Republic Services completed the acquisition of the CDR North C&D Landfill, a Cornejo & Sons property, on February 13 2026, with the transaction announced on February 25 2026. The purchase adds a site that handled roughly 100,000 tons of waste in 2023 to Republic’s Kansas portfolio.
The acquisition follows Republic’s earlier February purchase of the Hamm Sanitary Landfill in Lawrence, Kansas, which received local approval on February 3 2026. Together, the two acquisitions give the company a stronger foothold in a state where landfill permitting is highly regulated and capital intensive.
Republic has spent $400 million on acquisitions in 2026 year‑to‑date and $1.1 billion in 2025, underscoring its aggressive M&A strategy. The new landfill is expected to increase the company’s disposal capacity, improve route efficiency, and provide a platform for future landfill gas capture and renewable natural gas projects, aligning with Republic’s sustainability goals.
In its most recent earnings release, Republic reported fourth‑quarter 2025 revenue of $4.14 billion, slightly below the $4.21 billion consensus, and earnings per share of $1.76, beating the $1.62 estimate. The company guided 2026 revenue to $17.05 billion–$17.15 billion, a 3 % year‑over‑year increase, and highlighted the role of its M&A pipeline in driving growth.
CEO Jon Vander Ark described the Hamm acquisition as an “anchor tenant of the $400 million M&A spend for the year” and emphasized the opportunity to use the new infrastructure as a springboard for further expansion. The Kansas acquisitions reinforce Republic’s strategy to diversify its asset base and generate higher‑margin revenue streams from landfill gas projects.
The company has faced concerns about free‑cash‑flow pressure from capital expenditures and acquisitions, but the new landfill is expected to help offset these pressures by adding stable, long‑term revenue.
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