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Apollo takes majority stake in Noble Environmental

The buyout firm is betting on scarce permitted landfill capacity and landfill-gas fuel in the eastern US.

M&A News deals deskIndustrials / Waste management · United States, Americas12 May 2026

Apollo-managed funds said on 12 May that they had acquired a majority interest in Noble Environmental, a Pittsburgh-based waste management company.

Noble Environmental website: nobleenviro.com

Why Apollo Global Management is buying Noble Environmental, Inc. (majority stake)

Apollo partners Scott Browning and Brad Fierstein said the combination of scarce permitted landfill assets, an integrated service offering and a growing renewable natural gas business creates a strong foundation for long-term value.

Deal terms and financing

Financial terms were not disclosed. The sale was run by a Strategic Alternatives Committee of Noble's board.

Market context

Founded in 2016, Noble serves municipalities and commercial customers with collection, hauling, transfer and disposal, and captures landfill gas for conversion into pipeline-quality fuel.

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