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Can You Recycle Pizza Boxes?
Should you recycle pizza boxes? Learn how to properly dispose of these popular takeout boxes, and see why greasy cardboard shouldn't go in your recycling bin.
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The Difference Between Commercial and At-Home Composting
While different, both at-home and commercial composting recycle organic waste, like yard trimmings and food, into a nutrient-rich soil amendment, which helps preserve natural resources, reduces water consumption, and more.
Trick or Treat: Unmask your Halloween Recyclables
Halloween is all about dressing up, having fun, and candy, lots of candy. There are plenty of ways to reduce your spooktacular waste during Halloween and ensure you’re not creating a ghoulish problem by throwing away or recycling items incorrectly.
Our Teams Help Rebuild Neighborhoods
As a community partner and good neighbor, Republic Services is committed to rebuilding and investing in neighborhoods. Our teams support local projects through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation’s National Neighborhood Promise program.
Innovation Meets Composting
Opened in August 2021, our Otay Compost Facility is the first facility of its kind powered entirely by solar in the state of California. This facility will help Californians recycle food and yard waste in accordance with new regulations
Republic Services: Transforming Hands-On Education into Employment
Republic Services launched the industry’s first-ever Technical Institute, which focuses on diesel technician training and provides students with a paid-learning opportunity, job placement for graduates, and career opportunities.
Supporting Local Economies with Small Business Revitalization Projects
In 2020, Republic Services contributed $3 million to the Republic Services Charitable Foundation to help revitalize locally owned small businesses, as part of our Committed to Serve initiative. Learn how we’re supporting local communities.
