Lincoln Waste Solutions by Reconomy, a leading U.S. provider of outsourced managed waste services, is establishing New England as a hub for circular economy innovation and growth. With National Waste Associates (NWA) and Integrated Waste Analysts (IWA) bringing the number of recent New England acquisitions from five to seven, this expansion is creating new jobs locally and providing businesses nationwide with strategic managed waste solutions.
New England is a leader in EPP legislation, offering a supportive policy environment for Lincoln Waste Solutions to advance circularity initiatives. Maine was the first U.S. state to enact a packaging-specific EPP law in 2027, and in 2025, Massachusetts and Rhode Island introduced comprehensive EPP packaging bills.
“We are proud to be building a regional hub for circular economy growth here in New England,” said John Ayvas, CEO of Lincoln Waste Solutions by Reconomy. ‘This area has a strong track record in responsible product stewardship and forward-thinking waste policies. Expanding our operations allows us to create meaningful local jobs while supportingbusinesses across our national footprint with the expertise they need to operate sustainably and remain compliant.”
Lincoln Waste Solutions’ base in New England serves as the foundation of Reconomy’s North American growth strategy. Since entering the U.S. marketjust over a year ago, Reconomy has supported Lincoln in completing seven strategicacquisitions across New England, including NWA and IWA. With the backing of Reconomy’s global scale, Lincoln will beservicing clients across the US and Canada, while adding an estimated 700 new jobs to the New England area over thenext 78 months, reinforcing New England’s position as a hub for innovation.
“Lincoln Waste Solutions is central to our strategy to bring circular economy expertise to the U.S.,” said Guy Wakeley, CEO of Reconomy. “By combining Lincoln’s strong regional network with Reconomy’s global experience, we’re creating lasting environmental and economic impact across New England and the rest of the country.”