Emergency Response Services
- Hazardous Material Incidents: Hazardous and non-hazardous material spills, transportation rollovers, rail derailments, and facility releases or explosions.
- Natural Disasters: Hurricanes, floods, wildfires, tornados, earthquakes, deep-freezes
- High-Hazard Events: Rail, pipeline or well emergencies, industrial or ship fires, toxic gas releases, and volatile events.
- Marine Oil Spill Response: Inland, river, canal, and offshore oil spill response meeting OPA’90 compliance.
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Preparedness and Response Features
24/7 Response Coverage
24/7 emergency hotline and rapid mobilization across North America.
Specialized Equipment
Custom response units, containment systems, and air monitoring/safety trailers.
Integrated Capabilities
End-to-end solutions under one provider from preparedness to compliant disposal.
Preparedness, Compliance and Training Programs
Experts deliver consulting support to keep your business prepared and compliant.
Dedicated Command Center
Centralized operations coordinating immediate logistics and deployment.
High-Hazard Expertise (SRS)
Elite teams specializing in industrial fires, rail, and chemical emergencies.
Oil Spill Response (NRC)
OSRO capabilities for inland and marine oil spill compliance.
Certified Crews
OSHA-, RCRA-, EPA-, and DOT-trained experts
When seconds count, count on Republic Services.
Benefits for Customers
Trusted emergency response leader
- Reduced Risk & Liability: Expert preparedness and disposal minimize regulatory exposure and reputational risk.
- Regulatory Compliance: Responses managed under OSHA, EPA, DOT, and OPA’90 standards by certified experts.
- Faster Recovery: Industry-leading mobilization reduces operational downtime.
- Proven Expertise: Our teams respond to 10,000+ emergencies annually.
Dedicated single point-of-contact
- Simplified Vendor Management: Eliminate multiple vendors with our single-source ER and waste disposal solution.
- Transparency & Efficiency: Daily communication streamlines coordination, reduces overhead, and builds confidence.
- Nationwide Reach, Local Responsiveness: Strategically positioned teams ensure rapid mobilization.
- Comprehensive Protection: We provide complete emergency response services–preparedness through recovery—under one seamless contract.
What can your business do to prepare for an emergency?
Learn about Emergency Response services available to you
Request pricing and sign our non-commitment service agreement to be prepared when an emergency happens
Work with our experts to receive next steps and free resources to educate your employees
What can your business do to prepare for an emergency?
Learn about Emergency Response services available to you
Request pricing and sign our non-commitment service agreement to be prepared when an emergency happens
Work with our experts to receive next steps and free resources to educate your employees
Emergency Response in Action – A case study on a response at the Yellowstone River
When a 10-car freight train derailed on a bridge crossing the Yellowstone River, our emergency response team got to work protecting the surrounding ecosystem.
Free Emergency Response Hotline Resources
Republic Services maintains a constant state of readiness with certified experts and specialized equipment, providing unmatched 24/7 response for spills and incidents at your site.
Available to you:
- Free downloadable PDFs making our 24/7 emergency response hotline number visible and easily accessible throughout your site
- A poster explaining our experience and the types of services we offer
To receive physical posters, magnets and stickers of our 24/7 ER hotline number, contact your sales representative.
Poster
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Other Resources
Learn more about our Environmental Services and solutions.