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Waste Industry Is Recession-Resilient: Republic Services

Bloomberg Markets · May 8, 2026, 3:39 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Republic Services CEO Jon Vander Ark joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down why the waste industry thrives even in downturns. He calls it “recession-resilient” with strong margins. He reveals a major $500M bet on advanced recycling that turns plastic back into new bottles. Plus, why AI will be

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Waste Industry Is Recession-Resilient: Republic Services

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