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Cover Page
Oct. 28, 2026
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Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Oct. 28, 2026
Entity Registrant Name Republic Services, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 1-14267
Entity Tax Identification Number 65-0716904
Entity Address, Address Line One 5353 East City North Drive
Entity Address, City or Town Phoenix,
Entity Address, State or Province AZ
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 85054
City Area Code 480
Local Phone Number 627-2700
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Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol RSG
Security Exchange Name NYSE
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Entity Central Index Key 0001060391
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