Zero Waste Representative

Republic Services, Inc.

Gardena (CA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 89,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Health Care Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee discounts

401(k) match

ESPP

PTO

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Zero Waste Representative to promote source reduction, reuse, and recycling across our Los Angeles franchise zones. This field position provides technical guidance on program implementation and operations to a diverse customer base.

Key duties include conducting waste assessments, preparing service agreements, and delivering customized reporting. You will manage major accounts, drive recycling program goals, and coordinate with operations and sales teams to

Qualifications

Experience leading sustainability initiatives in organizational settings.
Proven ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders in formal and informal settings.

Responsibilities

Schedule and conduct proactive customer calls and visits with accurate data entry.
Perform initial waste assessments and data collection to set up service agreements.
Provide customized reporting and maintain knowledge of services, pricing and offerings.
Develop baseline goals for recycling programs and deliver training or presentations to clients.
Implement Zero Waste Program in assigned franchise zone and manage major accounts.
Identify diversion programs and ensure implementation of recommendations.
Follow up visits to monitor program participation and assist non-compliant participants.
Coordinate with Operations, Project, and Sales Managers to track progress and resolve issues.
Engage with customers through trade shows and community events to raise Republic Services visibility.

Skills

Experience in sustainability

Experience with diverse stakeholders

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Zero Waste Representative works with businesses, institutions and agencies to promote source reduction, reuse, and recycling throughout our designated Los Angeles Franchise Zones to reduce the amount of material that is landfilled and find alternative diversion solutions to our evolving waste. The Zero Waste Representative is a field position and will provide technical support and guidance on program implementation and operations to a diverse customer base.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Schedules and completes proactive customer calls and visits and captures key information in the Company’s information systems.
Conducts the initial waste assessments, collects data, confirms service level and prepares Contract Service Agreements for customers’ signatures and set ups.
Provides customized reporting for customers.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of the Company’s available services, lines of business, pricing and additional services as appropriate to assigned existing customers.
Creates a baseline and program goals for Recycling, which may include public speaking engagements and training presentations at customer locations.
Implements successfully the Zero Waste Program in their assigned franchise zone.
Manages major accounts and high-profile accounts in their franchise zone.
Identifies Business Specific Diversion Programs and ensures implementation of the Waste Assessments Recommendation.
Conducts follow up visits to monitor and evaluate business-specific diversion program participation and provides additional support to non-compliant participants.
Regularly meets with Operations Manager/ Project Manager/ Sales Manager to review weekly progress versus goals and status of implementation of the Zero Waste Program.
Partners with the operations team, when needed, to address customer services issues.
Builds relationships and increases Company visibility through participation in Company-sponsored activities, trade shows, chamber of commerce events and other similar activities.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in sustainability initiatives.
Experience communicating with diverse stakeholders in formal and informal settings.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a customer-facing role, identifying and addressing customer needs.
Valid driver’s license.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $70,304.00 to $89,200.00* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.

Bonus Plan Details (if applicable)

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
Short- and long-term disability.
Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee discount programs.
401(k) plan with a generous company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Benefits https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services.Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.

Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.

Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 42,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.

Our company values guide our daily actions

Safe : We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
Committed to Serve : We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
Driven : We deliver results in the right way.
Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 5.1 million people in 2024 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.

STRATEGY

Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.

We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.

With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.

Recycling and Waste

We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs.

Environmental Solutions

Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need.

Sustainability Innovation

Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.

The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. These innovative sites process rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.

Our customers are increasingly looking for decarbonization solutions, and we are leveraging our network of landfills to meet that need. Republic is committed to harnessing landfill gas, a natural byproduct of decomposing waste, and converting it to energy. Republic has partnered with renewable gas developers to construct Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plants at our landfills, expanding beyond the 77 projects we currently have to make progress towards our goal to beneficially reuse 50% more biogas by 2030 (2017 baseline year).

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