Wash. state police find baby's remains in trash Jan 6, 2009
The trash was in two containers that were taken to a transfer station in Tacoma, about 80 miles southeast of Port Angeles, for shipment to Oregon, Waste Connections Inc. officials said. The containers, containing 60 tons of garbage, were intercepted and taken to Graham, about eight miles southeast of Tacoma, where there was more room to use heavy machinery to help comb through the contents, Gallagher said. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Teen Mother Accused Of Dumping Baby In Trash Jan 6, 2009
The trash was handled by Waste Connections, Inc.. "Our belief was the baby was born alive, but died shortly after the birth," Gallagher told KIRO 7 Eyewitness News. (KIRO TV, WA)
A YEAR IN REVIEW Dec 31, 2008
Steve LaFollette, district manager for Scott Waste Connections, was asking for a 32 cent increase on residential customers and an 8 percent increase per yard for commercial customers in Adairville, Auburn, Lewisburg and the county. What they got was 20 cents on residential and 4 cents on commercial after Magistrate Thomas Bouldin's motion was passed by a five to two vote. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes to U.S. Indices Nov 26, 2008
S&P SmallCap 600 constituent Waste Connections Inc. (NYSE: ) will replace Philadelphia Consolidated Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: ) in the S&P MidCap 400, and S&T Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: ) will replace Waste Connections in the S&P SmallCap 600 ... Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company ... S&P MIDCAP 400 INDEX - December 1, 2008 GICS ECONOMIC COMPANY SECTOR GICS SUB-INDUSTRY ADDED Waste Connections Industrials Environmental & Facilities Services Mettler-Toledo Information... (PR Newswire)
Company to offer recycling program locally Nov 25, 2008
Waste Connections to offer recycling program in Wichita - Wichita Business Journal ... Waste Connections to offer recycling program in Wichita ... Waste Connections and RecycleBank are hosting a VIP luncheon to discuss the program on Tuesday at the , 7001 W. 21st Street. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
NB OKs garbage rate hike Nov 14, 2008
Councilor Bill Richardson recused himself from the discussion, because he is the site manager for Waste Connections, which does business as North Bend Sanitation. The rate hike will be effective starting Dec. 1. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Angels council divided on federal wastewater loan Nov 13, 2008
S.E.I. transfer: Rick Downey, the owner of S.E.I. Solid Waste, appeared before the council as it approved the transfer of S.E.I.'s contract with the city for solid waste collection to Waste Connections Inc. Downey and his wife, Kelly, have sold the business, which they have owned for 15 years. Waste Connections is headquartered in Folsom and has operations in Amador County. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Waste Connections completes acquisition Nov 4, 2008
Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) also said it has acquired from LeMay the remaining interests in Pierce County Recycling, Compost and Disposal LLC and Pierce County Landfill Management Inc., both of which were previously majority-owned by Waste Connections. The purchase price of those companies was previously disclosed as $100 million. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Mutual Funds &Personal Finance Nov 4, 2008
Still, Waste Connections () is up 10% so far in 2008. The waste management company was a top holding of the fund as of its latest disclosure. (Investors Business Daily)
Waste Connections Announces Pricing of Common Stock Offering Sep 25, 2008
Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE: ) today announced the pricing of its public offering of 11 million shares of its common stock at a price of $32 ... Waste Connections, Inc. is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly secondary markets in the Western and Southern U.S. The company serves more than 1 ... Waste Connections, Inc. was founded in September 1997 and is... (PR Newswire)
Waste Connections cuts revenue forecast, issuing new shares Sep 23, 2008
Waste Connections now has 66 ... Waste Connections was largely built through acquisitions of small trash hauling and landfill companies. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Recycling blues Aug 17, 2008
They chip away at the pile for eight hours every day but hardly make a dent before the Waste Connections truck dumps another full load, adding more to the workload ... Last year, Waste Connections picked up 858,330 pounds of recyclables in Gillette ... And with people calling in every day to request service, the company expects this year to be the biggest yet, said Deb Bowman, Waste Connections manager. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Waste Connections to buy Washington company Aug 6, 2008
Folsom-based Waste Connections has also made a deal to buy the remaining interests of Pierce County Recycling, Composting and Disposal LLC. Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) owns the majority of the company, but will buy the remainder from affiliates of LeMay. PCRCD will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Waste Connections ... Ron Mittelstaedt, chairman of chief executive officer of Waste Connections, said the LeMay acquisition would be Waste Connection s largest. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Republic merger divestitures would attract Veolia, Waste Connections interest, sources say Jul 31, 2008
Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) and Veolia Environmental, the USs seventh and fourth largest garbage disposal companies, are likely buyers of pieces to be divested from the waste industrys largest merger in a decade, industry sources told mergermarket ... Waste Connections, the listed California-based solid waste company, believes it is well positioned for any potential divestitures that come out of either combination, said CFO Worthing Jackman, who declined further comment ... The analyst... (FT.com -- Markets)
Waste Connections revenue up 10 percent Jul 24, 2008
We remain extremely pleased with our performance in the year considering the rapid escalation in fuel costs and weakening economic environment, said Ron Mittelstaedt, chairman and chief executive officer of Folsom-based Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN), said in a press release. A 55 percent year-over-year increase in average fuel prices cost the company about $8 million in the quarter. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
No more Dumpster divers near Rendezvous Jul 22, 2008
Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc.. District manager: Tim Fadul Address: 621 E. Brooks Road Phone: (901) 398-5400 Web site: www. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Coping with gas prices May 2, 2008
For Waste Connections, a waste-hauling business with almost $1 billion in revenue last year, fuel costs now run 8% of revenue, up from 2 ... Waste Connections, which services 1 ... New routing software helped Waste Connections devise more efficient routes. (USA Today -- Money)
Waste Connections income, revenue increase Apr 22, 2008
Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) earned $23 ... "We continue to be extremely pleased with the underlying strength of our business in the face of spiraling fuel costs and more difficult weather conditions during the quarter," Waste Connections chairman and chief executive officer Ron Mittelstaedt said in a news release. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Update: Earth Day celebration Saturday Apr 19, 2008
Information booths will include SoL Coast Consulting and Design, a company that specializes in alternative energy, sustainable construction and al management; Unity Earth Care, from Unity Church; the League of Women Voters; Citizens against LNG; Free Flight; South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve; Women in Black and Peace Alliance; Oregon Optimal Population Society; Coos Water Shed; Cape Arago Audubon Society; Unitarian Universalists; Bittin s Art Booth; recycling company Waste... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Heyburn looks at waste contract options Jan 25, 2008
PSI was formerly based in Idaho, but was acquired by the California company Waste Connections, Inc. in 2005. The council said it would like to stay with PSI in part because the city has had a long relationship with the company. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Executive of the year Jan 5, 2008
Ron Mittelstaedt, chairman and chief executive officer, Waste Connections Inc. ... Waste Connections has evolved into the nation's sixth-largest waste hauler and the highest-valued company in the Sacramento region, with a market cap of $2 ... "For a guy 34 years old to start a company and grow it to what it is today is a pretty phenomenal thing," said Waste Connections president Steven Bouck. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Waste Connections Comments on Labor Disruption Nov 22, 2007
Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE: ) today commented on a labor disruption in El Paso, TX. The Company noted that earlier today approximately 55 employees, including certain mechanics, shop personnel and drivers seeking a contract, declared a strike ... Waste Connections, Inc. is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly secondary markets in the Western and Southern U.S. The... (PR Newswire)
Waste Connections gain on analyst rankings Oct 24, 2007
Waste Connections announced earnings of 41 cents per share, up from 31 cents per share in the year-ago period. Related Industry News. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Waste Connections' Q3 income increases $6.9M Oct 23, 2007
Waste Connections' Q3 income increases $6 ... Waste Connections' Q3 income increases $6 ... Waste Connections controlled costs and improved net income to $28. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Whitewood is done talking trash Oct 18, 2007
Two other companies, Waste Connections and Hillside Disposal, also presented bids to the city for the contract ... Waste Connections offered $9. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Garbage collection reviewed by Whitewood Council Oct 6, 2007
The council conducted a review of the town's garbage service at its Monday meeting, after the contract with Waste Connections expired. Rob Waskow, manager of Waste Connections, gave an overview of what Waste Connections could continue to do for the city, as far as garbage pickup was concerned. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Waste Connections buys Colorado operations Sep 5, 2007
"This acquisition further expands our footprint in attractive new markets and almost doubles our existing presence in Colorado," Waste Connections chairman and chief executive officer Ron Mittelstaedt said in a news release. Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) increased 6 cents to $30. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Waste Connections slides on neutral rating Aug 22, 2007
Shares of Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) dipped 9 cents to $29 ... Waste Connections is the largest-valued publicly traded company with headquarters in the Sacramento region, with a market cap of $2. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Rain dampens field, not Relay spirits Aug 15, 2007
Other team awards were presented to Waste Connections for Team Spirit, High Country Orthotics hetics for Best Fundraising On-site Idea and Rocky Mountain Line Systems for Best Decorated Site. The rain also cancelled the annual Survivors' lap around Harry Geldien Stadium on Friday evening, but about 200 survivors and caregivers enjoyed a dinner and reception before the rains came. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Curbside recycling: Costs have increased with waste Aug 9, 2007
Five Gillette City Council members chose to increase the amount of money the city pays Waste Connections for the curbside recycling program that the company started in 2002 ... Since 2002, Waste Connections has picked up the blue bags people leave near the curb filled with recyclable materials. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Waste Connections earnings report drives up stock Jul 24, 2007
"Core pricing and commodity prices remain strong," said Ronald J. Mittelstaedt, Waste Connections' chairman and chief executive officer, in a press release. "Volume growth accelerated in the quarter due to typical seasonality, ramping of new contracts and a notable increase in disposal volumes.". (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
We're learning to recycle, reuse more Jul 7, 2007
Down 23rd Street at Hy-Vee Food Store, area residents can recycle newspapers, plastic milk jugs and tin and aluminum cans thanks to bins placed there by Waste Connections ... t's a quick turnaround here, said Jim Rosenbach, Waste Connections' site manager. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Little steps can take a big bite out of trash Jul 7, 2007
Waste Connections' recycling center near Hormel Foods Inc. has separate containers where residents can throw in many plastic bottles, plastic milk jugs, aluminum cans, tin cans, newspapers and cardboard. A portable recycling center near Hy-Vee also is available for residents to place many plastic bottles, plastic milk jugs, aluminum cans, tin cans and newspapers. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Waste Connections Announces Dates for Second Quarter 2007 Earnings Release and Upcoming Investor Presentation Jul 3, 2007
July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE: ) announced that it will report financial results for the second quarter of 2007 after the close of the stock market on July 23, 2007 ... To access the call, listeners should dial 800-561-2718 (domestic) or 617-614-3525 (international) approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and ask the operator for the Waste Connections conference call, Passcode # 84569234 ... Copies of financial literature, including this... (PR Newswire)
Council looks ready to act quickly on garbage contract May 14, 2007
Ward 2 City Councilman Thomas Bonds added the contract item to the agenda last week and said he does not plan to attend negotiations with the other hauler, Waste Connections ... But Waste Connections' division vice president Marty Dunkin said his company can do better ... Dunkin said Waste Connections would offer residential and apartment trash pickup and a curbside recycling program at a better price than Waste Management. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Tupelo will talk with Waste Connections May 5, 2007
Council President Dick Hill said a majority of his colleagues want to talk to Waste Connections and that a meeting likely will happen May 14. The news comes just days after the council voted 6-3 for another hauler, Waste Management, to prepare a contract for their review. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
EDITORIAL: Continue talking May 4, 2007
There's no emergency yet requiring the Tupelo City Council to disregard the willingness of Waste Connections to discuss further its contract offer for waste hauling - a lucrative contract that appears to be headed toward Waste Management, the current and often controversial hauler for the city's residential trash. An anonymous note - unusual, but in no way unethical or illegal - rekindled curiosity of some council members at mid-week in talking further with Waste Connections ... Waste... (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Waste Connections execs exercise $800K in options Apr 27, 2007
Folsom-based Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) was trading up 50 at $31. 82 after hours Thursday. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Waste Connections upgraded on Q1 profit Apr 26, 2007
Waste Connections is solid-waste service company and serves mostly secondary markets in the Western and Southern regions of the United States. The company has 1 million customers. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Waste Connections Q1 revenue increases $29M Apr 24, 2007
2 million charge for the write-off of unamortized debt insurance costs connected to convertible notes that were redeemed, according to Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) ... Shares of Waste Connections increased 11 cents to $30 ... Waste Connections is solid-waste service company and serves mostly secondary markets in the Western and Southern regions of the United States. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Waste Connections exec nets $2.31M in options Apr 11, 2007
Waste Connections exec nets $2 ... Waste Connections exec nets $2 ... Shares of Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) inched up 6 cents to $31 in midday trading Tuesday. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Former Gillette executive joins Waste Connections board Mar 6, 2007
"His broad experience in developing world-class organizations will complement and expand the existing strengths of our board," said Ronald Mittelstaedt, chairman and chief executive officer of Waste Connections ... Shares of Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) dropped 39 cents to $42. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
View Results ") }}newsys_poll_checkCookie() var now = new Date();var dayNames = new Array("Sunday","Monday","Tuesday","Wednesday","Thursday","Friday","Saturday");var monNames = new Array("January","February","March","April","May","June","July","August","September","October","November","December");document.write(dayNames[now.getDay()] + ", " + monNames[now.getMonth()] + " " + now.getDate() + ", " + now.getFullYear()); Mar 2, 2007
Waste Connections, Fremont s largest trash collector, will not pick up today and has pushed back collections one day for the rest of the week. Fremont also was under a snow emergency. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Trash ordinance may be amended Feb 17, 2007
Doing away with the definition of "shall," Gorin said, gives residents an option to signing up for garbage collection, like recycling or taking their garbage to a Waste Connections disposal site ... While discussing the removal of large unwanted items, Rogers announced that Waste Connections Inc. has agreed to reduce the cost for residents to dispose of large items at its drop-off site ... Rogers said David Wiggins, Waste Connections Inc.'s district manager for the eastern Kentucky area, told... (Campbellsille Central Kentucky News Journal, KY)
J.P. Morgan downgrades Waste Connections Feb 15, 2007
"We believe this valuation reasonably discounts the company's favorable earnings growth prospects. That said, we think the shares' premium is warranted given Waste Connections' industry-high margins," according to the J.P. Morgan report ... Also Monday, Waste Connections announced a three-for-two common stock split in the form of a 50 percent dividend payable on March 13 to shareholders of record on Feb. 27 ... Shares of Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) dropped $1. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Garbage, nuisance ordinance could see changes Jan 22, 2007
Any changes, he said, wouldn't have an effect on the County's franchise agreement with Waste Connections Inc. ... Resident Sheldon Jeffries told the Committee that some of the problems regarding the nuisance ordinance could be solved if an area was created for residents to dispose of items that Waste Connections won't accept ... Rogers told Jeffries that he is discussing that with Waste Connections officials. (Campbellsille Central Kentucky News Journal, KY)
New Court meets for the first time Jan 11, 2007
David Wiggins, Waste Connections Inc.'s district manager for the eastern Kentucky area, spoke to magistrates about several issues pertaining to garbage collection. At the December Fiscal Court meeting, magistrates gave their consent to the recent transfer of the franchise ownership from Waste Management Inc. to Waste Connections Inc. ... "If residents have any problems with Waste Connections services, Wiggins said, they should call the customer service call center in London, Ky. toll free at... (Campbellsille Central Kentucky News Journal, KY)
FFFF000000060001001277AA00000000007C000000001001210000001-7FFD670020000480048-29D2F220074318-104A262F2212FFFF0142564E34010001304010001000000890000000204B260840250609D26216C24AB02CC00020A262163D04B29E1408425276509D262F216A523028C40113BCE147FF00002000004B8000000004B2,By Amy D. Fienen Jan 7, 2007
The bikes were donated by Waste Connections, Inc., the company that handles garbage pick-up and recycling in Kingsburg. Waste Connections employees donated 500 of their own money, and the company matched that, bringing smiles to lots of faces as they were presented with, what was in many cases, the first and only bike these children may ever receive. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
