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With a market cap of $71.6 billion, Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) is the second-largest provider of non-hazardous solid waste collection, disposal, recycling, and energy services in the United States. The company offers environmental solutions, including waste collection, landfill services, and renewable energy projects, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Shares of the waste management company have outperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. RSG has risen 26.7% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 22.5%. Mowever, shares of RSG are up 13.6% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX’s 4.2% gain.