Dive Brief:
- Republic Services Inc. acquired City Carton Recycling, a recycling services firm based in Iowa City, IA.
- The recycling company operates seven recycling facilities, five recycling drop-off centers, and two equipment maintenance facilities scattered throughout eastern Iowa.
- According to Republic’s field communications director, Russ Knocke, Republic began handling operations at City Carton in mid-January.
Dive Insight:
As part of the acquisition, Republic is fulfilling the company’s current contract for curbside recycling collections in Iowa City. The city’s contract with City Carton will be transferred to Republic Services until June 30. City officials are discussing possibly extending the contract with Republic for one year, after they have more experience working with the company. City Carton employees who wish to continue with Republic will stay employed.
