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8/22/2024 Waste Today: “Denali and Synagro swap assets”
7/29/2024 SAF Investor: “Firefly, Synagro join forces for SAF in North America”
6/28/2024 Waste Dive: “Synagro invests $50M to open 2 composting facilities”
Synagro Acquires the Assets of Nutri-Blend, Inc., Expanding Services in the Virginia Region
Transaction Facilitates Geographic Expansion in Virginia and Washington, D.C., and Further Builds Municipal Relationships in the Area. BALTIMORE, Maryland, November 4, 2025 – Synagro...
Synagro Continues to Lead the Future of Its Industry as Demonstrated in Next Sustainability Report
Company highlights achievements of 16+ million tons of residuals managed, more than 80% of residuals sent to beneficial use and ultimately avoiding more than 2 million metric tons of CO2e,...
Synagro Acquires the Assets of Dahm Enterprises, Inc., Expanding Services in the Illinois Region
Transaction Further Builds Municipal Relationships in the Area and Supports Geographic Expansion in Illinois. BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 15, 2025 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., North...
Synagro, CHAR Tech and the Baltimore City Department of Public Works Partner to Test Commercial-Scale Pyrolysis Pilot for PFAS Destruction
Synagro and Partners to Test Commercial-Scale Pyrolysis Pilot for PFAS Destruction, Syngas Recovery and Biochar Production BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 6, 2025 – Synagro Technologies, Inc.,...
Synagro to Highlight Products and Services at WEF Residuals & Biosolids and Innovations in Treatment Technology Conference (RB/ITT25)
Synagro to Demonstrate Commercial-Scale Pilot of Pyrolysis for PFAS Destruction, Syngas Recovery and Biochar Production Synagro’s Industry Experts to Present During Regulatory Strategies...
Synagro Facility Achieves Milestone Designation of HPR – “Highly Protected Risk”
Synagro continues to implement sustainable solutions to reduce risk, ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement for its municipal and industrial partners. BALTIMORE, April 1, 2025...
Synagro Releases Conclusions of Independent Scientific Study on Biosolids in Johnson County, Texas
BALTIMORE, March 18, 2025 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of sustainable solutions for biosolids, organics, and residuals in North America, today announced the findings of...
Synagro Wins Multiple Municipal Services Operation Contract Renewals
Synagro continues to implement sustainable solutions for municipal and industrial partners, delivering on its triple bottom line for a net positive and circular impact on people and the...
Synagro’s Norman Whitelaw Named Winner in Top Global CISOs for 2024 by Cyber Defense Magazine During CyberDefenseCon 2024
Norman Whitelaw Won the Title Top Global CISO for 2024 in Cyber Defense Magazine’s 12th Annual Awards. BALTIMORE, Maryland, October 31, 2024 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent...
Synagro and Denali Close Mutually Beneficial Asset Transfer Agreement
Transaction delivers sustainable growth and better service for their respective customers. Simultaneously advances Synagro’s circular-economy business model and extends their leadership...
Synagro Advances Leadership in Sustainability as Outlined in Second Sustainability Report
Company highlights achievements of 16+ million tons of residuals managed, +80% of residuals sent to beneficial use and 2+ million tons of CO2e avoided. BALTIMORE, Maryland, August 20, 2024...
Firefly Green Fuels and Synagro Announce Alliance to Unlock Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production from Biosolids in North America
This partnership will enable Britain’s Firefly Green Fuels’ innovative fuel production pathway to scale across the United States, with Synagro’s expertise as North America’s market leading...
Synagro Expands Biosolids and Organics Composting Capabilities Executing on Its Sustainable Growth Plan
This expansion secures Synagro’s leadership position as North America’s largest biosolids and wastewater residuals solutions services company. BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 27, 2024 – Synagro...
Synagro to Highlight Products and Services at Residuals and Biosolids 2024 Conference
Company Will Host Its Upstairs Bricktown Evening at Bricktown Brewery Synagro’s Industry Experts to Present During Regulatory Strategies Session BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11, 2024 –...
Synagro Launches SynaPure™ Water and Wastewater Treatment System
Advances Company’s Sustainable Growth Plan Through Innovative Clean Water Solutions BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 6, 2024 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids and...
Synagro Recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace by USA Today
Company is recognized as a leader in putting their employees first while growing sustainably. BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 20, 2024 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of...
Synagro Executes on Its Sustainable Growth Plan With the Acquisition of NEFCO
NEFCO is a leader in designing, building and operating biosolids beneficial-use facilities. One of the largest M&A deals in Synagro’s history. Establishes clear industry leadership in...
Synagro Launches Inaugural Sustainability Report, Outlining Strategy for Sustainable Growth
Company Highlights Sustainable Practices, Sets Ambition to Be the Industry’s Sustainability Leader BALTIMORE, Maryland, September 11, 2023 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent...
Synagro Offers TurnKey™ Emergency Biosolids Handling Services for Compromised Plants and Natural Disasters
Be it thunderstorms and tornadoes in the Central states or hurricanes and tropical storms in Florida like Ian and Sandy, or compromised plants and equipment, Synagro is prepared to act...
Synagro to Highlight Products and Services at Residuals and Biosolids 2023 Conference
Company Will Host an Uptown Charlotte Evening at Middle C Jazz BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 9, 2023 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids and residuals solutions...
Synagro to Highlight Services at 108th John J. Lagrosa Annual Conference and Exposition of the New Jersey Water Environment Association
Synagro’s Elliot Pomeranz to Present an Update on Cumberland County Composting Facility BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 4, 2023 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids...
Synagro Announces Pam Racey as New Chief Commercial Officer
During Racey’s nearly 35 years of service at Synagro, she has become a subject matter expert in business development and has played an instrumental role in many of Synagro’s successful...
Synagro Announces Kip Cleverley as New Chief Sustainability Officer
Selection will enable Synagro to showcase the breadth of its sustainability efforts through a formal sustainability and ESG program. BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 20, 2023 – Synagro...
Synagro’s Design-Build-Operate Approach Delivers Schedule Acceleration Needed to Maintain Environmental Compliance at Honolulu’s Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant
Award of This Complex Project Underscores the Long-Term Customer Relationship and Trust Built by Synagro and the Capability to Complete Final Design, Construction, Commissioning and...
Synagro and CharTech Solutions to Deploy High-Temperature Pyrolysis for PFAS Mitigation of Thermally Dried Biosolids
With This Project, Synagro Continues to Lead the Industry Toward Sustainable Solutions by Proactively Addressing the Customers’ Future Needs BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 28, 2023 – Synagro...
Synagro Acquires Burch Hydro, Inc., Expanding Biosolids and Lime-Residuals Management Capabilities in Ohio
The acquisition adds more than 20 municipal customers. BALTIMORE, Maryland, January 3, 2023 – A subsidiary of Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids and residuals...
Synagro Selected a 2022 Top Workplace in Maryland by The Baltimore Sun
This is the second consecutive year Synagro has been recognized with a Maryland Top Workplaces award which gathers employee feedback measuring 15 unique drivers of engaged cultures...
Synagro Announces Ben Gilreath as Vice President and Head of Corporate Development and Mergers and Acquisitions
Selection supports broader growth strategy and deepens acquisition expertise. BALTIMORE, Maryland, October 24, 2022 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids and...
MyAgLife Podcast
Listen in as MyAgLife’s Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Synagro’s Thomas Fantozzi to discuss the the benefits of compost and best management practices. (Episode 132, Recorded August 26,...
MyAgLife Podcast
Listen in as MyAgLife's Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Synagro’s Bob Ford to discuss the technical side of compost and how the composting process works into soil health. (Episode 128,...
Synagro Announces Kaivan Desai as New Chief Financial Officer
Selection supports mission to be a reliable partner who removes risk from a complicated process, so customers can help us make our communities healthier. BALTIMORE, Maryland, August 9,...
Synagro Acquires Liberty Composting, Inc., Expanding Organics and Biosolids Composting Management Capabilities in California
The acquisition adds more than 40 industrial and municipal customers. BALTIMORE, Maryland, August 2, 2022 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids and residuals...
Synagro to Highlight Products and Services at Residuals and Biosolids 2022 Conference
Company Will Host an Evening Underground at Columbus’ Oldest Operating Brewpub BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 19, 2022 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids and...
Synagro to Highlight Services at 107th John J. Lagrosa Annual Conference and Exposition of the New Jersey Water Environment Association
Synagro’s Elliot Pomeranz to present an Update on the Cumberland County Composting Facility BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 3, 2022 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of...
Synagro Welcomes Floyd Backes as New Chief Operating Officer
BALTIMORE, Maryland, February 1, 2022 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids and residuals solutions services in North America, today announced Floyd Backes as...
Synagro Announces Appointment of Myrtle Jones to Board of Directors
The appointee adds strong financial leadership and tax strategy expertise. BALTIMORE, Maryland, January 25, 2022 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids and...
Synagro Acquires LimeCorp, LTD, Expanding Lime-Residual Management and Land-Application Services Capabilities in Ohio
The acquisition adds more than 15 industrial and municipal customers. BALTIMORE, Maryland, January 4, 2022 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids and residuals...
Synagro Selected a 2021 Top Workplace in Maryland by The Baltimore Sun
The annual Maryland Top Workplaces award gathers employee feedback measuring 15 unique drivers of engaged cultures critical to any organization’s success. BALTIMORE, Maryland, December 14,...
Synagro to Highlight Services at GAWP’s 2021 Fall Conference, Laboratory Symposium & Expo
Synagro’s Doris Magouirk to Present During Technical Program BALTIMORE, Maryland, November 4, 2021 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids and residuals...
Synagro Begins Construction of New Biosolids Recycling Facility in Cumberland County, New Jersey
North America’s leading biosolids solution provider began construction in September and plans facility startup for early 2023. BALTIMORE, Maryland, September 30, 2021 – Synagro...
Synagro to Highlight Services at 2021 South Carolina Environmental Conference
Company Will Focus on Environmentally Sustainable Solutions for Commercial and Municipal Organizations BALTIMORE, Maryland, August 5, 2021 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent...
Synagro’s New Board of Directors Visits Back River Facility as Part of Two-Day Meeting
Home to the World’s Largest Indirect Dryer, The Back River Facility Paved the Way for Drying Technology to Become Widely Accepted BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 27, 2021 – Synagro Technologies,...
Synagro Celebrates Milestone in Fort Worth Design-Build-and-Operate Drum Drying Facility Project
Fort Worth contracted with Synagro of Texas-CDR to design, build and operate the drum drying facility, which is schedule to be operational in July 2022 BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 24, 2021 –...
Synagro Rolls Out E-Ticket Electronic Load Approval App for Internal Drivers and Partners
App Enables Better Managed Operations With Views Into Enhanced Real-Time Data BALTIMORE, Maryland, February 16, 2021 – Synagro Technologies, Inc. (“Synagro”), the preeminent provider of...
EQT Infrastructure Closes Sale of Synagro to Goldman Sachs West Street Infrastructure Partners III
Synagro Partners With Local Communities to Process More Than 14 Million Tons of Wastewater Biosolids Annually to Protect the Health of Our Water, Air, Soil and Those Who Depend on Them...
EQT Infrastructure to Sell Synagro
EQT Infrastructure to sell Synagro, the largest provider of wastewater biosolids solutions in North America, to West Street Infrastructure Partners III, an infrastructure investment fund...
Synagro to Sponsor First-Ever Virtual Kern County Fair Livestock Show
Synagro to Highlight AllGro® Compost Builds Soil Health for Agricultural, Horticultural, Landscaping and Restoration Programs BALTIMORE, Maryland, September 21, 2020 – Synagro...
Synagro’s Layne Baroldi to Host Virtual Technical Roundtable at 2020 CASA Annual Conference and Exhibits
Regulatory Roundtable Will Focus on Central Valley Salinity Alternatives for Long-Term Sustainability (CV-SALTS) Implications for Biosolids Application in the Central Valley BALTIMORE,...
Synagro Achieves Commercial Operations of the City of Hamilton, Ontario Thermal Drying Facility
Project Underscores Synagro’s Industry-leading Application of a Long-term Sustainable Solution to the Municipal Wastewater Treatment Market in the Beneficial Production and Reuse of...
Synagro Invites Municipalities, Farmers and Communities to Visit Newly Launched Website
The new website showcases Synagro’s commitment to protecting the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them. BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 24, 2020 – Synagro Technologies,...
Synagro Acquires Assets From Pace Dewatering Systems
Synagro Acquires Assets From Pace Dewatering Systems, Expanding Position as North America’s Largest and Most Capable Biosolids Management Company The acquisition adds 13 centrifuges, a...
Synagro to Highlight Services at 2020 South Carolina Environmental Conference
Company Will Focus on Environmentally Sustainable Solutions for Commercial and Municipal Organizations BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 10, 2020 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent...
Synagro Awarded Anne Arundel County Contract Ten-Year Renewal to Manage Dewatering and Beneficial Reuse Program
BALTIMORE, Maryland, February 18, 2020 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids and residuals solutions services in North America, today announced Anne Arundel...
Synagro Awarded City of Fort Worth Contract to Design-Permit-and-Construct Drum Drying Facility
BALTIMORE, Maryland, February 11, 2020 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids and residuals solutions services in North America, today announced that the City...
Synagro’s John Uzupis Elected President of Mid-Atlantic Biosolids Association
BALTIMORE, Maryland, January 21, 2020 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids and residuals solutions services in North America, is proud to announce John...
Synagro to Highlight AllGro® Compost at COMPOST2020
AllGro® Compost Improves Soil Health, Sequesters Carbon and Will Help Protect Ground and Surface Water Quality BALTIMORE, Maryland, January 21, 2020 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., one of...
Synagro’s EPIC Transportation Receives Coveted NYCDEP Annual Performance Rating of Excellent
Synagro’s national rail transportation business unit is sole recipient of rare award for second time. BALTIMORE, Maryland, January 7, 2020 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent...
Synagro Awarded Contract to Operate City of Windsor, Ontario’s Dryer
The City of Windsor, Ontario, Canada has selected Synagro operate and maintain its biosolids drying and pelletization facility for up to the next twenty years. BALTIMORE, Maryland, June...
Synagro to Highlight Services at Residuals and Biosolids 2019 Conference
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 2, 2019 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids and residuals solutions services in the United States, is pleased to announce its...
Synagro Acquires Old Line Environmental
Combination of Two Premier Biosolids Solutions Companies Will Enhance Ability to Serve Customers BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 23, 2019 – Synagro Technologies, Inc. (“Synagro”), the...
Synagro to Highlight Products and Services at 2019 Florida Water Resources Conference
Company to Open Its Doors as Part of South Cross Bayou Advanced Water Reclamation Facility Tour BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 9, 2019 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., one of the largest private...
Synagro to Highlight Services at 2019 South Carolina Environmental Conference
Company Will Focus on Environmentally Sustainable Solutions for Commercial and Municipal Organizations BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 5, 2019 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent...
Synagro to Highlight Services at 2019 New England Water Environment Association Annual Conference
Company Will Focus on Incineration and Pelletization Services BALTIMORE, Maryland, January 24, 2019 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids and residuals...
Synagro to Highlight AllGro® Compost and American Farmer Episode at COMPOST2019
AllGro® Compost Builds Soil Health for Agricultural, Horticultural, Landscaping and Restoration Programs BALTIMORE, Maryland, January 22, 2019 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., one of the...
Synagro Awarded 10-Year Contract by City of Austin, Texas for Biosolids Removal and Processing
Austin, Texas has entered into a contract to have Synagro manage biosolids composting for the next ten years BALTIMORE, Maryland, November 27, 2018 – Synagro, the preeminent provider of...
Synagro’s Donations to Taft College Recognized With Naming of Writing and Language Lab
Annual Contribution Commitment to the Community Began When the South Kern Compost Manufacturing Facility Was Established BALTIMORE, Maryland, November 15, 2018 – Synagro Technologies,...
Synagro Receives Taft Community Garden’s 2018 Friend of the Garden Award
Commitment to the Community Began When the South Kern Compost Manufacturing Facility Was Established BALTIMORE, Maryland, November 6, 2018 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent...
Synagro Makes Donation to Kern County Farm Bureau’s 2018 Agricultural Bounty Event
Annual Contribution Commitment to the Community Began When the South Kern Compost Manufacturing Facility Was Established BALTIMORE, Maryland, November 1, 2018 – Synagro Technologies, Inc.,...
Synagro to Highlight Services at North Carolina AWWA/WEA 98th Annual Conference
Company Will Focus on Environmentally Sustainable Solutions for Commercial and Municipal Organizations BALTIMORE, Maryland, October 30, 2018 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent...
Synagro Wins Contract to Operate Greater Lawrence Sanitary District’s Dryer
The Greater Lawrence Sanitary District has entered into a contract to have Synagro operate and maintain a biosolids drying facility in North Andover, Massachusetts for the next ten years...
Synagro to Be Featured on Episode of American Farmer to Air in September
Focus on Synagro’s Compost as Nutrient and Carbon Resources for Farmers and Growers BALTIMORE, Maryland, August 28, 2018 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., one of the largest private composters...
Synagro Announced as Winner of the Global Water Award of Distinction for Water Deal of the Year
Win for Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Project Underscores the Growing Trend of Using Private Financing to Access Cutting-edge Technology as a Mainstream Solution BALTIMORE, Maryland, August 7,...
Synagro Commissions New Digesters on Sand Island With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 24, 2018 –Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids and residuals solutions services in the United States since 1986, yesterday formally...
Synagro’s EPIC Transportation Receives Governor’s Continued Excellence Certificate
Synagro’s national rail transportation business unit recognized for fifth consecutive year with no lost time from work related injuries BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 10, 2018 –Synagro...
Synagro to Highlight Services at Residuals and Biosolids 2018 Conference
Company Will Sponsor Friends of Biosolids Reception and Host an Unexpected R&B Evening Synagro’s Layne Baroldi to Present Multiple Technical Program Sessions BALTIMORE, Maryland, May...
Synagro Makes Donation to Help Keep Bakersfield Beautiful
Annual Contribution Commitment to the Community Began When the South Kern Compost Manufacturing Facility Was Established BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 1, 2018 –Synagro Technologies, Inc., the...
Synagro to Highlight Products and Services at 2018 Florida Water Resources Conference
Company Will Sponsor University of South Florida Student in the 2018 Florida Water Environment Student Design Competition BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 10, 2018 – Synagro Technologies, Inc.,...
Synagro Names Robert Preston as New Chief Executive Officer
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 20, 2018 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids and residuals solutions services in the United States since 1986 and a member of the...
Synagro to Be Featured on Upcoming Episode of DMG Productions’ American Farmer
Focus Will Be on Synagro’s Mission to Be the Most Trusted Provider of Resource Recovery Solutions BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 6, 2018 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., one of the largest...
2018 HWEA/Synagro Scholarship Recipients Announced
Scholarships Advance Protection and Enhancement of the Water Environment and Nurture Future Industry Growth BALTIMORE, Maryland, February 14, 2018 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., the...
Synagro Achieves Financial Close for Residual Treatment Facility in Victoria, British Columbia
BALTIMORE, Maryland, February 6, 2018 – Synagro, the preeminent provider of biosolids and residuals solutions services in North America , has announced today that the Hartland Resource...
Synagro to Highlight AllGro® Compost at COMPOST2018
AllGro® Compost Builds Soil Health for Agricultural, Horticultural, Landscaping and Restoration Programs BALTIMORE, Maryland, January 16, 2018 – Synagro Technologies, Inc., one of the...
















































































