Our 2026 BU ROAD-EO Season is here, taking place May 1 through October 11. The ROAD-EO is Republic Services’ flagship safety event and an opportunity for all eligible frontline employees to demonstrate their expert skills and compete for big cash prizes and the honor of being named best-of-the-best!
This is a qualifying year for the 2027 ROAD-EO National Championship! This will be Republic’s sixth ROAD-EO National Championship and promises to be bigger and better than ever, with an additional ES category and more Finalists!
ROAD-EO Categories
- Small Container
- Rear-Load
- Side-Load
- Large Container
- Vacuum Truck
- DOT Hazmat – New!
- Collection Technician
- Bulldozer
- Wheel Loader
- Forklift
- Post Collection Technician
The Road to Nationals Starts Here!
Thinking of competing? You’ve got nothing to lose but a pocketful of cash! The ROAD-EO challenges aren’t easy, but the payoff is worth the effort. Prizes for BU ROAD-EO winners across all categories:
- 1st place – $1,000
- 2nd place – $750
- 3rd place – $500
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to compete in your BU ROAD-EO, competitors must be:
- Employed by Republic Services for the 12 months prior to the date of your BU ROAD-EO competition
- Preventable incident free and eligible for the safety incentive program (Safe Together and/or DTS) for the 12 months prior to the date of your BU ROAD-EO competition
- In good standing with the Company and uphold Republic’s values
- In a non-supervisory position
