footprint with E-Z Recycling Acquisition
2026-02-20 00:15:02| Waste Age
Vanguard Renewables, a national leader in organics recycling and renewable energy production, today announced the acquisition of E-Z Recycling, a Minnesota-based food and beverage waste recycling company. The move adds critical depackaging capabilities to Vanguard Renewables' growing anaerobic digestion network, enabling the transformation of food waste into renewable energy while helping customers meet compliance, reduce risk, and advance sustainability goals.
Category:Energy and Environment
Haaker Equipment Named First-Ever McNeilus Dealer Partner of the Year
2026-02-19 23:51:35| Waste Age
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) business, proudly announced Haaker Equipment as the recipient of the 2025 McNeilus Dealer Partner of the Year Award. This milestone marks the first time McNeilus has presented the Dealer Partner of the Year honor, with Haaker Equipment recognized as the inaugural recipient for its exceptional performance, partnership and dedication to customers across the municipal and refuse markets.
Category:Energy and Environment
WM Unveils New $90 Million WM Recycling South Florida Facility in Pembroke Pines, Florida
2026-02-19 23:45:47| Waste Age
WM announced today that it has opened its new, $90 million recycling facility in Pembroke Pines, Fla. WM Recycling South Florida is expected to process approximately 275,000 tons of material per year by leveraging advanced technology equipped with automation and artificial intelligence (AI).
Category:Energy and Environment