Recycling Lives Acquires John R. Adam and Sons Ltd

ArcelorMittal Acquires John Lawrie Metals Ltd

February 28, 2022

Industrial Services

ArcelorMittal acquired Scottish scrap metal recycler John Lawrie Metals Ltd from Rubicon Partners, completing the deal on 28 February 2022. The acquisition secures access to high-quality ferrous scrap (notably from North Sea oil & gas decommissioning) to support ArcelorMittal's strategy to increase scrap use and lower CO2 emissions across its steelmaking operations.

Paladin EnviroTech Acquires R&L Recycling B.V.

January 13, 2026

Environmental Services

Paladin EnviroTech, a global IT asset disposition (ITAD) and electronics recycling provider backed by SER Capital Partners, has acquired Netherlands-based R&L Recycling B.V., marking Paladin’s first European acquisition. The deal gives Paladin a 129,000 sq. ft. Helmond facility and local management to serve hyperscalers, OEMs and other European customers; financial terms were not disclosed.

Northstar Recycling Acquires Sonoco Sustainability Solutions (S3)

January 31, 2023

Environmental Services

Northstar Recycling Company, a portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity Partners, has acquired Sonoco Sustainability Solutions (S3), the asset-light managed waste and recycling services division of Sonoco. The add-on expands Northstar’s capabilities, customer base and sustainability service offerings for multi-facility manufacturers and distributors; financial terms were not disclosed.

Tide Rock Holdings Acquires American Recycling Company, LLC

December 16, 2021

Environmental Services

Tide Rock Holdings, a San Diego-based strategic holding company, has acquired American Recycling Company, LLC of Modesto, California (renamed American Recycling Holdings, LLC). The full-service recycler — which handles paper, plastic, metal and organic waste and provides ESG-compliant analytics — will remain managed by its founders and will expand services and organics processing under Tide Rock's ownership.

Northstar Recycling Acquires Complete Recycling

May 4, 2022

Environmental Services

Northstar Recycling Company, a portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity Partners, has acquired Complete Recycling, an asset-light provider of managed waste and recycling services that serves food, beverage and consumer packaged goods customers. The deal expands Northstar's service offerings and national footprint to better serve multi-facility manufacturers and distributors and advance landfill diversion and sustainability initiatives.

FV Recycling Acquires Mid America Paper Recycling

October 14, 2025

Environmental Services

FV Recycling, a Jones Capital portfolio company, has acquired Mid America Paper Recycling, a Chicago-based broker, processor, and exporter of recovered materials. The add-on expands FV Recycling's geographic footprint into the Midwest and enhances its processing, logistics, and equipment service capabilities to serve customers nationwide.