Facts we can source about this employer, with the year of every figure.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Republic Services ranks #179 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 42,000 employees worldwide (2024). It is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 179 |
| Headquarters | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Industry | Waste management |
| Employees (global) | 42,000 (2024) |
| Founded | {{start date and age|1981}} |
| Website | {{url|republicservices.com}} |
Headcount is global, includes workers outside the US and may differ from the company's latest annual report.
The company's home state is Arizona: median household income $81,486, unemployment 4.9%, state income tax: flat 2.50%.
City guide: Phoenix (median rent $1,712, median household income $85,246).
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|---|---|---|
| PetSmart | Retail | 56,000 |
| Banner Health | Health Care | 55,000 |
| Circle K Stores | Retail (convenience stores) Franchising | 40,000 |
| United Services Automobile Association | Financial services | 37,000 |
| Sprouts Farmers Market | Retail | 35,000 |
| Company ⇅ | Headquarters ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Cigna Group | Connecticut | 67,700 |
| Waste Management | Texas | 48,000 |
| XPO | Connecticut | 37,000 |
About 42,000 worldwide (2024), per the company's reported figure.
Phoenix, Arizona.
It ranks #179 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.