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Ameresco (NYSE:AMRC) and Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) have launched their 15th joint renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at the Lee County Landfill in Dixon, Illinois. The 11.7MWe facility began commercial operations in June 2025, with the capability to process 4,500 scfm of landfill gas into nearly 1.2M dekatherms of renewable energy annually.

The facility is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 61,000 metric tons per year, equivalent to eliminating emissions from 70,000,000 gallons of gasoline consumption. The project aligns with Illinois' renewable energy goals of achieving 40% renewable energy by 2030 and supports Republic Services' commitment to beneficially reuse over 50% of biogas at all locations by 2030.

Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting significant progress in its environmental and operational initiatives. The company achieved a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to its 2017 baseline, surpassing its 2025 target of 10% reduction.

Key achievements include launching 6 renewable natural gas projects, expanding its electric fleet to 50 EV trucks, and installing 13,000 collision-avoidance systems. The company maintained an industry-leading employee engagement score of 86 and impacted over 5 million people through community investments.

Republic Services has received recognition from prestigious publications including Barron's, Fortune, Forbes, and Ethisphere for its sustainability efforts and corporate leadership.

Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will announce its financial results after market close on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, followed by an investor conference call at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

Investors can access the live audio webcast through the company's Investor Relations website. Dial-in options are available at (844) 890-1789 (domestic) or (412) 717-9598 (international) with passcode "Republic Services". A replay will be accessible until August 5, 2025, through the company website or dedicated replay phone numbers.

OPAL Fuels (OPAL) has formed a joint venture with a Republic Services (RSG) affiliate to develop a new biogas-to-renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at Republic's Charlotte Motor Speedway Landfill in Concord, North Carolina. The facility will convert an existing OPAL-owned renewable electricity site and have an initial annual design capacity of 1.4 million MMBtu. The project will capture biomethane from organic material decomposition and convert it into RNG, a low-carbon transportation fuel. The joint venture includes a new long-term gas rights agreement, with OPAL having already invested in construction. The facility's timeline aligns with recent RNG project completions.

Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) has announced plans to build a state-of-the-art recycling center in Bridgeton, Missouri, set to open in mid-2027. The 105,000-square-foot facility will serve Greater St. Louis and surrounding regions, processing recyclables from approximately 3 million people. The facility will handle up to 45 tons per hour of single-stream recyclables, featuring advanced technology including 10 optical sorters, screening technology, and AI systems for contamination reduction.

The project, with groundbreaking expected in Q1 2026, will create 200 construction jobs and 60 permanent positions. Republic Services currently employs nearly 1,000 people in the St. Louis area and operates 12 facilities in the region. The company processes 5 million tons of recyclable materials annually through 75 facilities nationwide.

Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) announced that Antonio (Tony) Carranza has been named the 2025 National Residential Driver of the Year by the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA). With over 42 years of service at Republic Services' Chula Vista, California location, Carranza was recognized for his exceptional safety record and superior customer service. In recognition of this achievement, Republic Services COO Gregg Brummer presented Carranza with a personalized collection truck.

Carranza is known for his high safety standards, professionalism, and strong community connections, including regularly surprising children on his route with Republic Services gifts. The NWRA Driver of the Year award selection process involves a comprehensive scoring system and evaluation by independent judges, considering safety performance, route difficulty, and recommendation letters.

Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with net income of $495 million, or $1.58 per diluted share, up from $454 million ($1.44/share) in Q1 2024. The company achieved total revenue growth of 3.8%, including 2.9% organic growth and 0.9% from acquisitions.

Key highlights include core price increase of 6.1% on total revenue, adjusted EBITDA of $1.27 billion with margin expansion of 140 basis points to 31.6%, and cash flow from operations of $1,025 million. The company invested $826 million in acquisitions and returned $226 million to shareholders through dividends ($181M) and share repurchases ($45M).

Despite challenges from sluggish cyclical volumes and winter weather, Republic Services demonstrated business resilience through effective cost management and pricing strategies. The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.58 per share, payable July 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on July 2, 2025.

Republic Services is launching an Earth Month challenge to increase plastic water bottle recycling, highlighting that while bottles can be recycled up to 6 times, only 33% currently make it into recycling bins. Pete Keller, VP of recycling and sustainability, emphasizes that the company recycles 300 million pounds of plastic annually, with materials in high demand for new bottle production.

The company plans to invest $500 million in plastics recycling facilities over the coming years. In the previous year, Republic Services recycled more than 2.5 billion water bottles. The company provides key recycling guidelines: bottles should be empty, clean, and dry, with caps remaining on. Republic Services will participate in a nationwide open house with the Association of Plastic Recyclers in May to demonstrate recyclables processing.

Republic Services Charitable Foundation has announced its 2025 National Neighborhood Promise® (NNP) Grants, allocating nearly $3 million to 14 nonprofit organizations across North America. The initiative is expected to positively impact more than 2.1 million people through various community revitalization projects.

The grants support diverse community needs, including:

• Critical facility repairs and improvements
• Creation of greenspaces
• Development of all-accessible infrastructures

Notable projects include Alaska Trails' park restoration, Community Action Partnership's homeowner empowerment center in Alabama, UMOM New Day Centers' courtyard renovations in Phoenix, and Detroit Horse Power's urban equestrian education center. The program demonstrates Republic Services' commitment to fostering sustainable neighborhoods through monetary donations, volunteer projects, and in-kind services.