Republic Services acquires Western Recycling of Idaho - boisedev.com
Republic Services acquires Western Recycling of Idaho
Western Recycling, which has been providing recycling services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Idaho since 1976, is now owned by Republic Services in four of its six markets.
Republic Services acquired Western Recycling across the Treasure Valley including Fruitland, Nampa, and Boise – as well as Pocatello in Bannock County.
“This acquisition further strengthens Republic Services’ position as a leading environmental services company, offering the industry’s most complete set of products and services,” Republic Services said in a statement to BoiseDev. The recycling company provides services to over 13 million customers nationwide.
Western Recycling will continue its services in the Twin Falls and Idaho Falls markets. The company, which has had the same owners since 1979, recycles over 100,000 tons of cardboard, paper, plastics, aluminum cans, and metal each year in Idaho.
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