All Brands Owned by Republic Services, Inc.

What does Republic Services own?
The company owns hundreds of collection operations, approximately 200 active landfills, more than 240 transfer stations, around 70 recycling facilities, a growing network of polymer centers, and the US Ecology hazardous waste business acquired in 2022.

Is Republic Services publicly traded?
Yes. It trades on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker RSG and is a component of the S&P 500. It has been public since its 1999 separation from what became AutoNation.

Who founded Republic Services?
The company emerged from the 1990s waste industry consolidation assembled by H. Wayne Huizenga's Republic Industries, including the 1998 acquisition of Browning-Ferris Industries. It became an independent company in 1999.

Where is Republic Services headquartered?
The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, after relocating from Florida in the 2000s. Its operations span the United States and parts of Canada.

How many brands does Republic Services own?
Republic operates primarily under its single national brand, plus the US Ecology environmental solutions identity and its polymer center business. Acquired haulers are typically rebranded under the national name.

Who owns Republic Services?
Public shareholders own the company through the NYSE listing, with institutional investors holding most shares. No controlling shareholder or founder family interest exists.

Is Republic Services bigger than Waste Management?
No. Waste Management is the largest US waste company; Republic is second at roughly two-thirds its revenue. Together they handle about a third of America's municipal solid waste.