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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.

Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) has announced it will release its first quarter 2025 financial results after market close on Thursday, April 24, 2025. The company will host an investor conference call at 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day.

Investors can access the conference call through a live audio webcast on the company's Investor Relations website or dial in directly using specific phone numbers. A replay of the call will be available until May 1, 2025, through the company's website or dedicated replay phone lines.

Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) and Blue Polymers celebrated the opening of North America's first Polymer Center and Blue Polymers plastics recycling complex in Indianapolis. The facilities are designed to produce 175 million pounds of recycled plastics annually for sustainable packaging and other applications.

The complex will process various types of plastics including PET, HDPE, and polypropylene collected from homes and businesses in Indiana and nearby states. The Polymer Center will process PET into recycled flake for new beverage bottles, while HDPE and polypropylene will be sent to Blue Polymers for compounding and pelletizing.

Key highlights:

• The complex spans 300,000 square feet across two buildings
• Expected to create 125 permanent, highly skilled local jobs
• PET bottles can be recycled 6-7 times
• HDPE jugs can return to store shelves in 120 days

The project received support through various grants and tax credits from Indiana state agencies. Additional facilities are planned nationwide, with a Polymer Center already operating in Las Vegas and upcoming locations in Buckeye, Arizona, and the Northeastern U.S.

Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the seventh time by Ethisphere in 2025. The company is among 136 organizations across 19 countries and 44 industries to receive this recognition.

The assessment, based on Ethisphere's Ethics Quotient®, evaluated over 240 proof points covering ethics, compliance, governance, environmental and social impact, and value chain initiatives. President and CEO Jon Vander Ark highlighted the ethical commitment of their 42,000 employees across North America.

Republic Services has also earned other significant recognitions, including spots on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies list and Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies list. The company has also received Great Place to Work® certification for its workplace culture and employee experience.

Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) has announced the winners of its 2025 ROAD-EO National Championship, a biennial competition held in Phoenix showcasing the company's top collection drivers, equipment operators, and technicians. The event featured 107 finalists from 36 states and Ontario competing in 10 categories.

Winners were crowned in various categories including: Ron Torrez (Small Container), CJ Hines (Rear-Load), Eduardo Lopez (Side-Load), Geno Rushing (Large Container), and Eddy Ramos in the new Vac Truck category. Equipment operation champions included David Muns (Bulldozer), Steve Smutnik (Wheel Loader), and Tyler Barnett (Forklift). In the technician categories, Conrad Lacanlale and Joe Schubert won the Collection and Post-Collection divisions respectively.

Notable achievements include CJ Hines and David Muns defending their 2023 titles. All competitors qualified through local and regional competitions and maintained perfect safety records. Winners received cash prizes and additional paid time off.