Key data points on some of the top issues — M&A, ESG, inflation and policy — that illustrate another eventful year for the industry.
What happened
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The U.S. waste and recycling industry spent much of 2022 living out the old adage, “It’s a marathon, not a sprint.” Companies finally started to regain their footing after several years of pandemic-related job hurdles, with the workforce showing signs of improvement and another year of strong acquisition activity. At the same time, the industry had to dodge new economic challenges from inflation and low commodity prices by enacting higher pricing strategies.
Companies also made further moves related to their environmental impact. Several have updated their ESG goals and fleet spending strategies. Meanwhile, state and federal legislation finalized in 2022 could make an impact into the new year and beyond.
We’ve captured some of the waste and recycling industry’s 2022 highlights by the numbers, which could hint at trends to come this year. What themes do you think will define 2023? Let us know at waste.dive.editors@industrydive.com.
This news brief is based on reporting published by Waste Dive on 2023-01-04. The original report is linked below.
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