Incorporated in 1996, Republic Services Inc. operates as one of the largest provider of services in the domestic non-hazardous solid waste industry. The firm offers various transfer, recycling, disposal and non-hazardous solid waste collection services to commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers. It manages more than 340 collection companies in 40 states of the United States and Puerto Rico. Republic Services Inc. is a member of the National Solid Wastes Management Association and Environmental Industry Associations.