Communities
Engaging with and investing in the communities where our employees and customers live and work is a vital part of creating sustainable neighborhoods.
Communities
SUPPORTING PEOPLE AND PLACES
Community Investment
Putting sustainability in action means supporting the communities where Republic Services customers and employees live and work. Our Community Investment platform revolves around sustainable neighborhood revitalization, and we give back in numerous ways, including through charitable grants, in-kind donations, employee donations and volunteering.
The goal of sustainable neighborhood revitalization is to improve communities in a way that makes a lasting impact on the quality of life of its residents. We aim to do just that through the work of our charitable foundation and local community grants.
OUR IMPACT: MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN LIVES AND COMMUNITIES
20M
PEOPLE IMPACTED
925
COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS IN 2024
597
COMMUNITIES BENEFITED IN 2024
Republic Services Charitable Foundation
Our Foundation is a private corporate foundation funded solely by Republic Services, and its signature program is National Neighborhood Promise (NNP). This program provides funding for neighborhood revitalization and sustainability projects in communities where Republic Services customers and employees live and work. Our goal is to partner with exceptional local nonprofits to create sustainable neighborhoods through grants, in-kind donations and employee volunteerism.
NNP grants support high-impact projects including critical infrastructure, repairs and renovations, and public space improvements. Since 2018, we've positively impacted nearly 20 million people through our community investments.
NNP Project Spotlights
We support communities nationwide, revitalizing neighborhoods and creating lasting impact. Here are a few of our projects in action.
URBAN CORPS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Supported extensive trail restoration, waste removal and sustainability education at Otay Valley Regional Park aimed at restoring the site’s natural beauty and safeguarding its biodiversity.
San Diego, CA
REBUILDING TOGETHER METRO CHICAGO
Improved the Habilitative Services, Inc. headquarters through additional office space, a community room, training and work areas for adults with developmental disabilities, and a transitional housing shelter.
Chicago, IL
MIDNIGHT GOLF PROGRAM
Created the Republic Services Collaboration Lab, which serves as an area for youth development, including programming on conflict resolution, social-emotional learning, career development and life skills.
Detroit, MI
REBUILDING TOGETHER MINNESOTA
Funded improvements and repairs to the Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center, which provides social and mental health services to help empower Native women and their families.
Minneapolis, MN
REBUILDING TOGETHER ST. LOUIS
Funded improvements at the Wesley House, which serves as a community safe haven and provides social services to youth, adults and seniors in the Penrose neighborhood.
St. Louis, MO
FOOD LIFELINE
Supported implementation of the Mobile Market Program, which distributes food to community members who can't travel to the Food Bank, through the purchase of a food distribution vehicle.
Seattle, WA
NNP Project Spotlights
We support communities nationwide, revitalizing neighborhoods and creating lasting impact. Here are a few of our projects in action.
URBAN CORPS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Supported extensive trail restoration, waste removal and sustainability education at Otay Valley Regional Park aimed at restoring the site’s natural beauty and safeguarding its biodiversity.
San Diego, CA
REBUILDING TOGETHER METRO CHICAGO
Improved the Habilitative Services, Inc. headquarters through additional office space, a community room, training and work areas for adults with developmental disabilities, and a transitional housing shelter.
Chicago, IL
MIDNIGHT GOLF PROGRAM
Created the Republic Services Collaboration Lab, which serves as an area for youth development, including programming on conflict resolution, social-emotional learning, career development and life skills.
Detroit, MI
REBUILDING TOGETHER MINNESOTA
Funded improvements and repairs to the Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center, which provides social and mental health services to help empower Native women and their families.
Minneapolis, MN
REBUILDING TOGETHER ST. LOUIS
Funded improvements at the Wesley House, which serves as a community safe haven and provides social services to youth, adults and seniors in the Penrose neighborhood.
St. Louis, MO
FOOD LIFELINE
Supported implementation of the Mobile Market Program, which distributes food to community members who can't travel to the Food Bank, through the purchase of a food distribution vehicle.
Seattle, WA
Community Grants
Our teams across North America proudly partner with many local nonprofit organizations making a difference in the areas of:
- Neighborhood revitalization
- Safety
- Disaster relief
- Social services
Organizations interested in support from Republic Services – either through funding or in-kind products and services – should begin the process by completing the application below.
Project Spotlight: Mimi’s Mission Hero Walk
Republic Services’ Detroit-area teams support this annual autism awareness event in Woodhaven, Michigan, through financial contributions, volunteerism and donations of superhero capes. Hosted by Mimi’s Mission, a local nonprofit dedicated to families with autistic children and adults, the Hero Walk brings the community together for a day of games, connection and support.
Employee Relief Fund
§ Funded by employees for employees, the Republic Services Employee Relief Fund provides emergency relief to team members after a disaster, fire or severe weather. Employees contribute through the company’s Employee Giving Program, which allows them to support the fund – and other charitable organizations – through payroll deduction.
3K Employees receiving fund assistance in last five years | $1.5M Distributed in the last five years |
