Republic Services, Inc. announced earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. For the first quarter, the company announced sales was USD 2,596.4 million compared to USD 2,553.9 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 492.4 million compared to USD 433.1 million a year ago. Net income was USD 295.9 million compared to USD 246.3 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.93 compared to USD 0.77 a year ago.