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Republic Services, local trash and recycling provider, will launch a new rewards program for customers here June 1.
The “Republic Rewards” program rewards customers individually and enables them to earn and vote points toward the funding of non-profit groups, community projects and social initiatives.
“It’s a fundamental change in the way we reward our customers for their loyalty,” says Chris Coyle, general manager of Republic Services of Phoenix/Fountain Hills.
“Just by registering for the Republic Rewards program, residents will have unlimited access to a large treasure trove of offers, discounts and rewards.
“In addition, they’ll be able to vote their points toward a changing selection of locally-sourced charities and/or community initiatives.”
The program replaces the former awards program, Recyclebank, which has been available to residents.
Republic Rewards offers registered residents immediate access to purchase many national gift cards at a discount, with no purchase limits.
The program also provides premium discounts to those users reaching a certain point threshold. And, the community grant piece gives residents the unique ability to support selected community and social initiatives.
“Social sharing and donating points sets this program and experience apart,” Coyle said.
“We believe this program inspires residents to recycle more and be more engaged with their friends and neighbors as vital participants in an important community initiative.”
Fountain Hill residents who belong to the previous rewards program will be able to utilize their points from that program anytime over the next 12 months.
Registration for Republic Rewards is free at www.republicservices.com and residents receive 500 bonus points upon registration.
Postcards announcing the Republic Rewards program should be arriving this week.
Once an individual or household is registered there is no requirement to track and report recycling activity. This program credits all registered households with points on pick-up. There are bonus points and greater deals available to those choosing to be more involved.
When Fountain Hills turned to a single-hauler trash and recycling system two years ago, one aspect that concerned some residents was the potential loss of recycling that benefitted local churches and non-profit groups.
Republic was unable to reach an agreement with its previous recycling rewards sponsor and chose to work with another company to develop a new program that offers the grant or charitable option.
