Veolia ES Solid Waste Acquires Republic Services Assets in Wisconsin

Veolia ES Solid Waste Inc. announced that it has acquired certain assets in southeastern Wisconsin from Republic Services Inc. In making the acquisition, Veolia says that the purchase will provides a new market area for Veolia and strengthen its existing operations.

The Wisconsin assets acquired by Veolia include a landfill in Delavan, a hauling operation based in Racine and a transfer station and single-stream material recycling facility and a collection operation in Waunakee.

While contiguous to Veolia’s existing operations, the Waunakee assets service the Madison, Wis., area, which is a new market for Veolia. In addition, collected waste will be internalized at various Veolia-owned landfills.

“This acquisition falls in line with our long-term view of purchasing assets in order to enter new markets, while also strengthening our existing operations,” says Jim Long, president and CEO of Veolia ES Solid Waste.

Details of the transaction were not disclosed.