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Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Billions	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 10, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0001060391
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2014
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		353,059,223
Entity Public Float			$ 13.5
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 75.2	$ 213.3
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $38.9 and $38.3, respectively	930.4	890.7
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	263.4	200.3
Deferred tax assets	122.0	117.6
Total current assets	1,391.0	1,421.9
Restricted cash and marketable securities	115.6	169.7
Property and equipment, net	7,165.3	7,036.8
Goodwill	10,830.9	10,724.1
Other intangible assets, net	298.9	315.8
Other assets	292.3	280.9
Total assets	20,094.0	19,949.2
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	527.3	511.4
Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt	10.4	15.7
Deferred revenue	306.3	301.8
Accrued landfill and environmental costs, current portion	164.3	178.7
Accrued interest	67.0	68.2
Other accrued liabilities	750.7	641.3
Total current liabilities	1,826.0	1,717.1
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	7,050.8	7,002.4
Accrued landfill and environmental costs, net of current portion	1,677.5	1,464.3
Deferred income taxes and other long-term tax liabilities	1,149.0	1,185.4
Insurance reserves, net of current portion	298.0	294.9
Other long-term liabilities	344.9	379.0
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share; 50 shares authorized; none issued	0.0	0.0
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 750 shares authorized; 414.4 and 411.0 issued including shares held in treasury, respectively	4.1	4.1
Additional paid-in capital	6,876.9	6,764.9
Retained earnings	2,795.0	2,632.7
Treasury stock, at cost (61.7 and 50.6 shares, respectively)	(1,901.8)	(1,501.2)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(28.9)	3.0
Total Republic Services, Inc. stockholders’ equity	7,745.3	7,903.5
Noncontrolling interests	2.5	2.6
Total stockholders’ equity	7,747.8	7,906.1
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 20,094.0	$ 19,949.2

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 38.9	$ 38.3
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	50,000,000	50,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	750,000,000	750,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	414,400,000	411,000,000
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	61,700,000	50,600,000

Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 8,788.3	$ 8,417.2	$ 8,118.3
Expenses:
Cost of operations	5,628.1	5,234.7	5,005.7
Depreciation, amortization and depletion	906.9	877.4	848.5
Accretion	78.0	76.6	78.4
Selling, general and administrative	918.9	853.8	820.9
Negotiation and withdrawal costs - Central States Pension and Other Funds	1.5	157.7	35.8
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets and impairments, net	20.0	(1.9)	(2.7)
Restructuring charges	1.8	8.6	11.1
Operating income	1,233.1	1,210.3	1,320.6
Interest expense	(348.7)	(360.0)	(388.5)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(1.4)	(2.1)	(112.6)
Interest income	0.6	0.7	1.0
Other income, net	1.7	2.3	3.4
Income before income taxes	885.3	851.2	823.9
Provision for income taxes	337.4	262.1	251.8
Net income	547.9	589.1	572.1
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(0.3)	(0.2)	(0.3)
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$ 547.6	$ 588.9	$ 571.8
Basic earnings per share attributable to Republic Services, Inc. stockholders:
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.54	$ 1.63	$ 1.56
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	356,673	362,054	366,883
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Republic Services, Inc. stockholders:
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.53	$ 1.62	$ 1.55
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (in shares)	358,107	363,422	368,020
Cash dividends per common share ( in dollars per share)	$ 1.08	$ 0.99	$ 0.91

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 547.9	$ 589.1	$ 572.1
Hedging activity:
Settlements	0.3	1.7	0.9
Realized loss (gain) reclassified into earnings	1.2	(0.2)	(2.3)
Unrealized (loss) gain	(24.1)	2.3	2.8
Pension activity:
Change in funded status of pension plan obligations	(9.3)	7.1	15.6
Gain related to pension settlement reclassified to earnings	0.0	(2.1)	(1.3)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(31.9)	8.8	15.7
Comprehensive income	516.0	597.9	587.8
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(0.3)	(0.2)	(0.3)
Comprehensive income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$ 515.7	$ 597.7	$ 587.5

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Net of Tax	Noncontrolling Interests
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 7,683.4	$ 4.0	$ 6,495.6	$ 2,164.7	$ (961.5)	$ (21.5)	$ 2.1
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011		402.1			(32.2)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	572.1	$ 0.0	0.0	571.8	$ 0.0	0.0	0.3
Change in the value of derivative instruments, net of tax	1.4	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.4	0.0
Employee benefit plan liability adjustments, net of tax	14.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	14.3	0.0
Cash dividends declared	(332.5)	0.0	0.0	(332.5)	0.0	0.0	0.0
Issuances of common stock	72.4	$ 0.1	72.3	0.0	$ 0.0	0.0	0.0
Issuances of common stock (in shares)		3.1			0.0
Stock-based compensation	20.2	$ 0.0	21.0	(0.8)	$ 0.0	0.0	0.0
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(325.6)	$ 0.0	0.0	0.0	$ (325.6)	0.0	0.0
Purchase of common stock for treasury (in shares)		0.0			(11.9)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	7,705.7	$ 4.1	6,588.9	2,403.2	$ (1,287.1)	(5.8)	2.4
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012		405.2			(44.1)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	589.1	$ 0.0	0.0	588.9	$ 0.0	0.0	0.2
Change in the value of derivative instruments, net of tax	3.8	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	3.8	0.0
Employee benefit plan liability adjustments, net of tax	5.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	5.0	0.0
Cash dividends declared	(357.3)	0.0	0.0	(357.3)	0.0	0.0	0.0
Issuances of common stock	158.8	$ 0.0	158.8	0.0	$ 0.0	0.0	0.0
Issuances of common stock (in shares)		5.8			0.0
Stock-based compensation	15.1	$ 0.0	17.2	(2.1)	$ 0.0	0.0	0.0
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(214.1)	$ 0.0	0.0	0.0	$ (214.1)	0.0	0.0
Purchase of common stock for treasury (in shares)		0.0			(6.5)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	7,906.1	$ 4.1	6,764.9	2,632.7	$ (1,501.2)	3.0	2.6
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013		411.0			(50.6)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	547.9	$ 0.0	0.0	547.6	$ 0.0	0.0	0.3
Change in the value of derivative instruments, net of tax	(22.6)	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	(22.6)	0.0
Employee benefit plan liability adjustments, net of tax	(9.3)	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	(9.3)	0.0
Cash dividends declared	(383.6)	0.0	0.0	(383.6)	0.0	0.0	0.0
Issuances of common stock	92.9	$ 0.0	92.9	0.0	$ 0.0	0.0	0.0
Issuances of common stock (in shares)		3.4			0.0
Stock-based compensation	17.4	$ 0.0	19.1	(1.7)	$ 0.0	0.0	0.0
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(400.6)	$ 0.0	0.0	0.0	$ (400.6)	0.0	0.0
Purchase of common stock for treasury (in shares)		0.0			(11.1)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests	(0.4)	$ 0.0	0.0	0.0	$ 0.0	0.0	(0.4)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 7,747.8	$ 4.1	$ 6,876.9	$ 2,795.0	$ (1,901.8)	$ (28.9)	$ 2.5
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014		414.4			(61.7)

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Net of Tax - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Change in value of derivative instrument, tax	$ 15.1	$ 1.0	$ 13.4
Employee benefit plan liability adjustments, tax	$ 6.3	$ 12.2	$ 17.1

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cash provided by operating activities:
Net income	$ 547.9	$ 589.1	$ 572.1
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization, depletion and accretion	984.9	954.0	926.9
Non-cash interest expense	44.8	47.5	58.4
Restructuring related charges	1.8	8.6	11.1
Stock-based compensation	17.4	19.2	21.2
Deferred tax (benefit) provision	(9.0)	(38.5)	83.9
Provision for doubtful accounts, net of adjustments	22.6	16.1	29.7
Loss on extinguishment of debt	1.4	2.1	112.6
Gain on disposition of assets, net and asset impairments	(14.7)	(11.0)	(14.1)
Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension Fund and Other Funds	0.0	140.7	30.7
Environmental adjustments	233.2	83.7	62.4
Excess income tax benefit from stock option exercises and other non-cash items	(4.9)	(6.7)	(4.1)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions and divestitures:
Accounts receivable	(54.3)	(61.6)	(37.2)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(41.3)	(11.4)	(13.9)
Accounts payable	3.3	37.9	(49.6)
Restructuring and synergy related expenditures	1.3	15.8	70.3
Capping, closure and post-closure expenditures	(54.6)	(85.6)	(77.6)
Remediation expenditures	(99.4)	(122.5)	(73.1)
Other liabilities	(48.0)	2.4	(55.3)
Cash provided by operating activities	1,529.8	1,548.2	1,513.8
Cash used in investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(862.5)	(880.8)	(903.5)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	35.7	23.9	28.7
Cash used in business acquisitions and development projects, net of cash acquired	(195.7)	(68.7)	(95.3)
Cash proceeds from divestitures, net of cash divested	0.0	2.7	9.6
Change in restricted cash and marketable securities	70.8	(5.5)	23.2
Other	(8.1)	(5.5)	(0.2)
Cash used in investing activities	(959.8)	(933.9)	(937.5)
Cash used in financing activities:
Proceeds from notes payable and long-term debt	1,383.3	1,219.2	2,771.4
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net of discount	0.0	0.0	847.6
Payments of notes payable and long-term debt	(1,398.4)	(1,278.1)	(3,568.2)
Premiums paid on extinguishment of debt	0.0	0.0	(25.8)
Fees paid to issue and retire senior notes and certain hedging relationships	(4.0)	(1.6)	(17.5)
Issuances of common stock	88.6	150.8	70.4
Excess income tax benefit from stock option exercises	4.3	3.8	1.9
Purchases of common stock for treasury	(400.6)	(214.1)	(325.6)
Cash dividends paid	(378.6)	(348.5)	(329.1)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests	(0.4)	(0.2)	0.0
Other	(2.3)	0.1	(0.1)
Cash used in financing activities	(708.1)	(468.6)	(575.0)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(138.1)	145.7	1.3
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	213.3	67.6	66.3
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 75.2	$ 213.3	$ 67.6

Basis of Presentation	12 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation	Dec. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	BASIS OF PRESENTATION Republic Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries (also referred to collectively as Republic, the Company, we, us, or our) is the second largest provider of non-hazardous solid waste collection, transfer, recycling and disposal services in the United States, as measured by revenue. We manage and evaluate our operations through three geographic regions – East, Central and West, which we have identified as our reportable segments. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Republic and its wholly owned and majority owned subsidiaries in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). We account for investments in entities in which we do not have a controlling financial interest under either the equity method or cost method of accounting, as appropriate. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. For comparative purposes, certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. All dollar amounts in tabular presentations are in millions, except per share amounts and unless otherwise noted.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Management’s Estimates and Assumptions

In preparing our financial statements, we make numerous estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these financial statements and accompanying notes. We must make these estimates and assumptions because certain information we use is dependent on future events, cannot be calculated with a high degree of precision from data available or simply cannot be readily calculated based on generally accepted methodologies. In preparing our financial statements, the more critical and subjective areas that deal with the greatest amount of uncertainty relate to our accounting for our long-lived assets, including recoverability, landfill development costs, and final capping, closure and post-closure costs; our valuation allowances for accounts receivable and deferred tax assets; our liabilities for potential litigation, claims and assessments; our liabilities for environmental remediation, multiemployer pension plans, employee benefit plans, deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, and insurance reserves; and our estimates of the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in any acquisition. Each of these items is discussed in more detail elsewhere in these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Our actual results may differ significantly from our estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider liquid investments with a maturity at the date of acquisition of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

We may have net book credit balances in our primary disbursement accounts at the end of a reporting period. We classify such credit balances as accounts payable in our consolidated balance sheets as checks presented for payment to these accounts are not payable by our banks under overdraft arrangements, and, therefore, do not represent short-term borrowings. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were net book credit balances of $36.4 million and $39.6 million in our primary disbursement accounts that were classified as accounts payable on our consolidated balance sheets.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable and derivative instruments. We place our cash and cash equivalents with high quality financial institutions. Such balances may be in excess of FDIC insured limits. To manage the related credit exposure, we continually monitor the credit worthiness of the financial institutions where we have deposits. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade accounts receivable are limited due to the wide variety of customers and markets in which we provide services, as well as the dispersion of our operations across many geographic areas. We provide services to commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers in the United States and Puerto Rico. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers, but generally do not require collateral to support customer receivables. We establish an allowance for doubtful accounts based on various factors including the credit risk of specific customers, age of receivables outstanding, historical trends, economic conditions and other information.

Accounts Receivable, Net

Accounts receivable represent receivables from customers for collection, transfer, recycling, disposal and other services. Our receivables are recorded when billed or when the related revenue is earned, if earlier, and represent claims against third parties that will be settled in cash. The carrying value of our receivables, net of the allowance for doubtful accounts and customer credits, represents their estimated net realizable value. Provisions for doubtful accounts are evaluated on a monthly basis and are recorded based on our historical collection experience, the age of the receivables, specific customer information and economic conditions. We also review outstanding balances on an account-specific basis. In general, reserves are provided for accounts receivable in excess of 90 days outstanding. Past due receivable balances are written-off when our collection efforts have been unsuccessful in collecting amounts due.

The following table reflects the activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts for the years ended December 31:



	2014			2013			2012
Balance at beginning of year	$	38.3		$	45.3		$	48.1
Additions charged to expense	22.6			16.1			29.7
Accounts written-off	(22.0		)	(23.1		)	(32.5		)
Balance at end of year	$	38.9		$	38.3		$	45.3

Restricted Cash and Marketable Securities

As of December 31, 2014, we had $115.6 million of restricted cash and marketable securities. We obtain funds through the issuance of tax-exempt bonds for the purpose of financing qualifying expenditures at our landfills, transfer stations, collection and recycling centers. The funds are deposited directly into trust accounts by the bonding authorities at the time of issuance. As the use of these funds is contractually restricted, and we do not have the ability to use these funds for general operating purposes, they are classified as restricted cash and marketable securities in our consolidated balance sheets.

In the normal course of business, we may be required to provide financial assurance to governmental agencies and a variety of other entities in connection with municipal residential collection contracts, closure or post-closure of landfills, environmental remediation, environmental permits, and business licenses and permits as a financial guarantee of our performance. At several of our landfills, we satisfy financial assurance requirements by depositing cash into restricted trust funds or escrow accounts.

Property and Equipment

We record property and equipment at cost. Expenditures for major additions and improvements to facilities are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. When property is retired or otherwise disposed, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in the consolidated statements of income.

We revise the estimated useful lives of property and equipment acquired through business acquisitions to conform with our policies. We depreciate assets over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. We assume no salvage value for our depreciable property and equipment. The estimated useful lives of our property and equipment are as follows:




Buildings and improvements	7 - 40 years
Vehicles	5 - 12 years
Landfill equipment	5 - 7 years
Other equipment	3 - 15 years
Furniture and fixtures	10 years

Landfill development costs are also included in property and equipment. Landfill development costs include direct costs incurred to obtain landfill permits and direct costs incurred to acquire, construct and develop sites, as well as final capping, closure and post-closure assets. These costs are amortized or depleted based on consumed airspace. All indirect landfill development costs are expensed as incurred. For additional information, see Note 8, Landfill and Environmental Costs.

Capitalized Interest

We capitalize interest on landfill cell construction and other construction projects if they meet the following criteria:


•	Total construction costs are $50,000 or greater;


•	The construction phase is one month or longer; and


•	The assets have a useful life of one year or longer.

Interest is capitalized on qualified assets while they undergo activities to ready them for their intended use. Capitalization of interest ceases once an asset is placed into service or if construction activity is suspended for more than a brief period of time. Our interest capitalization rate is based on our weighted average cost of indebtedness. Interest capitalized was $6.4 million, $7.3 million and $8.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and marketable securities, fuel, commodity and interest rate hedges, long-term debt and assets in our defined benefit pension plan. Accounting standards include disclosure requirements around fair values used for certain financial instruments and establish a fair value hierarchy. The hierarchy prioritizes valuation inputs into three levels based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market. Each fair value measurement is reported in one of three levels:


•	Level 1 – inputs are based upon unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.


•	Level 2 – inputs are based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.


•	Level 3 – inputs are generally unobservable and typically reflect management’s estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The fair values are therefore determined using model-based techniques that include option pricing models, discounted cash flow models, and similar techniques.

See Note 11, Employee Benefit Plans, and Note 16, Financial Instruments, for fair value disclosures related to our defined benefit pension plan investments and financial instruments, respectively.

Investments Other Than Derivatives

Investments other than derivatives primarily include money market funds, common stock, mutual funds, real estate investment trusts, U.S. government and agency securities, municipal and corporate bonds, foreign government and corporate bonds. In general, and where applicable, we use quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities to determine fair value. This pricing methodology applies to our Level 1 investments, such as money market funds, common stock and certain mutual funds. If quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities are not available to determine fair value, then we use quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities or inputs other than the quoted prices that are observable either directly or indirectly. These investments are included in Level 2 and consist primarily of corporate bonds, foreign government bonds, real estate investment trusts and certain agency securities.

Derivative Financial Instruments

We use derivative financial instruments to manage our risk associated with changing interest rates and changing prices for commodities we frequently purchase or sell by creating offsetting market exposures. We use interest rate swap agreements to manage risk associated with fluctuations in interest rates. We have entered into multiple agreements designated as cash flow hedges to mitigate some of our exposure to changes in diesel fuel prices and prices of certain recycling commodities.

All derivatives are measured at fair value and recognized in the balance sheet as assets or liabilities, as appropriate. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, changes in fair value of the effective portions of derivative instruments are reported in stockholders’ equity as components of other comprehensive income until the forecasted transaction occurs or is not probable of occurring. When the forecasted transaction occurs or is not probable of occurring, the realized net gain or loss is then recognized in the consolidated statements of income. Changes in fair value of the ineffective portions of derivative instruments are recognized currently in earnings.

The fair values of our diesel fuel and recycling commodity hedges are determined using standard valuation models with assumptions about prices and other relevant information based on those observed in the underlying markets (Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy). The estimated fair values of derivatives used to hedge risks fluctuate over time and should be viewed in relation to the underlying hedged transactions.

Landfill and Environmental Costs

Life Cycle Accounting

We use life-cycle accounting and the units-of-consumption method to recognize certain landfill costs over the life of the site. In life cycle accounting, all costs to acquire and construct a site are capitalized, and charged to expense based on the consumption of cubic yards of available airspace.

Costs and airspace estimates are developed at least annually by engineers. We use these estimates to adjust the rates we use to deplete capitalized costs. Changes in these estimates primarily relate to changes in available airspace, inflation and applicable regulations. Changes in available airspace include, but are not limited to, changes due to the addition of airspace lying in probable expansion areas, airspace consumed and changes in engineering estimates.

Probable Expansion Airspace

We classify landfill disposal capacity as either permitted (having received the final permit from the applicable regulatory agency) or as probable expansion airspace. Before airspace included in an expansion area is determined to be probable expansion airspace and, therefore, is included in our calculation of total available disposal capacity, all of the following criteria must be met:


•	We own the land associated with the expansion airspace or control it pursuant to an option agreement;


•	We are committed to supporting the expansion project financially and with appropriate resources;


•	There are no identified fatal flaws or impediments associated with the project, including political impediments;


•	Progress is being made on the project;


•	The expansion is attainable within a reasonable time frame; and


•	We believe it is likely the expansion permit will be received.

Upon meeting our expansion criteria, the rates used at each applicable landfill to expense costs to acquire, construct, cap, close and maintain a site during the post-closure period are adjusted to include both the probable expansion airspace and the additional costs to be capitalized or accrued associated with that expansion airspace.

We have identified three steps that landfills generally follow to obtain expansion permits. These steps are as follows:


•	Obtaining approval from local authorities;


•	Submitting a permit application to state authorities; and


•	Obtaining permit approval from state authorities.

We continually monitor our progress toward obtaining permits for each of our sites with probable airspace. If we determine that a landfill expansion area no longer meets our criteria, the probable expansion airspace is removed from the landfill’s total available capacity and the rates used at the landfill to deplete costs to acquire, construct, cap, close and maintain a site during the post-closure period are adjusted accordingly. In addition, any amounts capitalized for the probable expansion airspace are charged to expense in the period in which it is determined that the criteria are no longer met.

Capitalized Landfill Costs

Capitalized landfill costs include expenditures for land, permitting, cell construction and environmental structures. Capitalized permitting and cell construction costs are limited to direct costs relating to these activities, including legal, engineering and construction costs associated with excavation, natural and synthetic liners, construction of leachate collection systems, installation of methane gas collection and monitoring systems, installation of groundwater monitoring wells and other costs associated with the development of the site. Interest is capitalized on landfill construction projects while the assets are undergoing activities to ready them for their intended use. Capitalized landfill costs also include final capping, closure and post-closure assets and are depleted as airspace is consumed using the units-of-consumption method.

Costs related to acquiring land, excluding the estimated residual value of unpermitted, non-buffer land, and costs related to permitting and cell construction are depleted as airspace is consumed using the units-of-consumption method.

Capitalized landfill costs also may include an allocation of purchase price paid for landfills. For landfills purchased as part of a group of assets, the purchase price assigned to the landfill is determined based on the estimated fair value of the landfill relative to the fair value of other assets within the acquired group. If the landfill meets our expansion criteria, the purchase price is further allocated between permitted airspace and expansion airspace based on the respective ratios to total available airspace. Landfill purchase price is amortized using the units-of-consumption method over the total available airspace, including probable expansion airspace, where appropriate.

Final Capping, Closure and Post-Closure Costs

Final capping

We have future obligations for final capping, closure and post-closure costs with respect to the landfills we own or operate as set forth in applicable landfill permits. The permit requirements are based on the Subtitle C and Subtitle D regulations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as implemented and applied on a state-by-state basis. We define final capping as activities required to permanently cover a portion of a landfill that has been completely filled with waste. Final capping typically includes installing flexible membrane and geosynthetic clay liners, drainage and compact soil layers, and topsoil, and is constructed over an area of the landfill where total airspace capacity has been consumed and waste disposal operations have ceased. These final capping activities occur in phases as needed throughout the operating life of a landfill as specific areas are filled to capacity and the final elevation for that specific area is reached in accordance with the provisions of the operating permit. We consider final capping events to be discrete activities that are recognized as asset retirement obligations separately from other closure and post-closure obligations. As a result, we use a separate rate per ton for recognizing the principal amount of the liability and related asset associated with each capping event. We amortize the asset recorded pursuant to this approach as waste volume related to the capacity covered by the capping event is placed into the landfill based on the consumption of cubic yards of available airspace.

Closure and post-closure

Closure and post-closure activities occur after the entire landfill ceases to accept waste and closes. These activities involve methane gas control, leachate management and groundwater monitoring, surface water monitoring and control, and other operational and maintenance activities that occur after the site ceases to accept waste. Obligations associated with monitoring and controlling methane gas migration and emissions are set forth in applicable landfill permits and these requirements are based on the provisions of the Clean Air Act. The post-closure period generally runs for 30 years after final site closure for municipal solid waste landfills and a shorter period for construction and demolition landfills and inert landfills. We recognize asset retirement obligations and the related amortization expense for closure and post-closure (excluding obligations for final capping) using the units-of-consumption method over the total remaining capacity of the landfill, including probable expansion airspace.

Estimated future expenditures

Estimates of future expenditures for final capping, closure and post-closure are developed at least annually by engineers. Management reviews these estimates and our operating and accounting personnel use them to adjust the rates used to capitalize and amortize these costs. These estimates involve projections of costs that will be incurred during the remaining life of the landfill for final capping activities, after the landfill ceases operations and during the legally required post-closure monitoring period. We currently retain post-closure responsibility for 125 closed landfills.

Fair value measurements

In general, we engage third parties to perform most of our final capping, closure and post-closure activities. Accordingly, the fair value of these activities is based on quoted and actual prices paid for similar work. We also perform some of our final capping, closure and post-closure activities using internal resources. Where we expect internal resources to be used to fulfill an asset retirement obligation, we add a profit margin to the estimated cost of such services to better reflect their fair value. If we perform these services internally, the added profit margin is recognized as a component of operating income in the period the obligation is settled.

Our estimates of costs to discharge asset retirement obligations for landfills are developed in today’s dollars. These costs are inflated each year to reflect a normal escalation of prices up to the year they are expected to be paid. We use a 2.3% inflation rate, which is based on the ten-year historical moving average increase of the U.S. Consumer Price Index, and is the rate used by most waste industry participants.

These estimated costs are then discounted to their present values using a credit-adjusted, risk-free interest rate. In general, the credit-adjusted, risk-free interest rate we used for liability recognition was 4.50% and 5.00% for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, which was based on the estimated all-in yield we would have needed to offer to sell thirty-year debt in the public market. However, as part of the initial application of purchase accounting, our capping, closure and post-closure obligations acquired from Allied Waste Industries, Inc. (Allied) were recorded at their fair values as of the acquisition date, and were discounted using a rate of 9.75% due to market conditions at the time of the acquisition.

Changes in assets retirement obligations

A liability for an asset retirement obligation is recognized in the period in which it is incurred and is initially measured at fair value. The offset to the liability is capitalized as part of the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. Changes in the liabilities due to revisions to estimated future cash flows are recognized by increasing or decreasing the liabilities with the offsets adjusting the carrying amounts of the related long-lived assets, and may also require immediate adjustments to amortization expense in the consolidated statement of income. Upward revisions in the amount of undiscounted estimated cash flows used to record a liability are discounted using the credit-adjusted, risk-free interest rate in effect at the time of the change. Downward revisions in the amount of undiscounted estimated cash flows used to record a liability are discounted using the credit-adjusted, risk-free rate that existed when the original liability was recognized.

Changes in asset retirement obligations due to the passage of time are measured by recognizing accretion expense in a manner that results in a constant effective interest rate being applied to the average carrying amount of the liability. The effective interest rate used to calculate accretion expense is our credit-adjusted, risk-free interest rate in effect at the time the liabilities were recorded.

We review our calculations with respect to landfill asset retirement obligations at least annually. If there is a significant change in the facts and circumstances related to a landfill during the year, we will review our calculations for the landfill as soon as practical after the change has occurred.

Landfill operating expenses

Costs associated with daily maintenance activities and environmental compliance during the operating life of the landfill are expensed as incurred. These costs include, among other things, leachate treatment and disposal, methane gas and groundwater monitoring and systems maintenance, interim cap maintenance, costs associated with the application of daily cover materials, and the legal and administrative costs of ongoing environmental compliance.

Environmental Liabilities

We are subject to an array of laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment, and we remediate sites in the ordinary course of our business. Under current laws and regulations, we may be responsible for environmental remediation at sites that we either own or operate, including sites that we have acquired, or sites where we have (or a company that we have acquired has) delivered waste. Our environmental remediation liabilities primarily include costs associated with remediating groundwater, surface water and soil contamination, as well as controlling and containing methane gas migration and the related legal costs. To estimate our ultimate liability at these sites, we evaluate several factors, including the nature and extent of contamination at each identified site, the required remediation methods, timing of expenditures, the apportionment of responsibility among the potentially responsible parties and the financial viability of those parties. We accrue for costs associated with environmental remediation obligations when such costs are probable and reasonably estimable in accordance with accounting for loss contingencies. We periodically review the status of all environmental matters and update our estimates of the likelihood of and future expenditures for remediation as necessary. Changes in the liabilities resulting from these reviews are recognized currently in earnings in the period in which the adjustment is known. Adjustments to estimates are reasonably possible in the near term and may result in changes to recorded amounts. With the exception of those obligations assumed in the acquisition of Allied, environmental obligations are recorded on an undiscounted basis. Environmental obligations assumed in the acquisition of Allied, which were initially estimated on a discounted basis, are accreted to full value over time through charges to interest expense. Adjustments arising from changes in amounts and timing of estimated costs and settlements may result in increases or decreases in these obligations and are calculated on a discounted basis as they were initially estimated on a discounted basis. These adjustments are charged to operating income when they are known. We perform a comprehensive review of our environmental obligations annually and also review changes in facts and circumstances associated with these obligations at least quarterly. We have not reduced the liabilities we have recorded for recoveries from other potentially responsible parties or insurance companies.

Business Combinations

We acquire businesses in the waste industry, including non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, recycling and disposal operations, as part of our growth strategy. Businesses are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.

We recognize, separately from goodwill, the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated acquisition-date fair values. We measure and recognize goodwill as of the acquisition date as the excess of: (1) the aggregate of the fair value of consideration transferred, the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree (if any) and the acquisition date fair value of our previously held equity interest in the acquiree (if any), over (2) the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. If information about facts and circumstances existing as of the acquisition date is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which a business combination occurs, we report provisional amounts for the items for which the accounting is incomplete. The measurement or allocation period ends once we receive the information we are seeking; however, this period will not exceed one year from the acquisition date. Any material adjustments recognized during the measurement period will be reflected retrospectively in the consolidated financial statements of the subsequent period. We recognize third-party transaction related costs as expense currently in the period in which they are incurred.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

We annually test goodwill for impairment at December 31, or when an indicator of impairment exists. We test goodwill for impairment using the two-step process. The first step is a screen for potential impairment, while the second step measures the amount of the impairment, if any. The first step of the goodwill impairment test compares the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill.

We have defined our reporting units to be consistent with our operating segments: East, Central and West. In determining fair value, we primarily use discounted future cash flows and operating results based on a comparative multiple of earnings or revenues.

Significant estimates used in our fair value calculation using discounted future cash flows include: (1) estimates of future revenue and expense growth by reporting unit, which we estimate to range from 3% to 5% annually; (2) future estimated effective tax rates, which we estimate to be 40%; (3) future estimated capital expenditures and future required investments in working capital; (4) estimated discount rates, which we estimate to range between 7% and 8%; and (5) the future terminal value of the reporting unit, which is based on its ability to exist into perpetuity. Significant estimates used in the fair value calculation utilizing market value multiples include: (a) estimated future growth potential of the reporting unit; (b) estimated multiples of revenue or earnings a willing buyer is likely to pay; and (c) estimated control premium a willing buyer is likely to pay.

In addition, we evaluate a reporting unit for impairment if events or circumstances change between annual tests, indicating a possible impairment. Examples of such events or circumstances include: (1) a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate; (2) an adverse action or assessment by a regulator; (3) a more likely than not expectation that a reporting unit or a significant portion thereof will be sold; (4) continued or sustained losses at a reporting unit; (5) a significant decline in our market capitalization as compared to our book value; or (6) the testing for recoverability of a significant asset group within the reporting unit.

We assign assets and liabilities from our corporate operating segment to our three reporting units to the extent that such assets or liabilities relate to the cash flows of the reporting unit and would be included in determining the reporting unit’s fair value.

In preparing our annual test for impairment as of December 31, 2014, we determined that our indicated fair value of total invested capital exceeded our total market capitalization. We believe one of the primary reconciling differences between the indicated fair value of total invested capital and our total market capitalization is due to a control premium. We believe the control premium represents the value a market participant could extract as savings or synergies by obtaining control.

As of December 31, 2014, we determined that the indicated fair value of our reporting units exceeded their carrying value by approximately 50% on average and, therefore, we noted no indicators of impairment at our reporting units.

Our operating segments, which also represent our reporting units, are comprised of several vertically integrated businesses. When an individual business within an integrated operating segment is divested, goodwill is allocated to that business based on its fair value relative to the fair value of its operating segment.

Other intangible assets include values assigned to customer relationships, franchise agreements, other municipal agreements and non-compete agreements, and are amortized generally on a straight-line basis over periods ranging from 1 to 21 years.

Asset Impairments

We continually consider whether events or changes in circumstances have occurred that may warrant revision of the estimated useful lives of our long-lived assets (other than goodwill) or whether the remaining balances of those assets should be evaluated for possible impairment. Long-lived assets include, for example, capitalized landfill costs, other property and equipment, and identifiable intangible assets. Events or changes in circumstances that may indicate that an asset may be impaired include the following:


•	A significant decrease in the market price of an asset or asset group;


•	A significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which an asset or asset group is being used or in its physical condition;


•	A significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate that could affect the value of an asset or asset group, including an adverse action or assessment by a regulator;


•	An accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount originally expected for the acquisition or construction of a long-lived asset;


•	A current period operating or cash flow loss combined with a history of operating or cash flow losses or a projection or forecast that demonstrates continuing losses associated with the use of a long-lived asset or asset group;


•	A current expectation that, more likely than not, a long-lived asset or asset group will be sold or otherwise disposed of significantly before the end of its previously estimated useful life; or


•	An impairment of goodwill at a reporting unit.

There are certain indicators listed above that require significant judgment and understanding of the waste industry when applied to landfill development or expansion. For example, a regulator may initially deny a landfill expansion permit application though the expansion permit is ultimately granted. In addition, management may periodically divert waste from one landfill to another to conserve remaining permitted landfill airspace. Therefore, certain events could occur in the ordinary course of business and not necessarily be considered indicators of impairment due to the unique nature of the waste industry.

If indicators of impairment exist, the asset or asset group is reviewed to determine whether its recoverability is impaired. We assess the recoverability of the asset or asset group by comparing its carrying value to an estimate (or estimates) of its undiscounted future cash flows over its remaining life. If the estimated undiscounted cash flows are not sufficient to recover the carrying value of the asset or asset group, we measure an impairment loss as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. The loss is recorded in the consolidated statement of income in the period in which such impairment is identified. Estimating future cash flows requires significant judgment, and our projections of future cash flows and remaining useful lives may vary materially from actual results.

Insurance Reserves

Our insurance programs for workers' compensation, commercial general and auto liability, environmental and remediation liability, and employee-related health care benefits are subject to high deductible insurance policies. Accruals for insurance reserves are based on claims filed and estimates of claims incurred but not reported. We consider our past claims experience, including both frequency and settlement amount of claims, in determining these estimates. It is possible that recorded reserves may not be adequate to cover the future payment of claims. Adjustments, if any, to estimates recorded resulting from ultimate claim payments will be reflected in the consolidated statements of income in the periods in which such adjustments are known. In general, our insurance reserves are recorded on an undiscounted basis; however, the insurance liabilities we acquired in the Allied acquisition have been recorded at estimated fair value, and therefore have been discounted to present value based on our estimate of the timing of the related cash flows.

Costs Associated with Exit Activities

We record costs associated with exit activities such as employee termination benefits that represent a one-time benefit when management approves and commits to a plan of termination, and communicates the termination arrangement to the employees, or over the future service period, if any. Other costs associated with exit activities may include contract termination costs, including costs related to leased facilities to be abandoned or subleased, and facility and employee relocation costs.

Contingent Liabilities

We are subject to various legal proceedings, claims and regulatory matters, the outcomes of which are subject to significant uncertainty. In general, we determine whether to disclose or accrue for loss contingencies based on an assessment of whether the risk of loss is remote, reasonably possible or probable, and whether it can be reasonably estimated. We assess our potential liability relating to litigation and regulatory matters based on information available to us. Management develops its assessment based on an analysis of possible outcomes under various strategies. We accrue for loss contingencies when such amounts are probable and reasonably estimable. If a contingent liability is only reasonably possible, we disclose the potential range of the loss, if estimable. Contingent liabilities recorded in purchase accounting are recorded at their fair values. These fair values may be different from the values we would have otherwise recorded, had the contingent liability not been assumed as part of an acquisition of a business.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive income is a component of stockholders’ equity and includes the effective portion of the net changes in fair value of our cash flow hedges that consist of prices for diesel fuel and recycled commodities, net of tax, settlement and amortization of our interest rate locks and certain adjustments to liabilities associated with our employee defined benefit pension plan liabilities, net of tax.

Revenue Recognition

We generally provide services under contracts with municipalities or individual customers. Municipal and commercial contracts are generally long-term and often have renewal options. Advance billings are recorded as deferred revenue, and revenue is recognized over the period services are provided.

We recognize revenue when all four of the following criteria are met:


•	Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists such as a service agreement with a municipality, a hauling customer or a disposal customer;


•	Services have been performed such as the collection and hauling of waste or the disposal of waste at a disposal facility we own or operate;


•	The price of the services provided to the customer is fixed or determinable; and


•	Collectibility is reasonably assured.

Income Taxes

We are subject to income taxes in the United States and Puerto Rico. We record deferred income taxes to reflect the effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases using enacted tax rates that we expect to be in effect when the taxes are actually paid or recovered.

We record net deferred tax assets to the extent we believe these assets will more likely than not be realized. In making these determinations, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, tax planning strategies, projected future taxable income and recent financial operating results. If we determine that we would be able to realize a deferred income tax asset in the future in excess of its net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

A tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits. Income tax positions must meet a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold at the effective date to be recognized.

We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in the provision for income taxes in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Accrued interest and penalties are included in other accrued liabilities, and deferred income taxes and other long-term tax liabilities, in the consolidated balance sheets.

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

We currently have one qualified defined benefit pension plan, the BFI Retirement Plan (the Plan). The Plan covers certain current and former employees of Allied in the United States, including some employees subject to collective bargaining agreements. The Plan’s benefit formula is based on a percentage of compensation as defined in the Plan document. However, the benefits of approximately 97% of the current plan participants were frozen upon Allied’s acquisition of BFI in 1999.

Our pension contributions are made in accordance with funding standards established by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code, as amended by the Pension Protection Act of 2006. The Plan’s assets have been invested as determined by our Employee Benefits Committee. We annually review and adjust the Plan’s asset allocation as deemed necessary.

The benefit obligation and associated income or expense related to the Plan are determined using annually established assumptions for discount rates, expected rates of return and average rates for compensation increases. We determine the discount rate based on a model that matches the timing and amount of expected benefit payments to maturities of high quality bonds priced as of the pension plan measurement date. When that timing does not correspond to a published high-quality bond rate, our model uses an expected yield curve to determine an appropriate current discount rate. The yields on the bonds are used to derive a discount rate for the liability. In developing our expected rate of return assumption, we evaluate long-term expected and historical actual returns on the plan assets, giving consideration to our asset mix and the anticipated duration of our plan obligations. The average rate of compensation increase reflects our expectations of average pay increases over the period benefits are earned. Our assumptions are reviewed annually and adjusted as deemed necessary.

Equity-Based Compensation Plans

We recognize equity-based compensation expense on the estimated grant-date fair value of stock options and similar equity instruments issued as compensation to employees over the requisite service periods.

Cash flows resulting from tax benefits related to tax deductions in excess of those recorded for compensation expense, resulting from the exercise of stock options, are classified as cash flows from financing activities. All other tax benefits related to stock options have been presented as a component of cash flows from operating activities.

We recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award, or to the employee’s retirement-eligible date, if earlier.

The fair value of each option on the date of grant is estimated using a lattice binomial option-pricing model based on certain valuation assumptions. Expected volatility is based on the weighted average of the most recent one year volatility and a historical rolling average volatility of our stock over the expected life of the option. The risk-free interest rates are based on the published U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant for instruments with a similar life. The dividend yield reflects our dividend yield at the date of grant. The expected life represents the period that the stock options are expected to be outstanding, taking into consideration the contractual terms of the options and our employees’ historical exercise and post-vesting employment termination behavior, weighted to reflect the job level demographic profile of the employees receiving the option grants. The estimated forfeiture rate used to record compensation expense is based on historical forfeitures and is adjusted periodically based on actual results.

Leases

We lease property and equipment in the ordinary course of our business. Our most significant lease obligations are for property and equipment specific to our industry, including real property operated as a landfill or transfer station and operating equipment. Our leases have varying terms. Some may include renewal or purchase options, escalation clauses, restrictions, penalties or other obligations that we consider in determining minimum lease payments. Leases are classified as either operating leases or capital leases, as appropriate.

Operating Leases

Many of our leases are operating leases. This classification generally can be attributed to either (1) relatively low fixed minimum lease payments (including, for example, real property lease payments that are not fixed and vary based on the volume of waste we receive or process), or (2) minimum lease terms that are much shorter than the assets’ economic useful lives. We expect that, in the normal course of business, our operating leases will be renewed, replaced by other leases, or replaced with fixed asset expenditures.

Capital Leases

We capitalize assets acquired under capital leases at the inception of each lease and amortize them to depreciation expense over the lesser of the useful life of the asset or the lease term on either a straight-line or a units-of-consumption basis, depending on the asset leased. We record the present value of the related lease payments as a debt obligation. Our capital lease liability relates primarily to certain long-term landfill operating agreements that require minimum lease payments with offsetting capital lease assets recorded as part of the landfill development costs.

Related Party Transactions

It is our policy that transactions with related parties must be on terms that, on the whole, are no less favorable than those that would be available from unaffiliated parties.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board amended the Accounting Standards Codification and created Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue. This guidance requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This guidance will be effective for Republic beginning January 1, 2017 and must be adopted using either a full retrospective approach for all periods presented in the period of adoption or a modified retrospective approach. Early adoption is not permitted. We are currently assessing the method of adoption and the potential impact this guidance may have on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Business Acquisitions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Business Acquisitions, Disposition of Assets, Asset Impairments and Restructuring Charges

BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS

We acquired various solid waste businesses during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. The purchase price paid for these acquisitions and the allocations of the purchase price follow:



	2014			2013
Purchase price:
Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired	$	195.7		$	68.7
Holdbacks	25.4			8.4
Fair value, future guaranteed payments	6.8			—
Fair value, future minimum lease payments	25.2			—
Total	$	253.1		$	77.1
Allocated as follows:
Accounts receivable	8.5			0.8
Restricted cash	16.8			—
Landfill airspace	26.6			—
Property and equipment	76.1			18.2
Other assets	5.6			0.2
Future service obligations	(11.0		)	—
Closure and post-closure liabilities	(3.2		)	—
Other liabilities	(21.8		)	(4.3		)
Fair value of tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed	97.6			14.9
Excess purchase price to be allocated	$	155.5		$	62.2
Excess purchase price to be allocated as follows:
Other intangible assets	$	46.8		$	23.2
Goodwill	108.7			39.0
Total allocated	$	155.5		$	62.2

The purchase price allocations are preliminary and are based on information existing at the acquisition dates. Accordingly, the purchase price allocations are subject to change. Substantially all of the goodwill and intangible assets recorded for these acquisitions are deductible for tax purposes. These acquisitions are not material to the Company's results of operations, individually or in the aggregate. As a result, no pro forma financial information is provided.

In August 2014, we entered into a life-of-site operating agreement for the City of San Angelo Landfill located in Texas, which we have accounted for as the acquisition of a business. Previously, we operated the site on behalf of the City of San Angelo under an agreement that expired in July 2014. Consideration transferred included cash of $10.3 million, of which $9.6 million has been paid, and future guaranteed payments of $6.8 million. We assumed future service obligations of $11.0 million and closure and post-closure obligations of $3.2 million. We allocated $26.6 million of purchase price to landfill airspace and no purchase price was allocated to goodwill.

In October 2014, we acquired all of the shares of Rainbow Disposal Co., Inc. (Rainbow) for $112.0 million cash, of which $16.8 million of the funds were placed into an escrow account pursuant to a holdback arrangement and classified as restricted cash. We also assumed a capital lease agreement with a fair value of $25.2 million for operational facilities in Southern California, and entered into agreements not to compete, along with other restrictive covenants, with key executives. We allocated $53.5 million of the purchase price to property and equipment, $34.8 million to intangible assets, and we assumed $18.9 million of liabilities. Approximately $66 million of the remaining purchase price was allocated to goodwill and represents the future economic benefits expected to arise from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. The goodwill has been assigned to our West Region as it is expected to benefit from the synergies of the transaction. Rainbow's operations in Southern California include hauling routes, a recycling facility, a transfer station, a compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling station, and a CNG-powered vehicle fleet. The acquisition is not material to the Company's results of operations.

In February 2015, we acquired all the equity of Tervita, LLC (Tervita) in exchange for a cash payment of approximately $485 million. Tervita is an environmental solutions provider serving oil and natural gas producers in the United States. Tervita provides oilfield waste services to its diverse customer base and operates three types of waste management and disposal facilities: treatment, recovery and disposal facilities; engineered landfills and salt water disposal injection wells. Additionally, Tervita provides closed loop solids control systems and transportation services.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for a business combination (or series of individually immaterial business combinations) completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. The disclosure may include leverage buyout transactions (as applicable).

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Property and Equipment, Net

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property and Equipment, Net

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

A summary of property and equipment as of December 31 follows:



	2014			2013
Land	$	401.3		$	377.6
Non-depletable landfill land	162.2			164.2
Landfill development costs	5,645.3			5,392.7
Vehicles and equipment	5,834.1			5,403.7
Buildings and improvements	1,002.3			935.6
Construction-in-progress - landfill	140.8			72.5
Construction-in-progress - other	10.1			13.3
	$	13,196.1		$	12,359.6
Less: accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
Landfill development costs	$	(2,437.4	)	$	(2,160.2	)
Vehicles and equipment	(3,273.3		)	(2,883.8		)
Buildings and improvements	(320.1		)	(278.8		)
	(6,030.8		)	(5,322.8		)
Property and equipment, net	$	7,165.3		$	7,036.8

Depreciation, amortization and depletion of property and equipment was $838.5 million, $806.7 million and $778.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

Goodwill

A summary of the activity and balances in goodwill accounts by reporting segment follows:



	Balance as of December 31, 2013		Acquisitions		Divestitures		Adjustments to Acquisitions			Balance as of December 31, 2014
East	$	3,020.2	$	26.0	$	—	$	(0.2	)	$	3,046.0
Central	3,264.8		15.4		—		(1.2		)	3,279.0
West	4,439.1		67.3		—		(0.5		)	4,505.9
Total	$	10,724.1	$	108.7	$	—	$	(1.9	)	$	10,830.9



	Balance as of December 31, 2012		Acquisitions		Divestitures			Adjustments to Acquisitions			Balance as of December 31, 2013
East	$	3,014.9	$	7.0	$	—		$	(1.7	)	$	3,020.2
Central	3,242.7		23.2		—			(1.1		)	3,264.8
West	4,432.4		8.8		(0.7		)	(1.4		)	4,439.1
Total	$	10,690.0	$	39.0	$	(0.7	)	$	(4.2	)	$	10,724.1

Adjustments to acquisitions for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 primarily related to deferred tax asset adjustments resulting from the exercise of legacy Allied stock options, which were recorded to goodwill in purchase accounting.

Other Intangible Assets, Net

Other intangible assets, net, include values assigned to customer relationships, franchise agreements, other municipal agreements and non-compete agreements, and are amortized over periods ranging from 1 to 21 years. A summary of the activity and balances in other intangible assets accounts by intangible asset type follows:



	Gross Intangible Assets								Accumulated Amortization									Other Intangible Assets, Net as of December 31, 2014
	Balance as of December 31, 2013		Acquisitions and Other Additions		Adjustments to Acquisitions/Divestitures		Balance as of December 31, 2014		Balance as of December 31, 2013			Additions Charged to Expense			Balance as of December 31, 2014			Other Intangible Assets, Net as of December 31, 2014
Customer relationships, franchise and other municipal agreements	$	598.9	$	42.3	$	—	$	641.2	$	(309.7	)	$	(59.4	)	$	(369.1	)	$	272.1
Non-compete agreements	23.6		3.2		—		26.8		(14.8		)	(3.4		)	(18.2		)	8.6
Other intangible assets	63.9		1.3		—		65.2		(46.1		)	(0.9		)	(47.0		)	18.2
Total	$	686.4	$	46.8	$	—	$	733.2	$	(370.6	)	$	(63.7	)	$	(434.3	)	$	298.9



	Gross Intangible Assets									Accumulated Amortization									Other Intangible Assets, Net as of December 31, 2013
	Balance as of December 31, 2012		Acquisitions and Other Additions		Adjustments to Acquisitions/Divestitures			Balance as of December 31, 2013		Balance as of December 31, 2012			Additions Charged to Expense			Balance as of December 31, 2013			Other Intangible Assets, Net as of December 31, 2013
Customer relationships, franchise and other municipal agreements	$	579.0	$	19.9	$	—		$	598.9	$	(252.4	)	$	(57.3	)	$	(309.7	)	$	289.2
Non-compete agreements	20.4		3.2		—			23.6		(12.0		)	(2.8		)	(14.8		)	8.8
Other intangible assets	63.5		0.6		(0.2		)	63.9		(45.3		)	(0.8		)	(46.1		)	17.8
Total	$	662.9	$	23.7	$	(0.2	)	$	686.4	$	(309.7	)	$	(60.9	)	$	(370.6	)	$	315.8

Based on the amortizable intangible assets recorded in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014, amortization expense for each of the next five years is estimated as follows:



2015	$	65.8
2016	64.3
2017	62.5
2018	50.0
2019	7.6

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The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

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Other Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Other Assets

OTHER ASSETS

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

A summary of prepaid expenses and other current assets as of December 31 follows:



	2014		2013
Inventories	$	35.9	$	37.8
Prepaid expenses	55.0		59.0
Other non-trade receivables	57.0		23.4
Reinsurance receivable	12.4		14.8
Income tax receivable	101.6		55.3
Commodity and fuel hedge assets	—		7.0
Other current assets	1.5		3.0
Total	$	263.4	$	200.3

Other Assets

A summary of other assets as of December 31 follows:



	2014		2013
Deferred financing costs	$	47.2	$	51.4
Deferred compensation plan	77.1		65.1
Notes and other receivables	38.9		19.5
Reinsurance receivable	48.4		46.9
Other	80.7		98.0
Total	$	292.3	$	280.9

Notes and other receivables includes the fair value of interest rate swaps of $14.1 million as of December 31, 2014.

Other Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]

Other Liabilities

OTHER LIABILITIES

Other Accrued Liabilities

A summary of other accrued liabilities as of December 31 follows:



	2014		2013
Accrued payroll and benefits	$	180.2	$	172.7
Accrued fees and taxes	125.6		121.3
Insurance reserves, current portion	118.6		136.6
Ceded insurance reserves, current portion	12.4		14.8
Accrued dividends	98.7		93.7
Current tax liabilities	16.3		—
Commodity and fuel hedge liabilities	35.3		0.7
Accrued professional fees and legal settlement reserves	61.2		28.3
Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds	15.9		—
Other	86.5		73.2
Total	$	750.7	$	641.3

Other Long-Term Liabilities

A summary of other long-term liabilities as of December 31 follows:



	2014		2013
Deferred compensation plan	$	76.3	$	67.0
Pension and other post-retirement liabilities	11.0		6.5
Legal settlement reserves	10.8		27.3
Ceded insurance reserves	48.4		46.9
Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds	139.6		171.4
Other	58.8		59.9
Total	$	344.9	$	379.0

Other long-term liabilities includes the fair value of interest rate swaps of $4.4 million as of December 31, 2013.

Insurance Reserves

Our liabilities for unpaid and incurred but not reported claims as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 (which include claims for workers’ compensation, commercial general and auto liability, and employee-related health care benefits) were $416.6 million and $431.5 million, respectively, under our risk management program and are included in other accrued liabilities and insurance reserves, net of current portion, in our consolidated balance sheets. While the ultimate amount of claims incurred depends on future developments, we believe the recorded reserves are adequate to cover the future payment of claims; however, it is possible that these recorded reserves may not be adequate to cover the future payment of claims. Adjustments, if any, to estimates recorded resulting from ultimate claim payments will be reflected in our consolidated statements of income in the periods in which such adjustments are known. The following table summarizes the activity in our insurance reserves for the years ended December 31:



	2014			2013			2012
Balance at beginning of year	$	431.5		$	426.4		$	418.3
Additions charged to expense	354.8			379.1			385.5
Payments	(372.2		)	(377.2		)	(381.6		)
Accretion expense	2.5			3.2			4.2
Balance at end of year	416.6			431.5			426.4
Less: current portion	(118.6		)	(136.6		)	(135.5		)
Long-term portion	$	298.0		$	294.9		$	290.9

Landfill and Environmental Costs

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]

Landfill and Environmental Costs

LANDFILL AND ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS

As of December 31, 2014, we owned or operated 189 active solid waste landfills with total available disposal capacity of approximately 4.8 billion in-place cubic yards. Additionally, we currently have post-closure responsibility for 125 closed landfills.

A summary of our accrued landfill and environmental liabilities as of December 31 follows:



	2014			2013
Landfill final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities	$	1,144.3		$	1,091.3
Environmental remediation	697.5			551.7
Total accrued landfill and environmental costs	1,841.8			1,643.0
Less: current portion	(164.3		)	(178.7		)
Long-term portion	$	1,677.5		$	1,464.3

Final Capping, Closure and Post-Closure Costs

The following table summarizes the activity in our asset retirement obligation liabilities, which include liabilities for final capping, closure and post-closure, for the years ended December 31:



	2014			2013			2012
Asset retirement obligation liabilities, beginning of year	$	1,091.3		$	1,052.4		$	1,037.0
Non-cash additions	38.6			36.5			33.8
Acquisitions and other adjustments	3.8			(0.6		)	(14.6		)
Asset retirement obligation adjustments	(12.8		)	12.0			(4.6		)
Payments	(54.6		)	(85.6		)	(77.6		)
Accretion expense	78.0			76.6			78.4
Asset retirement obligation liabilities, end of year	1,144.3			1,091.3			1,052.4
Less: current portion	(87.9		)	(93.6		)	(110.4		)
Long-term portion	$	1,056.4		$	997.7		$	942.0

We review our landfill asset retirement obligations annually. As a result, we recorded a net (decrease) increase in amortization expense of $(13.4) million, $(0.3) million and $4.9 million for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, primarily related to changes in estimates and assumptions concerning the anticipated waste flow, cost and timing of future final capping, closure and post-closure activities.

The fair value of assets that are legally restricted for purposes of settling final capping, closure and post-closure obligations was approximately $26.7 million as of December 31, 2014 and is included in restricted cash and marketable securities in our consolidated balance sheet.

The expected future payments for final capping, closure and post-closure as of December 31, 2014 follows:



2015	$	87.9
2016	121.5
2017	88.7
2018	78.0
2019	92.2
Thereafter	5,224.6
	$	5,692.9

The estimated remaining final capping, closure and post-closure expenditures presented above are not inflated and not discounted and reflect the estimated future payments for liabilities incurred and recorded as of December 31, 2014 and for liabilities yet to be incurred over the remaining life of our landfills.

Environmental Remediation Liabilities

We accrue for remediation costs when they become probable and can be reasonably estimated. There can sometimes be a range of reasonable estimates of the costs associated with remediation of a site. In these cases, we use the amount within the range that constitutes our best estimate. If no amount within the range appears to be a better estimate than any other, we use the amount that is at the low end of such range. It is reasonably possible that we will need to adjust the liabilities recorded for remediation to reflect the effects of new or additional information, to the extent such information impacts the costs, timing or duration of the required actions. If we used the reasonably possible high ends of our ranges, our aggregate potential remediation liability as of December 31, 2014 would be approximately $360 million higher than the amounts recorded. Future changes in our estimates of the cost, timing or duration of the required actions could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

The following table summarizes the activity in our environmental remediation liabilities for the years ended December 31:



	2014			2013			2012
Environmental remediation liabilities, beginning of year	$	551.7		$	563.7		$	543.7
Net additions charged to expense	219.1			83.7			62.4
Payments	(99.4		)	(122.5		)	(73.1		)
Accretion expense (non-cash interest expense)	25.3			26.8			30.7
Acquisitions and other	0.8			—			—
Environmental remediation liabilities, end of year	697.5			551.7			563.7
Less: current portion	(76.4		)	(85.1		)	(85.1		)
Long-term portion	$	621.1		$	466.6		$	478.6

The expected undiscounted future payments for remediation costs as of December 31, 2014 follows:



2015	$	76.4
2016	76.6
2017	55.5
2018	56.0
2019	43.9
Thereafter	406.2
	$	714.6

The following is a discussion of certain of our significant remediation matters:

Bridgeton Landfill. As of December 31, 2014, the remediation liability recorded for our closed Bridgeton Landfill in Missouri was $240.3 million, of which $30 million is expected to be paid during 2015. During the year ended December 31, 2014, we paid $64.3 million related to construction of a leachate management facility and related infrastructure, as well as management and monitoring of the remediation area. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we recorded a charge to earnings of $36.1 million, primarily related to the design and construction of a leachate management facility. As the nature and extent of our leachate remediation efforts continued to change, it became necessary to upgrade treatment facility design features and infrastructure. In the third quarter of 2014, we completed construction of the leachate management facility, but it was not functioning at full capacity and was still in a testing mode. In the fourth quarter of 2014, we updated our cost and timeline estimates to operate the leachate management facility, manage the remediation area and monitor the site. Accordingly, we recorded an environmental remediation charge of $174.5 million. We expect the facility will function at full capacity in the first half of 2015. We continue to work with state and federal regulatory agencies on our remediation efforts. From time to time, this may require us to modify our future operating timeline and procedures, which could result in changes to our expected liability. We believe the remaining reasonably possible high end of our range would be approximately $160 million higher than the amount recorded as of December 31, 2014.

Congress Landfill. In August 2010, Congress Development Company agreed with the State of Illinois to have a Final Consent Order (Final Order) entered by the Circuit Court of Illinois, Cook County. Pursuant to the Final Order, we have agreed to continue to implement certain remedial activities at the Congress Landfill. The remediation liability recorded as of December 31, 2014 is $83.4 million, of which $5.0 million is expected to be paid during 2015. We believe the remaining reasonably possible high end of our range would be approximately $70 million higher than the amount recorded as of December 31, 2014.

It is reasonably possible that we will need to adjust the liabilities noted above to reflect the effects of new or additional information, to the extent that such information impacts the costs, timing or duration of the required actions. Future changes in our estimates of the costs, timing or duration of the required actions could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Debt

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt

DEBT

The carrying value of our notes payable, capital leases and long-term debt as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 is listed in the following table in millions, and is adjusted for the fair value of interest rate swaps, unamortized discounts and the unamortized portion of adjustments to fair value recorded in purchase accounting. Original issue discounts and adjustments to fair value recorded in purchase accounting are amortized to interest expense over the term of the applicable instrument using the effective interest method.



		2014								2013
Maturity	Interest Rate	Principal		Adjustments			Carry Value			Principal		Adjustments			Carry Value
Credit facilities:
Uncommitted facility	Variable	$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—
June 2019	Variable	—		—			—			—		—			—
May 2017	Variable	—		—			—			—		—			—
Senior notes:
May 2018	3.800	700.0		(0.1		)	699.9			700.0		(0.1		)	699.9
September 2019	5.500	650.0		(2.5		)	647.5			650.0		(2.9		)	647.1
March 2020	5.000	850.0		(0.1		)	849.9			850.0		(0.1		)	849.9
November 2021	5.250	600.0		—			600.0			600.0		—			600.0
June 2022	3.550	850.0		(1.8		)	848.2			850.0		(2.0		)	848.0
May 2023	4.750	550.0		11.5			561.5			550.0		(5.7		)	544.3
March 2035	6.086	275.7		(23.9		)	251.8			275.7		(24.5		)	251.2
March 2040	6.200	650.0		(0.5		)	649.5			650.0		(0.5		)	649.5
May 2041	5.700	600.0		(3.2		)	596.8			600.0		(3.3		)	596.7
Debentures:
May 2021	9.250	35.3		(1.6		)	33.7			35.3		(1.7		)	33.6
September 2035	7.400	165.3		(40.5		)	124.8			165.2		(41.0		)	124.2
Tax-exempt:
2015 - 2044	0.300 - 5.625	1,083.8		—			1,083.8			1,087.7		—			1,087.7
Other:
2015 - 2046	5.000 - 12.203	113.8		—			113.8			86.0		—			86.0
Total Debt		$	7,123.9	$	(62.7	)	7,061.2			$	7,099.9	$	(81.8	)	7,018.1
Less: current portion							(10.4		)						(15.7		)
Long-term portion							$	7,050.8							$	7,002.4

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

During 2014, 2013 and 2012, we completed financing transactions that resulted in cash paid for premiums and professional fees to repurchase debt, as well as non-cash charges for unamortized debt discounts and deferred issuance costs.

The following table summarizes the loss on extinguishment of debt for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:



	Principal Repaid		Cash Paid on Loss on Extinguishment of Debt		Non-cash Loss on Extinguishment of Debt		Total Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
2014
Amendments to credit facilities	$	—	$	—	$	0.7	$	0.7
Tax-exempt financings	42.5		—		0.7		0.7
Loss on extinguishment of debt for the year ended December 31, 2014			$	—	$	1.4	$	1.4
2013
Tax-exempt financings	$	189.1	$	—	$	2.1	$	2.1
Loss on extinguishment of debt for the year ended December 31, 2013			$	—	$	2.1	$	2.1
2012
Amendments to credit facilities	$	—	$	—	$	1.5	$	1.5
$750.0 million 6.875% senior notes due June 2017	750.0		25.8		71.0		96.8
Tax-exempt financings	94.0		—		14.2		14.2
Ineffective portion of interest rate lock settlements	—		0.1		—		0.1
Loss on extinguishment of debt for the year ended December 31, 2012			$	25.9	$	86.7	$	112.6

Credit Facilities

In June 2014, we entered into a $1.25 billion unsecured revolving credit facility (the Replacement Credit Facility), which replaced our $1.0 billion credit facility maturing in April 2016. The Replacement Credit Facility matures in June 2019 and includes a feature that allows us to increase availability, at our option, by an aggregate amount up to $500.0 million through increased commitments from existing lenders or the addition of new lenders. At our option, borrowings under the Replacement Credit Facility bear interest at a Base Rate, or a Eurodollar Rate, plus an applicable margin based on our Debt Ratings (all as defined in the agreements).

Contemporaneous with the execution of the Replacement Credit Facility, we entered into Amendment No. 3 to our existing $1.25 billion unsecured credit facility (the Existing Credit Facility and, together with the Replacement Credit Facility, the Credit Facilities), to reduce the commitments under the Existing Credit Facility to $1.0 billion and conform certain terms of the Existing Credit Facility with those of the Replacement Credit Facility. Amendment No. 3 does not extend the maturity date of the Existing Credit Facility, which matures in May 2017. The Existing Credit Facility also maintains the feature that allows us to increase availability, at our option, by an aggregate amount of up to $500.0 million, through increased commitments from existing lenders or the addition of new lenders.

Our Credit Facilities are subject to facility fees based on applicable rates defined in the agreements and the aggregate commitments, regardless of usage. Availability under our Credit Facilities totaled $1,615.4 million and $1,527.9 million as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and can be used for working capital, capital expenditures, letters of credit and other general corporate purposes. The credit agreements require us to comply with financial and other covenants. We may pay dividends and repurchase common stock if we are in compliance with these covenants. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had no borrowings under our Credit Facilities. We had $615.1 million and $722.1 million of letters of credit outstanding under our Credit Facilities, as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

We have a $125.0 million unsecured credit facility agreement (the Uncommitted Credit Facility) bearing interest at LIBOR, plus an applicable margin. Our Uncommitted Credit Facility is subject to facility fees defined in the agreement, regardless of usage. We can use borrowings under the Uncommitted Credit Facility for working capital and other general corporate purposes. The agreements governing our Uncommitted Credit Facility require us to comply with covenants. The Uncommitted Credit Facility may be terminated by either party at any time. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had no borrowings under our Uncommitted Credit Facility.

In January 2015, we entered into a $20.0 million uncommitted credit facility agreement (the Puerto Rico Facility) that matures in 2016 and bears interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin. We can use borrowings under the Puerto Rico Facility for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

Senior Notes and Debentures

Our senior notes are general senior unsecured obligations. Interest is payable semi-annually. These senior notes have a make-whole provision that is exercisable at any time prior to the respective maturity dates per the debt table above at a stated redemption price.

Tax-Exempt Financings

As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had $1,083.8 million and $1,087.7 million, respectively, of fixed and variable rate tax-exempt financings outstanding with maturities ranging from 2015 to 2044. Approximately 90% of our tax-exempt financings are remarketed quarterly by remarketing agents to effectively maintain a variable yield. The holders of the bonds can put them back to the remarketing agents at the end of each interest period. To date, the remarketing agents have been able to remarket our variable rate unsecured tax-exempt bonds. These bonds have been classified as long-term because of our ability and intent to refinance them using availability under our Credit Facilities, if necessary.

As of December 31, 2014, we had $115.6 million of restricted cash and marketable securities, of which $20.9 million represented proceeds from the issuance of tax-exempt bonds and other tax-exempt financings and will be used to fund capital expenditures under the terms of the agreements. Restricted cash and marketable securities also include amounts held in trust as a financial guarantee of our performance.

Other Debt

Other debt primarily includes capital lease liabilities of $113.8 million and $85.9 million as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, with maturities ranging from 2015 to 2046.

Future Maturities of Debt

Aggregate principal maturities of notes payable, capital leases and other long-term debt as of December 31, 2014 follows:



2015	$	9.5
2016	4.5
2017	4.9
2018	705.5
2019	689.7
Thereafter	5,709.8
	$	7,123.9

Interest Expense and Interest Paid

Interest paid was $320.2 million, $324.0 million and $341.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The components of interest expense follows:



	2014			2013			2012
Interest expense on debt and capital lease obligations	$	310.3		$	319.8		$	338.5
Accretion of debt discounts	6.6			6.9			12.2
Accretion of remediation reserves and other	38.2			40.6			46.2
Less: capitalized interest	(6.4		)	(7.3		)	(8.4		)
Total interest expense	$	348.7		$	360.0		$	388.5

Interest Rate Swap and Lock Agreements

Our ability to obtain financing through the capital markets is a key component of our financial strategy. Historically, we have managed risk associated with executing this strategy, particularly as it relates to fluctuations in interest rates, by using a combination of fixed and floating rate debt. From time to time, we have also entered into interest rate swap and lock agreements to manage risks associated with interest rates, either to effectively convert specific fixed rate debt to a floating rate (fair value hedges), or to lock interest rates in anticipation of future debt issuances (cash flow hedges).

Fair Value Hedges

During the second half of 2013, we entered into various interest rate swap agreements relative to our 4.750% fixed rate senior notes due in May 2023. The goal was to reduce overall borrowing costs and rebalance our debt portfolio's ratio of fixed to floating interest rates. As of December 31, 2014, these swap agreements have a total notional value of $300.0 million and mature in May 2023, which is identical to the maturity of the hedged senior notes. We pay interest at floating rates based on changes in LIBOR and receive interest at a fixed rate of 4.750%. These transactions were designated as fair value hedges because the swaps hedge against the changes in fair value of the fixed rate senior notes resulting from changes in interest rates. The majority of these interest rate swaps do not contain credit-risk-related contingent features and we believe our exposure to such features, where applicable, is minimal.

As of December 31, 2014, the interest rate swap agreements are reflected at their fair value of $14.1 million and are included in other assets. As of December 31, 2013, the interest rate swap agreements are reflected at their fair value of $4.4 million and are included in other long-term liabilities. To the extent they are effective, these interest rate swap agreements are included as an adjustment to long-term debt in our consolidated balance sheets. We recognized net interest income of $7.7 million and $2.0 million during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, related to net swap settlements for these interest rate swap agreements, which is included as an offset to interest expense in our consolidated statements of income.

For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, we recognized a loss of $12.6 million and a gain of $4.5 million on the change in fair value of the hedged senior notes attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate, with an offsetting gain of $14.1 million and loss of $4.4 million on the related interest rate swaps, respectively. The difference of these fair value changes represents hedge ineffectiveness, which is recorded directly in earnings as other income, net.

Cash Flow Hedges

As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, no interest rate lock cash flow hedges were outstanding. The effective portion of our historical interest rate locks, recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income, was $21.6 million and $23.0 million as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The effective portion of the interest rate locks is amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the life of the issued debt using the effective interest method. We expect to amortize $2.7 million over the next twelve months as a yield adjustment of our senior notes.

The effective portion of the interest rate locks amortized as a net increase to interest expense during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $2.7 million, $2.7 million and $2.2 million, respectively.

Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

INCOME TAXES

The components of the provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31 follows:



	2014			2013			2012
Current:
Federal	$	328.1		$	289.6		$	228.7
State	39.7			35.3			29.2
Deferred:
Federal	(13.3		)	16.3			83.0
State	7.5			(12.5		)	0.9
State deferred benefit - change in valuation allowance	(3.2		)	(42.3		)	—
Uncertain tax positions and interest, and other	(21.4		)	(24.3		)	(90.0		)
Provision for income taxes	$	337.4		$	262.1		$	251.8

The reconciliations of the statutory federal income tax rate to our effective tax rate for the years ended December 31 follows:



	2014		2013		2012
Federal statutory rate	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	3.0		3.1		2.5
Change in valuation allowance	(0.4	)	(5.0	)	—
Non-deductible expenses	0.9		1.0		1.1
Uncertain tax position taxes and interest	(0.4	)	(1.8	)	(4.7	)
Other, net	—		(1.5	)	(3.3	)
Effective income tax rate	38.1	%	30.8	%	30.6	%

Our 2014 effective tax rate was favorably impacted by the realization of tax credits and lower state rates due to changes in estimates of approximately $5.1 million.

Our 2013 effective tax rate was favorably impacted by approximately $42 million for adjustments to our valuation allowance, primarily due to the determination it was more likely than not the Company would be able to realize certain state loss carryforwards. In addition, our 2013 effective tax rate was favorably impacted by approximately $14 million due to a settlement for tax years 2009 to 2010 with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) appeals division and the Joint Committee of Taxation. Lastly, our 2013 effective tax rate was favorably impacted by the realization of tax credits and lower state rates due to changes in estimates of approximately $9.6 million.

Our 2012 effective tax rate was favorably impacted by the settlement with the IRS appeals division for tax years 2004 to 2008. This settlement benefited our 2012 tax provision by approximately $35 million. The 2012 effective tax rate was also favorably impacted by the realization of tax credits and lower state rates due to changes in estimates of approximately $16 million.

The components of the net deferred income tax asset and liability as of December 31 follows:



	2014			2013
Deferred tax liabilities relating to:
Differences between book and tax basis of property	$	(982.6	)	$	(983.6	)
Difference between book and tax basis of intangible assets	(704.8		)	(692.5		)
Basis difference due to redemption of partnership interests	(129.1		)	(128.5		)
Total liabilities	$	(1,816.5	)	$	(1,804.6	)
Deferred tax assets relating to:
Environmental reserves	$	438.6		$	356.0
Accruals not currently deductible	207.9			244.2
State net operating loss carryforwards	124.9			126.4
Difference between book and tax basis of other assets	113.0			111.4
Deferred taxes on uncertain tax positions	14.7			16.4
Other	0.4			5.5
Total assets	899.5			859.9
Valuation allowance	(73.9		)	(76.9		)
Net deferred tax asset	825.6			783.0
Net deferred tax liabilities	$	(990.9	)	$	(1,021.6	)

Changes in the deferred tax valuation allowance for the years ended December 31 follows:



	2014			2013			2012
Valuation allowance, beginning of year	$	76.9		$	124.8		$	118.1
Additions charged to income	0.2			0.1			1.9
Realized deferred tax assets	(3.2		)	(42.3		)	(3.2		)
Expirations of state net operating losses	—			—			(0.3		)
Other, net	—			(5.7		)	8.3
Valuation allowance, end of year	$	73.9		$	76.9		$	124.8

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, we consider whether it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized after initial recognition. We also provide valuation allowances, as needed, to offset portions of deferred tax assets due to uncertainty surrounding the future realization of such deferred tax assets. We adjust the valuation allowance in the period management determines it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets will or will not be realized.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, we determined that it is more likely than not that we would realize a portion of our deferred tax asset related to certain state loss carryforwards. Most of these loss carryforwards were attributable to a specific subsidiary for which we had historically provided a valuation allowance due to uncertainty surrounding the future utilization of these carryforwards in the taxing jurisdictions where the loss carryforwards existed. Evaluating both positive and negative evidence, and most notably, the exit by the specific subsidiary from a cumulative loss position, we determined it was more likely than not that a portion of these loss carryforwards would be realized. This resulted in a reduction to our valuation allowance of approximately $44 million for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Substantially all of our valuation allowance is associated with state loss carryforwards. The realization of our deferred tax asset for state loss carryforwards ultimately depends upon the existence of sufficient taxable income in the appropriate state taxing jurisdictions in future periods. We continue to regularly monitor both positive and negative evidence in determining the ongoing need for a valuation allowance.

We have state net operating loss carryforwards with an estimated tax effect of $124.9 million available as of December 31, 2014. These state net operating loss carryforwards expire at various times between 2015 and 2033. We believe that it is more likely than not that the benefit from some of our state net operating loss carryforwards will not be realized due to limitations on these loss carryforwards in certain states. In recognition of this risk, as of December 31, 2014, we have provided a valuation allowance of $70.9 million. Also as of December 31, 2014, we have provided a valuation allowance of $3.0 million for certain other deferred tax assets.

Deferred income taxes have not been provided on the undistributed earnings of our Puerto Rican subsidiaries of approximately $49 million as of December 31, 2014 as such earnings are considered to be permanently reinvested. This amount would become taxable upon a repatriation of assets or a sale or liquidation of the subsidiaries, If such an event were to occur, we would incur approximately $17 million of federal income taxes.

We made income tax payments (net of refunds received) of approximately $382 million, $288 million and $185 million for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Cash paid for income taxes increased over the periods primarily due to higher expected taxable income and the related deductible timing differences associated with certain remediation charges.

Income taxes paid in 2014 reflect the favorable tax depreciation provisions of the Tax Increase Protection Act of 2014, signed into law on December 16, 2014. This legislation extended 50% bonus depreciation for property placed in service during 2014.

Income taxes paid in 2013 reflect the favorable tax depreciation provisions of the American Tax Relief Act of 2012 signed into law on January 2, 2013. This legislation extended 50% bonus depreciation for property placed in service during 2013. Income taxes paid in 2012 reflect the favorable tax depreciation provisions of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (Tax Relief Act). The Tax Relief Act included 50% bonus depreciation for property placed in service in 2012.

We and our subsidiaries are subject to income tax in the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as income tax in multiple state jurisdictions. Our compliance with income tax rules and regulations is periodically audited by tax authorities. These authorities may challenge the positions taken in our tax filings. Thus, to provide for certain potential tax exposures, we maintain liabilities for uncertain tax positions for our estimate of the final outcome of the examinations. Our federal statute of limitations is closed for all years prior to 2011. We are currently under state examination or administrative review in various jurisdictions for tax years 2003 to 2013.

The following table summarizes the activity in our gross unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31:



	2014			2013			2012
Balance at beginning of year	$	72.0		$	84.7		$	54.3
Additions based on tax positions related to current year	0.8			0.3			0.9
Additions for tax positions of prior years	5.0			11.4			64.0
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(6.0		)	(2.4		)	—
Reductions for tax positions resulting from lapse of statute of limitations	(0.2		)	(1.3		)	(7.3		)
Settlements	(1.5		)	(20.7		)	(27.2		)
Balance at end of year	$	70.1		$	72.0		$	84.7

During 2014, the resolution of tax matters in various jurisdictions reduced our gross unrecognized tax benefits by $1.5 million. During 2013, we settled with the IRS appeals division and the Joint Committee on Taxation our 2009 and 2010 tax years. The resolution of these tax periods in addition to various state tax resolutions during the year reduced our gross unrecognized tax benefits by $20.7 million. During 2012, we settled with the IRS appeals division our 2004 to 2008 tax years. The resolution of these tax periods reduced our gross unrecognized tax benefits by $27.2 million.

Included in our gross unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 are $45.6 million and $46.8 million of unrecognized tax benefits (net of the federal benefit on state issues) that, if recognized, would affect our effective income tax rate in future periods.

We recognize interest and penalties as incurred within the provision for income taxes in our consolidated statements of income. Related to the unrecognized tax benefits previously noted, we recorded interest expense of approximately $1.5 million during 2014 and, in total as of December 31, 2014, have recognized a liability for penalties of $0.5 million and interest of $18.7 million.

During 2013, we accrued interest of approximately $1.2 million and, in total as of December 31, 2013, had recognized a liability for penalties of $0.5 million and interest of $17.0 million. During 2012, we accrued interest of approximately $1.0 million and, in total as of December 31, 2012, had recognized a liability for penalties of $0.7 million and interest of $18.9 million.

Gross unrecognized tax benefits that we expect to settle in the following twelve months are in the range of $5 million to $15 million; however, it is reasonably possible that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits may either increase or decrease in the next twelve months.

We are under state examination in various jurisdictions for various tax years. These state audits are ongoing.

We believe the liabilities for uncertain tax positions recorded are adequate; however, a significant assessment against us in excess of the liabilities recorded could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Employee Benefit Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Employee Benefit Plans

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Stock-Based Compensation

In July 1998, we adopted the 1998 Stock Incentive Plan (1998 Plan) to provide for grants of options to purchase shares of common stock, restricted stock and other equity based compensation to our employees and non-employee directors who are eligible to participate in the 1998 Plan. The 1998 Plan expired on June 30, 2008 and no further awards will be made. In February 2007, our board of directors approved the 2007 Stock Incentive Plan (2007 Plan), and in May 2007 our shareholders ratified the 2007 Plan. In March 2011, our board of directors approved the Amended and Restated 2007 Stock Incentive Plan, and in May 2011 our shareholders ratified the Amended and Restated 2007 Stock Incentive Plan. In March 2013, our board of directors approved the Republic Services, Inc. Amended and Restated 2007 Stock Incentive Plan (the Amended and Restated Plan), and in May 2013 our shareholders ratified the Amended and Restated Plan. We currently have approximately 16.3 million shares of common stock reserved for future grants under the Amended and Restated Plan.

Options granted under the 1998 Plan, the 2007 Plan and the Amended and Restated Plan are non-qualified and are granted at a price equal to the fair market value of our common stock at the date of grant. Generally, options granted have a term of seven to ten years from the date of grant, and vest in increments of 25% per year over a period of four years beginning on the first anniversary date of the grant. Options granted to non-employee directors have a term of ten years and are fully vested at the grant date.

In December 2008, the board of directors amended and restated the Republic Services, Inc. 2006 Incentive Stock Plan (formerly known as the Allied Waste Industries, Inc. 2006 Incentive Stock Plan (the 2006 Plan)). Allied’s shareholders approved the 2006 Plan in May 2006. The 2006 Plan was amended and restated in December 2008 to reflect Republic as the new sponsor of the Plan, and that any references to shares of common stock are to shares of common stock of Republic, and to adjust outstanding awards and the number of shares available under the Plan to reflect the Allied acquisition. The 2006 Plan, as amended and restated, provided for the grant of non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, shares of restricted stock, shares of phantom stock, stock bonuses, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, performance awards, dividend equivalents, cash awards, or other stock-based awards. Awards granted under the 2006 Plan prior to December 5, 2008 became fully vested and nonforfeitable upon the closing of the Allied acquisition. No further awards will be made under the 2006 Plan.

Stock Options

We use a lattice binomial option-pricing model to value our stock option grants. We recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award, or to the employee’s retirement eligible date, if earlier. Expected volatility is based on the weighted average of the most recent one year volatility and a historical rolling average volatility of our stock over the expected life of the option. The risk-free interest rate is based on Federal Reserve rates in effect for bonds with maturity dates equal to the expected term of the option. We use historical data to estimate future option exercises, forfeitures (at 3.0% for each of the periods presented) and expected life of the options. When appropriate, separate groups of employees that have similar historical exercise behavior are considered separately for valuation purposes. The weighted-average estimated fair values of stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $5.74, $5.27 and $4.77 per option, respectively, which were calculated using the following weighted-average assumptions:



	2014		2013		2012
Expected volatility	27.5	%	28.9	%	27.8	%
Risk-free interest rate	1.4	%	0.7	%	0.8	%
Dividend yield	3.2	%	3.2	%	3.2	%
Expected life (in years)	4.6		4.5		4.5
Contractual life (in years)	7.0		7.0		7.0

The following table summarizes stock option activity for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:



	Number of Shares (in millions)		Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions)
Outstanding as of December 31, 2011	14.3		$	26.13
Granted	3.1		29.63
Exercised	(2.9	)	29.32			$	18.8
Forfeited or expired	(0.8	)	28.80
Outstanding as of December 31, 2012	13.7		27.51
Granted	3.0		31.21
Exercised	(5.5	)	26.48			$	36.0
Forfeited or expired	(0.7	)	30.02
Outstanding as of December 31, 2013	10.5		28.91
Granted	0.5		33.76
Exercised	(3.0	)	27.98			$	24.5
Forfeited or expired	(0.4	)	31.02
Outstanding as of December 31, 2014	7.6		$	29.49	3.8	$	79.8
Exercisable as of December 31, 2014	3.7		$	28.14	2.9	$	44.9

During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, compensation expense for stock options was $6.3 million, $12.9 million and $13.2 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2014, total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding stock options was $4.3 million, which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.6 years. The total fair value of stock options that vested in 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $12.5 million, $10.8 million and $10.9 million, respectively.

We classified excess tax benefits of $4.3 million, $3.8 million and $1.9 million as cash flows from financing activities for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. All other tax benefits related to stock options have been presented as a component of cash flows from operating activities.

Other Stock Awards

The following table summarizes restricted stock unit and restricted stock activity for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:



	Number of Restricted Stock Units and Shares of Restricted Stock (in thousands)		Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions)
Unissued as of December 31, 2011	770.0		$	27.17
Granted	303.8		27.76
Vested and issued	(167.2	)	26.35
Forfeited	(1.3	)	29.79
Unissued as of December 31, 2012	905.3		27.51
Granted	361.8		30.16
Vested and issued	(243.0	)	28.16
Forfeited	(27.1	)	30.66
Unissued as of December 31, 2013	997.0		28.48
Granted	784.9		33.38
Vested and issued	(258.4	)	28.07
Forfeited	(67.3	)	33.14
Unissued as of December 31, 2014	1,456.2		$	24.07	1.0	$	58.6
Vested and unissued as of December 31, 2014	575.6		$	39.75

During 2014, we awarded our non-employee directors 86,425 restricted stock units, which vested immediately. During 2014, we awarded 657,476 restricted stock units to executives and employees that vest in four equal annual installments beginning on the anniversary date of the original grant or cliff vest after four years. In addition, 41,032 restricted stock units were earned as dividend equivalents. The restricted stock units do not carry any voting or dividend rights, except the right to receive additional restricted stock units in lieu of dividends.

During 2013, we awarded our non-employee directors 72,842 restricted stock units, which vested immediately. During 2013, we awarded 258,944 restricted stock units to executives and employees that vest in four equal annual installments beginning on the anniversary date of the original grant. In addition, 30,009 restricted stock units were earned as dividend equivalents.

During 2012, we awarded our non-employee directors 75,000 restricted stock units, which vested immediately. During 2012, we awarded 179,201 restricted stock units to executives that vest in four equal annual installments beginning on the anniversary date of the original grant. In addition, 26,747 restricted stock units were earned as dividend equivalents. Also, we granted 22,805 shares of restricted stock to an executive that vested upon his retirement in January 2013.

The fair value of restricted stock units and restricted stock is based on the closing market price on the date of the grant. The compensation expense related to restricted stock units and restricted stock is amortized ratably over the vesting period, or to the employee's retirement eligible date, if earlier.

During 2014, 2013 and 2012, compensation expense related to restricted stock units and restricted shares totaled $11.1 million, $6.3 million and $8.0 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding restricted stock units was $19.5 million, which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.9 years.

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

We currently have one qualified defined benefit pension plan, the BFI Retirement Plan (the Plan). The Plan covers certain employees in the United States, including some employees subject to collective bargaining agreements.

The Plan benefits are frozen. Interest credits continue to be earned by participants in the Plan, and participants whose collective bargaining agreements provide for additional benefit accruals under the Plan continue to receive those credits in accordance with the terms of their bargaining agreements. The Plan was converted from a traditional defined benefit plan to a cash balance plan in 1993.

Prior to the conversion to the cash balance design, benefits payable as a single life annuity under the Plan were based on the participant’s highest five years of earnings out of the last ten years of service. Upon conversion to the cash balance plan, the existing accrued benefits were converted to a lump-sum value using the actuarial assumptions in effect at the time. Participants’ cash balance accounts are increased until retirement by certain benefit and interest credits under the terms of their bargaining agreements. Participants may elect early retirement with the attainment of age 55 and completion of ten years of credited service at reduced benefits. Participants with 35 years of service may retire at age 62 without any reduction in benefits.

Our pension contributions are made in accordance with funding standards established by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code, as amended by the Pension Protection Act enacted in 2006 (the PPA). No contributions were made in 2014 or 2013.

We must separately recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of our pension plan as an asset or liability. The funded status represents the difference between the projected benefit obligation (PBO) and the fair value of the plan assets. The PBO is the present value of benefits earned to date by plan participants, including the effect of assumed future salary increases, if any. The PBO is equal to the accumulated benefit obligation (ABO) as the present value of these liabilities is not affected by assumed future salary increases. We use a measurement date that coincides with our year end of December 31.

The following table presents the ABO and reconciliations of the changes in the PBO, the plan assets and the accounting funded status of our defined benefit pension plan for the years ended December 31:



	Defined Benefit Pension Plan
	2014			2013
Accumulated benefit obligation	$	276.8		$	261.7
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	261.7		$	301.4
Interest cost	11.3			11.0
Actuarial loss (gain)	24.7			(14.9		)
Benefits paid	(20.9		)	(35.8		)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	276.8		$	261.7
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	269.8		$	295.3
Actual return on plan assets	26.5			13.2
Estimated expenses	(2.8		)	(2.9		)
Benefits paid	(20.9		)	(35.8		)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	272.6		$	269.8
Funded (underfunded) status	$	(4.2	)	$	8.1
Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position consist of:
Noncurrent (liabilities) and assets	$	(4.2	)	$	8.1
Net amount recognized	$	(4.2	)	$	8.1
Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations:
Discount rate	3.70		%	4.50		%
Rate of compensation increase	N/A			N/A

The amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income on the consolidated statement of financial position that have not yet been recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 were $19.9 million and $35.5 million, respectively.

The components of the net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31 are summarized below:



	2014			2013			2012
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	$	2.8		$	2.9		$	3.0
Interest cost	11.3			11.0			13.1
Expected return on plan assets	(16.4		)	(16.2		)	(18.9		)
Recognized net actuarial gain	(1.0		)	(0.2		)	—
Amortization of prior service cost	0.1			0.1			0.1
Settlement income	—			(3.5		)	(2.2		)
Net periodic benefit cost	$	(3.2	)	$	(5.9	)	$	(4.9	)
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost:
Discount rate	4.50		%	3.90		%	3.60		%
Expected return on plan assets	6.35		%	6.00		%	6.50		%
Rate of compensation increase	N/A			N/A			N/A

We determine the discount rate used in the measurement of our obligations based on a model that matches the timing and amount of expected benefit payments to maturities of high quality bonds priced as of the pension plan measurement date. When that timing does not correspond to a published high-quality bond rate, our model uses an expected yield curve to determine an appropriate current discount rate. The yields on the bonds are used to derive a discount rate for the liability. The term of our obligation, based on the expected retirement dates of our workforce, is approximately ten years.

In developing our expected rate of return assumption, we have evaluated the actual historical performance and long-term return projections of the Plan assets, which give consideration to the asset mix and the anticipated timing of the pension plan outflows. We employ a total return investment approach whereby a mix of equity and fixed income investments are used to maximize the long-term return of plan assets for what we consider a prudent level of risk. The intent of this strategy is to minimize plan expenses by outperforming plan liabilities over the long run. Risk tolerance is established through careful consideration of plan liabilities, plan funded status and our financial condition. The investment portfolio contains a diversified blend of equity and fixed income investments. Furthermore, equity investments are diversified across U.S. and non-U.S. stocks as well as growth, value, and small and large capitalizations. Derivatives may be used to gain market exposure in an efficient and timely manner; however, derivatives may not be used to leverage the portfolio beyond the market value of the underlying investments. Investment risk is measured and monitored on an ongoing basis through annual liability measurements, periodic asset and liability studies, and quarterly investment portfolio reviews.

The following table summarizes our target asset allocation for 2014 and actual asset allocation as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 for our defined benefit pension plan:



	Target Asset Allocation		2014 Actual Asset Allocation		2013 Actual Asset Allocation
Debt securities	70	%	70	%	70	%
Equity securities	30		30		30
Total	100	%	100	%	100	%

For 2015, the investment strategy for pension plan assets is to maintain a broadly diversified portfolio designed to achieve our target of an average long-term rate of return of 6.35%. While we believe we can achieve a long-term average return of 6.35%, we cannot be certain that the portfolio will perform to our expectations. Assets are strategically allocated among debt and equity portfolios to achieve a diversification level that reduces fluctuations in investment returns. Asset allocation target ranges and strategies are reviewed periodically with the assistance of an independent external consulting firm.

The pension assets are measured at fair value. The following table summarizes, by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the investments of the Plan at fair value as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:



			Fair Value Measurements Using
	Total as of December 31, 2014		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Money market accounts	$	6.2	$	6.2	$	—	$	—
Mutual funds	266.0		—		266.0		—
Limited partnerships	0.4		—		—		0.4
Total assets	$	272.6	$	6.2	$	266.0	$	0.4



			Fair Value Measurements Using
	Total as of December 31, 2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Money market accounts	$	5.1	$	5.1	$	—	$	—
Common stock	13.5		13.5		—		—
Mutual funds and real estate investment trusts	170.7		128.5		42.2		—
Bonds	80.1		—		80.1		—
Limited partnerships	0.4		—		—		0.4
Total assets	$	269.8	$	147.1	$	122.3	$	0.4

Estimated future benefit payments for the next ten years under the Plan follows:



2015	$	18.5
2016	18.9
2017	18.8
2018	18.2
2019	18.4
2020 through 2024	87.3

Collective Bargaining Agreements

As of December 31, 2014, approximately 27% of our workforce was represented by various labor unions, and approximately 5% of our workforce was covered by collective bargaining agreements that are set to expire during 2015.

Multiemployer Pension Plans

We contribute to 27 multiemployer pension plans under collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) covering union-represented employees. Approximately 20% of our total current employees are participants in such multiemployer plans. These plans generally provide retirement benefits to participants based on their service to contributing employers. We do not administer these plans. In general, these plans are managed by a board of trustees with the unions appointing certain trustees and other contributing employers of the plan appointing certain members. We generally are not represented on the board of trustees.

Based on the information available to us, we believe that some of the multiemployer plans to which we contribute are either “critical” or “endangered” as those terms are defined in the PPA. The PPA requires underfunded pension plans to improve their funding ratios within prescribed intervals based on the level of their underfunding. Until the plan trustees develop the funding improvement plans or rehabilitation plans as required by the PPA, we cannot determine the amount of assessments we may be subject to, if any. Accordingly, we cannot determine at this time the impact that the PPA may have on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Furthermore, under current law regarding multiemployer benefit plans, a plan’s termination, our voluntary withdrawal (which we consider from time to time), or the mass withdrawal of all contributing employers from any under-funded multiemployer pension plan would require us to make payments to the plan for our proportionate share of the multiemployer plan’s unfunded vested liabilities. It is possible that there may be a mass withdrawal of employers contributing to these plans or plans may terminate in the near future. We could have adjustments to our estimates for these matters in the near term that could have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Republic’s participation in individually significant multiemployer pension plans for the year ended December 31, 2014 is outlined in the table below. Only with respect to multiemployer pension plans, we considered contributions in excess of $3.0 million in any period disclosed to be individually significant. The most recent PPA zone status available in 2014 and 2013 is for the plans’ year ended September 30 or December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The status is based on information that Republic received from the plans and is certified by the plans’ actuary. Among other factors, plans in the “critical” red zone are generally less than 65% funded, plans in the “endangered” yellow zone are less than 80% funded, and plans in the “safe” green zone are at least 80% funded. The last column lists the expiration dates of the collective-bargaining agreements (CBA) to which the plans are subject. There have been no significant changes that affect the comparability of the 2014, 2013 and 2012 contributions.



		Pension Protection Act Zone Status		Funding Improvement or Rehabilitation Plan Status Pending /	Republic Contributions to Plan						Surcharge	Expiration
Legal Plan Name	EIN	2013	2012	Implemented	2014		2013		2012		Imposed	of CBA
Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund	36-6044243	Critical	Critical	Implemented	$	—	$	1.8	$	3.5	No	N/A
Local 731 Private Scavengers and Garage Attendants Pension Trust Fund	36-6513567	Critical	Critical	Implemented	9.2		6.9		6.3		No	10/01/13 - 9/30/18
Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan	91-6145047	Safe	Safe	No	25.1		25.3		26.7		No	12/31/09 - 12/31/18
Individually significant plans					34.3		34.0		36.5
All other plans	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	12.5		9.8		9.0		N/A
Total					$	46.8	$	43.8	$	45.5

We are listed in the Form 5500 for Local 731 Private Scavengers and Garage Attendants Pension Trust Fund as providing more than 5% of the total contributions. At the date these financial statements were issued, Forms 5500 were not available for the plan years ending September 30, 2014 or December 31, 2014.

Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund

Before September 30, 2013, we had CBAs with local bargaining units of the Teamsters under which we contributed to the Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund (the Fund). These CBAs were under negotiation during 2012 and 2013. As part of our CBA negotiations, we partially withdrew from participation in the Fund in 2012 and completely withdrew from the Fund in 2013. Accordingly, we will be required to make payments to the Fund for our allocated share of its unfunded vested liabilities.

As of December 31, 2014, our estimated liability recorded for our withdrawal from the Fund was $153.4 million. We anticipate that this liability will be due in installments over a period of 20 years. Our estimated withdrawal liability is based on information provided to us by the Fund, our actuarial calculations and a number of other variable factors, including the number of 2013 contribution based units. As we obtain updated information from the Fund, the factors used in deriving our estimated withdrawal liability are subject to change. Future changes in our estimated withdrawal liability or timing of payments could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

In April 2014, we submitted to the Fund a request for review and an information request for supporting documentation surrounding the Fund’s calculation and assessment of withdrawal liability. To date the Fund has not responded to our request. In September 2014, we submitted a formal demand for arbitration. The dispute is in arbitration with a hearing date set for July 2016. We cannot predict the outcome of arbitration or any additional future proceedings. Should the Fund’s assessment of withdrawal liability be upheld, we could owe an additional $67 million in cash payments over the 20-year payment period. The pendency of arbitration does not relieve us of our obligation to make progress payments while we dispute the amounts. During the year ended December 31, 2014, we made twelve progress payments associated with the Fund's assessed withdrawal liability totaling $15.9 million.

Defined Contribution Plan

We maintain the Republic Services 401(k) Plan (401(k) Plan), which is a defined contribution plan covering all eligible employees. Under the provisions of the 401(k) Plan, participants may direct us to defer a portion of their compensation to the 401(k) Plan, subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations. We provide for an employer matching contribution equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible compensation and 50% of the next 2% of eligible compensation contributed by each employee, which is funded in cash. All contributions vest immediately.

Total expense recorded for matching 401(k) contributions in 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $32.1 million, $30.1 million and $28.7 million, respectively.

Deferred Compensation Plan

We provide eligible employees, officers and directors of Republic with the opportunity to voluntarily defer base salary, bonus payments, long-term incentive awards and other compensation, as applicable, on a pre-tax basis through Republic Services, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (the DCP). The DCP is a nonqualified deferred compensation plan that conforms to Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code. Eligible participants can defer up to 80% of base salary and up to 100% of bonus, long-term compensation and directors’ fees. Under the DCP, some participants also are eligible for matching contributions. The matching contribution under the DCP is equal to the lesser of 2% of the participant’s compensation over established 401(k) limits or 50% of the amount the participant has deferred. The DCP participants have no ownership or security interest in any of the amounts deferred or the measurement funds under the DCP. The right of each participant in the DCP is solely that of a general, unsecured creditor of Republic with respect to his or her own interest under the DCP. Deferred amounts may be subject to forfeiture and are deemed invested among investment funds offered under the DCP, as directed by each participant. Payments of deferred amounts are payable following separation from service or at a date or dates elected by the participant at the time the deferral is elected. Payments of deferred amounts are generally made in either a lump sum or in annual installments over a period not exceeding 15 years.

Republic invested in corporate-owned life insurance policies to satisfy future obligations under the DCP. These corporate-owned life insurance policies are held in a Rabbi Trust and are recorded at the amount that can be realized under insurance contracts at the balance sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or other amounts due that are probable at settlement. The aggregate cash surrender value of these life insurance policies was $77.1 million and $65.1 million as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and is classified in other assets in our consolidated balance sheets. The DCP liability was $76.3 million and $67.0 million as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and is classified in other long-term liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employees of Republic are eligible to participate in an employee stock purchase plan. The plan allows participants to purchase our common stock for 95% of its quoted market price on the last day of each calendar quarter. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, issuances under this plan totaled 139,941 shares, 142,217 shares and 169,624 shares, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, shares reserved for issuance to employees under this plan totaled 0.7 million and Republic held employee contributions of approximately $1.2 million for the purchase of common stock.

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity	Dec. 31, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Our share repurchase program has been in effect since November 2010. From November 2010 to December 31, 2014, we repurchased 46.6 million shares of our stock for $1,439.5 million at a weighted average cost per share of $30.88. During 2014, we repurchased 11.1 million shares of our stock for $400.4 million at a weighted average cost per share of $35.92. During 2013, we repurchased 6.5 million shares for $213.6 million at a weighted average cost per share of $32.92. During 2012, we repurchased 11.8 million shares for $324.7 million at a weighted average cost per share of $27.44. In October 2014, our board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share. Cash dividends declared were $383.6 million, $357.3 million and $332.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, we recorded a quarterly dividend payable of $98.7 million to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 2, 2015.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for shareholders' equity comprised of portions attributable to the parent entity and noncontrolling interest, including other comprehensive income. Includes, but is not limited to, balances of common stock, preferred stock, additional paid-in capital, other capital and retained earnings, accumulated balance for each classification of other comprehensive income and amount of comprehensive income.

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Earnings Per Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc. by the weighted average number of common shares (including restricted stock and vested but unissued restricted stock units) outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is based on the combined weighted average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding, which include, where appropriate, the assumed exercise of employee stock options, unvested restricted stock awards and unvested restricted stock units. In computing diluted earnings per share, we use the treasury stock method.

Earnings per share for the years ended December 31 are calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):



	2014		2013		2012
Basic earnings per share:
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$	547,600	$	588,900	$	571,800
Weighted average common shares outstanding	356,673		362,054		366,883
Basic earnings per share	$	1.54	$	1.63	$	1.56
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$	547,600	$	588,900	$	571,800

Weighted average common shares outstanding	356,673		362,054		366,883
Effect of dilutive securities:
Options to purchase common stock	1,350		1,332		1,008
Unvested restricted stock awards	84		36		129
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding	358,107		363,422		368,020
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.53	$	1.62	$	1.55
Antidilutive securities not included in the diluted earnings per share calculations:
Options to purchase common stock	274		1,658		7,876

Segment Reporting

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting

SEGMENT REPORTING

We manage and evaluate our operations through three regions: East, Central and West. These three regions are presented below as our reportable segments, which provide integrated waste management services consisting of collection, transfer, recycling and disposal of domestic non-hazardous solid waste. The historical results, discussion and presentation of our reportable segments as set forth in our consolidated financial statements for all periods presented reflect the impact of the restructuring of our operations in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 follows:



	Gross Revenue		Intercompany Revenue			Net Revenue		Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion		Operating Income (Loss)			Capital Expenditures		Total Assets
2014:
East	$	2,902.8	$	(404.7	)	$	2,498.1	$	266.2	$	429.6		$	235.5	$	4,538.4
Central	3,238.6		(616.2		)	2,622.4		318.6		503.6			270.9		5,775.7
West	4,276.8		(787.4		)	3,489.4		355.1		825.7			298.7		8,413.7
Corporate entities	192.8		(14.4		)	178.4		45.0		(525.8		)	57.4		1,366.2
Total	$	10,611.0	$	(1,822.7	)	$	8,788.3	$	984.9	$	1,233.1		$	862.5	$	20,094.0
2013:
East	$	2,857.4	$	(401.4	)	$	2,456.0	$	257.6	$	451.0		$	260.7	$	4,972.3
Central	3,098.5		(586.4		)	2,512.1		304.6		494.5			297.5		5,794.7
West	4,049.8		(725.4		)	3,324.4		342.8		766.6			303.4		8,274.9
Corporate entities	139.0		(14.3		)	124.7		49.0		(501.8		)	19.2		907.3
Total	$	10,144.7	$	(1,727.5	)	$	8,417.2	$	954.0	$	1,210.3		$	880.8	$	19,949.2
2012:
East	$	2,838.7	$	(392.9	)	$	2,445.8	$	244.6	$	474.6		$	223.2	$	4,916.6
Central	2,969.3		(544.5		)	2,424.8		285.0		474.5			296.8		5,668.4
West	3,819.8		(661.8		)	3,158.0		332.7		685.9			357.4		8,226.1
Corporate entities	103.7		(14.0		)	89.7		64.6		(314.4		)	26.1		805.8
Total	$	9,731.5	$	(1,613.2	)	$	8,118.3	$	926.9	$	1,320.6		$	903.5	$	19,616.9

Intercompany revenue reflects transactions within and between segments that generally are made on a basis intended to reflect the market value of such services. Capital expenditures for corporate entities primarily include vehicle inventory acquired but not yet assigned to operating locations and facilities. Corporate functions include legal, tax, treasury, information technology, risk management, human resources, corporate accounts, closed landfills and other administrative functions. During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, environmental remediation charges were incurred at our closed Bridgeton Landfill in Missouri. See Note 8, Landfill and Environmental Costs. During 2014, 2013 and 2012, we recorded charges related to our withdrawal from the Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund. See Note 11, Employee Benefit Plans, for a summary of our withdrawal and the related estimated withdrawal liability. During 2014, 2013 and 2012, we completed various refinancing transactions that resulted in cash paid for premiums and professional fees to repurchase outstanding debt, as well as non-cash charges for unamortized debt discounts and deferred issuance costs. See Note 9, Debt.

The following table shows our total reported revenue by service line for the years ended December 31 (in millions and as a percentage of revenue).



	2014					2013					2012
Collection:
Residential	$	2,193.6		25.0	%	$	2,175.5		25.8	%	$	2,155.7		26.6	%
Commercial	2,723.3			31.0		2,616.9			31.1		2,523.2			31.1
Industrial	1,784.0			20.3		1,639.4			19.5		1,544.2			19.0
Other	37.2			0.4		34.7			0.4		33.4			0.4
Total collection	6,738.1			76.7		6,466.5			76.8		6,256.5			77.1
Transfer	1,062.6					1,021.8					964.5
Less: intercompany	(654.4		)			(615.2		)			(575.3		)
Transfer, net	408.2			4.6		406.6			4.8		389.2			4.8
Landfill	2,014.5					1,927.2					1,863.3
Less: intercompany	(928.1		)			(902.2		)			(862.5		)
Landfill, net	1,086.4			12.4		1,025.0			12.2		1,000.8			12.3
Sale of recycled commodities	390.8			4.4		374.6			4.5		349.0			4.3
Other non-core	164.8			1.9		144.5			1.7		122.8			1.5
Other	555.6			6.3		519.1			6.2		471.8			5.8
Total revenue	$	8,788.3		100.0	%	$	8,417.2		100.0	%	$	8,118.3		100.0	%

Other revenue consists primarily of revenue from National Accounts, which represents the portion of revenue generated from nationwide contracts in markets outside our operating areas where the associated waste handling services are subcontracted to local operators. Consequently, substantially all of this revenue is offset with related subcontract costs, which are recorded in cost of operations.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income) by Component

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component

CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (INCOME) BY COMPONENT

A summary of changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss (income), net of tax, by component, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 follows:



	Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges			Defined Benefit Pension Items			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	24.5		$	(3.0	)	$	21.5
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(3.7		)	(15.6		)	(19.3		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	2.3			1.3			3.6
Net current-period other comprehensive income	(1.4		)	(14.3		)	(15.7		)
Balance as of December 31, 2012	23.1			(17.3		)	5.8
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(4.0		)	(7.1		)	(11.1		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0.2			2.1			2.3
Net current-period other comprehensive income	(3.8		)	(5.0		)	(8.8		)
Balance as of December 31, 2013	19.3			(22.3		)	(3.0		)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	23.8			9.3			33.1
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(1.2		)	—			(1.2		)
Net current-period other comprehensive loss	22.6			9.3			31.9
Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	41.9		$	(13.0	)	$	28.9

A summary of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 follows:



	2014			2013			2012
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income) Components	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income)									Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedges:
Recycling commodity hedges	$	—		$	0.2		$	3.3		Revenue
Fuel hedges	0.7			2.9			2.8			Cost of operations
Interest rate contracts	(2.7		)	(2.7		)	(2.2		)	Interest expense
	(2.0		)	0.4			3.9			Total before tax
	0.8			(0.2		)	(1.6		)	Tax benefit (expense)
	(1.2		)	0.2			2.3			Net of tax
Pension gains:
Pension settlement	$	—		$	3.5		$	2.2		Selling, general and administrative
	—			(1.4		)	(0.9		)	Tax expense
	—			2.1			1.3			Net of tax
Total (loss) gain reclassified into earnings	$	(1.2	)	$	2.3		$	3.6

- Definition

The entire disclosure for comprehensive income, which includes, but is not limited to, 1) the amount of income tax expense or benefit allocated to each component of other comprehensive income, including reclassification adjustments, 2) the reclassification adjustments for each classification of other comprehensive income and 3) the ending accumulated balances for each component of comprehensive income.

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Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Financial Instruments

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Fuel Hedges

We have entered into multiple swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges to mitigate some of our exposure related to changes in diesel fuel prices. These swaps qualified for, and were designated as, effective hedges of changes in the prices of forecasted diesel fuel purchases (fuel hedges).

The following table summarizes our outstanding fuel hedges as of December 31, 2014:



Year	Gallons Hedged	Weighted Average Contract Price per Gallon
2015	27,000,000	$3.76
2016	24,120,000	3.64

If the national U.S. on-highway average price for a gallon of diesel fuel as published by the Department of Energy exceeds the contract price per gallon, we receive the difference between the average price and the contract price (multiplied by the notional gallons) from the counterparty. If the average price is less than the contract price per gallon, we pay the difference to the counterparty.

The fair values of our fuel hedges are determined using standard option valuation models with assumptions about commodity prices based on those observed in underlying markets (Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy). The aggregate fair values of our outstanding fuel hedges as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 were current liabilities of $34.4 million and $0.1 million, respectively, and current assets of $6.7 million as of December 31, 2013, and have been recorded in other accrued liabilities and prepaid expenses and other current assets in our consolidated balance sheets, respectively. The ineffective portions of the changes in fair values resulted in losses of $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 and gains of less than $0.1 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, and have been recorded in other income, net in our consolidated statements of income.

Total (loss) gain recognized in other comprehensive income for fuel hedges (the effective portion) were $(24.2) million, $2.4 million and $3.4 million, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Recycling Commodity Hedges

We had no outstanding recycling commodity hedges as of December 31, 2014. The aggregate fair values of the outstanding recycling commodity hedges as of December 31, 2013 were current assets of $0.3 million and current liabilities of $0.6 million, and have been recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets and other accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets, respectively. The agreements qualified for, and were designated as, effective hedges of changes in the prices of certain forecasted recycling commodity sales (commodity hedges). No amounts were recognized in other income, net in our consolidated statements of income for the ineffectiveness portion of the changes in fair values during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. Total gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income for recycling commodity hedges (the effective portion) were $0.1 million, $(0.1) million and $(0.6) million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Fair Value Measurements

In measuring fair values of assets and liabilities, we use valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs (Level 1) and minimize the use of unobservable inputs (Level 3). We also use market data or assumptions that we believe market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability, including assumptions about risk when appropriate.

The carrying value for certain of our financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and certain other accrued liabilities, approximates fair value because of their short-term nature.

As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis include the following:



	December 31, 2014
			Fair Value
	Carrying Amount		Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Money market mutual funds	$	59.7	$	59.7	$	59.7	$	—	$	—
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities and other assets	56.8		56.8		—		56.8		—
Interest rate swaps - other assets	14.1		14.1		—		14.1		—
Total assets	$	130.6	$	130.6	$	59.7	$	70.9	$	—
Liabilities:
Fuel hedges - other accrued liabilities	$	34.4	$	34.4	$	—	$	34.4	$	—
Total debt	7,061.2		7,977.9		—		7,977.9		—
Total liabilities	$	7,095.6	$	8,012.3	$	—	$	8,012.3	$	—



	December 31, 2013
			Fair Value
	Carrying Amount		Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Money market mutual funds	$	176.0	$	176.0	$	176.0	$	—	$	—
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities	36.6		36.6		—		36.6		—
Fuel hedges - other current assets	6.7		6.7		—		6.7		—
Commodity hedges - other current assets	0.3		0.3		—		0.3		—
Total assets	$	219.6	$	219.6	$	176.0	$	43.6	$	—
Liabilities:
Fuel hedges - other accrued liabilities	$	0.1	$	0.1	$	—	$	0.1	$	—
Commodity hedges - other accrued liabilities	0.6		0.6		—		0.6		—
Interest rate swaps - other liabilities	4.4		4.4		—		4.4		—
Total debt	7,018.1		7,538.1		—		7,538.1		—
Total liabilities	$	7,023.2	$	7,543.2	$	—	$	7,543.2	$	—

The fair value of our fixed rate senior notes and debentures was $6.8 billion and $6.4 billion as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The carrying value of these notes and debentures was $5.9 billion and $5.8 billion as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The carrying amounts of our remaining notes payable and tax-exempt financings approximate fair value because interest rates are variable and, accordingly, approximate current market rates for instruments with similar risk and maturities. See Note 9, Debt, for further information related to our debt.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for derivative instruments and hedging activities including, but not limited to, risk management strategies, non-hedging derivative instruments, assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and methodologies and assumptions used in determining the amounts.

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Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Proceedings

We are subject to extensive and evolving laws and regulations and have implemented safeguards to respond to regulatory requirements. In the normal course of our business, we become involved in legal proceedings. Some may result in fines, penalties or judgments against us, which may impact earnings and cash flows for a particular period. Although we cannot predict the ultimate outcome of any legal matter with certainty, we do not believe the outcome of any of our pending legal proceedings will have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

As used herein, the term legal proceedings refers to litigation and similar claims against us and our subsidiaries, excluding: (1) ordinary course accidents, general commercial liability and workers compensation claims, which are covered by insurance programs, subject to customary deductibles, and which, together with self-insured employee health care costs, are discussed in Note 7, Other Liabilities; and (2) environmental remediation liabilities, which are discussed in Note 8, Landfill and Environmental Costs.

We accrue for legal proceedings when losses become probable and reasonably estimable. We have recorded an aggregate accrual of approximately $68 million relating to our outstanding legal proceedings as of December 31, 2014. As of the end of each applicable reporting period, we review each of our legal proceedings and, where it is probable that a liability has been incurred, we accrue for all probable and reasonably estimable losses. Where we can reasonably estimate a range of losses we may incur regarding such a matter, we record an accrual for the amount within the range that constitutes our best estimate. If we can reasonably estimate a range but no amount within the range appears to be a better estimate than any other, we use the amount that is the low end of such range. If we used the high ends of such ranges, our aggregate potential liability would be approximately $74 million higher than the amount recorded as of December 31, 2014.

Lease Commitments

We and our subsidiaries lease real property, equipment and software under various operating leases with remaining terms from one month to 30 years. Rent expense during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $49.1 million, $47.8 million and $46.0 million, respectively.

Future minimum lease obligations under non-cancelable operating leases with initial terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 2014 are as follows:



2015	$	24.4
2016	20.5
2017	19.4
2018	16.8
2019	13.2
Thereafter	56.5
	$	150.8

Unconditional Purchase Commitments

Royalties

We have entered into agreements to pay royalties to prior landowners, lessors or host communities, based on waste tonnage disposed at specified landfills. These royalties are generally payable quarterly and amounts incurred, but not paid, are accrued in our consolidated balance sheets. Royalties are accrued as tonnage is disposed of in the landfills.

Disposal Agreements

We have several agreements expiring at various dates through 2033 that require us to dispose of a minimum number of tons at third-party disposal facilities. Under these put-or-pay agreements, we must pay for agreed-upon minimum volumes regardless of the actual number of tons placed at the facilities.

Future minimum payments under unconditional purchase commitments, consisting primarily of (1) disposal related agreements, which include fixed or minimum royalty payments, host agreements, and take-or-pay and put-or-pay agreements, and (2) other obligations including committed capital expenditures and consulting service agreements as of December 31, 2014 are as follows:



2015	$	236.4
2016	76.3
2017	71.5
2018	38.7
2019	34.1
Thereafter	494.4
	$	951.4

Restricted Cash and Other Financial Guarantees

We must provide financial assurance to governmental agencies and a variety of other entities under applicable environmental regulations relating to our landfill operations for capping, closure and post-closure costs, and our performance under certain collection, landfill and transfer station contracts. We satisfy our financial assurance requirements by providing surety bonds, letters of credit, insurance policies or trust deposits. The amount of the financial assurance requirements for capping, closure and post-closure costs is determined by applicable state environmental regulations, which vary by state. The financial assurance requirements for capping, closure and post-closure costs can either be for costs associated with a portion of the landfill or the entire landfill. Generally, states will require a third-party engineering specialist to determine the estimated capping, closure and post-closure costs that are used to determine the required amount of financial assurance for a landfill. The amount of financial assurance required can, and generally will, differ from the obligation determined and recorded under U.S. GAAP. The amount of the financial assurance requirements related to contract performance varies by contract. Additionally, we are required to provide financial assurance for our insurance program and collateral for certain performance obligations.

We had the following financial instruments and collateral in place to secure our financial assurances as of December 31:



	2014		2013
Letters of credit	$	659.9	$	782.7
Surety bonds	2,952.7		2,819.9

The outstanding letters of credit used $615.1 million and $722.1 million as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, of availability under our Credit Facilities. Surety bonds subject to expiration will expire on various dates through 2021.

These financial instruments are issued in the normal course of business and are not debt. Because we currently have no liability for this financial assurance, it is not reflected in our consolidated balance sheets. However, we have recorded capping, closure and post-closure obligations and insurance reserves as they are incurred. The underlying financial assurance obligations, in excess of those already reflected in our consolidated balance sheets, would be recorded if it is probable that we would be unable to fulfill our related obligations. We do not expect this to occur.

Our restricted cash and marketable securities include, among other things, restricted cash and marketable securities held for capital expenditures under certain debt facilities, restricted cash pursuant to a holdback arrangement, and restricted cash and marketable securities pledged to regulatory agencies and governmental entities as financial guarantees of our performance related to our final capping, closure and post-closure obligations at our landfills.

The following table summarizes our restricted cash and marketable securities as of December 31:



	2014		2013
Financing proceeds	$	37.7	$	21.9
Capping, closure and post-closure obligations	26.7		56.0
Insurance	50.4		88.4
Other	0.8		3.4
Total restricted cash and marketable securities	$	115.6	$	169.7

We own a 19.9% interest in a company that, among other activities, issues financial surety bonds to secure capping, closure and post-closure obligations for companies operating in the solid waste industry. We account for this investment under the cost method of accounting. There have been no identified events or changes in circumstances that may have a significant adverse effect on the recoverability of this investment. This investee company and the parent company of the investee had written surety bonds for us relating primarily to our landfill operations for capping, closure and post-closure, of which $1,203.6 million was outstanding as of December 31, 2014. Our reimbursement obligations under these bonds are secured by an indemnity agreement with the investee and letters of credit totaling $15.8 million as of December 31, 2013. There were no letters of credit outstanding as of December 31, 2014.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off-balance sheet debt or similar obligations, other than operating leases and the financial assurances discussed above, which are not classified as debt. We have no transactions or obligations with related parties that are not disclosed, consolidated into or reflected in our reported financial position or results of operations. We have not guaranteed any third-party debt.

Guarantees

We enter into contracts in the normal course of business that include indemnification clauses. Indemnifications relating to known liabilities are recorded in the consolidated financial statements based on our best estimate of required future payments. Certain of these indemnifications relate to contingent events or occurrences, such as the imposition of additional taxes due to a change in the tax law or adverse interpretation of the tax law, and indemnifications made in divestiture agreements where we indemnify the buyer for liabilities that relate to our activities prior to the divestiture and that may become known in the future. We do not believe that these contingent obligations will have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

We have entered into agreements with property owners to guarantee the value of property that is adjacent to certain of our landfills. These agreements have varying terms. We do not believe that these contingent obligations will have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Other Matters

Our business activities are conducted in the context of a developing and changing statutory and regulatory framework. Governmental regulation of the waste management industry requires us to obtain and retain numerous governmental permits to conduct various aspects of our operations. These permits are subject to revocation, modification or denial. The costs and other capital expenditures that may be required to obtain or retain the applicable permits or comply with applicable regulations could be significant. Any revocation, modification or denial of permits could have a material adverse effect on us.

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (unaudited)

The following tables summarize our unaudited consolidated quarterly results of operations as reported for 2014 and 2013:



	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter
2014:
Revenue	$	2,073.7	$	2,225.3	$	2,264.1	$	2,225.2
Operating income	306.1		378.3		382.4		166.4
Net income	132.6		179.0		185.8		50.5
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	132.5		179.0		185.8		50.3
Diluted earnings per common share	0.37		0.50		0.52		0.14
2013:
Revenue	$	1,998.6	$	2,111.7	$	2,165.4	$	2,141.5
Operating income	274.2		181.2		352.3		402.6
Net income	124.9		56.4		171.1		236.7
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	124.6		56.3		171.4		236.6
Diluted earnings per common share	0.34		0.15		0.47		0.65

During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, environmental remediation charges were incurred at our closed Bridgeton Landfill in Missouri, of which $36.1 million was recorded during the first quarter of 2014, $174.5 million was recorded during the fourth quarter of 2014, and $108.7 million was recorded during the second quarter of 2013. See Note 8, Landfill and Environmental Costs, for a summary of these charges. During 2013, we recorded charges related to our withdrawal from the Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund, of which $57.9 million was recorded during the first quarter of 2013, $42.0 million was recorded during the second quarter of 2013, and $38.7 million was recorded during the third quarter of 2013. During the fourth quarter of 2013, we reduced our valuation allowance related to certain deferred tax assets for state net operating loss carryforwards. See Note 10, Income Taxes, for a summary regarding this valuation allowance adjustment.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Management's Estimates and Assumptions

Management’s Estimates and Assumptions

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider liquid investments with a maturity at the date of acquisition of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Accounts Receivable, Net

Restricted Cash And Marketable Securities

Restricted Cash and Marketable Securities

Property and Equipment




Buildings and improvements	7 - 40 years
Vehicles	5 - 12 years
Landfill equipment	5 - 7 years
Other equipment	3 - 15 years
Furniture and fixtures	10 years

Capitalized Interest

We capitalize interest on landfill cell construction and other construction projects if they meet the following criteria:


•	Total construction costs are $50,000 or greater;


•	The construction phase is one month or longer; and


•	The assets have a useful life of one year or longer.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments


•	Level 1 – inputs are based upon unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.


•	Level 2 – inputs are based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.


•	Level 3 – inputs are generally unobservable and typically reflect management’s estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The fair values are therefore determined using model-based techniques that include option pricing models, discounted cash flow models, and similar techniques.

See Note 11, Employee Benefit Plans, and Note 16, Financial Instruments, for fair value disclosures related to our defined benefit pension plan investments and financial instruments, respectively.

Investments Other Than Derivatives

Derivative Financial Instruments

Landfill And Environmental Costs

Landfill and Environmental Costs

Life Cycle Accounting

Probable Expansion Airspace


•	We own the land associated with the expansion airspace or control it pursuant to an option agreement;


•	We are committed to supporting the expansion project financially and with appropriate resources;


•	There are no identified fatal flaws or impediments associated with the project, including political impediments;


•	Progress is being made on the project;


•	The expansion is attainable within a reasonable time frame; and


•	We believe it is likely the expansion permit will be received.

We have identified three steps that landfills generally follow to obtain expansion permits. These steps are as follows:


•	Obtaining approval from local authorities;


•	Submitting a permit application to state authorities; and


•	Obtaining permit approval from state authorities.

Capitalized Landfill Costs

Final Capping, Closure and Post-Closure Costs & Environmental Liabilities

Final Capping, Closure and Post-Closure Costs

Final capping

Closure and post-closure

Estimated future expenditures

Fair value measurements

Changes in assets retirement obligations

Landfill operating expenses

Environmental Liabilities

Business Combinations

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Asset Impairments


•	A significant decrease in the market price of an asset or asset group;


•	A significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which an asset or asset group is being used or in its physical condition;


•	A significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate that could affect the value of an asset or asset group, including an adverse action or assessment by a regulator;


•	An accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount originally expected for the acquisition or construction of a long-lived asset;


•	A current period operating or cash flow loss combined with a history of operating or cash flow losses or a projection or forecast that demonstrates continuing losses associated with the use of a long-lived asset or asset group;


•	A current expectation that, more likely than not, a long-lived asset or asset group will be sold or otherwise disposed of significantly before the end of its previously estimated useful life; or


•	An impairment of goodwill at a reporting unit.

Insurance Reserves

Costs Associated with Exit Activities

Contingent Liabilities

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue when all four of the following criteria are met:


•	Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists such as a service agreement with a municipality, a hauling customer or a disposal customer;


•	Services have been performed such as the collection and hauling of waste or the disposal of waste at a disposal facility we own or operate;


•	The price of the services provided to the customer is fixed or determinable; and


•	Collectibility is reasonably assured.

Income Taxes

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Equity-Based Compensation Plans

Leases

Operating Leases

Capital Leases

Related Party Transactions

It is our policy that transactions with related parties must be on terms that, on the whole, are no less favorable than those that would be available from unaffiliated parties.

New Accounting Pronouncements

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Activity in allowance for doubtful accounts

The following table reflects the activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts for the years ended December 31:



	2014			2013			2012
Balance at beginning of year	$	38.3		$	45.3		$	48.1
Additions charged to expense	22.6			16.1			29.7
Accounts written-off	(22.0		)	(23.1		)	(32.5		)
Balance at end of year	$	38.9		$	38.3		$	45.3

Estimated useful lives of our property and equipment

The estimated useful lives of our property and equipment are as follows:




Buildings and improvements	7 - 40 years
Vehicles	5 - 12 years
Landfill equipment	5 - 7 years
Other equipment	3 - 15 years
Furniture and fixtures	10 years

A summary of property and equipment as of December 31 follows:



	2014			2013
Land	$	401.3		$	377.6
Non-depletable landfill land	162.2			164.2
Landfill development costs	5,645.3			5,392.7
Vehicles and equipment	5,834.1			5,403.7
Buildings and improvements	1,002.3			935.6
Construction-in-progress - landfill	140.8			72.5
Construction-in-progress - other	10.1			13.3
	$	13,196.1		$	12,359.6
Less: accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
Landfill development costs	$	(2,437.4	)	$	(2,160.2	)
Vehicles and equipment	(3,273.3		)	(2,883.8		)
Buildings and improvements	(320.1		)	(278.8		)
	(6,030.8		)	(5,322.8		)
Property and equipment, net	$	7,165.3		$	7,036.8

Business Acquisitions (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Aggregate purchase price and allocation of purchase price in other acquisitions

We acquired various solid waste businesses during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. The purchase price paid for these acquisitions and the allocations of the purchase price follow:



	2014			2013
Purchase price:
Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired	$	195.7		$	68.7
Holdbacks	25.4			8.4
Fair value, future guaranteed payments	6.8			—
Fair value, future minimum lease payments	25.2			—
Total	$	253.1		$	77.1
Allocated as follows:
Accounts receivable	8.5			0.8
Restricted cash	16.8			—
Landfill airspace	26.6			—
Property and equipment	76.1			18.2
Other assets	5.6			0.2
Future service obligations	(11.0		)	—
Closure and post-closure liabilities	(3.2		)	—
Other liabilities	(21.8		)	(4.3		)
Fair value of tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed	97.6			14.9
Excess purchase price to be allocated	$	155.5		$	62.2
Excess purchase price to be allocated as follows:
Other intangible assets	$	46.8		$	23.2
Goodwill	108.7			39.0
Total allocated	$	155.5		$	62.2

Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property and Equipment, Net

The estimated useful lives of our property and equipment are as follows:




Buildings and improvements	7 - 40 years
Vehicles	5 - 12 years
Landfill equipment	5 - 7 years
Other equipment	3 - 15 years
Furniture and fixtures	10 years

A summary of property and equipment as of December 31 follows:



	2014			2013
Land	$	401.3		$	377.6
Non-depletable landfill land	162.2			164.2
Landfill development costs	5,645.3			5,392.7
Vehicles and equipment	5,834.1			5,403.7
Buildings and improvements	1,002.3			935.6
Construction-in-progress - landfill	140.8			72.5
Construction-in-progress - other	10.1			13.3
	$	13,196.1		$	12,359.6
Less: accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
Landfill development costs	$	(2,437.4	)	$	(2,160.2	)
Vehicles and equipment	(3,273.3		)	(2,883.8		)
Buildings and improvements	(320.1		)	(278.8		)
	(6,030.8		)	(5,322.8		)
Property and equipment, net	$	7,165.3		$	7,036.8

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of the activity and balances in goodwill accounts, net, by operating segment

A summary of the activity and balances in goodwill accounts by reporting segment follows:



	Balance as of December 31, 2013		Acquisitions		Divestitures		Adjustments to Acquisitions			Balance as of December 31, 2014
East	$	3,020.2	$	26.0	$	—	$	(0.2	)	$	3,046.0
Central	3,264.8		15.4		—		(1.2		)	3,279.0
West	4,439.1		67.3		—		(0.5		)	4,505.9
Total	$	10,724.1	$	108.7	$	—	$	(1.9	)	$	10,830.9



	Balance as of December 31, 2012		Acquisitions		Divestitures			Adjustments to Acquisitions			Balance as of December 31, 2013
East	$	3,014.9	$	7.0	$	—		$	(1.7	)	$	3,020.2
Central	3,242.7		23.2		—			(1.1		)	3,264.8
West	4,432.4		8.8		(0.7		)	(1.4		)	4,439.1
Total	$	10,690.0	$	39.0	$	(0.7	)	$	(4.2	)	$	10,724.1

Summary of the activity and balances by intangible asset type

A summary of the activity and balances in other intangible assets accounts by intangible asset type follows:



	Gross Intangible Assets								Accumulated Amortization									Other Intangible Assets, Net as of December 31, 2014
	Balance as of December 31, 2013		Acquisitions and Other Additions		Adjustments to Acquisitions/Divestitures		Balance as of December 31, 2014		Balance as of December 31, 2013			Additions Charged to Expense			Balance as of December 31, 2014			Other Intangible Assets, Net as of December 31, 2014
Customer relationships, franchise and other municipal agreements	$	598.9	$	42.3	$	—	$	641.2	$	(309.7	)	$	(59.4	)	$	(369.1	)	$	272.1
Non-compete agreements	23.6		3.2		—		26.8		(14.8		)	(3.4		)	(18.2		)	8.6
Other intangible assets	63.9		1.3		—		65.2		(46.1		)	(0.9		)	(47.0		)	18.2
Total	$	686.4	$	46.8	$	—	$	733.2	$	(370.6	)	$	(63.7	)	$	(434.3	)	$	298.9



	Gross Intangible Assets									Accumulated Amortization									Other Intangible Assets, Net as of December 31, 2013
	Balance as of December 31, 2012		Acquisitions and Other Additions		Adjustments to Acquisitions/Divestitures			Balance as of December 31, 2013		Balance as of December 31, 2012			Additions Charged to Expense			Balance as of December 31, 2013			Other Intangible Assets, Net as of December 31, 2013
Customer relationships, franchise and other municipal agreements	$	579.0	$	19.9	$	—		$	598.9	$	(252.4	)	$	(57.3	)	$	(309.7	)	$	289.2
Non-compete agreements	20.4		3.2		—			23.6		(12.0		)	(2.8		)	(14.8		)	8.8
Other intangible assets	63.5		0.6		(0.2		)	63.9		(45.3		)	(0.8		)	(46.1		)	17.8
Total	$	662.9	$	23.7	$	(0.2	)	$	686.4	$	(309.7	)	$	(60.9	)	$	(370.6	)	$	315.8

Summary of amortization expense

Based on the amortizable intangible assets recorded in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014, amortization expense for each of the next five years is estimated as follows:



2015	$	65.8
2016	64.3
2017	62.5
2018	50.0
2019	7.6

Other Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

A summary of prepaid expenses and other current assets as of December 31 follows:



	2014		2013
Inventories	$	35.9	$	37.8
Prepaid expenses	55.0		59.0
Other non-trade receivables	57.0		23.4
Reinsurance receivable	12.4		14.8
Income tax receivable	101.6		55.3
Commodity and fuel hedge assets	—		7.0
Other current assets	1.5		3.0
Total	$	263.4	$	200.3

Other Assets

A summary of other assets as of December 31 follows:



	2014		2013
Deferred financing costs	$	47.2	$	51.4
Deferred compensation plan	77.1		65.1
Notes and other receivables	38.9		19.5
Reinsurance receivable	48.4		46.9
Other	80.7		98.0
Total	$	292.3	$	280.9

Other Liabilities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]

Other Accrued Liabilities

A summary of other accrued liabilities as of December 31 follows:



	2014		2013
Accrued payroll and benefits	$	180.2	$	172.7
Accrued fees and taxes	125.6		121.3
Insurance reserves, current portion	118.6		136.6
Ceded insurance reserves, current portion	12.4		14.8
Accrued dividends	98.7		93.7
Current tax liabilities	16.3		—
Commodity and fuel hedge liabilities	35.3		0.7
Accrued professional fees and legal settlement reserves	61.2		28.3
Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds	15.9		—
Other	86.5		73.2
Total	$	750.7	$	641.3

Other Long-Term Liabilities

A summary of other long-term liabilities as of December 31 follows:



	2014		2013
Deferred compensation plan	$	76.3	$	67.0
Pension and other post-retirement liabilities	11.0		6.5
Legal settlement reserves	10.8		27.3
Ceded insurance reserves	48.4		46.9
Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds	139.6		171.4
Other	58.8		59.9
Total	$	344.9	$	379.0

Activity Of Self Insurance Reserves

The following table summarizes the activity in our insurance reserves for the years ended December 31:



	2014			2013			2012
Balance at beginning of year	$	431.5		$	426.4		$	418.3
Additions charged to expense	354.8			379.1			385.5
Payments	(372.2		)	(377.2		)	(381.6		)
Accretion expense	2.5			3.2			4.2
Balance at end of year	416.6			431.5			426.4
Less: current portion	(118.6		)	(136.6		)	(135.5		)
Long-term portion	$	298.0		$	294.9		$	290.9

Landfill and Environmental Costs (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]

Summary of landfill and environmental liabilities

A summary of our accrued landfill and environmental liabilities as of December 31 follows:



	2014			2013
Landfill final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities	$	1,144.3		$	1,091.3
Environmental remediation	697.5			551.7
Total accrued landfill and environmental costs	1,841.8			1,643.0
Less: current portion	(164.3		)	(178.7		)
Long-term portion	$	1,677.5		$	1,464.3

Activity in asset retirement obligation liabilities, which includes liabilities for final capping, closure and post-closure

The following table summarizes the activity in our asset retirement obligation liabilities, which include liabilities for final capping, closure and post-closure, for the years ended December 31:



	2014			2013			2012
Asset retirement obligation liabilities, beginning of year	$	1,091.3		$	1,052.4		$	1,037.0
Non-cash additions	38.6			36.5			33.8
Acquisitions and other adjustments	3.8			(0.6		)	(14.6		)
Asset retirement obligation adjustments	(12.8		)	12.0			(4.6		)
Payments	(54.6		)	(85.6		)	(77.6		)
Accretion expense	78.0			76.6			78.4
Asset retirement obligation liabilities, end of year	1,144.3			1,091.3			1,052.4
Less: current portion	(87.9		)	(93.6		)	(110.4		)
Long-term portion	$	1,056.4		$	997.7		$	942.0

Summary of expected future payments for final capping, closure, and post-closure

The expected future payments for final capping, closure and post-closure as of December 31, 2014 follows:



2015	$	87.9
2016	121.5
2017	88.7
2018	78.0
2019	92.2
Thereafter	5,224.6
	$	5,692.9

Activity in environmental remediation liabilities

The following table summarizes the activity in our environmental remediation liabilities for the years ended December 31:



	2014			2013			2012
Environmental remediation liabilities, beginning of year	$	551.7		$	563.7		$	543.7
Net additions charged to expense	219.1			83.7			62.4
Payments	(99.4		)	(122.5		)	(73.1		)
Accretion expense (non-cash interest expense)	25.3			26.8			30.7
Acquisitions and other	0.8			—			—
Environmental remediation liabilities, end of year	697.5			551.7			563.7
Less: current portion	(76.4		)	(85.1		)	(85.1		)
Long-term portion	$	621.1		$	466.6		$	478.6

Summary of expected undiscounted future payments for remediation costs

The expected undiscounted future payments for remediation costs as of December 31, 2014 follows:



2015	$	76.4
2016	76.6
2017	55.5
2018	56.0
2019	43.9
Thereafter	406.2
	$	714.6

Debt (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Notes payable, capital leases and long-term debt



		2014								2013
Maturity	Interest Rate	Principal		Adjustments			Carry Value			Principal		Adjustments			Carry Value
Credit facilities:
Uncommitted facility	Variable	$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—
June 2019	Variable	—		—			—			—		—			—
May 2017	Variable	—		—			—			—		—			—
Senior notes:
May 2018	3.800	700.0		(0.1		)	699.9			700.0		(0.1		)	699.9
September 2019	5.500	650.0		(2.5		)	647.5			650.0		(2.9		)	647.1
March 2020	5.000	850.0		(0.1		)	849.9			850.0		(0.1		)	849.9
November 2021	5.250	600.0		—			600.0			600.0		—			600.0
June 2022	3.550	850.0		(1.8		)	848.2			850.0		(2.0		)	848.0
May 2023	4.750	550.0		11.5			561.5			550.0		(5.7		)	544.3
March 2035	6.086	275.7		(23.9		)	251.8			275.7		(24.5		)	251.2
March 2040	6.200	650.0		(0.5		)	649.5			650.0		(0.5		)	649.5
May 2041	5.700	600.0		(3.2		)	596.8			600.0		(3.3		)	596.7
Debentures:
May 2021	9.250	35.3		(1.6		)	33.7			35.3		(1.7		)	33.6
September 2035	7.400	165.3		(40.5		)	124.8			165.2		(41.0		)	124.2
Tax-exempt:
2015 - 2044	0.300 - 5.625	1,083.8		—			1,083.8			1,087.7		—			1,087.7
Other:
2015 - 2046	5.000 - 12.203	113.8		—			113.8			86.0		—			86.0
Total Debt		$	7,123.9	$	(62.7	)	7,061.2			$	7,099.9	$	(81.8	)	7,018.1
Less: current portion							(10.4		)						(15.7		)
Long-term portion							$	7,050.8							$	7,002.4

Schedule of extinguishment of debt

The following table summarizes the loss on extinguishment of debt for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:



	Principal Repaid		Cash Paid on Loss on Extinguishment of Debt		Non-cash Loss on Extinguishment of Debt		Total Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
2014
Amendments to credit facilities	$	—	$	—	$	0.7	$	0.7
Tax-exempt financings	42.5		—		0.7		0.7
Loss on extinguishment of debt for the year ended December 31, 2014			$	—	$	1.4	$	1.4
2013
Tax-exempt financings	$	189.1	$	—	$	2.1	$	2.1
Loss on extinguishment of debt for the year ended December 31, 2013			$	—	$	2.1	$	2.1
2012
Amendments to credit facilities	$	—	$	—	$	1.5	$	1.5
$750.0 million 6.875% senior notes due June 2017	750.0		25.8		71.0		96.8
Tax-exempt financings	94.0		—		14.2		14.2
Ineffective portion of interest rate lock settlements	—		0.1		—		0.1
Loss on extinguishment of debt for the year ended December 31, 2012			$	25.9	$	86.7	$	112.6

Future maturities of debt

Aggregate principal maturities of notes payable, capital leases and other long-term debt as of December 31, 2014 follows:



2015	$	9.5
2016	4.5
2017	4.9
2018	705.5
2019	689.7
Thereafter	5,709.8
	$	7,123.9

Components of interest expense

The components of interest expense follows:



	2014			2013			2012
Interest expense on debt and capital lease obligations	$	310.3		$	319.8		$	338.5
Accretion of debt discounts	6.6			6.9			12.2
Accretion of remediation reserves and other	38.2			40.6			46.2
Less: capitalized interest	(6.4		)	(7.3		)	(8.4		)
Total interest expense	$	348.7		$	360.0		$	388.5

Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Valuation Allowance [Line Items]

Components of the provision for income taxes

The components of the provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31 follows:



	2014			2013			2012
Current:
Federal	$	328.1		$	289.6		$	228.7
State	39.7			35.3			29.2
Deferred:
Federal	(13.3		)	16.3			83.0
State	7.5			(12.5		)	0.9
State deferred benefit - change in valuation allowance	(3.2		)	(42.3		)	—
Uncertain tax positions and interest, and other	(21.4		)	(24.3		)	(90.0		)
Provision for income taxes	$	337.4		$	262.1		$	251.8

Reconciliations of the statutory federal income tax rate to our effective tax rate

The reconciliations of the statutory federal income tax rate to our effective tax rate for the years ended December 31 follows:



	2014		2013		2012
Federal statutory rate	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	3.0		3.1		2.5
Change in valuation allowance	(0.4	)	(5.0	)	—
Non-deductible expenses	0.9		1.0		1.1
Uncertain tax position taxes and interest	(0.4	)	(1.8	)	(4.7	)
Other, net	—		(1.5	)	(3.3	)
Effective income tax rate	38.1	%	30.8	%	30.6	%

Components of the net deferred income tax asset and liability

The components of the net deferred income tax asset and liability as of December 31 follows:



	2014			2013
Deferred tax liabilities relating to:
Differences between book and tax basis of property	$	(982.6	)	$	(983.6	)
Difference between book and tax basis of intangible assets	(704.8		)	(692.5		)
Basis difference due to redemption of partnership interests	(129.1		)	(128.5		)
Total liabilities	$	(1,816.5	)	$	(1,804.6	)
Deferred tax assets relating to:
Environmental reserves	$	438.6		$	356.0
Accruals not currently deductible	207.9			244.2
State net operating loss carryforwards	124.9			126.4
Difference between book and tax basis of other assets	113.0			111.4
Deferred taxes on uncertain tax positions	14.7			16.4
Other	0.4			5.5
Total assets	899.5			859.9
Valuation allowance	(73.9		)	(76.9		)
Net deferred tax asset	825.6			783.0
Net deferred tax liabilities	$	(990.9	)	$	(1,021.6	)

Summarization of activity in our gross unrecognized tax benefits

The following table summarizes the activity in our gross unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31:



	2014			2013			2012
Balance at beginning of year	$	72.0		$	84.7		$	54.3
Additions based on tax positions related to current year	0.8			0.3			0.9
Additions for tax positions of prior years	5.0			11.4			64.0
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(6.0		)	(2.4		)	—
Reductions for tax positions resulting from lapse of statute of limitations	(0.2		)	(1.3		)	(7.3		)
Settlements	(1.5		)	(20.7		)	(27.2		)
Balance at end of year	$	70.1		$	72.0		$	84.7

Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]

Valuation Allowance [Line Items]

Changes in the deferred tax valuation allowance

Changes in the deferred tax valuation allowance for the years ended December 31 follows:



	2014			2013			2012
Valuation allowance, beginning of year	$	76.9		$	124.8		$	118.1
Additions charged to income	0.2			0.1			1.9
Realized deferred tax assets	(3.2		)	(42.3		)	(3.2		)
Expirations of state net operating losses	—			—			(0.3		)
Other, net	—			(5.7		)	8.3
Valuation allowance, end of year	$	73.9		$	76.9		$	124.8

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Weighted-average assumptions for calculating fair values of stock options granted

The weighted-average estimated fair values of stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $5.74, $5.27 and $4.77 per option, respectively, which were calculated using the following weighted-average assumptions:



	2014		2013		2012
Expected volatility	27.5	%	28.9	%	27.8	%
Risk-free interest rate	1.4	%	0.7	%	0.8	%
Dividend yield	3.2	%	3.2	%	3.2	%
Expected life (in years)	4.6		4.5		4.5
Contractual life (in years)	7.0		7.0		7.0

Summary of stock option activity

The following table summarizes stock option activity for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:



	Number of Shares (in millions)		Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions)
Outstanding as of December 31, 2011	14.3		$	26.13
Granted	3.1		29.63
Exercised	(2.9	)	29.32			$	18.8
Forfeited or expired	(0.8	)	28.80
Outstanding as of December 31, 2012	13.7		27.51
Granted	3.0		31.21
Exercised	(5.5	)	26.48			$	36.0
Forfeited or expired	(0.7	)	30.02
Outstanding as of December 31, 2013	10.5		28.91
Granted	0.5		33.76
Exercised	(3.0	)	27.98			$	24.5
Forfeited or expired	(0.4	)	31.02
Outstanding as of December 31, 2014	7.6		$	29.49	3.8	$	79.8
Exercisable as of December 31, 2014	3.7		$	28.14	2.9	$	44.9

Restricted stock unit and restricted stock activity

The following table summarizes restricted stock unit and restricted stock activity for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:



	Number of Restricted Stock Units and Shares of Restricted Stock (in thousands)		Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions)
Unissued as of December 31, 2011	770.0		$	27.17
Granted	303.8		27.76
Vested and issued	(167.2	)	26.35
Forfeited	(1.3	)	29.79
Unissued as of December 31, 2012	905.3		27.51
Granted	361.8		30.16
Vested and issued	(243.0	)	28.16
Forfeited	(27.1	)	30.66
Unissued as of December 31, 2013	997.0		28.48
Granted	784.9		33.38
Vested and issued	(258.4	)	28.07
Forfeited	(67.3	)	33.14
Unissued as of December 31, 2014	1,456.2		$	24.07	1.0	$	58.6
Vested and unissued as of December 31, 2014	575.6		$	39.75

Accumulated benefit obligation and reconciliations of the changes of defined benefit pension plan



	Defined Benefit Pension Plan
	2014			2013
Accumulated benefit obligation	$	276.8		$	261.7
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	261.7		$	301.4
Interest cost	11.3			11.0
Actuarial loss (gain)	24.7			(14.9		)
Benefits paid	(20.9		)	(35.8		)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	276.8		$	261.7
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	269.8		$	295.3
Actual return on plan assets	26.5			13.2
Estimated expenses	(2.8		)	(2.9		)
Benefits paid	(20.9		)	(35.8		)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	272.6		$	269.8
Funded (underfunded) status	$	(4.2	)	$	8.1
Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position consist of:
Noncurrent (liabilities) and assets	$	(4.2	)	$	8.1
Net amount recognized	$	(4.2	)	$	8.1
Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations:
Discount rate	3.70		%	4.50		%
Rate of compensation increase	N/A			N/A

Schedule of net periodic benefit costs

The components of the net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31 are summarized below:



	2014			2013			2012
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	$	2.8		$	2.9		$	3.0
Interest cost	11.3			11.0			13.1
Expected return on plan assets	(16.4		)	(16.2		)	(18.9		)
Recognized net actuarial gain	(1.0		)	(0.2		)	—
Amortization of prior service cost	0.1			0.1			0.1
Settlement income	—			(3.5		)	(2.2		)
Net periodic benefit cost	$	(3.2	)	$	(5.9	)	$	(4.9	)
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost:
Discount rate	4.50		%	3.90		%	3.60		%
Expected return on plan assets	6.35		%	6.00		%	6.50		%
Rate of compensation increase	N/A			N/A			N/A

Summary of target asset allocation and actual asset allocation for defined benefit pension plans

The following table summarizes our target asset allocation for 2014 and actual asset allocation as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 for our defined benefit pension plan:



	Target Asset Allocation		2014 Actual Asset Allocation		2013 Actual Asset Allocation
Debt securities	70	%	70	%	70	%
Equity securities	30		30		30
Total	100	%	100	%	100	%

Changes in the fair value of the Plan's investment

The pension assets are measured at fair value. The following table summarizes, by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the investments of the Plan at fair value as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:



			Fair Value Measurements Using
	Total as of December 31, 2014		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Money market accounts	$	6.2	$	6.2	$	—	$	—
Mutual funds	266.0		—		266.0		—
Limited partnerships	0.4		—		—		0.4
Total assets	$	272.6	$	6.2	$	266.0	$	0.4



			Fair Value Measurements Using
	Total as of December 31, 2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Money market accounts	$	5.1	$	5.1	$	—	$	—
Common stock	13.5		13.5		—		—
Mutual funds and real estate investment trusts	170.7		128.5		42.2		—
Bonds	80.1		—		80.1		—
Limited partnerships	0.4		—		—		0.4
Total assets	$	269.8	$	147.1	$	122.3	$	0.4

Estimated future benefit payments

Estimated future benefit payments for the next ten years under the Plan follows:



2015	$	18.5
2016	18.9
2017	18.8
2018	18.2
2019	18.4
2020 through 2024	87.3

Schedule of individually significant multiemployer pension plans

There have been no significant changes that affect the comparability of the 2014, 2013 and 2012 contributions.



		Pension Protection Act Zone Status		Funding Improvement or Rehabilitation Plan Status Pending /	Republic Contributions to Plan						Surcharge	Expiration
Legal Plan Name	EIN	2013	2012	Implemented	2014		2013		2012		Imposed	of CBA
Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund	36-6044243	Critical	Critical	Implemented	$	—	$	1.8	$	3.5	No	N/A
Local 731 Private Scavengers and Garage Attendants Pension Trust Fund	36-6513567	Critical	Critical	Implemented	9.2		6.9		6.3		No	10/01/13 - 9/30/18
Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan	91-6145047	Safe	Safe	No	25.1		25.3		26.7		No	12/31/09 - 12/31/18
Individually significant plans					34.3		34.0		36.5
All other plans	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	12.5		9.8		9.0		N/A
Total					$	46.8	$	43.8	$	45.5

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings per share

Earnings per share for the years ended December 31 are calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):



	2014		2013		2012
Basic earnings per share:
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$	547,600	$	588,900	$	571,800
Weighted average common shares outstanding	356,673		362,054		366,883
Basic earnings per share	$	1.54	$	1.63	$	1.56
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$	547,600	$	588,900	$	571,800

Weighted average common shares outstanding	356,673		362,054		366,883
Effect of dilutive securities:
Options to purchase common stock	1,350		1,332		1,008
Unvested restricted stock awards	84		36		129
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding	358,107		363,422		368,020
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.53	$	1.62	$	1.55
Antidilutive securities not included in the diluted earnings per share calculations:
Options to purchase common stock	274		1,658		7,876

Segment Reporting (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments

Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 follows:



	Gross Revenue		Intercompany Revenue			Net Revenue		Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion		Operating Income (Loss)			Capital Expenditures		Total Assets
2014:
East	$	2,902.8	$	(404.7	)	$	2,498.1	$	266.2	$	429.6		$	235.5	$	4,538.4
Central	3,238.6		(616.2		)	2,622.4		318.6		503.6			270.9		5,775.7
West	4,276.8		(787.4		)	3,489.4		355.1		825.7			298.7		8,413.7
Corporate entities	192.8		(14.4		)	178.4		45.0		(525.8		)	57.4		1,366.2
Total	$	10,611.0	$	(1,822.7	)	$	8,788.3	$	984.9	$	1,233.1		$	862.5	$	20,094.0
2013:
East	$	2,857.4	$	(401.4	)	$	2,456.0	$	257.6	$	451.0		$	260.7	$	4,972.3
Central	3,098.5		(586.4		)	2,512.1		304.6		494.5			297.5		5,794.7
West	4,049.8		(725.4		)	3,324.4		342.8		766.6			303.4		8,274.9
Corporate entities	139.0		(14.3		)	124.7		49.0		(501.8		)	19.2		907.3
Total	$	10,144.7	$	(1,727.5	)	$	8,417.2	$	954.0	$	1,210.3		$	880.8	$	19,949.2
2012:
East	$	2,838.7	$	(392.9	)	$	2,445.8	$	244.6	$	474.6		$	223.2	$	4,916.6
Central	2,969.3		(544.5		)	2,424.8		285.0		474.5			296.8		5,668.4
West	3,819.8		(661.8		)	3,158.0		332.7		685.9			357.4		8,226.1
Corporate entities	103.7		(14.0		)	89.7		64.6		(314.4		)	26.1		805.8
Total	$	9,731.5	$	(1,613.2	)	$	8,118.3	$	926.9	$	1,320.6		$	903.5	$	19,616.9

Revenue by service line

The following table shows our total reported revenue by service line for the years ended December 31 (in millions and as a percentage of revenue).



	2014					2013					2012
Collection:
Residential	$	2,193.6		25.0	%	$	2,175.5		25.8	%	$	2,155.7		26.6	%
Commercial	2,723.3			31.0		2,616.9			31.1		2,523.2			31.1
Industrial	1,784.0			20.3		1,639.4			19.5		1,544.2			19.0
Other	37.2			0.4		34.7			0.4		33.4			0.4
Total collection	6,738.1			76.7		6,466.5			76.8		6,256.5			77.1
Transfer	1,062.6					1,021.8					964.5
Less: intercompany	(654.4		)			(615.2		)			(575.3		)
Transfer, net	408.2			4.6		406.6			4.8		389.2			4.8
Landfill	2,014.5					1,927.2					1,863.3
Less: intercompany	(928.1		)			(902.2		)			(862.5		)
Landfill, net	1,086.4			12.4		1,025.0			12.2		1,000.8			12.3
Sale of recycled commodities	390.8			4.4		374.6			4.5		349.0			4.3
Other non-core	164.8			1.9		144.5			1.7		122.8			1.5
Other	555.6			6.3		519.1			6.2		471.8			5.8
Total revenue	$	8,788.3		100.0	%	$	8,417.2		100.0	%	$	8,118.3		100.0	%

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income) by Component (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Summary of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component

A summary of changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss (income), net of tax, by component, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 follows:



	Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges			Defined Benefit Pension Items			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	24.5		$	(3.0	)	$	21.5
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(3.7		)	(15.6		)	(19.3		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	2.3			1.3			3.6
Net current-period other comprehensive income	(1.4		)	(14.3		)	(15.7		)
Balance as of December 31, 2012	23.1			(17.3		)	5.8
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(4.0		)	(7.1		)	(11.1		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0.2			2.1			2.3
Net current-period other comprehensive income	(3.8		)	(5.0		)	(8.8		)
Balance as of December 31, 2013	19.3			(22.3		)	(3.0		)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	23.8			9.3			33.1
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(1.2		)	—			(1.2		)
Net current-period other comprehensive loss	22.6			9.3			31.9
Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	41.9		$	(13.0	)	$	28.9

Schedule of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income

A summary of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 follows:



	2014			2013			2012
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income) Components	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income)									Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedges:
Recycling commodity hedges	$	—		$	0.2		$	3.3		Revenue
Fuel hedges	0.7			2.9			2.8			Cost of operations
Interest rate contracts	(2.7		)	(2.7		)	(2.2		)	Interest expense
	(2.0		)	0.4			3.9			Total before tax
	0.8			(0.2		)	(1.6		)	Tax benefit (expense)
	(1.2		)	0.2			2.3			Net of tax
Pension gains:
Pension settlement	$	—		$	3.5		$	2.2		Selling, general and administrative
	—			(1.4		)	(0.9		)	Tax expense
	—			2.1			1.3			Net of tax
Total (loss) gain reclassified into earnings	$	(1.2	)	$	2.3		$	3.6

Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary Of Outstanding Fuel Hedges

The following table summarizes our outstanding fuel hedges as of December 31, 2014:



Year	Gallons Hedged	Weighted Average Contract Price per Gallon
2015	27,000,000	$3.76
2016	24,120,000	3.64

Carrying Amount And fair Value of Financial Instruments

As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis include the following:



	December 31, 2014
			Fair Value
	Carrying Amount		Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Money market mutual funds	$	59.7	$	59.7	$	59.7	$	—	$	—
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities and other assets	56.8		56.8		—		56.8		—
Interest rate swaps - other assets	14.1		14.1		—		14.1		—
Total assets	$	130.6	$	130.6	$	59.7	$	70.9	$	—
Liabilities:
Fuel hedges - other accrued liabilities	$	34.4	$	34.4	$	—	$	34.4	$	—
Total debt	7,061.2		7,977.9		—		7,977.9		—
Total liabilities	$	7,095.6	$	8,012.3	$	—	$	8,012.3	$	—



	December 31, 2013
			Fair Value
	Carrying Amount		Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Money market mutual funds	$	176.0	$	176.0	$	176.0	$	—	$	—
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities	36.6		36.6		—		36.6		—
Fuel hedges - other current assets	6.7		6.7		—		6.7		—
Commodity hedges - other current assets	0.3		0.3		—		0.3		—
Total assets	$	219.6	$	219.6	$	176.0	$	43.6	$	—
Liabilities:
Fuel hedges - other accrued liabilities	$	0.1	$	0.1	$	—	$	0.1	$	—
Commodity hedges - other accrued liabilities	0.6		0.6		—		0.6		—
Interest rate swaps - other liabilities	4.4		4.4		—		4.4		—
Total debt	7,018.1		7,538.1		—		7,538.1		—
Total liabilities	$	7,023.2	$	7,543.2	$	—	$	7,543.2	$	—

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Future minimum lease obligations under non-cancellable operating leases

Future minimum lease obligations under non-cancelable operating leases with initial terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 2014 are as follows:



2015	$	24.4
2016	20.5
2017	19.4
2018	16.8
2019	13.2
Thereafter	56.5
	$	150.8

Future minimum payments under unconditional purchase commitments



2015	$	236.4
2016	76.3
2017	71.5
2018	38.7
2019	34.1
Thereafter	494.4
	$	951.4

Financial instruments and collateral in place

We had the following financial instruments and collateral in place to secure our financial assurances as of December 31:



	2014		2013
Letters of credit	$	659.9	$	782.7
Surety bonds	2,952.7		2,819.9

Restricted cash and marketable securities

The following table summarizes our restricted cash and marketable securities as of December 31:



	2014		2013
Financing proceeds	$	37.7	$	21.9
Capping, closure and post-closure obligations	26.7		56.0
Insurance	50.4		88.4
Other	0.8		3.4
Total restricted cash and marketable securities	$	115.6	$	169.7

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of a lessee's leasing arrangements including: (1) the basis on which contingent rental payments are determined, (2) the existence and terms of renewal or purchase options and escalation clauses, (3) restrictions imposed by lease arrangements, such as those concerning dividends, additional debt, and further leasing, (4) rent holidays, rent concessions, or leasehold improvement incentives and unusual provisions or conditions. Disclosure may also include the specific period used to amortize material leasehold improvements made at the inception of the lease or during the lease term. Additionally, for operating leases having initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year: (a) future minimum rental payments required as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, in the aggregate and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) the total of minimum rentals to be received in the future under noncancelable subleases as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, and (c) for all operating leases, rental expense for each period for which an income statement is presented, with separate amounts for minimum rentals, contingent rentals, and sublease rentals. Rental payments under leases with terms of a month or less that were not renewed need not be included.

+ References + Details

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Results of operations

The following tables summarize our unaudited consolidated quarterly results of operations as reported for 2014 and 2013:



	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter
2014:
Revenue	$	2,073.7	$	2,225.3	$	2,264.1	$	2,225.2
Operating income	306.1		378.3		382.4		166.4
Net income	132.6		179.0		185.8		50.5
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	132.5		179.0		185.8		50.3
Diluted earnings per common share	0.37		0.50		0.52		0.14
2013:
Revenue	$	1,998.6	$	2,111.7	$	2,165.4	$	2,141.5
Operating income	274.2		181.2		352.3		402.6
Net income	124.9		56.4		171.1		236.7
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	124.6		56.3		171.4		236.6
Diluted earnings per common share	0.34		0.15		0.47		0.65

Basis of Presentation (Details)	12 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation (Details)	Dec. 31, 2014 Segment
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of geographic operating segments	3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Activity in allowance for doubtful accounts
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance	$ 38.3	$ 45.3	$ 48.1
Additions charged to expense	22.6	16.1	29.7
Accounts written-off	(22.0)	(23.1)	(32.5)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance	$ 38.9	$ 38.3	$ 45.3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 1)	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 1)	Dec. 31, 2014
Furniture and fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	10 years
Minimum [Member] \| Buildings and improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	7 years
Minimum [Member] \| Vehicles [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	5 years
Minimum [Member] \| Landfill equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	5 years
Minimum [Member] \| Other equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	3 years
Maximum [Member] \| Buildings and improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	40 years
Maximum [Member] \| Vehicles [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	12 years
Maximum [Member] \| Landfill equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	7 years
Maximum [Member] \| Other equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	15 years

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) PensionPlan landfill	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Net book credit balances in our primary disbursement accounts	$ 36,400,000	$ 39,600,000
Restricted cash and restricted marketable securities	115,600,000
Capitalized interest	$ 6,400,000	$ 7,300,000	$ 8,400,000
Post-closure period	30 years
Number of closed landfills \| landfill	125
Asset retirement obligation, costs to discharge, inflation rate	2.30%
Years of historical moving average increase of the U.S. Consumer Price Index used as our basis for inflation rate	10 years
Risk-free rate used for liability recognition	4.50%	5.00%
Debt instrument, term	30 years
Discount rate for acquisition	9.75%
Future estimates of revenue and expense growth rate, minimum range	3.00%
Future estimates of revenue and expense growth rate, maximum range	5.00%
Future estimated effective tax rates	40.00%
Estimated discount rates, minimum range	7.00%
Estimated discount rates, maximum range	8.00%
Fair value of our reporting units exceeded the carrying value of our reporting units, maximum range	50.00%
Number of qualified defined pension plans \| PensionPlan	1
Percentage of current plan participants benefits frozen upon Allied's acquisition of BFI	97.00%
Minimum [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Interest capitalization, construction costs threshold	$ 50,000
Interest capitalization, construction phase period (in months)	1 month
Interest capitalization, useful life of assets under construction	1 year
Amortization period for other intangible assets	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Amortization period for other intangible assets	21 years

Business Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Business Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Purchase price:
Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired	$ 195.7	$ 68.7	$ 95.3
Excess purchase price to be allocated as follows:
Goodwill	10,830.9	10,724.1	$ 10,690.0
Acquired various solid waste businesses [Member]
Purchase price:
Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired	195.7	68.7
Holdbacks	25.4	8.4
Fair value, future guaranteed payments	6.8	0.0
Fair value, future minimum lease payments	25.2	0.0
Total	253.1	77.1
Allocated as follows:
Accounts receivable	8.5	0.8
Restricted cash	16.8	0.0
Landfill airspace	26.6	0.0
Property and equipment	76.1	18.2
Other assets	5.6	0.2
Future service obligations	(11.0)	0.0
Closure and post-closure liabilities	(3.2)	0.0
Other liabilities	(21.8)	(4.3)
Fair value of tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed	97.6	14.9
Excess purchase price to be allocated	155.5	62.2
Excess purchase price to be allocated as follows:
Other intangible assets	46.8	23.2
Goodwill	108.7	39.0
Total allocated	$ 155.5	$ 62.2

Business Acquisitions (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price allocated to goodwill				$ 10,830.9	$ 10,724.1	$ 10,690.0
San Angelo Landfill [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred			$ 10.3
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross			$ 9.6
Acquired various solid waste businesses [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred				253.1	77.1
Fair value, future guaranteed payments				6.8	0.0
Future service obligations				(11.0)	0.0
Closure and post-closure liabilities				(3.2)	0.0
Landfill airspace				26.6	0.0
Restricted cash				16.8	0.0
Fair value, future minimum lease payments				25.2	0.0
Purchase price allocated to property and equipment				76.1	18.2
Purchase price allocated to intangible assets				46.8	23.2
Purchase price allocated to other liabilities				(21.8)	(4.3)
Purchase price allocated to goodwill				108.7	$ 39.0
Rainbow Disposal [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred		$ 112.0
Purchase price allocated to property and equipment				53.5
Purchase price allocated to intangible assets				34.8
Purchase price allocated to other liabilities				18.9
Purchase price allocated to goodwill				$ 66.0
Subsequent Event [Member] \| Tervita [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$ 485.0

Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 13,196.1	$ 12,359.6
Less: accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization	(6,030.8)	(5,322.8)
Property and equipment, net	7,165.3	7,036.8
Other land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	401.3	377.6
Non-depletable landfill land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	162.2	164.2
Landfill development costs [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	5,645.3	5,392.7
Less: accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization	(2,437.4)	(2,160.2)
Vehicles and equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	5,834.1	5,403.7
Less: accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization	(3,273.3)	(2,883.8)
Buildings and improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	1,002.3	935.6
Less: accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization	(320.1)	(278.8)
Construction-in-progress - landfill [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	140.8	72.5
Construction-in-progress - other [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 10.1	$ 13.3

Property and Equipment, Net Property and Equipment, Net (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation, amortization and depletion of property and equipment	$ 906.9	$ 877.4	$ 848.5
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation, amortization and depletion of property and equipment	$ 838.5	$ 806.7	$ 778.4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of the activity and balances in goodwill accounts, net, by operating segment [Roll forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 10,724.1	$ 10,690.0
Acquisitions	108.7	39.0
Divestitures	0.0	(0.7)
Adjustments to Acquisitions	(1.9)	(4.2)
Goodwill, ending balance	10,830.9	10,724.1
East [Member]
Summary of the activity and balances in goodwill accounts, net, by operating segment [Roll forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	3,020.2	3,014.9
Acquisitions	26.0	7.0
Divestitures	0.0	0.0
Adjustments to Acquisitions	(0.2)	(1.7)
Goodwill, ending balance	3,046.0	3,020.2
Central [Member]
Summary of the activity and balances in goodwill accounts, net, by operating segment [Roll forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	3,264.8	3,242.7
Acquisitions	15.4	23.2
Divestitures	0.0	0.0
Adjustments to Acquisitions	(1.2)	(1.1)
Goodwill, ending balance	3,279.0	3,264.8
West [Member]
Summary of the activity and balances in goodwill accounts, net, by operating segment [Roll forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	4,439.1	4,432.4
Acquisitions	67.3	8.8
Divestitures	0.0	(0.7)
Adjustments to Acquisitions	(0.5)	(1.4)
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 4,505.9	$ 4,439.1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Gross Intangible Assets, Beginning Balance	$ 686.4	$ 662.9
Acquisitions and Other Additions	46.8	23.7
Adjustments to Acquisitions/Divestitures	0.0	(0.2)
Gross Intangible Assets, Ending Balance	733.2	686.4
Accumulated Amortization, Beginning Balance	(370.6)	(309.7)
Additions Charged to Expense	(63.7)	(60.9)
Accumulated Amortization, Ending Balance	(434.3)	(370.6)
Net Intangibles	298.9	315.8
Customer relationships, franchise and other municipal agreements [Member]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Gross Intangible Assets, Beginning Balance	598.9	579.0
Acquisitions and Other Additions	42.3	19.9
Adjustments to Acquisitions/Divestitures	0.0	0.0
Gross Intangible Assets, Ending Balance	641.2	598.9
Accumulated Amortization, Beginning Balance	(309.7)	(252.4)
Additions Charged to Expense	(59.4)	(57.3)
Accumulated Amortization, Ending Balance	(369.1)	(309.7)
Net Intangibles	272.1	289.2
Non-compete agreements [Member]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Gross Intangible Assets, Beginning Balance	23.6	20.4
Acquisitions and Other Additions	3.2	3.2
Adjustments to Acquisitions/Divestitures	0.0	0.0
Gross Intangible Assets, Ending Balance	26.8	23.6
Accumulated Amortization, Beginning Balance	(14.8)	(12.0)
Additions Charged to Expense	(3.4)	(2.8)
Accumulated Amortization, Ending Balance	(18.2)	(14.8)
Net Intangibles	8.6	8.8
Other intangibles assets [Member]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Gross Intangible Assets, Beginning Balance	63.9	63.5
Acquisitions and Other Additions	1.3	0.6
Adjustments to Acquisitions/Divestitures	0.0	(0.2)
Gross Intangible Assets, Ending Balance	65.2	63.9
Accumulated Amortization, Beginning Balance	(46.1)	(45.3)
Additions Charged to Expense	(0.9)	(0.8)
Accumulated Amortization, Ending Balance	(47.0)	(46.1)
Net Intangibles	$ 18.2	$ 17.8

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Details 2) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2015	$ 65.8
2016	64.3
2017	62.5
2018	50.0
2019	$ 7.6

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization period for other intangible assets	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization period for other intangible assets	21 years

Other Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Assets
Deferred financing costs	$ 47.2	$ 51.4
Deferred compensation plan	77.1	65.1
Notes and other receivables	38.9	19.5
Reinsurance receivable	48.4	46.9
Other	80.7	98.0
Total	$ 292.3	$ 280.9

Other Assets (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	$ 35.9	$ 37.8
Prepaid expenses	55.0	59.0
Other non-trade receivables	57.0	23.4
Reinsurance receivable	12.4	14.8
Income tax receivable	101.6	55.3
Commodity and fuel hedge assets	0.0	7.0
Other current assets	1.5	3.0
Total	$ 263.4	$ 200.3

Other Assets Other Assets (Details Textual) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of interest rate swaps included in other assets	$ 14.1

Other Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Other Accrued Liabilities
Accrued payroll and benefits	$ 180.2	$ 172.7
Accrued fees and taxes	125.6	121.3
Insurance reserves, current portion	118.6	136.6	$ 135.5
Ceded insurance reserves, current portion	12.4	14.8
Accrued dividends	98.7	93.7
Current tax liabilities	16.3	0.0
Commodity and fuel hedge liabilities	35.3	0.7
Accrued professional fees and legal settlement reserves	61.2	28.3
Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds	15.9	0.0
Other	86.5	73.2
Total	750.7	641.3
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan	76.3	67.0
Pension and other post-retirement liabilities	11.0	6.5
Legal settlement reserves	10.8	27.3
Ceded insurance reserves	48.4	46.9
Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds	139.6	171.4
Other	58.8	59.9
Total	$ 344.9	$ 379.0

Other Liabilities (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Other Liabilities (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Self Insurance Reserve [Roll Forward]
Self insurance reserve, beginning	$ 431.5	$ 426.4	$ 418.3
Additions charged to expense	354.8	379.1	385.5
Payments	(372.2)	(377.2)	(381.6)
Accretion expense	2.5	3.2	4.2
Self insurance reserve, ending	416.6	431.5	426.4
Less: current portion	(118.6)	(136.6)	(135.5)
Long-term portion	$ 298.0	$ 294.9	$ 290.9

Other Liabilities (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Liabilities for unpaid and incurred but not reported claims	$ 416.6	$ 431.5	$ 426.4	$ 418.3
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of interest rate swap included in other long-term liabilities		$ 4.4

Landfill and Environmental Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]
Landfill final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities	$ 1,144.3	$ 1,091.3	$ 1,052.4	$ 1,037.0
Environmental remediation	697.5	551.7	$ 563.7	$ 543.7
Total accrued landfill and environmental costs	1,841.8	1,643.0
Less: current portion	(164.3)	(178.7)
Long-term portion	$ 1,677.5	$ 1,464.3

Landfill and Environmental Costs (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Activity in Asset Retirement Obligation Liabilities [Rollforward]
Asset retirement obligation liabilities, beginning of year	$ 1,091.3	$ 1,052.4	$ 1,037.0
Non-cash additions	38.6	36.5	33.8
Acquisitions and other adjustments	3.8	(0.6)	(14.6)
Asset retirement obligation adjustments	(12.8)	12.0	(4.6)
Payments	(54.6)	(85.6)	(77.6)
Accretion expense	78.0	76.6	78.4
Asset retirement obligation liabilities, end of year	1,144.3	1,091.3	1,052.4
Less: current portion	(87.9)	(93.6)	(110.4)
Long-term portion	$ 1,056.4	$ 997.7	$ 942.0

Landfill and Environmental Costs (Details 2) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Landfill and Environmental Costs (Details 2) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]
2015	$ 87.9
2016	121.5
2017	88.7
2018	78.0
2019	92.2
Thereafter	5,224.6
Total future payments for final capping, closure and post-closure	$ 5,692.9

Landfill and Environmental Costs (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Activity in environmental remediation liabilities
Environmental remediation liabilities, beginning of year	$ 551.7	$ 563.7	$ 543.7
Net additions charged to expense	219.1	83.7	62.4
Payments	(99.4)	(122.5)	(73.1)
Accretion expense (non-cash interest expense)	25.3	26.8	30.7
Acquisitions and other	0.8	0.0	0.0
Environmental remediation liabilities, end of year	697.5	551.7	563.7
Less: current portion	(76.4)	(85.1)	(85.1)
Long-term portion	$ 621.1	$ 466.6	$ 478.6

Landfill and Environmental Costs (Details 4) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Landfill and Environmental Costs (Details 4) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]
2015	$ 76.4
2016	76.6
2017	55.5
2018	56.0
2019	43.9
Thereafter	406.2
Total expected undiscounted future payments for remediation	$ 714.6

Landfill and Environmental Costs (Details Textual) $ in Millions, ft³ in Billions	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) landfill ft³	Mar. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) landfill ft³	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)
Environmental Exit Cost [Line Items]
Number of active solid waste landfills \| landfill	189			189
Total available disposal capacity (billion in-place cubic feet) \| ft³	129.6			129.6
Number of closed landfills \| landfill	125			125
Net increase (decrease) in amortization expense				$ (13.4)	$ (0.3)	$ 4.9
Fair value of assets that are legally restricted for final capping, closure and post-closure obligations	$ 26.7			26.7	56.0
Aggregate potential remediation liability, amount higher than amount recorded	360.0			360.0
Remediation liability	697.5			697.5	551.7	563.7	$ 543.7
Payments for management and monitoring of remediation area				99.4	$ 122.5	$ 73.1
Bridgeton Closed Landfill [Member]
Environmental Exit Cost [Line Items]
Remediation liability	240.3			240.3
Expected remediation liability to be paid during the next 12 months				30.0
Payments for management and monitoring of remediation area				64.3
Environmental remediation charge	174.5	$ 36.1	$ 108.7
Range of loss for remediation costs (maximum)	160.0			160.0
Congress Landfill [Member]
Environmental Exit Cost [Line Items]
Remediation liability	83.4			83.4
Expected remediation liability to be paid during the next 12 months				5.0
Range of loss for remediation costs (maximum)	$ 70.0			$ 70.0

Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal	$ 7,123.9	$ 7,099.9
Adjustments	(62.7)	(81.8)
Carrying Value	7,061.2	7,018.1
Less: current portion	(10.4)	(15.7)
Long-term portion	$ 7,050.8	7,002.4
Credit facilities: Uncommitted facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	Variable
Principal	$ 0.0	0.0
Adjustments	0.0	0.0
Carrying Value	$ 0.0	0.0
Credit facilities: June 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	Variable
Principal	$ 0.0	0.0
Adjustments	0.0	0.0
Carrying Value	$ 0.0	0.0
Credit facilities: May 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	Variable
Principal	$ 0.0	0.0
Adjustments	0.0	0.0
Carrying Value	$ 0.0	0.0
Senior notes: May 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate (in percentage)	3.80%
Principal	$ 700.0	700.0
Adjustments	(0.1)	(0.1)
Carrying Value	$ 699.9	699.9
Senior notes: September 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate (in percentage)	5.50%
Principal	$ 650.0	650.0
Adjustments	(2.5)	(2.9)
Carrying Value	$ 647.5	647.1
Senior notes: March 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate (in percentage)	5.00%
Principal	$ 850.0	850.0
Adjustments	(0.1)	(0.1)
Carrying Value	$ 849.9	849.9
Senior notes: November 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate (in percentage)	5.25%
Principal	$ 600.0	600.0
Adjustments	0.0	0.0
Carrying Value	$ 600.0	600.0
Senior notes: June 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate (in percentage)	3.55%
Principal	$ 850.0	850.0
Adjustments	(1.8)	(2.0)
Carrying Value	$ 848.2	848.0
Senior notes: May 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate (in percentage)	4.75%
Principal	$ 550.0	550.0
Adjustments	11.5	(5.7)
Carrying Value	$ 561.5	544.3
Senior notes: March 2035 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate (in percentage)	6.086%
Principal	$ 275.7	275.7
Adjustments	(23.9)	(24.5)
Carrying Value	$ 251.8	251.2
Senior notes: March 2040 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate (in percentage)	6.20%
Principal	$ 650.0	650.0
Adjustments	(0.5)	(0.5)
Carrying Value	$ 649.5	649.5
Senior notes: May 2041 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate (in percentage)	5.70%
Principal	$ 600.0	600.0
Adjustments	(3.2)	(3.3)
Carrying Value	$ 596.8	596.7
Debentures: May 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate (in percentage)	9.25%
Principal	$ 35.3	35.3
Adjustments	(1.6)	(1.7)
Carrying Value	$ 33.7	33.6
Debentures: September 2035 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate (in percentage)	7.40%
Principal	$ 165.3	165.2
Adjustments	(40.5)	(41.0)
Carrying Value	$ 124.8	124.2
Tax-exempt: 2015 - 2044 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate, minimum	0.30%
Interest Rate, maximum	5.625%
Principal	$ 1,083.8	1,087.7
Adjustments	0.0	0.0
Carrying Value	$ 1,083.8	1,087.7
Other: 2015 - 2046 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate, minimum	5.00%
Interest Rate, maximum	12.203%
Principal	$ 113.8	86.0
Adjustments	0.0	0.0
Carrying Value	$ 113.8	$ 86.0

Debt (Details 1) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Debt (Details 1) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Cash Paid in Loss on Extinguishment of Debt	$ 0	$ 0	$ 25,900,000
Non-cash Loss On Extinguishment of Debt	1,400,000	2,100,000	86,700,000
Total Loss on Extinguishment of Debt	1,400,000	2,100,000	112,600,000
Amendments to credit facilities [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Principal Repaid	0		0
Cash Paid in Loss on Extinguishment of Debt	0		0
Non-cash Loss On Extinguishment of Debt	(700,000)		1,500,000
Total Loss on Extinguishment of Debt	(700,000)		1,500,000
Tax-exempt financings [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Principal Repaid	42,500,000	189,100,000	94,000,000
Cash Paid in Loss on Extinguishment of Debt	0	0	0
Non-cash Loss On Extinguishment of Debt	700,000	2,100,000	14,200,000
Total Loss on Extinguishment of Debt	$ 700,000	2,100,000	14,200,000
$750.0 million 6.875% senior notes due June 2017 [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Principal Repaid			750,000,000
Cash Paid in Loss on Extinguishment of Debt			25,800,000
Non-cash Loss On Extinguishment of Debt			71,000,000
Total Loss on Extinguishment of Debt			96,800,000
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 750,000,000.0
Interest Rate (in percentage)		6.875%
Ineffective portion of interest rate lock settlements [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Principal Repaid			0
Cash Paid in Loss on Extinguishment of Debt			100,000
Non-cash Loss On Extinguishment of Debt			0
Total Loss on Extinguishment of Debt			$ 100,000

Debt (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Future maturities of debt
2015	$ 9.5
2016	4.5
2017	4.9
2018	705.5
2019	689.7
Thereafter	5,709.8
Total long term debt maturities	$ 7,123.9	$ 7,099.9

Debt (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Debt (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Components of interest expense
Interest expense on debt and capital lease obligations	$ 310.3	$ 319.8	$ 338.5
Accretion of debt discounts	6.6	6.9	12.2
Accretion of remediation reserves and other	38.2	40.6	46.2
Less: capitalized interest	(6.4)	(7.3)	(8.4)
Total interest expense	$ 348.7	$ 360.0	$ 388.5

Debt (Details Textual) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Debt (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2015
Credit Facilities:
Letters of credit outstanding under our Credit Facilities		$ 615,100,000	$ 722,100,000
Balance availability under Credit Facilities		1,615,400,000	1,527,900,000
Borrowings outstanding from Credit Facilities		0	0
Tax-Exempt Financings:
Tax-exempt financings outstanding		$ 7,061,200,000	7,018,100,000
Percentage of tax-exempt financings remarketed		90.00%
Restricted cash and marketable securities		$ 115,600,000	169,700,000
Restricted financing proceeds		37,700,000	21,900,000
Other Debt:
Capital lease liabilities		113,800,000	85,900,000
Interest Paid:
Interest paid		320,200,000	324,000,000	$ 341,000,000
Interest Rate Swap and Lock Agreements:
Derivative, Notional Amount		300,000,000
Net interest income related to net swap settlements		7,700,000	2,000,000
Gain (loss) on the change in fair value of the hedged senior notes		(12,600,000)	4,500,000
Gain (loss) on the related interest rate swaps		14,100,000	(4,400,000)
Effective portion of interest rate locks recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax		21,600,000	23,000,000
Effective portion of interest rate locks amortized as an adjustment to interest expense		2,700,000	2,700,000	$ 2,200,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap and Lock Agreements:
Fair value of interest rate swaps included in other assets		14,100,000
Fair value of interest rate swap included in other long-term liabilities			4,400,000
Expected to amortization over next twelve months, yield adjustment		$ 2,700,000
Minimum [Member]
Tax-Exempt Financings:
Tax-exempt financings maturity period		2015
Other Debt:
Range of capital lease liabilities maturity period		2015
Maximum [Member]
Tax-Exempt Financings:
Tax-exempt financings maturity period		2044
Other Debt:
Range of capital lease liabilities maturity period		2046
Credit facilities due June 2019 [Member]
Credit Facilities:
Credit facility maximum borrowing capacity	$ 1,250,000,000.00
Aggregate amount by which Credit Facilities can be increased	$ 500,000,000
Tax-Exempt Financings:
Tax-exempt financings outstanding		$ 0	0
Credit facilities due 2016 [Member]
Credit Facilities:
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity, reduced		1,000,000,000.0
Credit facilities due May 2017 [Member]
Credit Facilities:
Credit facility maximum borrowing capacity		1,250,000,000.00
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity, reduced		1,000,000,000.0
Aggregate amount by which Credit Facilities can be increased		500,000,000
Tax-Exempt Financings:
Tax-exempt financings outstanding		0	0
Uncommitted revolver, amended borrowing capacity [Member]
Credit Facilities:
Credit facility maximum borrowing capacity		125,000,000.0
Uncommitted Credit Facility, Original Borrowing Capacity [Domain] \| Subsequent Event [Member]
Credit Facilities:
Credit facility maximum borrowing capacity					$ 20,000,000.0
Tax-exempt financings [Member]
Tax-Exempt Financings:
Tax-exempt financings outstanding		1,083,800,000	1,087,700,000
Restricted financing proceeds		20,900,000
Senior Notes $550.0 million 4.750% Due May 2023 [Member]
Tax-Exempt Financings:
Tax-exempt financings outstanding		$ 561,500,000	$ 544,300,000
Interest Rate Swap and Lock Agreements:
Interest Rate (in percentage)		4.75%

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current:
Federal	$ 328.1	$ 289.6	$ 228.7
State	39.7	35.3	29.2
Deferred:
Federal	(13.3)	16.3	83.0
State	7.5	(12.5)	0.9
State deferred benefit - change in valuation allowance	(3.2)	(42.3)	0.0
Uncertain tax positions and interest, and other	(21.4)	(24.3)	(90.0)
Provision for income taxes	$ 337.4	$ 262.1	$ 251.8

Income Taxes (Details 1)	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details 1)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Reconciliations of the statutory federal income tax rate to our effective tax
Federal statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	3.00%	3.10%	2.50%
Change in valuation allowance	(0.40%)	(5.00%)	0.00%
Non-deductible expenses	0.90%	1.00%	1.10%
Uncertain tax position taxes and interest	(0.40%)	(1.80%)	(4.70%)
Other, net	0.00%	(1.50%)	(3.30%)
Effective income tax rate	38.10%	30.80%	30.60%

Income Taxes (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred tax liabilities relating to:
Differences between book and tax basis of property	$ (982.6)	$ (983.6)
Difference between book and tax basis of intangible assets	(704.8)	(692.5)
Basis difference due to redemption of partnership interests	(129.1)	(128.5)
Total liabilities	(1,816.5)	(1,804.6)
Deferred tax assets relating to:
Environmental reserves	438.6	356.0
Accruals not currently deductible	207.9	244.2
State net operating loss carryforwards	124.9	126.4
Difference between book and tax basis of other assets	113.0	111.4
Deferred taxes on uncertain tax positions	14.7	16.4
Other	0.4	5.5
Total assets	899.5	859.9
Valuation allowance	(73.9)	(76.9)
Net deferred tax asset	825.6	783.0
Net deferred tax liabilities	$ (990.9)	$ (1,021.6)

Income Taxes (Details 3) - Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Movement in Deferred Tax Valuation Allowances [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance	$ 76.9	$ 124.8	$ 118.1
Additions charged to income	0.2	0.1	1.9
Accounts written-off	(3.2)	(42.3)	(3.2)
Other, net	0.0	(5.7)	8.3
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance	73.9	76.9	124.8
Expirations of state net operating losses [Member]
Movement in Deferred Tax Valuation Allowances [Roll Forward]
Accounts written-off	$ 0.0	$ 0.0	$ (0.3)

Income Taxes (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 72.0	$ 84.7	$ 54.3
Additions based on tax positions related to current year	0.8	0.3	0.9
Additions for tax positions of prior years	5.0	11.4	64.0
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(6.0)	(2.4)	0.0
Reductions for tax positions resulting from lapse of statute of limitations	(0.2)	(1.3)	(7.3)
Settlements	(1.5)	(20.7)	(27.2)
Balance at end of year	$ 70.1	$ 72.0	$ 84.7

Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Change in estimate having a favorable impact on the effect tax rate	$ 5.1	$ 9.6	$ 16.0
Adjustments in valuation allowance having favorable impact on effective tax rate	3.2	42.3	0.0
Tax settlement having a favorable impact on effective tax rate		14.0	35.0
State net operating loss carryforwards	124.9	126.4
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries	49.0
Contingent federal income taxes on undistributed earnings of Puerto Rican subsidiaries	17.0
Income taxes paid, net of refunds received	$ 382.0	$ 288.0	$ 185.0
Bonus depreciation for property	50.00%	50.00%	50.00%
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$ 70.1	$ 72.0	$ 84.7	$ 54.3
Unrecognized tax benefits if recognized that would impact effective tax rate	45.6	46.8
Interest on income taxes accrued	1.5	1.2	1.0
Accrued liability for penalties	0.5	0.5	0.7
Accrued liability for interest related to uncertain tax positions and penalties	18.7	17.0	18.9
Unrecognized tax benefits settlements with taxing authorities, minimum	5.0
Unrecognized tax benefits settlements with taxing authorities, maximum	15.0
Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Adjustments in valuation allowance having favorable impact on effective tax rate		44.0
State net operating loss carryforwards	3.0
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Gross reduction in unrecognized tax benefits	1.5	$ 20.7	$ 27.2
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] \| Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
State net operating loss carryforwards	$ 70.9

Employee Benefit Plans (Details)	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefit Plans (Details)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Weighted-average assumptions for calculating fair values of stock options granted
Contractual life (in years)	3 years 9 months 18 days
Stock options granted [Member]
Weighted-average assumptions for calculating fair values of stock options granted
Expected volatility	27.50%	28.90%	27.80%
Risk-free interest rate	1.40%	0.70%	0.80%
Dividend yield	3.20%	3.20%	3.20%
Expected life (in years)	4 years 7 months 2 days	4 years 6 months	4 years 6 months
Contractual life (in years)	7 years	7 years	7 years

Employee Benefit Plans (Details 1) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Number of Shares, Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	10.5	13.7	14.3
Number of Shares, Granted (in shares)	0.5	3.0	3.1
Number of Shares, Exercised (in shares)	(3.0)	(5.5)	(2.9)
Number of Shares, Forfeited or expired (in shares)	(0.4)	(0.7)	(0.8)
Number of Shares, Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	7.6	10.5	13.7
Number of Shares, Exercisable (in shares)	3.7
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Outstanding, beginning balance	$ 28.91	$ 27.51	$ 26.13
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Granted	33.76	31.21	29.63
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Exercised	27.98	26.48	29.32
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Forfeited or expired	31.02	30.02	28.80
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Outstanding, ending balance	29.49	$ 28.91	$ 27.51
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Exercisable	$ 28.14
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Outstanding	3 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Exercisable	2 years 10 months 24 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercised	$ 24.5	$ 36.0	$ 18.8
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding	79.8
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable	$ 44.9

Employee Benefit Plans (Details 2) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restricted stock unit and restricted stock activity
Number of Restricted Stock Units and Shares of Restricted Stock, Unissued, beginning balance (in shares)	997,000	905,300	770,000
Number of Restricted Stock Units and Shares of Restricted Stock, Granted (in shares)	784,900	361,800	303,800
Number of Restricted Stock Units and Shares of Restricted Stock, Vested and issued (in shares)	(258,400)	(243,000)	(167,200)
Number of Restricted Stock Units and Shares of Restricted Stock, Forfeited (in shares)	(67,300)	(27,100)	(1,300)
Number of Restricted Stock Units and Shares of Restricted Stock, Unissued, ending balance (in shares)	1,456,200	997,000	905,300
Number of Restricted Stock Units and Shares of Restricted Stock, Vested and unissued (in shares)	575,600
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share, Unissued, beginning balance (in dollars per share)	$ 28.48	$ 27.51	$ 27.17
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share, Granted (in dollars per share)	33.38	30.16	27.76
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share, Vested and Issued (in dollars per share)	28.07	28.16	26.35
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share, Forfeited (in dollars per share)	33.14	$ 30.66	$ 29.79
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share, Vested and Unissued (in dollars per share)	$ 39.75
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Unissued	1 year
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Unissued	$ 58.6
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted stock unit and restricted stock activity
Number of Restricted Stock Units and Shares of Restricted Stock, Granted (in shares)	657,476	258,944

Employee Benefit Plans (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefit Plans (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Change in Plan Assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$ 269.8
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	272.6	$ 269.8
Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position consist of:
Noncurrent (liabilities) and assets	(11.0)	(6.5)
Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accumulated benefit obligation	276.8	261.7
Change in Projected Benefit Obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	261.7	301.4
Interest cost	11.3	11.0	$ 13.1
Actuarial loss (gain)	24.7	(14.9)
Benefits paid	(20.9)	(35.8)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	276.8	261.7	301.4
Change in Plan Assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	269.8	295.3
Actual return on plan assets	26.5	13.2
Estimated expenses	(2.8)	(2.9)
Benefits paid	(20.9)	(35.8)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	272.6	269.8	$ 295.3
Funded (unfunded) status	(4.2)	8.1
Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position consist of:
Noncurrent (liabilities) and assets	(4.2)	8.1
Net amount recognized	$ (4.2)	$ 8.1
Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations:
Discount rate	3.70%	4.50%

Employee Benefit Plans (Details 4) - Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	$ 2.8	$ 2.9	$ 3.0
Interest cost	11.3	11.0	13.1
Expected return on plan assets	(16.4)	(16.2)	(18.9)
Recognized net actuarial gain	(1.0)	(0.2)	0.0
Amortization of prior service cost	0.1	0.1	0.1
Settlement income	0.0	(3.5)	(2.2)
Net periodic benefit cost	$ (3.2)	$ (5.9)	$ (4.9)
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost:
Discount rate	4.50%	3.90%	3.60%
Expected return on plan assets	6.35%	6.00%	6.50%

Employee Benefit Plans (Details 5)	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefit Plans (Details 5)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Asset Allocation	100.00%
Actual Asset Allocation	100.00%	100.00%
Debt Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Asset Allocation	70.00%
Actual Asset Allocation	70.00%	70.00%
Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Asset Allocation	30.00%
Actual Asset Allocation	30.00%	30.00%

Employee Benefit Plans (Details 7) - Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Member] $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Estimated future benefit payments
2015	$ 18.5
2016	18.9
2017	18.8
2018	18.2
2019	18.4
2020 through 2024	$ 87.3

Employee Benefit Plans (Details 8) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefit Plans (Details 8) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Republic Contributions to Plan	$ 46.8	$ 43.8	$ 45.5
Central States Southeast And Southwest Areas Pension Fund [Member]
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Pension plan EIN	36-6044243
Pension protection act zone status		Critical	Critical
Funding improvement or rehabilitation plan status pending / implemented	Implemented
Republic Contributions to Plan	$ 0.0	$ 1.8	$ 3.5
Surcharge Imposed	No
Local 731 Private Scavengers And Garage Attendants Pension Trust Fund [Member]
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Pension plan EIN	36-6513567
Pension protection act zone status		Critical	Critical
Funding improvement or rehabilitation plan status pending / implemented	Implemented
Republic Contributions to Plan	$ 9.2	$ 6.9	$ 6.3
Surcharge Imposed	No
Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan [Member]
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Pension plan EIN	91-6145047
Pension protection act zone status		Safe	Safe
Funding improvement or rehabilitation plan status pending / implemented	No
Republic Contributions to Plan	$ 25.1	$ 25.3	$ 26.7
Surcharge Imposed	No
Individually Significant Plans [Member]
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Republic Contributions to Plan	$ 34.3	34.0	36.5
All Other Plans [Member]
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Republic Contributions to Plan	$ 12.5	$ 9.8	$ 9.0

Employee Benefit Plans (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefit Plans (Details Textual)	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) PensionPlan $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Reserve for stock issuance \| shares	700,000
Period of increments vested	4 years	4 years	4 years
Option forfeiture rate	3.00%
Weighted-average estimated fair values of stock options granted \| $ / shares	$ 5.74	$ 5.27	$ 4.77
Compensation expense for stock options	$ 6,300,000	$ 12,900,000	$ 13,200,000
Total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding stock options	$ 4,300,000
Weighted average period, in years	1 year 6 months 22 days
Total fair value of stock options vested during year	$ 12,500,000	10,800,000	10,900,000
Excess tax benefits	$ 4,300,000	$ 3,800,000	$ 1,900,000
Restricted stock awarded to executives, other officers and directors \| shares	784,900	361,800	303,800
Pension contributions		$ 0
Amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income not yet recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost	$ 19,900,000	35,500,000
Approximate percent of our workforce represented by various labor unions	27.00%
Approximate percent of our workforce covered by collective bargaining agreements	5.00%
Number of multi-employer pension plans under collective bargaining agreements in which company contributes \| PensionPlan	27
Approximate percentage of our total current employees that are participants in multi-employer pension plans	20.00%
Contributions to pension plan amount considered to be significant	$ 46,800,000	43,800,000	$ 45,500,000
Percentage of funded status of pension protection act critical zone maximum	65.00%
Percentage of funded status of pension protection act endangered zone maximum	80.00%
Percentage of funded status of pension protection act Safe zone minimum	80.00%
Percent of total contributions that we are listed as providing more than for Local 731 Private Scavengers and Garage Attendants Pension Trust Fund	5.00%
Potential additional withdrawal liability	$ 67,000,000
Progress payments associated with withdrawal liability	$ 15,900,000
Percentage of employer contribution as percentage of first three percentage of eligible compensation	100.00%
Percentage of eligible compensation contributed by employer	3.00%
Percentage of employer contribution as percentage of next two percentage of eligible compensation	50.00%
Percentage of eligible compensation contributed by each employee	2.00%
Total expense recorded for matching 401(k) contributions	$ 32,100,000	30,100,000	$ 28,700,000
Deferred compensation plan, employee base salary deferral, maximum percentage	80.00%
Deferred compensation plan, employee bonus deferral, maximum percentage	100.00%
Maximum period over which annual installment payments of deferred amounts are generally paid	15 years
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets	$ 77,100,000	65,100,000
Aggregate cash surrender value of life insurance policies		65,100,000
Deferred compensation plan liability	$ 76,300,000	$ 67,000,000
Percentage of quoted market price on the last day of each calendar quarter at which employee stock purchase plan allows participants to purchase the Company's common stock	95.00%
Stock issuances under stock purchase plan (in shares) \| shares	139,941	142,217	169,624
Total employee contributions	$ 1,200,000
Employer Matching, Option 1 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred compensation plan, employer matching contribution based on participant's compensation over established 401K limits	2.00%
Employer Matching, Option 2 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred compensation plan, employer matching contribution based on percent of amount deferred	50.00%
Cash Balance Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Benefits payable calculation, highest earnings service period (in years)	5 years
Benefits payable calculation, service period (in years)	10 years
Age limit for early retirement of participants under cash balance plan	55 years
Completion period of credited service for participants under cash balance plan	10 years
Years of consecutive service to be eligible to retire with full benefits	35 years
Minimum employee retirement age to receive full benefits	62 years
Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Term of obligation based on expected retirement dates (in years)	10 years
Average long-term rate of return, company goal	6.35%
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average period, in years	2 years 10 months 24 days
Restricted stock awarded to executives, other officers and directors \| shares	657,476	258,944
Compensation expense	$ 11,100,000	$ 6,300,000	$ 8,000,000
Total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding restricted stock units and restricted shares	$ 19,500,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] \| Director [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock awarded to executives, other officers and directors \| shares	86,425	72,842	75,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] \| Executives [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock awarded to executives, other officers and directors \| shares			179,201
Restricted Stock Unit Earned As Dividend Equivalents [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock awarded to executives, other officers and directors \| shares	41,032	30,009
Restricted Stock Unit Earned As Dividend Equivalents [Member] \| Executives [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock awarded to executives, other officers and directors \| shares			26,747
Restricted Stock [Member] \| Executives [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock awarded to executives, other officers and directors \| shares			22,805
Stock Incentive Plan 2007 (Amended and Restated Plan) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Reserve for stock issuance \| shares	16,300,000
Minimum term of options granted	7 years
Maximum term of options granted	10 years
Percentage of increments vested	25.00%
Period of increments vested	4 years
Period of options granted to non-employee directors	10 years
Multiemployer Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Contributions to pension plan amount considered to be significant	$ 3,000,000
Central States Southeast And Southwest Areas Pension Fund [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Contributions to pension plan amount considered to be significant	0	$ 1,800,000	$ 3,500,000
Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds	$ 153,400,000

Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			50 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)		11.1	6.5	11.8	46.6
Amount used to repurchase of common stock		$ 400.6	$ 214.1	$ 325.6	$ 1,439.5
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Shares Repurchased Pursuant to Share Repurchase Program		$ 400.4	$ 213.6	$ 324.7
Average cost per share of common stock (in dollars per share)		$ 35.92	$ 32.92	$ 27.44	$ 30.88
Quarterly dividend per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.28	$ 1.08	$ 0.99	$ 0.91
Cash dividends declared		$ 383.6	$ 357.3	$ 332.5
Quarterly dividend payable		$ 98.7	$ 93.7		$ 98.7

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Basic earnings per share:
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$ 50.3	$ 185.8	$ 179.0	$ 132.5	$ 236.6	$ 171.4	$ 56.3	$ 124.6	$ 547.6	$ 588.9	$ 571.8
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)									356,673	362,054	366,883
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)									$ 1.54	$ 1.63	$ 1.56
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$ 50.3	$ 185.8	$ 179.0	$ 132.5	$ 236.6	$ 171.4	$ 56.3	$ 124.6	$ 547.6	$ 588.9	$ 571.8
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)									356,673	362,054	366,883
Effect of dilutive securities:
Options to purchase common stock (in shares)									1,350	1,332	1,008
Unvested restricted stock awards (in shares)									84	36	129
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (in shares)									358,107	363,422	368,020
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.14	$ 0.52	$ 0.50	$ 0.37	$ 0.65	$ 0.47	$ 0.15	$ 0.34	$ 1.53	$ 1.62	$ 1.55
Options to purchase common stock [Member]
Antidilutive securities not included in the diluted earnings per share calculations:
Options to purchase common stock (in shares)									274	1,658	7,876

Segment Reporting (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
Segment Reporting (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross Revenue									$ 10,611.0	$ 10,144.7	$ 9,731.5
Intercompany Revenue									(1,822.7)	(1,727.5)	(1,613.2)
Net Revenue	$ 2,225.2	$ 2,264.1	$ 2,225.3	$ 2,073.7	$ 2,141.5	$ 2,165.4	$ 2,111.7	$ 1,998.6	8,788.3	8,417.2	8,118.3
Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion									984.9	954.0	926.9
Operating Income (Loss)	166.4	$ 382.4	$ 378.3	$ 306.1	402.6	$ 352.3	$ 181.2	$ 274.2	1,233.1	1,210.3	1,320.6
Capital Expenditures									862.5	880.8	903.5
Total Assets	20,094.0				19,949.2				20,094.0	19,949.2	19,616.9
East [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross Revenue									2,902.8	2,857.4	2,838.7
Intercompany Revenue									(404.7)	(401.4)	(392.9)
Net Revenue									2,498.1	2,456.0	2,445.8
Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion									266.2	257.6	244.6
Operating Income (Loss)									429.6	451.0	474.6
Capital Expenditures									235.5	260.7	223.2
Total Assets	4,538.4				4,972.3				4,538.4	4,972.3	4,916.6
Central [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross Revenue									3,238.6	3,098.5	2,969.3
Intercompany Revenue									(616.2)	(586.4)	(544.5)
Net Revenue									2,622.4	2,512.1	2,424.8
Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion									318.6	304.6	285.0
Operating Income (Loss)									503.6	494.5	474.5
Capital Expenditures									270.9	297.5	296.8
Total Assets	5,775.7				5,794.7				5,775.7	5,794.7	5,668.4
West [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross Revenue									4,276.8	4,049.8	3,819.8
Intercompany Revenue									(787.4)	(725.4)	(661.8)
Net Revenue									3,489.4	3,324.4	3,158.0
Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion									355.1	342.8	332.7
Operating Income (Loss)									825.7	766.6	685.9
Capital Expenditures									298.7	303.4	357.4
Total Assets	8,413.7				8,274.9				8,413.7	8,274.9	8,226.1
Corporate entities [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross Revenue									192.8	139.0	103.7
Intercompany Revenue									(14.4)	(14.3)	(14.0)
Net Revenue									178.4	124.7	89.7
Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion									45.0	49.0	64.6
Operating Income (Loss)									(525.8)	(501.8)	(314.4)
Capital Expenditures									57.4	19.2	26.1
Total Assets	$ 1,366.2				$ 907.3				$ 1,366.2	$ 907.3	$ 805.8

Segment Reporting (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
Segment Reporting (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Total collection									$ 6,738.1	$ 6,466.5	$ 6,256.5
Transfer									1,062.6	1,021.8	964.5
Less: intercompany									(654.4)	(615.2)	(575.3)
Transfer, net									408.2	406.6	389.2
Landfill									2,014.5	1,927.2	1,863.3
Less: intercompany									(928.1)	(902.2)	(862.5)
Landfill, net									1,086.4	1,025.0	1,000.8
Sale of recycled commodities									390.8	374.6	349.0
Other non-core									164.8	144.5	122.8
Other									555.6	519.1	471.8
Net Revenue	$ 2,225.2	$ 2,264.1	$ 2,225.3	$ 2,073.7	$ 2,141.5	$ 2,165.4	$ 2,111.7	$ 1,998.6	$ 8,788.3	$ 8,417.2	$ 8,118.3
Total collection (in percentage)									76.70%	76.80%	77.10%
Transfer, net (in percentage)									4.60%	4.80%	4.80%
Landfill, net (in percentage)									12.40%	12.20%	12.30%
Sale of recycled commodities (in percentage)									4.40%	4.50%	4.30%
Other non-core (in percentage)									1.90%	1.70%	1.50%
Other (in percentage)									6.30%	6.20%	5.80%
Total revenue (in percentage)									100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Residential [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Total collection									$ 2,193.6	$ 2,175.5	$ 2,155.7
Total collection (in percentage)									25.00%	25.80%	26.60%
Commercial [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Total collection									$ 2,723.3	$ 2,616.9	$ 2,523.2
Total collection (in percentage)									31.00%	31.10%	31.10%
Industrial [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Total collection									$ 1,784.0	$ 1,639.4	$ 1,544.2
Total collection (in percentage)									20.30%	19.50%	19.00%
Other [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Total collection									$ 37.2	$ 34.7	$ 33.4
Total collection (in percentage)									0.40%	0.40%	0.40%

Segment Reporting (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
Segment Reporting (Details Textual)	Dec. 31, 2014 Segment
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	3

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income) by Component (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ (3.0)	$ 5.8	$ 21.5
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	33.1	(11.1)	(19.3)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(1.2)	2.3	3.6
Net current-period other comprehensive income	31.9	(8.8)	(15.7)
Ending balance	28.9	(3.0)	5.8
Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	19.3	23.1	24.5
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	23.8	(4.0)	(3.7)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(1.2)	0.2	2.3
Net current-period other comprehensive income	22.6	(3.8)	(1.4)
Ending balance	41.9	19.3	23.1
Defined Benefit Pension Items [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(22.3)	(17.3)	(3.0)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	9.3	(7.1)	(15.6)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0.0	2.1	1.3
Net current-period other comprehensive income	9.3	(5.0)	(14.3)
Ending balance	$ (13.0)	$ (22.3)	$ (17.3)

- Definition

Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge.

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Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income) by Component (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 2,225.2	$ 2,264.1	$ 2,225.3	$ 2,073.7	$ 2,141.5	$ 2,165.4	$ 2,111.7	$ 1,998.6	$ 8,788.3	$ 8,417.2	$ 8,118.3
Cost of operations									5,628.1	5,234.7	5,005.7
Interest expense									(348.7)	(360.0)	(388.5)
Total before tax									885.3	851.2	823.9
Tax benefit (expense)									(337.4)	(262.1)	(251.8)
Net of tax	$ 50.5	$ 185.8	$ 179.0	$ 132.6	$ 236.7	$ 171.1	$ 56.4	$ 124.9	547.9	589.1	572.1
Selling, general and administrative									918.9	853.8	820.9
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net of tax									(1.2)	2.3	3.6
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] \| Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Total before tax									(2.0)	0.4	3.9
Tax benefit (expense)									0.8	(0.2)	(1.6)
Net of tax									(1.2)	0.2	2.3
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] \| Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges [Member] \| Recycling commodity hedges [Member]
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Revenue									0.0	0.2	3.3
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] \| Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges [Member] \| Fuel hedges [Member]
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of operations									0.7	2.9	2.8
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] \| Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges [Member] \| Interest rate contracts [Member]
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest expense									(2.7)	(2.7)	(2.2)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] \| Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Tax benefit (expense)									0.0	(1.4)	(0.9)
Net of tax									0.0	2.1	1.3
Selling, general and administrative									$ 0.0	$ 3.5	$ 2.2

Financial Instruments (Details)	Dec. 31, 2014 gal $ / gal
Fuel Hedges Remaining 2015 [Member]
Summary of fuel hedges outstanding
Notional Amount (in gallons per month) \| gal	27,000,000
Weighted Average Contract Price (in dollars per gallon) \| $ / gal	3.76
Fuel Hedges Remaining 2016 [Member]
Summary of fuel hedges outstanding
Notional Amount (in gallons per month) \| gal	24,120,000
Weighted Average Contract Price (in dollars per gallon) \| $ / gal	3.64

Financial Instruments (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Recycling commodity hedges [Member]
Liabilities:
Hedges - other accrued liabilities		$ 0.6
Fuel Hedges [Member]
Liabilities:
Hedges - other accrued liabilities	$ 34.4	0.1
Fair Value [Member]
Assets:
Interest rate swaps - other assets	14.1
Total assets	130.6	219.6
Liabilities:
Interest rate swaps - other liabilities		4.4
Total debt	7,977.9	7,538.1
Total liabilities	8,012.3	7,543.2
Fair Value [Member] \| Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Assets:
Interest rate swaps - other assets	0.0
Total assets	59.7	176.0
Liabilities:
Interest rate swaps - other liabilities		0.0
Total debt	0.0	0.0
Total liabilities	0.0	0.0
Fair Value [Member] \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Assets:
Total assets	70.9	43.6
Liabilities:
Interest rate swaps - other liabilities		4.4
Total debt	7,977.9	7,538.1
Total liabilities	8,012.3	7,543.2
Fair Value [Member] \| Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Assets:
Interest rate swaps - other assets	0.0
Total assets	0.0	0.0
Liabilities:
Interest rate swaps - other liabilities		0.0
Total debt	0.0	0.0
Total liabilities	0.0	0.0
Fair Value [Member] \| Recycling commodity hedges [Member]
Assets:
Hedges - other current assets		0.3
Liabilities:
Hedges - other accrued liabilities		0.6
Fair Value [Member] \| Recycling commodity hedges [Member] \| Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Assets:
Hedges - other current assets		0.0
Liabilities:
Hedges - other accrued liabilities		0.0
Fair Value [Member] \| Recycling commodity hedges [Member] \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Assets:
Hedges - other current assets		0.3
Liabilities:
Hedges - other accrued liabilities		0.6
Fair Value [Member] \| Recycling commodity hedges [Member] \| Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Assets:
Hedges - other current assets		0.0
Liabilities:
Hedges - other accrued liabilities		0.0
Fair Value [Member] \| Fuel Hedges [Member]
Assets:
Hedges - other current assets		6.7
Fair Value [Member] \| Fuel Hedges [Member] \| Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Assets:
Hedges - other current assets		0.0
Fair Value [Member] \| Fuel Hedges [Member] \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Assets:
Hedges - other current assets		6.7
Fair Value [Member] \| Fuel Hedges [Member] \| Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Assets:
Hedges - other current assets		0.0
Fair Value [Member] \| Fuel Hedges [Member]
Liabilities:
Hedges - other accrued liabilities	34.4	0.1
Fair Value [Member] \| Fuel Hedges [Member] \| Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Liabilities:
Hedges - other accrued liabilities	0.0	0.0
Fair Value [Member] \| Fuel Hedges [Member] \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Liabilities:
Hedges - other accrued liabilities	34.4	0.1
Fair Value [Member] \| Fuel Hedges [Member] \| Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Liabilities:
Hedges - other accrued liabilities	0.0	0.0
Fair Value [Member] \| Money market mutual funds [Member]
Assets:
Money market mutual funds	59.7	176.0
Fair Value [Member] \| Money market mutual funds [Member] \| Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Assets:
Money market mutual funds	59.7	176.0
Fair Value [Member] \| Money market mutual funds [Member] \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Assets:
Money market mutual funds	0.0	0.0
Fair Value [Member] \| Money market mutual funds [Member] \| Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Assets:
Money market mutual funds	0.0	0.0
Fair Value [Member] \| Bonds [Member]
Assets:
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities	56.8	36.6
Fair Value [Member] \| Bonds [Member] \| Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Assets:
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities	0.0	0.0
Fair Value [Member] \| Bonds [Member] \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Assets:
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities	56.8	36.6
Fair Value [Member] \| Bonds [Member] \| Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Assets:
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities	0.0	0.0
Carrying Amount [Member]
Assets:
Interest rate swaps - other assets	14.1
Total assets	130.6	219.6
Liabilities:
Interest rate swaps - other liabilities		4.4
Total debt	7,061.2	7,018.1
Total liabilities	7,095.6	7,023.2
Carrying Amount [Member] \| Recycling commodity hedges [Member]
Assets:
Hedges - other current assets		0.3
Liabilities:
Hedges - other accrued liabilities		0.6
Carrying Amount [Member] \| Fuel Hedges [Member]
Assets:
Hedges - other current assets		6.7
Carrying Amount [Member] \| Fuel Hedges [Member]
Liabilities:
Hedges - other accrued liabilities	34.4	0.1
Carrying Amount [Member] \| Money market mutual funds [Member]
Assets:
Money market mutual funds	59.7	176.0
Carrying Amount [Member] \| Bonds [Member]
Assets:
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities	$ 56.8	$ 36.6

Financial Instruments (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative [Line Items]
Ineffective portion of changes in fair value resulting in (losses) gains, recorded in other income (expense) (less than $0.1 million for the years ended)	$ 7.7	$ 2.0
Fuel hedges [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair value of hedges included in other accrued liabilities	34.4	0.1
Fair value of hedges included in current assets		6.7
Total (loss) gain recognized in other comprehensive income (the effective portion)	(24.2)	2.4	$ 3.4
Recycling commodity hedges [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair value of hedges included in other accrued liabilities		0.6
Fair value of hedges included in current assets		0.3
Total (loss) gain recognized in other comprehensive income (the effective portion)	0.1	(0.1)	(0.6)
Other Income [Member] \| Fuel hedges [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Ineffective portion of changes in fair value resulting in (losses) gains, recorded in other income (expense) (less than $0.1 million for the years ended)	0.5	0.1	$ 0.1
Senior Debt Obligations [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair value of fixed rate senior notes and debentures	6,800.0	6,400.0
Carrying value of fixed rate senior notes and debentures	$ 5,900.0	$ 5,800.0

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Future minimum lease obligations under non-cancelable operating leases
2015	$ 24.4
2016	20.5
2017	19.4
2018	16.8
2019	13.2
Thereafter	56.5
Total	$ 150.8

Commitments and Contingencies (Details 1) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Future minimum payments under unconditional purchase commitments
2015	$ 236.4
2016	76.3
2017	71.5
2018	38.7
2019	34.1
Thereafter	494.4
Total	$ 951.4

Commitments and Contingencies (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Letter of credit [Member]
Financial instruments and collateral in place
Securities collateral	$ 659.9	$ 782.7
Surety bonds [Member]
Financial instruments and collateral in place
Securities collateral	$ 2,952.7	$ 2,819.9

Commitments and Contingencies (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restricted Cash and Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Financing proceeds	$ 37.7	$ 21.9
Capping, closure and post-closure obligations	26.7	56.0
Self-insurance	50.4	88.4
Other	0.8	3.4
Total restricted cash and marketable securities	$ 115.6	$ 169.7

Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]
Losses accrued related to legal proceedings	$ 68.0
Loss contingency additional potential liability	74.0
Rent expense	49.1	$ 47.8	$ 46.0
Letter of credit	$ 0.0	0.0
Percentage of ownership interest in company	19.90%
Outstanding amount for land fill operations	$ 1,203.6
Reimbursement obligations on surety bonds	0.0	15.8
Letter of credit [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]
Letter of credit	$ 615.1	$ 722.1
Minimum [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]
Lease agreement, remaining terms	1 month
Maximum [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]
Lease agreement, remaining terms	30 years

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Results of operations
Revenue	$ 2,225.2	$ 2,264.1	$ 2,225.3	$ 2,073.7	$ 2,141.5	$ 2,165.4	$ 2,111.7	$ 1,998.6	$ 8,788.3	$ 8,417.2	$ 8,118.3
Operating income	166.4	382.4	378.3	306.1	402.6	352.3	181.2	274.2	1,233.1	1,210.3	1,320.6
Net income	50.5	185.8	179.0	132.6	236.7	171.1	56.4	124.9	547.9	589.1	572.1
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$ 50.3	$ 185.8	$ 179.0	$ 132.5	$ 236.6	$ 171.4	$ 56.3	$ 124.6	$ 547.6	$ 588.9	$ 571.8
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.14	$ 0.52	$ 0.50	$ 0.37	$ 0.65	$ 0.47	$ 0.15	$ 0.34	$ 1.53	$ 1.62	$ 1.55

- Definition

The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.

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Selected Quarterly Financial Data Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Environmental Exit Cost [Line Items]
Charges related to our withdrawal from the Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund			$ 38.7	$ 42.0	$ 57.9
Bridgeton Closed Landfill [Member]
Environmental Exit Cost [Line Items]
Environmental remediation charge	$ 174.5	$ 36.1		$ 108.7

Label	Element	Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Unissued Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	rsg_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsUnissuedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue	$ 24.07

Employee Benefit Plans (Details 6) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 272.6	$ 269.8
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	6.2	147.1
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	266.0	122.3
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0.4	0.4
Money Market Account [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	6.2	5.1
Money Market Account [Member] \| Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	6.2	5.1
Money Market Account [Member] \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0.0	0.0
Money Market Account [Member] \| Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0.0	0.0
Common Stock [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		13.5
Common Stock [Member] \| Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		13.5
Common Stock [Member] \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		0.0
Common Stock [Member] \| Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		0.0
Mutual funds and real estate investment trusts [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	266.0	170.7
Mutual funds and real estate investment trusts [Member] \| Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0.0	128.5
Mutual funds and real estate investment trusts [Member] \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	266.0	42.2
Mutual funds and real estate investment trusts [Member] \| Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0.0	0.0
Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		80.1
Bonds [Member] \| Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		0.0
Bonds [Member] \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		80.1
Bonds [Member] \| Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		0.0
Limited Partnerships [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0.4	0.4
Limited Partnerships [Member] \| Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0.0	0.0
Limited Partnerships [Member] \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0.0	0.0
Limited Partnerships [Member] \| Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 0.4	$ 0.4