Who We Are
Our history dates back to the early 1990s when Republic Waste Services was formed to consolidate
several waste collection companies. In the years following Republic experienced a great deal of growth
through key mergers and business transformations as well as a series of name changes. The Company
began trading as Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) on July 1, 1998, and in 2008, Republic Services
merged with Arizona-based Allied Waste Industries, bringing the national headquarters to Phoenix.
Through our subsidiaries, Republic’s collection operations, transfer stations, recycling processing
centers, landfills, and environmental services provide effective solutions to make responsible recycling
and waste disposal effortless for customers. Today, Republic Services is a Fortune 500 Company,
operating across 42 states.
Our Purpose
We are an industry leader in recycling and non-hazardous solid waste in the U.S., and our vision is to be
America’s preferred partner. Our operations focus on providing effective solutions to make responsible
waste disposal effortless for our customers. We’ll handle it from here.® is our brand promise. Customers
know they can count on us to provide a superior experience while fostering a sustainable Blue Planet®
for future generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer and healthier world.
Our Values
By employing the five R’s on the Republic Services’ Star — Respectful, Responsible, Reliable, Resourceful
and Relentless — our employees thrive in an atmosphere where safety is our top priority and each
person can be a compassionate steward of our Blue Planet®. We strive for inclusion and diversity in our
workforce. This is a collective effort to do what’s best for our communities, customers, employees,
shareholders and the environment, without exception. This commitment is the foundation for our
future, and the heart of who we are as a company.
Our People
The Republic Services team is made up of 36,000 guardians of the environment, striving to make the
planet a better place. We lead by example through recycling education, decreased vehicle emissions,
innovative landfill technologies, use of renewable energy, community engagement and employee
growth opportunities.