# Massachusetts Settles Lawrence Waste Contract Claims

On September 29, 2026, the Massachusetts Attorney General announced a $525,000 settlement with JRM Hauling and Recycling Services, a Republic Services subsidiary, resolving allegations that the companies misrepresented their capacity and billed in advance for waste services they could not provide under a contract with Lawrence. The case highlights the financial and enforcement risks of unsupported service-capacity claims and billing that is not aligned with services deliverable under municipal contracts.

- Municipal buyers should ensure contract capacity representations are substantiated and that invoices match the services provided or available under the agreement.
- Waste-service contractors should review capacity claims, service plans, and billing practices for Lawrence-type municipal work; the settlement underscores potential exposure when performance and billing diverge.
- The Massachusetts AGO False Claims Tip Line, 617-963-2600, is identified for reporting potential fraud involving state or municipal contracts or funds.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Environment
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General (AGO)
- City of Lawrence
- Lawrence Public School system

### Vendors
- JRM Hauling and Recycling Services, LLC (incumbent)
- Republic Services, Inc. (incumbent)

### Sources
- [AG Campbell Secures $525,000 Settlement With Republic Services For Failing To Honor Waste Disposal Contract With Lawrence | Mass.gov](https://www.mass.gov/news/ag-campbell-secures-525000-settlement-with-republic-services-for-failing-to-honor-waste-disposal-contract-with-lawrence) - MA