Republic Services Q3 Revenue Rises 8.2% as Environmental Business Improves

Republic Services reported stronger third-quarter 2026 revenue, supported by collection operations, recycling sales and an improvement in its Environmental Solutions business.

MONTREAL (RecyclingMonster): Republic Services reported stronger third-quarter 2026 results, supported by higher collection revenue, improved Environmental Solutions performance and growth in recycling processing and commodity sales.

Revenue increased 8.2% year over year to $4.56 billion, while net income rose to $592 million, up approximately 7.6%. Adjusted EBITDA increased 4.7% to $1.45 billion.

Collection revenue climbed approximately 7.2%, while recycling processing and commodity sales increased about 14% to $122 million.

Environmental Solutions Revenue Rebounds

Republic's Environmental Solutions business generated $544 million in gross revenue, up $95 million from the prior year. Revenue after intercompany eliminations totaled $529 million.

The improvement reflected increased emergency response activity and stronger underlying business demand following weaker performance earlier in 2026.

Management said revised pricing efforts have helped the division regain momentum after earlier adjustments affected contract activity.

Republic Raises Full-Year 2026 Outlook

CEO Jon Vander Ark expressed confidence in continued growth, supported by industrial activity and improving Environmental Solutions performance.

Republic raised its full-year revenue guidance to $17.425 billion–$17.475 billion and adjusted EBITDA forecast to $5.55 billion–$5.575 billion.

The revised outlook reflects management's expectations and remains subject to market conditions.