Republic Services Residential Collection Driver Named Industry's Best

National Waste & Recycling Association recognizes San Diego-area collection truck driver for commitment to safety and service

PHOENIX, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) announced today that Antonio (Tony) Carranza was named 2025 National Residential Driver of the Year by the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA). Carranza, recognized for his exceptional commitment to safety and delivering a superior customer experience, was honored today at the NWRA Awards Breakfast during the 2025 Waste Expo convention in Las Vegas.

Based in Chula Vista, California, Carranza has been with Republic Services for more than 42 years. Immediately after the awards breakfast, Republic Services Chief Operating Officer Gregg Brummer presented Carranza with the keys to a brand-new collection truck, personalized with his name, in honor of his Driver of the Year recognition.

"Safety is the foundation of everything we do at Republic Services, and Tony exemplifies this commitment every day," said President and CEO Jon Vander Ark Vander Ark. "Tony is one of the industry's best, and we celebrate his dedication to serving our customers with excellence and care."

Known for his high safety standards, professionalism and customer service, Carranza also is a respected peer and leader to his Chula Vista team.

"I've known Tony for many years, and his dedication to his fellow employees and consistent positive attitude are a true testament to his character and work ethic," said Rick Rojas, general manager of Republic Services in Chula Vista. "We regularly receive calls from the community with compliments on his service and professionalism."

In addition to his professional achievements, Carranza is celebrated for the strong connections he's built within the community he serves. A highlight of his day is regularly surprising children along his route with Republic Services gifts, such as coloring books and totes.  

The NWRA Driver of the Year awards recognize drivers who operate their vehicles safely and responsibly, have outstanding performance records and whose contributions have enhanced the overall safety and image of the recycling and waste industry.

The 2025 award recipients were selected based on a comprehensive scoring process and evaluated by a distinguished panel of independent judges, considering letters of recommendation, safety performance and the difficulty of their routes or equipment operation.

Since 2006, Republic Services drivers and operators have continuously earned top recognition across multiple categories in the NWRA's awards program, demonstrating the company's long-standing commitment to safety.

About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, solid waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Republic's industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on its vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. For more information, please visit RepublicServices.com.

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