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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.

Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) has acquired Shamrock Environmental, a leading industrial waste and wastewater services platform, from CenterOak Partners. Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) served as the financial advisor for the transaction.

Shamrock Environmental, founded in 1994 and based in Browns Summit, North Carolina, operates a network of interconnected, permitted facilities providing industrial waste and wastewater services across more than 20 states. The company specializes in collecting and transporting recurring liquid waste for diverse commercial and industrial customers.

The acquisition strengthens Republic Services' position in waste management and environmental services across North America, where it already provides recycling, solid waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field and industrial services for residential, commercial, and industrial markets. The specific terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

CenterOak Partners has announced the sale of Shamrock Environmental to a subsidiary of Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG). This transaction marks the eighth and final exit from CenterOak Fund I, a 2016 vintage buyout fund.

Shamrock Environmental, founded in 1994 and based in Browns Summit, North Carolina, is a leading provider of industrial waste and wastewater treatment services. The company operates six Centralized Wastewater Treatment facilities and multiple solidification sites, serving customers across more than 20 states with approximately 300 employees.

During CenterOak's five-year investment period, Shamrock achieved significant revenue and EBITDA growth, with permitted capacity more than quadrupling. The company's operations span the East Coast from Florida to Pennsylvania, providing non-discretionary, mission-critical services to a diverse industrial customer base.

Republic Services (RSG) reported strong Q4 and full-year 2024 results, exceeding guidance across key metrics. Q4 highlights include total revenue growth of 5.6%, net income of $512 million ($1.63 per share), and adjusted EBITDA of $1.25 billion with a 31.0% margin.

For full-year 2024, the company achieved total revenue growth of 7.1%, net income of $2.04 billion ($6.49 per share), and generated $3.94 billion in operating cash flow. RSG returned $1.18 billion to shareholders through dividends ($687M) and share repurchases ($490M).

Looking ahead to 2025, Republic Services expects revenue between $16.85-16.95 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $5.275-5.325 billion, and adjusted earnings per share of $6.82-6.90. The company plans to invest approximately $1 billion in acquisitions in 2025.

Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) has announced its schedule for the release of fourth quarter 2024 financial results, which will be disclosed after market close on Thursday, February 13, 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 multiple channels: a live audio webcast on the company's Investor Relations website, or by dialing (844) 890-1789 for domestic calls and 1-412-717-9598 for international calls. Pre-registration is available for dial-in participants. A replay of the call will be accessible through February 20, 2025, via the company website or dedicated replay phone numbers.

Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) has achieved a significant milestone by being included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the ninth consecutive year. The company ranked first in its industry on the North America Index and stands as the only North American company in its sector to be included on the World Index.

The 2024 DJSI World Index represents the top 10% of 2,500 largest global companies, while the North America Index includes the top 20% of 600 largest North American companies. Republic Services has demonstrated substantial progress toward its 2030 Sustainability Goals, achieving a 15% reduction in operational GHG emissions compared to 2017, exceeding its interim target of 10% reduction by 2025.

The company has also received recognition from other prestigious organizations, including placement on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies list and Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies list, while also being certified as a Great Place to Work®.

Ameresco (NYSE: AMRC) and Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) announced the start of commercial operations at their joint venture landfill gas (LFG) to renewable natural gas (RNG) plant at Republic Services' Roxana Landfill in Edwardsville, Illinois. The facility, one of North America's largest, processes 6,000 SCFM of raw landfill gas and is expected to produce 1.4M Dekatherms annually.

The project will reduce CO2 emissions by over 82,000 metric tons yearly, equivalent to removing 5,000 passenger vehicles or the energy consumption of 2,500 homes. The RNG will be injected into Energy Transfer's natural gas pipeline, supporting Illinois' goal of achieving 40% renewable energy by 2030 and 100% clean energy by 2050.