Driver Trainee
About the job
- There must be no prohibitions to acquiring a commercial driver's license.
- Successfully complete Republic Services’ commercial driver’s license training program, including classroom study, on-route training, driving experience, and resources necessary to take and pass the state commercial driver’s license examination.
- Complete twelve full months of employment with Republic Services after obtaining a commercial driver’s license.
- Learn to perform complete pre- and post-operation inspections of the assigned vehicle in accordance with company policy, including checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls, and report safety issues on standard reports.
- Learn to safely operate a heavy or commercial truck along a designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheets, follow maps, and service each customer identified on the route sheet or assigned by the dispatcher or supervisor.
- Learn to operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with company safety policies and procedures to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
- Learn to identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures.
- Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
- Continuously monitor the condition of the assigned vehicle to ensure it is operationally ready and minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip.
- Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
- After obtaining a commercial driver’s license, perform all responsibilities of a Driver in one of the company’s lines of business, including Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll-Off.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
About the company
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
- Second-quarter 2026 revenue reached $4.43 billion, while adjusted EPS climbed to $1.85.
- Management raised 2026 revenue guidance to $17.2 billion-$17.3 billion on August 6, 2026.
- Coconut Creek launched Florida’s first fully electric residential recycling fleet with Republic on August 21, 2026.
What critics are saying
- The EEOC settled a sex-discrimination hiring suit for $200,000 on April 10, 2026.
- Toledo’s 2026 contract punishes missed pickups, late carts, and slow call responses immediately.
- A sustained municipal-service backlash from missed pickups triggers contract losses and reputational damage.
What makes Republic Services unique
- Republic Services’ 250-plus electric collection vehicles and 30 charging sites strengthen municipal switching costs.
- August 6, 2026 guidance rose after $860 million first-half acquisitions and 32.1% margins.
- Toledo’s September 1, 2026 contract embeds measurable service credits, proving hard-to-replace local density.
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Ohio residents were facing a 13% trash-bill surcharge, then the city got it cut in half. "However, diesel prices have risen drastically over the past six months and continue to increase." by Shannon Germaine October 6, 2026 Photo Credit: iStock A contract clause tied to diesel prices was set to raise trash bills by 13% in Painesville, Ohio - a reminder that volatility in fossil fuel markets can spill directly into basic household expenses. After city officials stepped in, they cut that increase in half. Here's what to know. The temporary surcharge will stay in effect through the end of 2026 and will appear on residents' quarterly bills. For standard residential customers, that means paying about $1.52 more per month, while seniors will pay about $1.46 more, according to Cleveland.com. Even so, the increase is smaller than what Major Waste Disposal could have charged under its contract. Major Waste stated the provision was triggered for the first time after diesel costs climbed. Under the contract formula, every 10-cent increase above the base price of $3.60 per gallon allows for a 0.5% adjustment. Before discussions with city officials, the contract would have allowed a 13% fuel surcharge, or about $3.05 a month for a standard household, Cleveland.com reported. Those talks ended with Major Waste agreeing to reduce the temporary charge to 6.5%, the outlet reported. More background. Painesville changed haulers in July. According to Cleveland.com, the city moved its residential trash and recycling service from Republic Services to Major Waste in July after deciding not to renew the previous contract. Major Waste's agreement with the city covers weekly trash and recycling pickup, bulk-item collection, seasonal yard-waste service, and a senior discount. The handoff followed a dispute over $50 retrieval fees for trash and recycling carts: Painesville sued Republic over the charges, while Republic said the contract allowed them. TCD picks " Quince spotlight. These best-sellers from Quince deliver affordable, sustainable luxury for all Diesel is a petroleum-based fuel, so when its price rises, transportation-heavy services such as waste collection can become more expensive almost immediately. What's being done? After meeting with city officials, Major Waste agreed to absorb half of the increase. Rather than pass through the full amount permitted under the contract, the company chose to bill residents for only half. That outcome leaves the senior discount structure intact. Major Waste said it hopes the pressure from the surcharge will ease if diesel prices fall before the end of 2026. As Christy Magyar, business director at Major Waste, said in a statement: "We work hard to keep costs as low as possible for our customers. However, diesel prices have risen drastically over the past six months and continue to increase, creating a significant challenge for our small, family-owned business, just as rising costs have affected the families we serve." What households pay for basic services can shift with fuel costs and local waste rules. These stories look at recycling policy, composting mandates, pollution penalties, and other utility cost pressures. - Many cities still send glass to landfills because local recycling rules lag behind residents' intentions. - In France, households now separate scraps under a nationwide composting mandate aimed at cutting food waste. - In Missouri, cities saw power bills soar 191% after battling Rush Island's pollution. - In Colorado, communities affected by pollution can receive direct payments from violators under state policy. Get TCD's free newsletters for easy tips, smart advice, and a chance to earn $5,000 toward home upgrades. To see more stories like this one, change your Google preferences here.
Recycled Waste Management Market grows on circular economy and sustainability mandates. As per recent findings, the Recycled Waste Management Market is on a robust growth trajectory, driven by the increasing global focus on circular economy principles, stringent environmental regulations, and the growing awareness of the environmental and economic benefits of recycling. Recycled waste management encompasses the collection, processing, and reuse of waste materials to create new products, reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills and conserving natural resources. The market is being propelled by the need to reduce carbon emissions, the growing demand for recycled materials from manufacturers, and the development of advanced recycling technologies. The market is being shaped by several key trends. The increasing adoption of extended producer responsibility regulations is driving demand for recycling services and infrastructure. The development of advanced sorting and processing technologies, including AI-powered robotics and optical sorters, is improving the efficiency and quality of recycled materials. The growth of chemical recycling is enabling the recycling of plastics that were previously difficult to recycle. The increasing focus on reducing plastic pollution is driving demand for recycled plastics in packaging and consumer products. The growth of the circular economy is also creating new business models, such as product-as-a-service and shared platforms. Market segmentation reveals that the municipal segment holds a significant share, driven by the need to manage household waste. The industrial segment is also significant, with businesses adopting recycling to reduce waste disposal costs and meet sustainability goals. The commercial segment is emerging as a high-growth application, driven by the growth of recycling in offices, retail, and hospitality. Key players in the market include Veolia, Suez, Waste Management, and Republic Services, who are investing in advanced recycling technologies and infrastructure. Recent developments include the expansion of chemical recycling capacity and the development of new recycling facilities. Regionally, Europe is the largest market for recycled waste management, driven by stringent EU regulations and the focus on circular economy. North America is also a significant market, driven by the growth of recycling infrastructure and the increasing focus on sustainability. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the fastest-growing market, driven by rapid urbanization, industrialization, and the increasing awareness of environmental issues in countries like China and India. The future of the recycled waste management market is exceptionally bright, with new opportunities in developing advanced recycling technologies, expanding into emerging markets, and supporting the transition to a circular economy. Gain valuable insights through comprehensive Market Analysis analysis:
New machine makes recycling more efficient & safe. Posted: Sep 21, 2026 / 04:05 PM MDT Updated: Sep 21, 2026 / 05:16 PM MDT (COLORADO SPRINGS) - Republic Services has unveiled a new automated recycling sorting system at its processing facility in Colorado Springs. The technology aims to improve recycling rates in a city that currently diverts 17% of its total waste from landfills and incinerators, roughly half the national average. Republic Services operates the only full-service recycling processing center in Colorado Springs. Company officials project the new machinery will capture about 12% more recyclable materials than the center previously sorted. The new sorting equipment relies on optical sensors and air jets to identify and separate materials. Thomas Brackett, supervisor for recycling at Republic Services, detailed how the system processes items on the line. "It's going to allow us to sort out more P.E.T. (cardboard) and fiber out of our plastic stream," Brackett said. He explained that the setup operates across dual systems using directed air. "It has to eject valves, and it's two systems. And what it will do is it uses air to either eject up or eject down," Brackett said. The technology also helps address contamination issues from non-recyclable items entering the stream. Brackett noted that improper materials frequently end up mixed in with recyclables. "Things that aren't supposed to be recyclable are getting in the recycle stream," Brackett said. For example, pizza boxes contaminated with cooking residue cannot be reprocessed. "Once that oil gets soaked into that cardboard, the mills will not accept that," Brackett said. In addition to material sorting, the equipment makes the facility safer by reducing physical contact between workers and dangerous trash. Items such as knives and needles sometimes make their way into the sorting pile. Brackett emphasized how the optical system protects workers from injuries. "What it will do is that way the optical will see it and not somebody trying to grab a bottle and accidentally has a needle in it and getting poked by that needle, not knowing what's on that needle," Brackett said. With the new machinery in operation, Brackett projects an increase in total recycling capacity for the facility. "My numbers, thinking it will probably see a 30% increase in recycling right off the bat," Brackett said. All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by FOX21. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat information into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by FOX21 staff before being published.
Republic Services (RSG) is winning on price while volumes slip. Published September 19, 2026 at 6:42 am EDT On August 6, Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) reported earnings of $1.84 per diluted share for the quarter that closed on June 30, up from $1.75 a year earlier, and lifted most of its full-year targets. Here is the odd part. The company moved less volume than it did a year ago and still grew profit. Understanding how that works, and how long it can last, is the whole story. Price hikes that stick. Start with pricing, because that is the engine. Core price on total revenue added 5.3% to growth, which helped lift total revenue by 4.6%. Inside the related business, price contributed 4.1% in the restricted portion and 7.8% in the open market. Management says price beat cost inflation, and the margin backs that up. Adjusted EBITDA reached $1.42 billion at a 32.1% margin, matching the prior year even after Republic absorbed a 50 basis point drag from event-driven landfill volumes it received in 2025. Cash generation is just as sturdy. Through the first half of 2026, operations produced $2.38 billion, and adjusted free cash flow came to $1.58 billion. That paid for $860 million of acquisitions and $1.04 billion returned to shareholders, so Republic is buying growth and rewarding owners from the same pool. The board added 4.5 cents to the quarterly dividend, setting it at $0.670 per share with an October 2 record date and payment on October 15. Management also raised full-year revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow guidance, and set adjusted earnings at $7.23 to $7.28 per share. Fewer loads, softer recycling. The catch is that volume is moving the wrong way. Average yield added 3.4% to total revenue, while volume took away 1.6%, and the related business gave up 1.9% to volume. That makes this a price-led story, and price can only carry so much weight if volumes keep shrinking. Acquisitions also supplied 1.1% of the 4.6% total growth, so organic growth is smaller than the headline suggests. Other lines were softer too. The environmental solutions business slipped 0.2%, so it added no lift. Recycled commodities sold for an average of $136 per ton at Republic's recycling centers, which is $13 lower than a year earlier. Margin only matched last year's level, and adjusted earnings per share rose 4.5%, just under revenue growth, so profit grew in step with sales rather than faster. Funds lean in, shorts stay away. 58 hedge funds held Republic Services in the most recent quarter, up from 54 the quarter before. That points to institutions adding rather than trimming. Short interest stands at 2.16% of float, which means very little money is positioned against the company. The forward P/E is 27.03 as of September 18. That is a valuation that leans on pricing power continuing to beat costs, so a stumble would be felt quickly. A tug of war over growth. Republic Services has shown it can grow earnings while moving less material, and it has the cash flow to fund both acquisitions and a bigger dividend. What stays open is how long price increases can carry a business whose volumes keep slipping. The bull case needs pricing to keep beating costs with margins holding, while the bear case gets its opening if the volume drag widens or recycling and environmental solutions stay weak.
Mineola receives $5,000 grant; budget adoption moved. Republic Services Municipal Services Manager Greg Keenon presents a $5,000 grant to Mineola Marketing and Tourism Director Jennifer Henson for Mineola Nature Preserve events and programs during a special city council meeting Sept. 14. Posted Thursday, September 17, 2026 9:51 am By Chelsi Jennings Wood County Monitor The Mineola Nature Preserve Events and Programs received a $5,000 grant from Republic Services during a special meeting of the Mineola City Council Sept. 14. Republic Services Municipal Services Manager Greg Keenon presented the grant to Mineola Marketing and Tourism Director Jennifer Henson. The council also voted unanimously to move adoption of the city's 2026-27 budget from Sept. 21 to Sept. 28 to allow adequate time for proper public notice. Council member Terry Eaton made the motion to change the adoption date, which was seconded by Greg Souser. The proposal would increase the city's total property-tax levy by 9.92%. It also provides a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for city personnel, along with a 2% merit increase for outstanding employees. City officials said the raises are intended to help recruit and retain qualified employees. A scheduled public hearing was also held during the special meeting, but no public comments were registered. The hearing was subsequently closed with no comments.