Construction & Demolition Waste Management: Future Growth and Opportunities

Current market trends in C&D waste management

Revenue growth in Collection and Disposal businesses, increased recycling processing, and strong landfill pricing trends are driving the current market in C&D waste management. Key players like WM and RSG are expanding their market verticals and benefiting from higher commodity prices and strong volumes.

"The increase in the current year earnings was primarily driven by revenue growth and improved business performance in our Collection and Disposal businesses partially offset by a $54 million charge associated with an investment in a waste diversion technology business; ● Net cash provided by operating activities was $1,154 million compared with $1,030 million in the prior year period, with the increase driven by higher earnings in our Collection and Disposal businesses, which were modestly offset by an unfavorable change in working capital; and" --- (WM, sec filing, 2024/Q2)

"So we have a number of customers with the in the manufacturing end markets We have a 1 and a half $1,000,000,000 market vertical and recycling and waste that we're saying, we want you to do more." --- (RSG, conference, 2024/04/04)

"The increase in the current year earnings was primarily driven by revenue growth in our Collection and Disposal businesses partially offset by higher annual incentive compensation; ● Net income attributable to Waste Management, Inc. was $708 million, or $1.75 per diluted share, compared with $533 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, in the prior year period." --- (WM, sec filing, 2024/Q1)

"• Recycling processing and commodity sales increased revenue by 0.5% and 0.4% during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 primarily due to an increase in overall commodity prices as compared to the same period in 2023." --- (RSG, sec filing, 2024/Q2)

"It's just curious what you're seeing in pricing trends for landfills? John Morris: I think, you know, we talked earlier about C&D is actually positive net of the lapping of the, and the volume's continued to be strong." --- (WM, earning call, 2024/Q2)

Regulatory impacts and sustainability initiatives

WM and RSG are heavily investing in sustainability initiatives, focusing on waste reduction, recycling, and renewable natural gas projects. These efforts are driven by regulatory impacts and customer demand for sustainable solutions, positioning both companies for future growth and enhanced community impact.

"These investments are not only the right thing to do for the environment, but they are also essential for the growth of our business and are positioning WM for a successful future. WM also provides end-to-end solutions intended to help customers achieve their sustainability goals relating to waste reduction and diversion, greenhouse gas emissions management and more through its advisory services group." --- (WM, press release, 2024/04/22)

"Earlier today, we released our latest sustainability report highlighting the progress we are making toward our 2030 goals and the positive impact we're delivering to our customers and the communities we serve." --- (RSG, earning call, 2024/Q2)

"We continue to expect that growth in our sustainability businesses will be more weighted to the back half of the year as more recycling and renewable natural gas projects begin operations." --- (WM, earning call, 2024/Q1)

"The results we are delivering are made possible by executing our strategy supported by our differentiated capabilities, customer zeal, digital, and sustainability.Regarding customer zeal, our commitment to delivering world-class essential services and sustainability offerings continues to drive customer loyalty and organic growth in the business." --- (RSG, earning call, 2024/Q2)

"We're going to talk, we're going to bring technology to bear, and we're going to really make a commitment to sustainability, and we're going to put operating processes in place, improve efficiencies, we're going to get smarter with pricing through data analytics, all that stuff, and I remember on the earnings call getting questions like, okay, that's great, Jim." --- (WM, earning call, 2024/Q2)

Technological advancements in C&D waste management

Investments in waste diversion technology and IT advancements are enhancing efficiency and labor utilization in C&D waste management, optimizing disposal processes and asset management.

"(c) Includes net charges primarily relating to an investment in a waste diversion technology business." --- (WM, press release, 2024/07/24)

"And the IT investments help there, they also help us manage the middle, just better labor utilization, more efficiency in terms of disposal -- optimizing disposal assets and getting the material into the right spot." --- (RSG, earning call, 2024/Q1)

Financial performance in C&D waste management

WM and RSG have both demonstrated strong financial performance in C&D waste management, with WM emphasizing cost optimization and revenue management, and RSG achieving performance targets and margin expansion. Both companies have shown confidence in their financial outlooks, supported by significant cross-sell revenue and improved margins.

"year expectations, our discipline revenue management combined with our strong execution on cost optimization continue to give us ample confidence that we are positioned to deliver strong financial performance throughout the rest of the year.In closing, I want to thank the entire WM team again for their contributions." --- (WM, earning call, 2024/Q2)

"And so we actually were able to achieve some of our performance targets when you take a look at how we were able to sit there in price in that business, and again getting over $100,000,000 of cross sell within the 1st 18 months, we were able to achieve those targets sooner than anticipated, but we knew that that was there." --- (RSG, conference, 2024/04/04)

"Today we announced our Q1 2024 earnings. “We’re pleased with the strong operational and financial performance the WM team delivered in the first quarter,” said CEO Jim Fish." --- (WM, twitter, 2024/04/25)

"Other changes in margin performance during the quarter included a 20 basis point increase from recycled commodity prices and a 20 basis point increase from net fuel." --- (RSG, earning call, 2024/Q1)

"Margin performance during the quarter included margin expansion in the underlying business of 130 basis points and a 20 basis point increase from recycled commodity prices." --- (RSG, earning call, 2024/Q2)