POSITION SUMMARY:  The Waste Approvals Manager implements waste approvals processes and strategies that provide timely, compliant and accurate waste approvals. The incumbent assesses compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations and acts as an advisor to internal customers. The Waste Approvals Manager may provide training to teams supporting the waste approvals process.                  

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Coaches and develops a team of professionals to assist in their development and attainment necessary skills to lift performance. Monitor staff performance and drive performance improvement initiatives and ensures that service levels meet or exceed agreed upon standards.

Oversees the review and approval of waste profiles. Ensures standard operating procedures, metrics to measure and enhance performance, and waste approval processes are timely, compliant, and accurate.                     

Leads and provides guidance on waste approval activities related to the environmental permits, health and safety programs and policies to ensure regulatory compliance.       

Participates in strategic planning to sustain and grow programs and service.

Monitors waste profile data management practices and ensures appropriate records are maintained.                       

Assists and advises external and internal customers in evaluating chemical analysis to determine if waste is acceptable for management, and to resolve waste discrepancies.             

Ensures accurate and timely waste approval oversight by reviewing submitted profiles.             

Develops and mentors those involved in the customer approval process.

Participates in training and consultations that support program goals.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Technical services skills to provide a broad range of hazardous material management and disposal services including the collection, packaging, recycling, treatment and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.                

Knowledge of regulations specific to the waste industry; as well as a working knowledge of general waste approval processes within applicable regulatory and permit requirements.             

Knowledge of current waste treatment, storage, and disposal operations.

Working knowledge of EPA/TCEQ/MDEQ/DOT/TSCA (PCB) regulations.

Ability to interface professionally with customers and vendors, and work within a team environment.

Essential competencies to perform this job include analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills; must be detail oriented and possess technical aptitude.

Ability to work under pressure, exercise independent judgment and select effective course of action while controlling resources and expenditures.       

Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications is essential.         

CERTIFICATIONS:

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certificate or equivalent – Preferred.           

McCoy’s RCRA training preferred. – Preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

2 years’ experience in waste approval and a subject matter expert regarding waste regulations and practices.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• 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.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

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.

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 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 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 41,000 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 4.6 million people in 2023 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. This innovative site processes 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.

We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.

RECENT RECOGNITION

Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable CompaniesCDP DiscloserDow Jones Sustainability IndicesEthisphere’s World’s Most Ethical CompaniesFortune World’s Most Admired CompaniesGreat Place to WorkSustainability Yearbook S&P Global