新京报讯（记者行海洋）8月27日，最高人民检察院发布生态环境检察典型案例，披露了多家企业向长 江排放危险废物、导致超亿元生态环境损害的违法犯罪情况。 案情显示，2018年至2023年3月，黄某雇用陈某等人，租用芜湖市鸠江区长江岸边一处废弃厂房，私自 铺设暗管连通至长江。李某某、王某某等中间人明知黄某没有危险废物处置资质，仍将安徽某科技有限 公司等8家企业的稀硫酸、废盐酸等危险废物运输至厂房内，在没有经过任何处置的情况下，交由黄某 通过暗管直接排向长江。直至案发，黄某等24人、安徽某科技有限公司等8家企业向长江直排23125吨危 险废物。经鉴定，上述违法行为造成生态环境损害数额为1.06亿余元。 安徽省人民检察院、省公安厅、省生态环境厅联合挂牌督办该案件。2023年3月20日，芜湖市公安局鸠 江区分局立案后，芜湖市鸠江区人民检察院提前介入侦查。2023年9月27日，鸠江区检察院以民事公益 诉讼立案。 经调查，鸠江区检察院认为，各违法主体的侵权行为相互关联、相互结合，最终导致污染环境的严重后 果，构成共同侵权，应当按各自参与的偷排数量承担相应连带责任。2024年1月至9月，鸠江区检察院在 履行公告程序后，对黄某等 ...

Core Viewpoint - Junxin Co., Ltd. is a leading company in the waste management industry, providing comprehensive waste treatment and resource utilization solutions, including green energy projects [2][3]. Business Overview - The company operates the largest environmental comprehensive park in China, located in Changsha, which includes various projects related to waste incineration and comprehensive waste treatment [2]. - Core business activities include: 1. Waste incineration power generation 2. Comprehensive treatment of various wastes (including sludge, wastewater, leachate, fly ash, etc.) 3. Transfer, compression, and transportation of municipal solid waste 4. Collection, harmless treatment, and resource utilization of kitchen waste [2]. Strategic Expansion - As part of its overseas expansion strategy, Junxin has established operations in Central Asia, signing service concession agreements in Kyrgyzstan and framework agreements for similar projects in Osh and Issyk-Kul regions [2]. - The company has also signed a memorandum of understanding to develop similar projects in Almaty, Kazakhstan [2]. Market Position - In 2024, Junxin's Changsha waste incineration project ranked fourth in the country for daily processing capacity among solid waste incineration projects and ranked first for average electricity generation per ton of waste [3]. - The Changsha transfer project is ranked first in the country for waste transfer and transportation, while the kitchen waste project ranks third for daily processing capacity [3]. Financial Performance - Revenue figures for the company are as follows: - 2022: Approximately 1.55 billion RMB - 2023: Approximately 1.84 billion RMB - 2024: Approximately 2.41 billion RMB - Q1 2025: Approximately 697 million RMB [3][5]. - Profit figures for the same periods are: - 2022: Approximately 588 million RMB - 2023: Approximately 653 million RMB - 2024: Approximately 686 million RMB - Q1 2025: Approximately 236 million RMB [3][5].

Core Viewpoint - Junxin Co., Ltd. is a leading company in the waste management industry, providing comprehensive waste treatment and resource utilization solutions, including green energy projects [2] Business Overview - Junxin Co., Ltd. operates the largest environmental comprehensive park in China, located in Changsha, which includes various projects related to waste incineration and comprehensive waste treatment [2] - The company's core business includes: 1. Waste incineration power generation 2. Comprehensive treatment of various wastes (including sludge, wastewater, leachate, fly ash, etc.) 3. Transfer, compression, and transportation of municipal solid waste 4. Collection, harmless treatment, and resource utilization of kitchen waste [2] Strategic Expansion - As part of its overseas expansion strategy, Junxin Co., Ltd. has established operations in Central Asia, signing service concession agreements in Kyrgyzstan for green energy projects in Bishkek and Osh City, as well as a memorandum of understanding for similar projects in Almaty, Kazakhstan [2] Market Position - In 2024, Junxin Co., Ltd.'s Changsha waste incineration project ranked fourth in the country for daily processing capacity among all solid waste incineration projects and ranked first in average electricity generation per ton of waste among all waste incineration companies in China [3] - The Changsha transfer project ranked first in the country for waste transfer and transportation, while the kitchen waste project ranked third for daily processing capacity [3] Financial Performance - The company reported revenues of approximately RMB 1.548 billion, RMB 1.837 billion, RMB 2.411 billion, and RMB 697 million for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, and the first three months of 2025, respectively [3][5] - The net profits for the same periods were approximately RMB 588 million, RMB 653 million, RMB 686 million, and RMB 236 million [3][5] - The gross profit margin decreased from 55.9% in 2022 to 41.5% in 2024, while the operating profit margin also showed a decline [6]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 19% growth in operating EBITDA for the second quarter, driven by strong results across all market cycles [7][20] - Operating cash flow increased by 9% year-over-year to $2.75 billion, attributed to strong earnings growth [22] - Free cash flow for the first half of the year was $1.29 billion, with expectations to meet or exceed revised guidance for the year [23][25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The collection and disposal business contributed significantly to EBITDA growth, with landfill volumes showing strong performance [8][14] - Collection and disposal operating EBITDA margin improved by 60 basis points to 37.9%, driven by strong landfill volumes and customer lifetime value focus [14][20] - The recycling segment saw a 17% increase in operating EBITDA despite a nearly 15% decline in recycled commodity prices [10][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced solid waste volume growth in key markets, particularly in MSW and special waste volumes related to wildfire cleanup in California [8][10] - The overall volume expectations for the year remain between 0.25% and 0.75% growth, with a notable impact from a large franchise contract loss [15][34] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on long-term growth through technology implementation and acquisitions, with a robust pipeline of tuck-in opportunities expected to exceed $500 million in acquisition spending for the year [9][11] - The integration of WM HealthCare Solutions is progressing well, with targeted synergies expected to reach $80 million to $100 million in 2025 [21][61] - The company aims to maintain its competitive edge through sustainability investments and operational excellence [10][13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to deliver strong results despite external challenges, including recycled commodity prices and weather impacts [25][26] - The company anticipates less pressure from the Healthcare Solutions business in the second half of the year, with margin improvements expected [30][34] - Overall, management remains optimistic about achieving long-term strategic priorities and maintaining strong earnings growth [26][25] Other Important Information - The company achieved a record operating expense ratio below 60% of revenue, reflecting significant progress in cost management [16][20] - The company is on track to achieve targeted leverage levels by 2026 through a combination of earnings growth and debt reduction [23][25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is a 31% peak margin in Q3 back on the table? - Management indicated that margin expansion exceeded expectations in the first half, making them optimistic about margins for the second half of the year [29] Question: What are the updated volume expectations for the year? - Volume expectations remain between 0.25% and 0.75%, with the company confident in achieving this despite some headwinds [34] Question: Can you provide more color on the strength in volume? - June was the strongest month of the quarter, with solid performance in MSW and C&D waste streams, indicating a positive trend [37][39] Question: How is the residential business improvement journey progressing? - About 70% of the residential business is now performing at acceptable margins, with expectations for further improvement by the end of the year [46][48] Question: What are the expectations for the Healthcare Solutions business? - The company is focused on optimizing the Healthcare Solutions business, with long-term growth expectations of 5% to 6% [68][70]

Core Viewpoint - Analysts project that Republic Services (RSG) will report quarterly earnings of $1.75 per share, reflecting an 8.7% year-over-year increase, with revenues expected to reach $4.27 billion, a 5.4% increase from the same quarter last year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 0.6% lower over the last 30 days, indicating a reevaluation of initial estimates by analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical research shows a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3]. Revenue Projections - Analysts forecast 'Revenue- Environmental solutions, net' to reach $508.67 million, indicating a 7.6% increase year-over-year [5]. - 'Revenue- Collection- Total' is expected to be $2.88 billion, reflecting a 5.8% year-over-year change [5]. - The estimate for 'Revenue- Collection- Small-container' stands at $1.28 billion, suggesting a 6.7% increase year-over-year [5]. - 'Revenue- Collection- Large-container' is projected at $810.03 million, indicating a 5.2% year-over-year change [6]. - 'Revenue- Other- Other non-core' is expected to reach $100.75 million, reflecting a 4.2% increase from the prior-year quarter [6]. - 'Revenue- Collection- Residential' is estimated at $771.05 million, indicating a 5.1% year-over-year change [7]. - 'Revenue- Transfer' is projected at $479.38 million, reflecting a 4.7% increase from the prior-year quarter [7]. - 'Revenue- Landfill' is expected to reach $801.10 million, indicating a 5.2% year-over-year change [7]. - 'Revenue- Other- Recycling processing and commodity sales' is projected at $107.31 million, suggesting a slight decrease of 0.2% from the year-ago quarter [8]. - The average prediction for 'Revenue- Environmental solutions' is $504.62 million, indicating a 3.1% increase from the prior-year quarter [8]. - 'Revenue- Collection- Other' is expected to reach $18.78 million, reflecting a 2.6% year-over-year change [8]. Average Yield - Analysts suggest that 'Average yield' will likely reach 3.8%, down from 5.5% reported in the same quarter last year [9]. Stock Performance - Republic Services shares have seen a change of -0.3% in the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.7% move, indicating a potential underperformance relative to the market [9].

Core Insights - Waste Connections reported $2.41 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 7.1% and an EPS of $1.29, up from $1.24 a year ago, exceeding Zacks Consensus Estimates for both revenue and EPS [1] Revenue Breakdown - E&P Waste Treatment, Recovery and Disposal generated $169.84 million, surpassing the six-analyst average estimate of $140.55 million, with a year-over-year change of +37.4% [4] - Intermodal and Other revenue was $43.34 million, below the $51.51 million average estimate from four analysts, reflecting a year-over-year decline of -11.7% [4] - Solid Waste Disposal and Transfer revenue reached $441.62 million, slightly above the $433.42 million average estimate from two analysts, but showing a significant year-over-year decrease of -41.6% [4] - Solid Waste Collection revenue was $1.69 billion, matching the two-analyst average estimate, with a year-over-year increase of +6.5% [4] - Solid Waste Recycling revenue amounted to $66.81 million, exceeding the $65.33 million estimate by two analysts, representing a +5.5% change compared to the previous year [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Waste Connections have returned -1.8% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.9% change, and the stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance in the near term [3]

Core Viewpoint - Waste Connections (WCN) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.25 per share, reflecting a 0.8% increase year-over-year, with revenues projected at $2.39 billion, indicating a 6.4% year-over-year growth [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 1.1% over the past 30 days, indicating a collective reassessment by analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3]. Revenue Breakdown - Analysts estimate that 'Revenue Breakdown- E&P Waste Treatment, Recovery and Disposal' will reach $140.55 million, a 13.8% increase from the previous year [5]. - The 'Revenue Breakdown- Intermodal and Other' is expected to be $51.51 million, reflecting a 4.9% increase year-over-year [5]. - 'Revenue Breakdown- Solid Waste Recycling' is projected at $65.33 million, a 3.2% increase from the prior year [6]. - 'Revenue Breakdown- Solid Waste Collection' is estimated at $1.69 billion, indicating a 6.5% year-over-year change [6]. Geographic Revenues - 'Geographic Revenues- Canada' is expected to reach $359.10 million, reflecting a 12.5% increase year-over-year [7]. - 'Geographic Revenues- Southern' is projected at $501.00 million, indicating a 14.1% increase [8]. - 'Geographic Revenues- Central' is estimated at $429.61 million, reflecting an 11.3% increase [8]. - 'Geographic Revenues- Eastern' is expected to be $447.61 million, indicating a 15.9% increase [8]. - 'Geographic Revenues- Western' is projected at $444.69 million, reflecting a 2% decrease from the prior year [9]. Stock Performance - Shares of Waste Connections have decreased by 1.7% over the past month, contrasting with a 5.4% increase in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [10].

Core Viewpoint - The European Commission has passed a key legislative proposal aimed at simplifying and digitizing waste transport procedures within the EU [1] Group 1 - The new legislation is expected to streamline the waste transport process, making it more efficient and less bureaucratic [1] - The initiative is part of the EU's broader strategy to enhance environmental sustainability and improve waste management practices [1] - Digitalization of waste transport procedures will facilitate better tracking and reporting, contributing to improved compliance and transparency [1]