Waste Industry M&A Activity Remains Strong in First Half of 2026
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the waste industry remained robust during the first half of 2026, particularly in the Southeastern and South Central U.S. Despite a softer appetite for riskier AI-related investments affecting public waste company valuations, structural trends like rising renewable natural gas prices are expected to support sector performance.
Topics: M&A market consolidation private equity waste management