What to Do When You Can’t Pay Your Republic Services Bill
Republic Services is a waste management company with more than 325 companies in the United States. Republic Services is available in 40 states, making it one of the largest waste management service providers. In addition to online account access, Republic Services provides customers with information on recycling, development and sustainability.
How to Pay the Bill
Despite the size of the company, payment options are minimal. Customers can choose from the few payment options listed on one page of the website.
Pay online (account access): Customers can register for account access through Republic Services. With account access, customers can pay your Republic Services bill online at https://secure3.billerweb.com/alw/inetSrv. You must have your account number to schedule your payment.
Pay online Just Pay It: If you don’t wish to register for online account access, you can choose to make a one-time payment. The one-time payment service is called Just Pay It. You will need your account number and billing zip code to make your payment.
Pay by mail: No mailing address is listed on the Republic Services website, but that doesn’t mean customers cannot send payment for services. Republic Services companies have 348 different addresses, so check your bill or call the local office for the mailing address of your local office.
Pay by phone: Phone payments are processed at 1-877-692-9729.
Questions About Your Billing Statement or Account?
Republic Services offers a FAQs section that explains the business, but not the fees associated with an account. The customer service department is better suited to answer specific questions about fees. Contact customer service at 1-480-627-2396.
How the Penalty Fees Work
Penalty fees will be assessed if you can’t make payment by the due date listed on your bill. Below is a list of possible penalty fees and amounts. Republic Services may charge different fees in different states.
- Late payment fee: Unpaid accounts will be charged a $35 late fee. The customer has 60 days to make payment before the fee is added to the account balance.
- Reinstatement: If your account is not paid shortly after the 60 days, service may be interrupted. You can reinstate your service with no additional fees by paying the account in full.
- Collection: You may be responsible for collection costs if you don’t make a full payment within 120 days of your due date.
I Can’t Make a Payment
Contact your local Republic Services company if you can’t make a payment. If you need the local number contact 1-877-692-9729. Customer service will give you the location, address and phone number of your local company. General customer service may be able to set-up a payment plan to resolve your past due bill.
Garbage and waste services are not essential to life so they are not covered by federal low-income utility programs.
Will They Work With Me to Pay My Bill?
We’ve heard great things about Republic Services. The company is known for working with customers to resolve overdue balances with minimal service interruption. Is this how the company honestly treats customers?
