FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 17, 2003--In conjunction with Republic Services, Inc.'s (NYSE:RSG) announcement of second quarter earnings, you are invited to listen to the company's investor conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Thursday, July 31, 2003 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Who:    Republic Services, Inc.

What:   Second quarter earnings release and conference call

When:   Thursday, July 31, 2003 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time

Where:  A live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed
        by logging onto www.republicservices.com at 8:30 a.m. Eastern
        Time, July 31, 2003 (click on "Investor Information").

The conference call will be archived on Republic's website at www.republicservices.com (click on "Investor Information").

Republic Services, Inc. is a leading provider of solid waste collection, transfer and disposal services in the United States. The Company's various operating units are focused on providing solid waste collection services for commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers.

    CONTACT: Republic Services, Inc. Will Flower, 954-769-6392

    SOURCE: Republic Services, Inc.