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Environmental Solutions
Posted on 8/15/2025
Republic Services
10,001+ employees
Waste management and recycling services provider
No salary listed
Taylor, MI, USA
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- Administer activities related to the company’s health and safety programs in compliance with health & safety regulations specific to the environmental waste industry.
Republic Services provides environmental services focused on waste and recycling solutions. It offers a broad range of services—from advanced recycling and solid, special, and hazardous waste management to 24/7 emergency response, equipment rental, and cleaning—through a nationwide network of recycling centers. The company differentiates itself by delivering a single-source environmental package with a large operating footprint and sustainability programs, including converting landfill gas into renewable energy and promoting circularity. Its goal is to help customers meet environmental goals while improving both environmental and economic sustainability by reducing waste and boosting recycling.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
Founded
1998
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What believers are saying
- Peabody Recycling Center upgrades increase processing capacity and commodity quality.[search results 1 omitted]
- Indianapolis 500 verification partnership can win auditable ESG-focused venue contracts.
- San Pablo’s fully electric fleet supports California municipal decarbonization bids.[search results 2 omitted]
What critics are saying
- Employee tobacco surcharge litigation creates settlement and reputational exposure.
- Aggressive M&A increases integration risk across hauling, landfill, and recycling assets.
- Local market concentration in Salt Lake City invites antitrust scrutiny and pricing pressure.
What makes Republic Services unique
- Single-source provider across recycling, waste, hazardous, and field services.[1][2]
- Nationwide environmental solutions network supports compliant treatment and disposal.[2][7]
- Customer sustainability partnerships tie operations to environmental and economic goals.[1][5]
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Pit stop for plastics: Indy 500 taps blockchain and AI to audit race-day waste. INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) will use an independent verification platform to track and audit recycling data during the 2026 Indianapolis 500. With approximately 350,000 attendees, the event generates a significant volume of waste over a single day. In an effort to improve waste management accountability, IMS is partnering with tech provider Circular Solutions and environmental services company Republic Services to track landfill diversion rates for PET bottles and aluminum cans. Shifting from estimates to auditable data. Historically, waste reporting for large-scale sporting events has relied on post-event weight estimates. For the 2026 race, Circular Solutions will deploy its Circular OS(TM) platform to create an auditable record of beverage containers from collection through processing. The platform uses a combination of AI and blockchain technology to validate material streams at each stage of the supply chain, providing event organizers and corporate sponsors with verified data for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting. "By bringing independent verification into the process, we're helping event operators generate clear, usable data on where materials are going, how much is being diverted from landfill, and where improvements can be made over time," said JT Marburger, CEO of Circular Solutions. Collection and processing logistics. While Circular Solutions will manage data verification, Republic Services is responsible for the physical collection and processing of the materials. The objective is to ensure that the recovered aluminum and PET are successfully directed back into circular manufacturing streams for new beverage packaging. Ben Pearson, Republic Services General Manager, stated that the partnership aims to provide transparency to both the venue and the public regarding the destination of the collected materials. The integration of verifiable data is also drawing attention from corporate sponsors. Todd Marty, Senior Director of Sustainability for Coca-Cola Consolidated - the official beverage sponsor of IMS - noted that verified recovery efforts support supply chain reliability and help brands validate their sustainability metrics. Broader implications for the event industry. The deployment at the Indianapolis 500 marks the first time this specific tracking technology has been used at the racetrack. However, it reflects a growing trend within the waste and recycling industry toward data accountability at major venues. Circular Solutions confirmed that the platform will see further deployment this year at other high-attendance venues, including the upcoming Special Olympics in Minnesota this June, as municipal compliance and corporate disclosure requirements become more stringent.
Republic Services celebrates opening of Expanded Peabody Recycling Center. PR Newswire Today at 4:00am PDT Modernized facility uses advanced technology to increase recycling capacity PEABODY, Mass., April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) a leader in the environmental services industry, celebrated the opening of its upgraded, state-of-the-art Peabody Recycling Center, equipped with advanced technology to increase recycling capacity and help support Massachusetts' ambitious waste-reduction goals. The 54,000-square-foot Peabody Recycling Center has several upgraded systems, including: * Automated sorting equipment * AI-powered technology for increased accuracy and efficiency * Enhanced safety systems * Expanded processing capacity of 35-40 tons of recyclables per hour * Cleaner, higher-quality material output for end markets "The enhancements at the Peabody Recycling Center enable us to process more recyclables, divert more material from landfills and deliver cleaner commodities to end-users," said Republic Services Market Vice President Kurt Lavery. "This facility demonstrates our commitment to the greater Boston community by investing in recycling solutions that help create a more sustainable world." Community leaders and local officials joined the event, which included facility tours for a first-hand look at the advanced equipment, including AI and ballistic sorters, an intricate conveyor network, eddy current separators and baling systems. Recycling experts shared insights into how automation and machine learning are transforming material recovery. The Peabody Recycling Center, located at 109 Newbury Street in Peabody, Mass., will service numerous communities throughout greater Boston. About Republic Services Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, solid waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Republic's industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on its vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. For more information, please visit RepublicServices.com. SOURCE Republic Services, Inc. This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact PR Newswire directly.
Blue Polymers product portfolio: high-quality resins with up to 100% post-consumer-recycled content. A portfolio of safe, pure, high-performance resins made from sustainable feedstocks. Bamberger Amco Polymers is incredibly proud to partner with Blue Polymers, a supplier that delivers polymer solutions in line with recycling's original vision. Using advanced mechanical recycling technology, Blue Polymers reprocesses plastics multiple times - without compromising their essential properties. Their food-grade resins meet FDA-approved Letter of No Objection (LNO) standards, delivering exceptional safety, purity and performance. As state and international legislatures set new sustainability mandates, Blue Polymers is committed to building a transparent supply chain for circular, post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin that helps brands meet evolving consumer packaging requirements. Read on to discover how their innovative product portfolio supports these efforts. Blue Polymers high density polyethylene (HDPE). Blue Polymers' HDPE materials meet urgent industry needs in markets like food packaging, personal & home care, cosmetics, industrial applications, and nutritional products. Closed-loop sourcing and careful decontamination protocols help them support both Food Grade and Non-Food Grade blow molding & extrusion applications. Their specifically-formulated PCR resin grades give your team drop-in solutions, designed to maximize product performance and processing ease. Recycled HDPE Grades without color additives comply with the FDA's Letter of No Objection (LNO) processes, while Blue Polymers' non-food grade HDPE products can be colored white, black, red, orange, or yellow to suit your application. Blue Polymers polypropylene (PP). Enjoy the benefits of high-performance product properties, paired with increased Post-Consumer (PCR) recycled content. PCR PP is ideal for markets like caps & closures, personal & homecare, consumer packaging, and many more. Blue Polymers makes true end-to-end circularity possible, thanks to strict closed-loop sourcing, integrated with Republic Services' curbside collection. Their PCR PP also lives up to rigorous standards for injection molded applications, enabling it to serve both Food Grade (in natural color variations) and Non-Food Grade uses. Blue Polymers recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rpet). PET resin is a versatile thermoplastic polymer widely used in packaging, textiles, and industrial applications due to its strength, lightweight nature, and excellent barrier properties. In partnership with Republic Services' polymer centers and other local partners, Blue Polymers' Riverside, CA facility turns processed PET flake from consumer waste into more than 75 million pounds of recycled pellets annually. These can be turned into clear water and drink bottles, food jars, and clamshell food containers. Making more sustainable packaging solutions possible. As Blue Polymers opens future locations and grows their regional operations, they're excited to keep leading the charge in post-consumer-recycled packaging. Bamberger Amco Polymers is proud to offer the full range of Blue Polymers materials, as well as technical expertise and support for its clients curious about PCR resins. Its joint commitment to quality and high standards for safety, reliability, and environmental stewardship guides its growing partnership with Blue Polymers. Reach out to Bamberger Amco Polymers today if you're curious to learn more about sustainable opportunities for your polymer applications and working towards true circularity at scale! Gain valuable insights from its experienced engineers tackling real-world challenges. Follow its Technically Speaking & Blog Insights series. Subscribe for updates to learn more from Bamberger Amco Polymers. Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is intended solely for general guidance. Outcomes vary based on individual circumstances, and Bamberger Amco Polymers ("BAP", "BA Polymers") does not ensure a specific result. Clients shall use their own independent skills and expertise when testing any application of technical support. Bamberger Amco Polymers is not responsible and will not be liable for any discrepancies between expected and actual outcomes. Bamberger Amco Polymers DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OF A PRODUCT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Harwood Heights & Republic Services scholarship for 1 High School Senior. The Harwood Heights Village Board is happy to announce that the Village, in partnership with Republic Services, has available one (1) Scholarship in the amount of $500 based on the volume of collected recyclable items. The Scholarship will be awarded to a Harwood Heights resident who is a Senior in High School and maintains a minimum GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and has been accepted into a College or University. A Scholarship Committee has been appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Trustees to review all applications and essays and will determine the recipient of the available scholarship funds. The applicant must also submit with their application a 500 word essay on "What Can Individual Families do to Contribute Toward Green Initiatives, Capitalize on Energy Saving Efforts and Increase Recycling?" The Scholarship Committee looks forward to the receipt of your application and essay by Friday, June 5, 2026 for scholarship consideration. Click here for the scholarship letter, application, and all the details/requirements for this program.
Waste Management and Republic Services have outperformed the S&P 500 over the past decade, with a $1,000 investment in Waste Management growing to $4,686 and Republic Services reaching similar gains, excluding dividends. Both waste collection companies benefited from stable demand, pricing power and long-term municipal contracts. Waste Management expanded through its 2025 Stericycle acquisition, adding a healthcare waste segment generating over $600 million quarterly. Republic Services invested $1.1 billion in acquisitions during 2025. However, the past year proved challenging. Waste Management returned just 0.31% whilst Republic Services declined 8.5%, both trailing the S&P 500's 16.8% gain. Waste Management faced Stericycle integration costs, whilst Republic Services absorbed $56 million in labour disruption costs and volume softness.