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Partnering with RILA’s Retail Compliance Center
Republic Services is a proud partner of the Retail Compliance Center (RCC). Learn how we tap into the RCC's resources to help retailers operate more sustainably.Byline: BTB Editor
August 12, 2024 / Time to read: 5 minIn the last decade, retailers have faced more than
Keep reading to learn how — with the help of our recent partnership with the
What Is the Retail Compliance Center?
Established in 2014 as an initiative of the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), the RCC provides helpful environmental compliance and sustainability resources for retailers. More specifically, the RCC helps retailers implement more sustainable practices by:
- Encouraging a systematic approach to retail compliance to help retailers bulletproof their compliance programs
- Providing retail-relevant tools, resources and guidance on compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability
- Showing how sustainability can help reduce regulatory requirements and risk
The RCC shares a ton of resources — from high-level, introductory overviews to state- and material-specific fact sheets. For instance, you can read through state-by-state summaries of
You can also find helpful starting points for optimizing your own environmental compliance and retail sustainability programs, with access to
The Importance of Retail Compliance
No matter how big a retailer is or what they sell, they must address environmental risks and comply to certain environmental management standards when it comes to energy management, waste, material sourcing and more. That’s because non-compliance can pose major consequences, including fines, a reputation hit and decreased customer trust and loyalty.
The right
- RCRA, pharmaceutical, DOT and state-regulated waste streams
- Scheduled routine services and on-demand/on-call services
- Segregated waste program and compliance kits
- Petroleum station monitoring, disposal and transportation, tank cleaning, pump-out and ER
- Pharmaceutical waste services, including removal of DEA-controlled substances
- Waste sortation, packaging and transportation
- Onsite waste pickup by transportation fleet
- Electronic data access and reporting tools
- Product destruction capabilities
Our Partnership at a Glance
Through our recent partnership with the RCC, we’re demonstrating our commitment to advancing retail compliance initiatives and promoting environmental stewardship within the retail sector.
As retail compliance requirements continue to evolve, this partnership underscores the importance of collaboration between industry leaders and regulatory experts. With guidance, educational initiatives, training workshops and resource development, we hope to empower retailers to achieve and maintain compliance while driving sustainability initiatives forward.
Compliance Alliance
By leveraging our extensive expertise in environmental services and waste management and tapping into the RCC’s specialized resources and programs, you can better understand regulatory complexities, operate with more confidence and set yourself up for a culture of accountability and transparency.
