Republic Trash Bill Down 70% With the Rate Locked for 3 Years
The Problem:
Beach Way Resort, a 30-employee hotel and resort in Saugatuck, Michigan, was paying Republic Services $597 a month for a single 8-yard container. Like many busy hospitality owners, the owner didn’t have time to sit on hold or go through a waste invoice line by line. The bill looked reasonable, so it got paid every month.
What We Discovered:
The service was fine. The price had room in it. We reviewed the invoice and negotiated directly with Republic, keeping the same 8-yard container and the same pickup schedule. Nothing changed for the resort except the price.
The Results:
- Monthly cost cut 70%, from $597 to $180
- $15,012 saved over the 3-year term ($5,004 a year)
- Rate locked for 3 years, so the savings don’t creep back
- Same container, same pickup schedule, no service interruption
- Done in three days, with no time needed from the owner or staff
How the $15,012 adds up, compared with the old rate of $597 a month:
| Contract year | Monthly rate | Saved vs. old rate |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $180 | $5,004 |
| Year 2 | $180 | $5,004 |
| Year 3 | $180 | $5,004 |
| Total | $15,012 |
The resort’s share after our fee is $9,007 (60% of $15,012).
The Lesson:
A waste bill that looks reasonable can still have room in it, and checking costs nothing. A rate lock is what makes the savings stick: without one, a lower rate can drift back up over time.
Related: what to do when Republic Services raises your rate · how to lower your commercial trash bill · how we negotiate waste bills
Frequently asked questions
Can a Republic Services trash bill be lowered without changing service?
Yes. We cut Beach Way Resort’s bill 70%, from $597 to $180 a month, with the same 8-yard container and the same pickup schedule, and locked the rate for three years.
Do I have to switch haulers?
No. We negotiate directly with your current hauler, so your container, schedule, and service stay the same. Only the price changes.
What does it cost, and how much work is it for me?
You keep 60% of the savings and we keep 40%, with no upfront fee and no charge if we find no savings. For Beach Way, it took three days and no time from the owner or staff.
Want results like this for your business?
Upload a recent trash bill and see what we can save you. There’s no upfront fee, and you only pay if we find savings.
CostFixers is an independent company and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Republic Services.
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