Republic Services is one of the leading providers of solid waste collection, transfer and disposal services. The firm operates over 850 waste collection, recycling, transportation and disposal facilities in 40 states and Puerto Rico. Located in Houston, Texas, it provides a broad range of services to commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers. Republic Services serves millions of residential customers under contracts with more than 2,800 municipalities for waste collection and residential services. Additionally, it owns or operates over 223 transfer stations, 192 solid waste landfills and 78 recycling facilities.