In 2025, Republic Services conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 42,351a | 41,111a | 42,152a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 16,662a | 15,207a | 19,071a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2025, Republic Services generated a total of 42,351metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 39.34% of Republic Services's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 60.66% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Republic Services reported a total waste generation of 42,351 metric tonnes, of which 39.34% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Republic Services is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2022, Republic Services's total waste generation decreased by 4.45%, yet rose by 3.02% in 2025, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.a
Over the same period, Republic Services's waste recovery rate declined by 14.68%, yet improved by 6.36% in 2025, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes.a
Overall, Republic Services’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.