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Republic Services' San Diego-Area Compost Facility Named Industry's Best Mon, 08/29/2022 - 10:00 Subheader National Waste Recycling Association award recognizes Otay Compost Facility’s innovative and sustainable approach to organics diversion Type of Content Press Release Layout Featured Media Body PHOENIX, August 29, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The National Waste Recycling Association recently named Republic Services’ Otay Compost Facility the 2022 Organics Management Facility of the Year, celebrating i
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Republic Services Ahead of Pace to Reach Emissions Reduction Target Tue, 07/19/2022 - 14:10 Subheader 2021 Sustainability Report highlights efforts supporting decarbonization and circularity and outlines progress toward 2030 goals Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body PHOENIX, July 19, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), a leader in the environmental services industry, has released its 2021 Sustainability Report, which highlights the Company’s efforts supp
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Republic Services Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for 2022 Thu, 05/19/2022 - 13:20 Subheader Ranking Recognizes Company's ESG Leadership in Climate Change, Environment and Governance Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body PHOENIX, May 19, 2022 /3BL Media/ - For the third consecutive year, Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) has been named to 3BL Media's 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparenc
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Republic Services Cleans Up Plastics Recycling Myths for Earth Day Know Your Plastics" Infographic" typeof="foaf:Image" />Thu, 04/14/2022 - 09:00 Subheader Recycling helps preserve natural resources, reduces emissions and contributes to a more sustainable world Type of Content Press Release Layout Featured Media Body PHOENIX, April 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ - To mark Earth Day, Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is sharing myth-busting plastics recycling tips to help consumers be better recyclers
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Republic Services Named to Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies List for 2022 Wed, 02/23/2022 - 12:45 Subheader Company advances to No. 33 and is the only environmental services provider named to the list Type of Content Press Release Layout Featured Media Body PHOENIX, February 23, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), a leader in environmental services, has been named to Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies list for the fourth time in five years, climbing to No. 33. The
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Republic Services Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Sixth Consecutive Year Mon, 11/22/2021 - 09:00 Subheader Company also upgraded to ‘A’ in MSCI’s ESG ratings, outpacing industry peers Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body PHOENIX, November 22, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), a leader in environmental services, was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for a sixth consecutive year. The Company also advanced in
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America Recycles Day Is November 15: What to Know Before You Throw Wed, 11/10/2021 - 09:00 Subheader Supply chain shortages make proper recycling more important than ever Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body PHOENIX, November 10, 2021 /3BL Media/ - With supply chain issues limiting the availability of raw materials, it’s more important than ever to recycle, and to recycle correctly. Republic Services (NYSE: RSG), a leader in environmental services, is celebrating America Rec
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Republic Services Opens Industry's First Technical Institute Thu, 10/07/2021 - 10:00 Subheader Next Generation Trade School Provides High-Tech Education Student Compensation Type of Content Press Release Layout Media Gallery Body PHOENIX, October 7, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), a leader in the environmental services industry, today unveiled its Technical Institute, the industry's first-ever diesel technician training program. As the need for skilled workers continues t
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How to Host a Sustainable Labor Day Gathering Mon, 08/30/2021 - 10:30 Type of Content Article Layout Featured Media Body According to a OnePoll survey conducted in 2020 on behalf of Republic Services, many Americans are interested in becoming more sustainable. In fact, 58% of survey respondents shared that they were reevaluating their eco-friendly habits as a result of the pandemic. As summer comes to an end, many are preparing for one last celebration by firing up the grill for Labor Day. If yo
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Powering Down: What You Need to Know About Recycling Old Batteries Fri, 08/20/2021 - 10:30 Type of Content Blog Layout Featured Media Body Americans throw away about three billion batteries per year. It’s important to remember that not all batteries are created equally. Several different types of batteries should not be disposed of or recycled at home. And, while there are batteries that technically can be thrown away at home, those items are still better off being recycled at a special facility
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Get an A+ on Your Recycling Report Card Wed, 08/11/2021 - 10:30 Type of Content Blog Layout Featured Media Body August is National Back to School Month, and after more than a year of remote or hybrid learning, schools across the nation are finally welcoming students back into classrooms for the new school year. With school officially back in session for many students, now is the perfect time to educate the student, parent or teacher in your life about proper recycling to help ensure kids form su
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Giving Back to the Communities Where We Live and Work Wed, 07/28/2021 - 12:30 Type of Content Blog Layout Featured Media Body With the Republic Services Charitable Foundation’s (Foundation) National Neighborhood Promise® program, we made the promise to help rebuild, revitalize and restore places and spaces in need, ultimately creating stronger neighborhoods in the communities we serve. Recently, our local teams have supported multiple National Neighborhood Promise grant recipients with time and
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Republic Services Reports Reduced Emissions, Increased Circularity of Key Materials Thu, 07/22/2021 - 17:50 Subheader 2020 Sustainability Report highlights enhanced climate strategy and progress toward 2030 goals Type of Content Press Release Layout Featured Media Body PHOENIX, July 22, 2021 /3BLMedia/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) has released its annual sustainability report, highlighting the Company's enhanced approach to climate leadership and tracking progress toward its ambitious
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When businesses that involve manufacturing make recycling a priority, it can be more sustainable for the environment and have a positive impact on the bottom line. A 2020 study by the National Retail Federation and IBM found nearly 70% of consumers in the U.S. and Canada think it’s important for brands to be eco-friendly or sustainable. The manufacturing process plays a big part.
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Top Recycling Technologies Partners Supporting the Manufacturing Industry Today Tue, 07/20/2021 - 14:30 Type of Content Article Layout Featured Media Body When businesses that involve manufacturing make recycling a priority, it can be more sustainable for the environment and have a positive impact on the bottom line. A 2020 study by the National Retail Federation and IBM found nearly 70% of consumers in the U.S. and Canada think it’s important for brands to be eco-friendly or sustainable. The ma
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Kitchen Overflowing With Gadgets? Get the Scoop on How to Recycle Them Fri, 07/16/2021 - 14:00 Type of Content Blog Layout Featured Media Body Toasters, microwaves, blenders, and other small appliances are investments that should last you a while. However, if you’ve been holding on to decades-old appliances, eventually you will need to replace them. When the time comes to upgrade – or to downsize the number of gadgets in your kitchen – it is important to know what to do with your old items. Some
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Don't Foil It: How Aluminum Can Help You Have a More Sustainable Summer Fri, 06/25/2021 - 12:30 Type of Content Blog Layout Featured Media Body Now that it’s officially summer, you may notice that your kitchen is beginning to include a lot of aluminum. When things heat up, refreshing, ice-cold beverages are in order. The great news is that aluminum beer, soda, and sparkling water cans are easily recycled, so you can get your hands on more of your favorite beverages in a sustainable fashion. And
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Jump Into Summer With These Sustainable Grilling Tips Thu, 05/27/2021 - 14:30 Type of Content Blog Layout Media Gallery Body With Memorial Day quickly approaching, socially distanced outdoor parties are sure to be back in full force this summer. Before firing up the grill, consider the implications of an outdoor party on the environment – a big gathering can generate a lot of waste, and it is important to know what to recycle and how you can be more sustainable! While dirty paper plates and plas
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Breaking Down Cardboard Recycling Fri, 05/14/2021 - 13:30 Type of Content Blog Layout Featured Media Body According to the Wall Street Journal, Americans consumed more corrugated cardboard boxes than ever last year as a result of a surge in online shopping due to the pandemic. The year-over-year rise was 3.4%, equivalent to about 477 square miles of additional corrugated board or three times the size of the U.S. Virgin Islands! With the rise in online shopping, Republic Services facilities have
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Let's Get Compostable! Five Tips to Start Your Composting Journey Thu, 05/06/2021 - 13:30 Type of Content Blog Layout Featured Media Body The next big thing in sustainable living is composting. So, it’s time to start composting in your home and learn how you can create and leverage compost to reduce food waste and be a better friend to the environment. For more than three decades, Republic Services has taken the lead in composting. Today, we operate 12 compost facilities in five states, and in 2
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Get Down to Earth With These Earth Day Tips Tue, 04/20/2021 - 10:00 Type of Content Blog Layout Featured Media Body For more than 50 years, people around the globe have celebrated Earth Day to recognize the vital importance of preserving the environment. As a leader in the environmental services industry and the second-largest recycler in the U.S., Republic Services is proud to be a trusted resource for communities across the country when it comes to recycling, waste disposal, organic waste proc
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Helping Schools in Houston Create Outdoor Learning Spaces Fri, 04/16/2021 - 10:00 Type of Content Blog Layout Media Gallery Body To support local communities, the Republic Services Charitable Foundation leads initiatives to give back and support our neighborhoods. Launched in 2018, the National Neighborhood Promise® program provides funding, in-kind products and services, and volunteer opportunities to select nonprofit organizations leading neighborhood revitalization projects across the country
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Back to Basics: Recycling Is as Easy as 1, 2, 3 Fri, 04/09/2021 - 15:00 Type of Content Blog Layout Featured Media Body Do you find recycling confusing? If so, you’re not alone! According to a 2020 survey by OnePoll, one of the biggest barriers preventing people from recycling is a lack of understanding. Approximately 26% of survey respondents admitted they don’t know what materials can and cannot be recycled. Proper recycling education is important because it helps reduce recycling contaminati
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Republic Services, Inc. Releases Inaugural Report Aligned With Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures Fri, 04/02/2021 - 12:30 Subheader Company first in its industry to comprehensively report risks and opportunities through investor-driven framework Type of Content Press Release Layout Featured Media Body PHOENIX, April 2, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today released the Company's inaugural climate disclosure report aligned with recomm
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Don't Fall Flat: Here's What to Do With Old Tires Mon, 03/29/2021 - 12:30 Type of Content Blog Layout Featured Media Body With the 5th largest vocational fleet in the nation and more than 16,000 trucks, Republic Services knows a few things about tires and what to do and not do with your old tires. When dealing with old tires, you have a few options. From recycling to disposal or even repurposing an old tire, there’s a solution that works for everyone. Review our list of DOs and DON’Ts before de
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Recycling During a Pandemic: One Year Later Thu, 03/18/2021 - 12:30 Type of Content Blog Layout Featured Media Body As we reflect on a full year of COVID-19, it is obvious that our lives have been changed immeasurably, and business across the board has shifted to meet the demands of the “new normal.” In addition to some of the more obvious changes, our waste and recycling habits have evolved as well. With at-home eating, drinking, and shopping occurring more than ever before, some areas of the
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March 15th is \"Everything You Think You Know Is Wrong Day.\" At Republic Services, we're celebrating the holiday by debunking some of the most common myths about recycling.
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On March 8, people worldwide will recognize International Women's Day, highlighting the social, economic, cultural, and political impact of women. \r\r
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Republic Services, Inc. has provided additional recognition to its 28,000 frontline employees with $500 “Committed to Serve” awards, thanking them for their dedication and service to communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) has been named to Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies list for the third time, highlighting the Company’s efforts to benefit key stakeholders
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Roses are red. Violets are blue. You should know what to throw and what to recycle too!
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It’s official – the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are headed to the big game on Sunday.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has made Americans more eco-conscious than ever, according to a recent survey by Republic Services and OnePoll.
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As a national company with operations in 42 states, Republic Services is committed to the communities we serve and where our employees live, work, and play.
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We typically see an influx in e-waste at our facilities in early January. This increase is a result of holiday wishes granted, including exciting new phones, computers, and tablets. After the gifting season subsides, most are unsure...
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After a challenging holiday season, a new year is ushering in a welcomed fresh slate. The new year is an opportunity to set clear intentions, fresh habitats, and meaningful goals. Everyone’s goals will look different.
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Twelve local affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International will share $1 million in small business revitalization grants from the Republic Services Charitable Foundation to support locally owned businesses. This is the third round of grants...
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Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) was named to both the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability (DJSI) World and North America Indices for the fifth consecutive year. The recognition highlights Republic's ongoing commitment to long-term economic...
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Has the COVID-19 pandemic made you more or less likely to recycle and do other things that are good for the environment? According to a recent survey we sponsored, 58% of us are reevaluating our eco-friendly habits as a result of the pandemic...
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Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 2020, recognizing the Company’s efforts to hire, develop, engage and retain the best employees at all levels of the organization. This is the fourth consecutive...
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Nine local affiliates of Rebuilding Together will receive a total of $1 million in grants from the Republic Services Charitable Foundation to help revitalize locally owned small businesses that have been disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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We love to order takeout food, especially nowadays with so many of us spending more time at home. But with all those orders come a lot of plastic bags, containers, utensils, etc. and not all of it can go into your recycling bin.
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Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) has been named 2020 Organics Recycler of the Year by the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA), which honors innovators and leaders in the industry who have made substantial contributions to recycling.
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Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Republic Services is finding innovative ways to support neighborhood revitalization efforts across the country through its charitable foundation's National Neighborhood Promise (NNP) program.
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Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) and energy partners Aria Energy and bp (NYSE: BP) today announced the startup of a landfill-gas-to-renewable-natural-gas (RNG) project at South Shelby Landfill. The project directly supports Republic's commitment...
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Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today announced a partnership with Nikola Corp. (NASDAQ: NKLA) to develop and purchase 2,500 electric waste and recycling collection trucks, representing the industry's first large-scale commitment...
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Just about everything is shipped in a paper box including vital medical supplies and everyday items you buy at the grocery store. It’s also why recycling paper products and cardboard boxes has become even more critical to ensure there’s enough...