Feb 13 (Reuters) - Republic Services ( RSG ) beat

fourth-quarter profit estimate on Thursday, helped by higher

prices and steady demand for garbage collection and disposal.

Waste Management and Republic Services ( RSG ) are two

publicly traded companies, which provide garbage collection and

disposal services across the United States.

Republic Services ( RSG ) posted adjusted profit of $1.58 per share

for the quarter, compared with analysts' average estimate of

$1.40 per share, according to data compiled by LSEG.

Revenue for the quarter ended December 31 rose 5.5% to $4.05

billion.

The company said it expects to invest about $1 billion in

acquisitions in 2025.