Republic Services ยท 1 day ago
Special Waste Analyst - Environmental Services
Detroit, MI, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expRepublic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing a comprehensive set of products and services including waste management and recycling. The Special Waste Analyst will ensure compliance with waste acceptance regulations, perform technical reviews of environmental data, and support various teams in addressing waste-related issues.
Information TechnologyRecyclingRenewable EnergySustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Assures Republic Services facilities do not accept wastes (1) that are not permitted at the site(s), as it relates to Federal, State, or local regulations, (2) that are outside of the scope of the site's operating permit, (3) create treatment/handling challenges or (4) that pose a threat to human health or the environment
Performs technical reviews of environmental data, including customer initiated Generator Waste Profile Sheets, analytical laboratory reports and/or equivalents, lab pack inventory forms and safety data sheets
Maintains current knowledge and tracks on federal, state and local regulations pertaining to hazardous and solid waste
Provides support to sales, operations personnel and customers on technical and regulatory issues related to the acceptance of waste (exempted, hazardous, and/or non hazardous). Including but not limited to, regulatory interpretation, manifest discrepancy, 3rd party outbounding, preliminary quotes, onsite generated waste and audits
Identifies potential waste stream problems and directs such waste streams to proper departments for review and collaboration
Coordinates with Strategic Sourcing and/or operations to arrange third party vendor shipments to alternate TSDFs
Limited travel is required
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Solid waste, industrial, and/or hazardous waste regulations and industry experience with regulations
Experience in waste characterization principles and practices as well as waste processing protocols
Effective at communicating, internally and externally. Strong ability to collaborate, listen and manage relationships
Ability to understand a particular situation from the perspective of different business units (regulatory, operations, financial, etc)
Working knowledge of chemical compounds required, strong knowledge of chemistry
Ability to analyze environmental laboratory data and compare data to Federal, State, and/or landfill solid waste permit acceptance standards
Knowledgeable of current industrial safety practices and industrial hygiene as it relates to hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal operations
Grasps concepts quickly, adheres to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise
Works well in a team-oriented environment
Five (5) years of work experience in an environmental engineering, chemistry or related field
Knowledge of State and Federal Hazardous and Solid Waste Regulations as it relates to DOT, RCRA and/or TSCA regulations
Minimum of 3 years of experience working with environmental laboratory data
Benefits
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).
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company
Republic Services
Republic Services provides comprehensive environmental services to support business, home and community.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1998-07-01IPO
Leadership Team
Jon Vander Ark
President and CEO
Brian DelGhiaccio
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-06
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