Company Overview - Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG) is an Arizona-based waste management and environmental services company that collects, processes, and disposes of residential and industrial waste, including hazardous and non-hazardous materials [5] Investment Rating - On November 24, Goldman Sachs assigned a Buy rating on Republic Services, with a price target of $255 [1] Business Update - The Benton County Board of Commissioners approved the extension of Republic Services' 178-acre Coffin Butte Landfill on November 17, after the company sought authorization for the enlargement since 2021 [2][3] - The current proposal for the landfill's expansion is 50% smaller than the previous plan submitted in July 2024 [2] Conditions for Expansion - The approval includes conditions such as monitoring effects on nearby wells and wildlife, managing odor, and an annual payment of $242,000 to Benton County for professional audits of the company's monitoring and surveillance [4]