Republic Services, Inc.

Republic Services, Inc. is a leading provider of environmental services in the United States. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. It offers a wide range of services, including collection and processing of recyclable materials, collection, transfer and disposal of non-hazardous solid waste, and other environmental solutions. Its collection services include curbside collection of material for transport to transfer stations, landfills, or recycling processing centers; supply of recycling and waste containers; and renting of compactors. It also offers disposal of non-hazardous solid and liquid material and in-plant services, such as transportation and logistics.

As of December 2021, Republic Services, Inc. operated through 356 collection operations, 239 transfer stations, 198 active landfills, 71 recycling processing centers, 6 saltwater disposal wells, and 7 deep injection wells, as well as 3 treatment, recovery, and disposal facilities in 41 states. It also operated 77 landfill gas-to-energy and renewable energy projects and had 124 closed landfills.

The company has seen steady growth over the years and is now one of the largest environmental services companies in the United States. It has over 34,000 employees and serves over 14 million customers. It has also made a commitment to sustainability, with the goal of reducing its carbon footprint and becoming a leader in sustainability and environmental stewardship. The company has also made significant investments in technology and infrastructure, which has allowed it to offer innovative solutions to its customers.