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Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) announced that recycled plastic flake (rPET) produced at its Las Vegas Polymer Center demonstrates significant environmental benefits according to a new carbon footprint study. The study reveals that their rPET has a 54% lower carbon footprint compared to alternative rPET flakes and is 82% lower than virgin PET.

The company's bottle-grade rPET production benefits from efficient energy use at the Las Vegas facility, which utilizes patented equipment and shared processing. Republic Services operates 75 recycling facilities across North America and makes approximately 5 million recycling and waste pickups daily. The company currently runs Polymer Centers in Las Vegas and Indianapolis, with a third under construction in Allentown, Pennsylvania, each capable of producing 120 million pounds of bottle-grade recycled plastics annually.

Republic Services (NYSE: RSG), a leader in environmental services, has achieved Great Place to Work® certification for the ninth consecutive year. The certification reflects strong employee satisfaction, with 83% of surveyed employees rating it as a great workplace, significantly exceeding the 57% national average.

Key metrics show that 90% of employees felt welcomed when joining, and 87% felt treated as full members regardless of position. The company, which employs 42,000 full-time workers, has also been recognized on several prestigious lists, including Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies and Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies.

Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, with net income of $550 million ($1.75 per share), up from $512 million in Q2 2024. The company achieved adjusted EPS of $1.77, marking a 9.9% increase year-over-year.

Key highlights include total revenue growth of 4.6%, comprising 3.1% organic growth and 1.5% from acquisitions. The company expanded its adjusted EBITDA margin by 100 basis points to 32.1%, generating year-to-date cash flow from operations of $2.13 billion. Republic Services invested $888 million in acquisitions during H1 2025 and increased its quarterly dividend by approximately 8% to $0.625 per share.

The company updated its FY2025 guidance, maintaining adjusted EBITDA targets of $5.275-5.325 billion and raising adjusted free cash flow guidance to $2.375-2.415 billion.

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.