Business Segments · Adjusted EBITDA

Recycling & Solid Waste Subtotal — Adjusted EBITDA

Republic Services Recycling & Solid Waste Subtotal — Adjusted EBITDA increased by 2.8% to $1.24B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.6%, from $1.18B to $1.24B. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Recycling & Solid Waste Subtotal — Adjusted EBITDA shows an upward trend with a 10.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Higher values indicate stronger operational profitability and better cost management within the segment.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the operating profitability of the recycling and waste segment by excluding non-cash items like dep...

Peer comparison

Comparable to segment EBITDA or adjusted operating income reported by major waste management competitors.

Metric ID: rsg_segment_recycling_waste_subtotal_adjusted_ebitda

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$871.50M$874.70M$938.70M$947.70M$904.20M$948.20M$1.03B$1.05B$1.07B$1.08B$1.15B$1.19B$1.13B$1.18B$1.25B$1.30B$1.21B$1.24B
QoQ Change+0.4%+7.3%+1.0%-4.6%+4.9%+8.6%+2.4%+1.3%+1.0%+6.3%+3.4%-4.2%+3.8%+6.3%+3.4%-6.6%+2.8%
YoY Change+8.7%+8.4%+9.7%+11.2%+18.0%+13.7%+11.3%+12.4%+6.3%+9.3%+9.3%+9.3%+6.6%+5.6%
Range$871.50M$1.30B
CAGR+8.7%
Avg YoY Growth+10.0%
Median YoY Growth+9.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Republic Services's recycling & solid waste subtotal — adjusted ebitda?
Republic Services (RSG) reported recycling & solid waste subtotal — adjusted ebitda of $1.24B in Q1 2026.
How has Republic Services's recycling & solid waste subtotal — adjusted ebitda changed year-over-year?
Republic Services's recycling & solid waste subtotal — adjusted ebitda increased by 5.6% year-over-year, from $1.18B to $1.24B.
What is the long-term trend for Republic Services's recycling & solid waste subtotal — adjusted ebitda?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Republic Services's recycling & solid waste subtotal — adjusted ebitda has grown at a 10.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.67B to $4.94B.
What does recycling & solid waste subtotal — adjusted ebitda mean?
The core operating profit of the recycling and waste segment, excluding non-cash and non-recurring items.