Republic Services is one of the largest domestic provider of nonhazardous waste services, as measured by revenue. The company serves 14 million customers and has operations in 41 states. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Phoenix. Republic Services has approximately 40,000 employees. The shares are a component of the S&P 500.

The major benchmarks are all higher by more than 1%, after this morning's unemployment claims eased fears of weakness in the labor market. Jobless claims for the week ended August 3 came in at a solid 233,000, under the 240,000 consensus. Economists have been concerned after last week's jump in the Unemployment Rate and big decline in Nonfarm Payrolls. Stocks have been hyper-sensitive to labor market weakness and fears that the Federal Reserve is behind the curve in lowering interest rates.

Republic Services is the second-largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating roughly 207 active landfills and 246 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial end markets. It also runs a sizable recycling operation in North America.

Republic Services is the second-largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating roughly 207 active landfills and 246 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial end markets. It also runs a sizable recycling operation in North America.