SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Republic Services, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

1-14267		65-0716904
(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)
18500 North Allied Way
Phoenix, Arizona		85054
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (480) 627-2700

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.

On March 1, 2010, Republic Services, Inc. announced that it has notified the registered holders of its 7.25% Senior Notes due 2015 (the “Notes”) that it will redeem all of the Notes outstanding on March 31, 2010, which announcement is contained in a press release, a copy of which is filed under Item 9.01 as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d)     Exhibit

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press release issued March 1, 2010 announcing redemption of bonds

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: March 1, 2010

     Exhibit 99.1

NEWS

Republic Contacts:

Media Inquiries: Will Flower (480) 718-6565

Investor Inquiries: Ed Lang (480) 627-7128

REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. ANNOUNCES REDEMPTION OF
7.25% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2015

PHOENIX—March 1, 2010— Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) announced today that it has notified the registered holders of its 7.25% Senior Notes due 2015 (the “Notes”) that it will redeem all of the Notes outstanding on March 31, 2010 (the “Redemption Date”). The Notes will be redeemed at a price equal to 103.625% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but not including, the Redemption Date. Payment of the redemption price will be made by U.S. Bank National Association, the trustee under the indenture governing the Notes, on the Redemption Date upon presentation and surrender of the Notes as set forth in the redemption notice. The company intends to use incremental borrowings under its revolving credit facility and cash on hand to fund the redemption. The company expects to incur a charge upon extinguishment of the Notes of approximately $82 million, of which $22 million is the cash premium. This charge will be reflected in its first quarter 2010 financial results.

Republic Services, Inc. provides recycling and solid waste collection, transfer and disposal services in the United States and Puerto Rico. The Company’s various operating units, including collection companies, transfer stations recycling centers and landfills, are focused on providing reliable environmental services and solutions for commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers. For more information, visit the Republic Services web site at www.republicservices.com.

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