Republic Services

Republic Services Strengthens Commitment to Reduce Fleet Emissions with Expanded Adoption of Redeem™ Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

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Monday, February 11, 2019
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Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today announced an agreement that represents the widest geographic usage of Clean Energy (NASDAQ: CLNE ) Redeem renewable natural gas (RNG) in North America.

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  • Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today announced an agreement that represents the widest geographic usage of Clean Energy (NASDAQ: CLNE ) Redeem renewable natural gas (RNG) in North America.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190211005090/en/
    A growing number of Republic Services natural gas-powered vehicles will utilize increasing amounts of Redeem fuel across 21 states over the next five years.
  • Republic Services is not only a natural gas customer of Clean Energy, but also supplies some of the gas from its landfills to create Redeem, demonstrating Republics commitment to the circular economy.
  • Nationwide, Republic Services operates a fleet of more than 3,000 natural gas vehicles and 43 natural gas fueling stations .

Republic Services, Inc. Sets Date for Fourth Quarter 2018 Earnings Release and Conference Call

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Friday, December 14, 2018
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PHOENIX, Dec. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today announced that it will release its fourth quarter 2018 financial results on Thursday, February 7, 2019, after the market closes, and will host an investor conference call at 5:00 p.m.

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  • PHOENIX, Dec. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today announced that it will release its fourth quarter 2018 financial results on Thursday, February 7, 2019, after the market closes, and will host an investor conference call at 5:00 p.m.
  • A live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed by logging onto the Company's Investor Relations page on RepublicServices.com or listeners may access the call by dialing 844-890-1789 or 412-717-9598, passcode "Republic Services."
  • The Company encourages participants who will be dialing in to pre-register for the conference call using the following link: http://dpregister.com/10126750 .
  • Republic Services, Inc. is an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste disposal.

Republic Services Charitable Foundation Launches Giving Program

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Monday, December 3, 2018
Water conservation, Republic Services, Waste management, Recycling

Willamette Neighborhood Housing Services (Corvallis, OR)

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  • Willamette Neighborhood Housing Services (Corvallis, OR)
    The selected projects include critical home repairs, community cleanups and park revitalizations.
  • Republic Services employees in each of the eight communities will offer volunteer time in addition to the grant funding and in-kind products and services.
  • For more information about the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and the National Neighborhood Promise program, please visit RepublicServices.com/giving .
  • Republic Services, Inc. is an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste disposal.

Reminder: Storm-Preparedness Tips for Waste and Recycling Containers from Republic Services

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Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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PENSACOLA, Fla., Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --With Hurricane Michael quickly approaching the Florida Gulf Coast, Republic Services reminds area residents and businesses to properly secure waste and recycling containers before the storm.

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  • PENSACOLA, Fla., Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --With Hurricane Michael quickly approaching the Florida Gulf Coast, Republic Services reminds area residents and businesses to properly secure waste and recycling containers before the storm.
  • Recommended tips:
    Move waste and recycling containers out of streets, parking lots and right-of-way areas so they don't become a hazard during high winds, heavy rain or severe flooding;
    Secure containers in a garage, under a carport or behind your residence, whenever possible, until after the storm.
  • To access your Republic Services account remotely, download the My Resource app for iOS or Android.
  • Republic Services, Inc. is an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste disposal.

Republic Services, Inc. Appoints Katharine Weymouth to its Board of Directors

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Monday, October 1, 2018
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PHOENIX, Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today announced that Katharine Weymouth has been appointed to its Board of Directors.

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  • PHOENIX, Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today announced that Katharine Weymouth has been appointed to its Board of Directors.
  • Her appointment brings the Board of Directors to a total of 12.
  • Weymouth earned a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude from Harvard College and graduated from Stanford Law School.
  • Republic Services, Inc. is an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste disposal.

Republic Services® Named to the Prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices

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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
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PHOENIX, Sept. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste disposal, was named to both the 2018 Dow Jones Sustainability (DJSI) World and North America Indices for the third consecutive year.

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  • PHOENIX, Sept. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste disposal, was named to both the 2018 Dow Jones Sustainability (DJSI) World and North America Indices for the third consecutive year.
  • "Republic Services is truly honored to be recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the third year in a row.
  • Republic Services continues to steadily build upon its industry-leading sustainability platform while earning notable recognition for related achievements.
  • To learn more about Republic's Blue Planet sustainability platform or to download the latest Sustainability Report, visit: https://www.republicservices.com/sustainability .

Reminder: Storm-Preparedness Tips for Waste and Recycling Containers from Republic Services

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- With Hurricane Florence quickly approaching the Southeast area of the country, Republic Services reminds area residents and businesses to properly secure waste and recycling containers before the storm.

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  • CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- With Hurricane Florence quickly approaching the Southeast area of the country, Republic Services reminds area residents and businesses to properly secure waste and recycling containers before the storm.
  • Move waste and recycling containers out of streets, parking lots and right-of-way areas so they don't become a hazard during high winds, heavy rain or severe flooding.
  • If containers cannot be moved to a safe area, secure them to a fence, tree or other heavy object.
  • Republic Services, Inc. is an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste disposal.

Republic Services® Achieves Initial Sustainability Goals

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018
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PHOENIX, Aug. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today released its 2017 Sustainability Report , demonstrating the Company's commitment to providing regular reporting on its sustainability initiatives and progress.

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  • PHOENIX, Aug. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today released its 2017 Sustainability Report , demonstrating the Company's commitment to providing regular reporting on its sustainability initiatives and progress.
  • The report details the Company's sustainability strategy and achievement of its time-bound goals set in 2014.
  • In 2014, as part of its Blue Planet sustainability platform, the Company set its first public sustainability goals, including:
    Energy: Develop at least two landfill gas-to-energy projects per year through 2018.
  • Republic Services continues to steadily build upon its industry-leading sustainability platform while earning notable recognition for sustainability and corporate responsibility achievements, as demonstrated by inclusion for the second consecutive year in both the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North Americaand World Indices and recognition on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies list.

Republic Services of Atlanta Employees Agree to New Contract

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Sunday, August 26, 2018
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ATLANTA, Aug. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Republic Services of Atlanta announced today a new agreement with some employees of its Atlanta South location.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Republic Services of Atlanta announced today a new agreement with some employees of its Atlanta South location.
  • "We're pleased that contract negotiations have been resolved amicably," said Scott Sterner, general manager of Republic Services.
  • "We believe that our people make everything possible, and we take pride in making Republic a great place to work."
  • Republic is the only recycling and solid waste services provider to be listed in 2018 under the Environmental Services category.

Republic Services® Expands Natural Gas-Powered Fleet Serving Greater Denver Area

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Friday, August 17, 2018
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DENVER, Aug. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services announced today the addition of 17 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) solid waste collection trucks to its fleet serving customers throughout the greater Denver area.

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  • DENVER, Aug. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services announced today the addition of 17 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) solid waste collection trucks to its fleet serving customers throughout the greater Denver area.
  • "We are passionate about sustainability, and understand its importance to our customers," said Randy Johnson, general manager of Republic Services' Denver hauling division.
  • Republic Services operates a natural gas fueling station at its Commerce City location, which supports its expanding Denver-based CNG fleet.
  • Half of the Company's fleet serving the greater Denver metropolitan area is now powered by this domestic fuel source.