Facility will support economic growth and help expand recycling capabilities in the region

BRIDGETON, Mo., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) broke ground on a new state-of-the-art recycling center in Bridgeton. The 105,000-square-foot St. Louis Recycling Center, expected to open in 2028, will serve businesses and approximately 3 million residents across Greater St. Louis and surrounding communities.

The new facility will have the capacity to process up to 45 tons – or nine truckloads – of recyclables per hour and feature advanced technology, including optical sorters and artificial intelligence (AI) systems, to maximize the recovery of recyclable materials.

Republic Services leaders were joined by representatives from the State of Missouri, St. Louis County, City of St. Louis, City of Bridgeton, community leaders and project partners to kick off the project and tout the facility's role in supporting economic growth, resource recovery and sustainability throughout the region.

"This project is a major investment in the future of recycling throughout Greater St. Louis and reinforces Republic Services' commitment to advancing circularity and sustainability," said Gregg Brummer, chief operating officer. "We appreciate the support we've received for this project from the City of Bridgeton and our project partners, and look forward to opening this facility in 2028."

The new recycling center is expected to create up to 200 full-time construction jobs during development. Once operational, the facility will have approximately 60 full-time positions. Republic Services currently has more than 1,000 employees in Missouri.

Republic Services is one of the nation's largest recyclers and is committed to expanding pathways to recover more of the material it collects. Through its network of 80 recycling centers, the company helped divert 6.4 million tons of recyclables from landfills in 2025. The new St. Louis Recycling Center will further strengthen Republic's capabilities to recover more material for use in new products.

About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, solid waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Republic's industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on its vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. For more information, please visit RepublicServices.com.

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