Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing recycling, solid waste, special waste, hazardous waste, container rental and field services across the US and parts of Canada. Founded in 1996, the company has grown to become one of the largest waste management companies in North America through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Republic Services is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1998.
Republic Services offers a comprehensive suite of environmental solutions, including:
Residential and commercial waste collection and disposal
Recycling services for various materials including paper, metal, glass, plastics, and electronics
Hazardous waste management and disposal
Special waste handling for industrial customers
Organics recycling and composting
Environmental remediation services
Oilfield waste services
Republic Services has made significant investments in recycling infrastructure and technology in recent years. The company opened its first Polymer Center in Las Vegas in December 2023 to process recycled plastics into flakes and pellets for use in new products. Additional Polymer Centers are planned, including one in Indianapolis. In 2023, Republic Services processed 4.3 million tons of recyclable materials at its 74 recycling and organics facilities across North America. The company aims to increase recovery of key materials to 3.4 million tons annually by 2030. Republic Services is also expanding its organics recycling capabilities through anaerobic digestion facilities and partnerships focused on food waste diversion.
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