Business Description

Republic Services Inc., founded in 1998 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, provides comprehensive solid waste collection, recycling, and disposal services across the nation. The firm generates revenue from municipal and commercial contracts by leveraging advanced logistics and sustainable practices. Led by CEO Donald W. Slagle since 2018, the company holds roughly a 20% market share in the U.S. non-hazardous waste sector and is actively investing in recycling expansion and renewable energy initiatives. Its strategic focus on technology and regulatory compliance positions it well for future growth.

Everything on Republic Services Inc.

Revenue (FY2025) $16.59B
YoY growth +3.5%
Operating margin 19.9%
Direction Expanding
Gross margin 42.0%
Net margin 12.9%

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Leadership & board

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Manny Kadre — Chairman of the Board View full profile ↗ Ian Craig — Director View full profile ↗ Michael A. Duffy — Director View full profile ↗ Thomas W. Handley — Director View full profile ↗ Jennifer M. Kirk — Director View full profile ↗ Michael Larson — Director View full profile ↗ Norman Thomas Linebarger — Director View full profile ↗ Meg Reynolds — Director View full profile ↗ James P. Snee — Director View full profile ↗ Brian S. Tyler — Director View full profile ↗ Jon Vander Ark — President and Chief Executive Officer; Director View full profile ↗ Sandra M. Volpe — Director View full profile ↗ Katharine B. Weymouth — Director View full profile ↗ Brian M. DelGhiaccio — Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer View full profile ↗ Brian A. Bales — Executive Vice President, Chief Development Officer View full profile ↗ Jeni Bell — Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer View full profile ↗ Gregg K. Brummer — Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer View full profile ↗ Catharine D. Ellingsen — Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary View full profile ↗ Amanda Hodges — Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer View full profile ↗ Courtney Rodriguez — Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer View full profile ↗ Julia Arambula — Senior Vice President, Operations View full profile ↗ Larson Richardson — Senior Vice President, Operations View full profile ↗ Elyse M. Carlsen — Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer View full profile ↗
Republic Services acquires Allied Waste Industries, Inc. — Solid waste collection, transfer, recycling and landfill disposal · 2008 View full deal ↗ Republic Services acquires US Ecology, Inc. — Environmental solutions (hazardous and specialty waste) · 2022 View full deal ↗ Republic Services acquires Waste Management divested assets (1998-1999 asset purchase) — Solid waste collection, transfer and disposal View full deal ↗ Republic Services acquires RE Community Holdings II, Inc. (ReCommunity) — Recycling processing · 2017 View full deal ↗ Republic Services acquires Tervita, LLC — Exploration & production (oilfield) environmental waste services · 2015 View full deal ↗ Republic Services acquires Rainbow Disposal Co., Inc. — Solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling · 2014 View full deal ↗ Republic Services acquires GFL Environmental's Colorado and New Mexico operations — Recycling, collection and disposal (solid waste) · 2023 View full deal ↗ Republic Services acquires Advanced Chemical Transport LLC — Environmental Solutions View full deal ↗ Republic Services acquires Santek Waste Services, LLC — Solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling View full deal ↗ Republic Services acquires Wasteco Holdings Inc. — Solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling View full deal ↗ Republic Services acquires N.R. Hamm / Cornejo & Sons (Kansas recycling and waste business) — Solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling View full deal ↗ Republic Services acquires COP Shamrock Parent, Inc. (Shamrock) — Environmental Solutions View full deal ↗

Share Repurchase Program

Total authorized
$3.0 billion
Remaining (as of December 31, 2025)
$1.7 billion
Latest FY repurchased
$864 million

Recent SEC Filings

2026-06-24 Other event View filing ↗
2026-05-11 Shareholder vote results View filing ↗
2026-05-07 Reported quarterly results (+1 more) View filing ↗
2026-02-17 Reported quarterly results (+1 more) View filing ↗
2026-02-17 Amended charter/bylaws View filing ↗
2026-02-12 Leadership change (directors/officers) (+1 more) View filing ↗
2025-10-30 Reported quarterly results (+1 more) View filing ↗
2025-10-23 Other event View filing ↗
2025-07-29 Reported quarterly results (+1 more) View filing ↗
2025-07-24 Other event View filing ↗
2025-05-21 Shareholder vote results View filing ↗
2025-04-24 Reported quarterly results View filing ↗

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