Operating

Increase Decrease In Asset Retirement Obligations

Republic Services Increase Decrease In Asset Retirement Obligations increased by 71.9% to -$9.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 12.5%, from -$8.00M to -$9.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Increase Decrease In Asset Retirement Obligations shows a downward trend with a 4.1% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase often reflects higher anticipated environmental remediation costs, while a decrease may reflect successful reclamation or revised lower estimates.

Detailed definition

This represents the change in the estimated liability for future costs associated with the retirement of tangible long-l...

Peer comparison

Highly relevant for mining and energy companies with significant environmental footprint and regulatory obligations.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_asset_retirement_obligations

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-$15.80M-$14.40M-$18.40M-$7.10M-$10.90M-$17.60M-$29.40M-$8.80M-$15.70M-$16.00M-$20.50M-$9.00M-$13.00M-$13.00M-$21.00M-$8.00M-$13.00M-$17.00M-$32.00M-$9.00M
QoQ Change+8.9%-27.8%+61.4%-53.5%-61.5%-67.0%+70.1%-78.4%-1.9%-28.1%+56.1%-44.4%+0.0%-61.5%+61.9%-62.5%-30.8%-88.2%+71.9%
YoY Change+31.0%-22.2%-59.8%-23.9%-44.0%+9.1%+30.3%-2.3%+17.2%+18.8%-2.4%+11.1%+0.0%-30.8%-52.4%-12.5%
Range-$32.00M-$7.10M
CAGR-11.2%
Avg YoY Growth-8.3%
Median YoY Growth-2.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Republic Services's increase decrease in asset retirement obligations?
Republic Services (RSG) reported increase decrease in asset retirement obligations of -$9.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Republic Services's increase decrease in asset retirement obligations changed year-over-year?
Republic Services's increase decrease in asset retirement obligations decreased by 12.5% year-over-year, from -$8.00M to -$9.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Republic Services's increase decrease in asset retirement obligations?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Republic Services's increase decrease in asset retirement obligations has grown at a 4.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$59.60M to -$70.00M.
What does increase decrease in asset retirement obligations mean?
The change in the estimated future cost to clean up or close down mining sites and facilities.