Current Liabilities

Accrued Capping, Closure, Post-closure and Environmental Costs

Republic Services Accrued Capping, Closure, Post-closure and Environmental Costs increased by 7.4% to $159.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $159.00M to $159.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accrued Capping, Closure, Post-closure and Environmental Costs shows an upward trend with a 5.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase reflects higher near-term environmental remediation or closure activity, which may impact short-term cash flow.

Detailed definition

This reflects the estimated costs expected to be incurred within the next year for the capping, closure, and long-term m...

Peer comparison

Highly specific to waste management and landfill operators; peers will report similar environmental liability accruals.

Metric ID: current_liabilities_accrued_capping_closure_post_closure_7407dd

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$117.60M$119.20M$124.50M$122.50M$121.30M$126.90M$132.60M$135.20M$140.00M$144.10M$141.60M$141.20M$140.50M$140.90M$159.00M$159.00M$141.00M$145.00M$148.00M$159.00M
QoQ Change+1.4%+4.4%-1.6%-1.0%+4.6%+4.5%+2.0%+3.6%+2.9%-1.7%-0.3%-0.5%+0.3%+12.8%+0.0%-11.3%+2.8%+2.1%+7.4%
YoY Change+3.1%+6.5%+6.5%+10.4%+15.4%+13.6%+6.8%+4.4%+0.4%-2.2%+12.3%+12.6%+0.4%+2.9%-6.9%+0.0%
Range$117.60M$159.00M
CAGR+6.6%
Avg YoY Growth+5.4%
Median YoY Growth+5.4%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Republic Services's accrued capping, closure, post-closure and environmental costs?
Republic Services (RSG) reported accrued capping, closure, post-closure and environmental costs of $159.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Republic Services's accrued capping, closure, post-closure and environmental costs changed year-over-year?
Republic Services's accrued capping, closure, post-closure and environmental costs decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $159.00M to $159.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Republic Services's accrued capping, closure, post-closure and environmental costs?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Republic Services's accrued capping, closure, post-closure and environmental costs has grown at a 5.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $114.50M to $148.00M.
What does accrued capping, closure, post-closure and environmental costs mean?
The estimated costs for landfill environmental compliance and closure due within the next year.