Republic Services controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Customers sue Republic Services over charges during trash service interruption
Lawsuit filed
A proposed class-action lawsuit was filed against Republic Services alleging that the company continued to bill customers during a strike when trash services were suspended. According to the lawsuit, customers were charged recurring fees despite the service interruption. The claims are allegations and have not been determined by a court.
Source excerpt
A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against garbage hauler Republic Services on behalf of a Carmel Valley resident who alleges the company continued to bill customers during the month-long strike while trash services were suspended in various parts of San Diego County.
2021
Rainbow Environmental Services employee ownership lawsuit
Former and current employees alleged that the acquisition of Rainbow Environmental Services and related conduct harmed the former company’s employee stock ownership plan. The plaintiffs reached a reported $7.9 million settlement.
2018
Historic Wintersburg preservation dispute
Republic’s proposed disposition of the Historic Wintersburg property in Huntington Beach, California, drew opposition from preservationists and Japanese American civil-rights organizations concerned about the site’s cultural significance.
2013
Bridgeton and West Lake landfill controversy
An underground smoldering event at the closed Bridgeton Landfill, near the EPA Superfund West Lake Landfill, generated odor, health, environmental, and regulatory concerns. Republic became involved in containment, monitoring, and mitigation work under EPA oversight.
2008
Nevada closed-landfill water violations
Republic agreed to pay a $1 million fine and undertake up to $36 million in remediation-related costs concerning alleged Clean Water Act violations at a closed Clark County landfill.
2007
California landfill leakage enforcement action
Republic was fined by California authorities in connection with hazardous-waste leakage from a closed landfill that allegedly affected the San Francisco Bay area.