RSG · 8-K · 20260806PR000273

Market Demand Trends

REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. · 2026-08-06 · Importance 37 · Surprise 32

Second-quarter total revenue increased 4.6%, comprising 3.7% organic growth in the recycling and waste business, a 0.2% decline in environmental solutions, and 1.1% growth from acquisitions. Pricing contributed 5.3% to total revenue growth, while volume reduced revenue by 1.6%; on related-business revenue, core price increased 6.4% and volume declined 1.9%. Demand was mixed by end market: municipal solid waste landfill volume increased 1.1%, while construction and demolition waste volume decreased 37.4%; residential, small-container, and large-container collection volumes also declined 4.3%, 0.2%, and 2.2%, respectively.

Key facts

• Average recycled commodity price per ton sold at recycling centers during the second quarter: $136 per ton, representing a decrease of $13 per ton versus prior year. source