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Over 1,900 sanitation workers across Southern California represented by Teamsters Local 396 have ratified a new contract with the multibillion-dollar waste hauler Republic Services. Meanwhile, more than 1,400 waste workers at other companies represented by Local 396 continue to negotiate new agreements.

A group of 40 workers at the multibillion-dollar waste hauler Republic Services have voted to join Teamsters Local 350. The drivers, mechanics, and heavy equipment operators provide vital waste collection services to commercial and residential customers in the Salinas, Calif., area.

Republic Services (RSG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Baird analyst David Manthey keeps a Neutral rating on Republic Services and lifts the price target to $245 from $242. The update reflects a steady outlook for the company.

Automation is key for recycling projects in Missouri and Florida, with Sarasota’s MRF adding Glacier tech. Meanwhile, communities weigh in on the fate of a Michigan facility, and recycling drop-offs expand in Oregon.

Zacks highlights Republic Services alongside other waste and healthcare firms as long‑term demand drivers beyond AI. The focus is on their potential to provide steady growth through 2027.

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) broke ground on a new state-of-the-art recycling center in Bridgeton. The 105,000-square-foot St. Louis Recycling Center, expected to open in 2028, will serve businesses and approximately 3 million residents across Greater St. Louis and surrounding communities.

Both Waste Management and Republic Services raised dividends in 2026 and managed cost inflation with pricing power. However, the income potential differs, affecting retirees who rely on dividend checks without selling shares.