Republic Services Driver Antonio Carranza Named NWRA 2025 National Residential Driver of the Year
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) announced that Antonio “Tony” Carranza has been named the 2025 National Residential Driver of the Year by the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA). Carranza was honored for his outstanding dedication to safety and customer service at the NWRA Awards Breakfast during the 2025 Waste Expo in Las Vegas.A veteran of over 42 years with Republic Services, Carranza serves the community of Chula Vista, California. Following the award ceremony, Chief Operating Officer Gregg Brummer presented him with a brand-new, personalized collection truck to commemorate the occasion.
Safety is the foundation of everything we do at Republic Services, and Tony exemplifies this commitment every day,” said Jon Vander Ark, President and CEO of Republic Services. “Tony is one of the industry’s finest, and we are proud to recognize his excellence and dedication.Carranza is well-known not only for his impeccable safety record and professionalism but also for the strong bonds he has built with customers and colleagues alike. Rick Rojas, General Manager of Republic Services in Chula Vista, praised Carranza’s leadership, calling him a role model and highlighting the many compliments received from community members about his service.
Beyond his professional excellence, Carranza is beloved by the neighborhoods he serves. A favorite part of his route includes surprising local children with Republic Services-branded gifts like coloring books and reusable totes.The NWRA Driver of the Year Awards honor drivers who demonstrate exemplary safety practices, exceptional performance, and a strong contribution to the reputation of the recycling and waste industry. Winners are selected through a rigorous evaluation process that includes independent judging, review of safety records, route difficulty, and letters of recommendation.
Republic Services drivers have consistently earned top honors from the NWRA since 2006, reinforcing the company’s enduring commitment to safety and service.
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.
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