Casella Waste reported a 23% revenue increase in Q2 2025, driven by six acquisitions and pricing adjustments, surpassing analyst expectations. The company raised its 2025 revenue forecast to $1.84 billion and aims for $170 million in adjusted free cash flow. Analysts rate the stock positively, though its valuation remains high at 91x next-year earnings.

San Diego is transitioning from free trash service to a $43.60/month fee for 21,000 properties, creating chaos for property owners, HOAs, and haulers. Only 20% of newly ineligible properties have secured private trash service by the Sept. 1 deadline, with challenges including hauler rejections, waiting lists, and high costs. City officials emphasize no service loss during the transition but acknowledge the process is flawed.

CEOs at top U.S. and Canadian waste and recycling companies saw increased compensation in 2024, with GFL Environmental CEO Patrick Dovigi earning the highest total pay. The trend reflects broader CEO pay growth across industries, including a 9.7% increase in median S&P 500 CEO compensation compared to 2023. Waste Dive analyzed data from seven major companies, noting a 201:1 CEO-to-employee pay ratio for WM, the highest among analyzed firms.

Raymond James analyst Patrick Tyler Brown maintained a 'Strong Buy' rating on Casella Waste Systems (CWST), with the price target revised from $135.00 to $129.00. The company, listed on NASDAQ, is a key player in the waste management industry. Analysts' average price target is $127.01, with a 18.15% upside from the current price of $107.50. The GF Value estimate is $121.39, reflecting a 12.92% upside. The average brokerage recommendation is 2.1 ('Outperform').

Republic Services, a waste management company, sued Teamsters Local 25 members over alleged criminal acts during a strike, including vehicle vandalism, harassment of non-union workers, and violent blocking of company trucks. The strike has disrupted operations, leading to missed pickups and overflowing dumpsters. Meanwhile, a customer lawsuit and a city council appeal to Bill Gates highlight the broader impact of the labor dispute.