The Morning Wire — Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Everything you need before the first truck rolls. In this issue:
Commodity pricing. OCC is at $90/ton after opening 2026 near $80, and aluminum is the strongest MRF performer at nearly a dollar per pound.
Regional fuel prices. Rocky Mountain diesel at $6.34 is the closest benchmark for Southwest operators.
Mergers & acquisitions. Republic Services closes its Robinson Waste acquisition in Utah, plus deals from Casella, GFL, Waste Eliminator and Kanopy Technology.
Franchise & contract watch. Paradise Valley, Arizona is negotiating its first-ever single-hauler franchise for about 5,600 homes, with award expected in December.
Industry headlines. Longview, Texas weighs ending curbside recycling, California bans single-use vape batteries, and AI sorting spreads at MRFs.
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