Philadelphia renews waste contracts with Reworld and WM
Type: Supply Agreement · Technology: Water Waste · Country: United States · Announced: 2026-07-14
The city of Philadelphia has renewed its contracts for solid waste management with Reworld and WM. Reworld will continue to operate its municipal waste incinerator in Chester, Pennsylvania, processing the city's waste. WM will also maintain its existing contract with the city for waste services. This renewal comes despite local advocates' efforts to end the shipment of waste to the Chester incinerator.
Analysis
The city of Philadelphia announced on 2026-07-14 the renewal of its solid waste management supply agreements with Reworld and WM in the United States. Reworld, formerly Covanta, operates approximately 25 waste-to-energy facilities across North America, the UK, and Ireland, processing approximately 20 million tons of waste and generating approximately 9 million MWh of electricity. Reworld will continue to operate its municipal waste incinerator in Chester, Pennsylvania, processing Philadelphia's waste. WM will also maintain its existing contract with the city of Philadelphia for waste services.
Key points
- Philadelphia renewed solid waste management contracts with Reworld and WM.
- Reworld will continue operating its municipal waste incinerator in Chester, Pennsylvania.
- Reworld operates approximately 25 waste-to-energy facilities.
- Reworld processes approximately 20 million tons of waste annually.
- The deal was announced on 2026-07-14 in the United States.
Counterparties
- Philadelphia (Offtaker)
- Reworld (Supplier)
- WM (Supplier)