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Republic Services, Inc. reports news on its environmental services business, including recycling, solid waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services delivered through subsidiaries. Company updates commonly address pricing, cost management, adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow, acquisitions, shareholder returns and full-year financial guidance, as well as activity in its recycling and waste and Environmental Solutions businesses.
Other recurring developments include board and corporate governance actions, ethics and compliance recognition, charitable and community programs, and circularity or decarbonization initiatives such as landfill gas-to-renewable natural gas projects connected to Republic-operated landfill assets.
Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) announced it has earned Great Place to Work® certification for the 10th consecutive year, highlighting a decade of recognized workplace culture and employee experience. The company employs 42,000 full-time employees and emphasizes attracting, developing and retaining talent in a human-centered culture built on respect, inclusion and opportunity.
According to Republic Services, 85% of its employees consider it a great place to work versus 57% at a typical U.S. company, with an overall survey score of 81%. Employees rated feeling welcomed, fair treatment regardless of position and pride in their work among the highest aspects. The company also noted recent recognition from Ethisphere, Fortune and Forbes for ethics, corporate reputation and support for women in the workplace.
Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) and the City of Coconut Creek have launched Florida's first fully electric residential recycling and waste collection fleet, featuring six McNeilus Volterra EV trucks. The vehicles provide zero-emission, quieter operations and advanced safety features, supporting Coconut Creek's environmental stewardship and Republic Services' broader electric fleet strategy.
Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) reported second‑quarter 2026 revenue of $4.43 billion, up 4.6% from $4.24 billion a year earlier. Net income was $566 million, yielding EPS of $1.84, compared with $550 million and $1.75. Adjusted EPS was $1.85, up from $1.77. Net income margin was 12.8%.
Adjusted EBITDA was $1.42 billion with a 32.1% margin, consistent with 2025 despite a 50‑basis‑point landfill volume headwind. Year‑to‑date cash from operations reached $2.38 billion and adjusted free cash flow $1.58 billion. The company invested $860 million in acquisitions and returned $1.04 billion to shareholders.
Republic increased its 2026 guidance to revenue of $17.2–$17.3 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $5.525–$5.55 billion, adjusted EPS of $7.23–$7.28, and adjusted free cash flow of $2.54–$2.575 billion. The quarterly dividend will rise by $0.045 to $0.670 per share starting with the October 15, 2026 payment.
Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting $973 million in sustainability investments during the year, aligned with its 2030 Safety, Talent, Climate Leadership and Communities goals.
According to the company, 2025 investments included nine new renewable natural gas projects, opening the Indianapolis Polymer Center–Blue Polymers Complex, starting construction on a third Polymer Center, and expanding its electric collection fleet to more than 180 trucks with charging infrastructure at 32 sites.
Republic Services reports a safety rate 23% better than the industry average, an all-time high employee engagement score of 87, a 37% reduction in total fleet emissions since 2017, and a positive impact on 25 million people since 2017. The company also notes multiple third-party sustainability recognitions and provides GRI, SASB and Climate Risk reports on its website.
Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Thursday, August 6, 2026, followed by an investor conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Investors can access a live webcast, dial-in details, replay information, and an events schedule via the company's investor relations website.
Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) has begun construction on the San Bernardino Sustainability Park, a next-generation organics processing facility in San Bernardino County, California, expected to open in late 2026.
The 140-acre site will expand composting capacity, support SB 1383 compliance, and process up to 600,000 tons of organic waste annually.
Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) announced that four employees were honored as the industry's best at the 2026 National Waste & Recycling Association Awards Gala. They received top national awards for technician, operator and driver roles, recognizing long-term service, exceptional safety records and contributions to the waste and recycling industry.
Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) partner Neogenyx Fuels reported the first delivery of ISCC-certified renewable natural gas (RNG) from a Republic landfill facility into European compliance markets. Certifications effective January 2026 use an ISCC mass-balance chain-of-custody framework to meet EU sustainability and traceability rules.
Four ISCC-certified RNG projects in Neogenyx Fuels’ portfolio can produce over 4.2 million MMBtu annually, supporting low-carbon fuel supply for domestic and international customers. U.S. Energy, an ISCC-certified trader, helped establish a verified channel linking U.S.-based certified RNG with European demand.
Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) reported Q1 2026 net income of $525 million and EPS of $1.70 (diluted). Adjusted EBITDA was $1.32 billion with a 32.1% margin, a 50-basis-point expansion. Cash from operations was $1.23 billion and adjusted free cash flow was $984 million. The company returned $507 million to shareholders and invested $433 million of cash in acquisitions during the quarter. A regular quarterly dividend of $0.625 per share was declared, payable July 15, 2026.
Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) and the City of San Pablo launched California's first fully electric residential recycling and waste collection fleet on April 22, 2026. The deployment uses five McNeilus Volterra EV trucks with safety features and supports San Pablo's Climate Action Plan to cut emissions 30% below 2005 levels by 2035.
This move adds to Republic's nationwide electrification effort, where it operates more than 200 electric collection trucks.