Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of interest expense
Interest Expense [Abstract]
Interest expense on debt and capital lease obligations
Interest Expense, Debt
Accretion of debt discounts
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)
Accretion of remediation liabilities and other
Non Cash Interest Expense Other
Amount recognized for the passage of time, typically for liabilities, that have been discounted to their net present values. Excludes accretion associated with asset retirement obligations and the discount associated with the fair market value of the debt acquired from Allied.
Less: capitalized interest
Interest Costs Capitalized Adjustment
Total interest expense
Interest Expense
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Net current-period other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Ending balance
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Valuation Allowance [Table]
Valuation Allowance [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Components of the provision for income taxes
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Reconciliations of the statutory federal income tax rate to our effective tax rate
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Components of the net deferred income tax asset and liability
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Changes in the deferred tax valuation allowance
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]
Summarization of activity in our gross unrecognized tax benefits
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Performance Shares [Member]
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Restricted Stock Units and Shares of Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested and issued (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Ending balance
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Beginning balance (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested and Issued (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Ending balance (in dollars per share)
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Results of operations
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Revenue by service line
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]
Landfill final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities
Asset Retirement Obligation
Environmental remediation
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies
Total accrued landfill and environmental costs
Landfill And Environmental Liabilities
Landfill and environmental liabilities.
Less: current portion
Accrued Capping, Closure, Post-closure and Environmental Costs
Long-term portion
Accrued Capping, Closure, Post-closure and Environmental Costs, Noncurrent
Schedule of Multiemployer Plans [Table]
Schedule of Multiemployer Plans [Table]
Multiemployer Plan Name [Axis]
Multiemployer Plan Name [Axis]
Multiemployer Plan Name [Domain]
Multiemployer Plan Name [Domain]
Local 731 Private Scavengers And Garage Attendants Pension Trust Fund [Member]
Local Seven Three One Private Scavengers And Garage Attendants Pension Trust Fund [Member]
Local seven three one private scavengers and garage attendants pension trust fund.
Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan [Member]
Western Conference Of Teamsters Pension Plan [Member]
Western conference of teamsters pension plan.
Individually Significant Plans [Member]
Individually Significant Plans [Member]
Individually significant plans.
All Other Plans [Member]
All Other Plans [Member]
All other plans.
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Pension plan EIN
Pension Plan Number
Pension plan number.
Pension protection act zone status
Pension Protection Act Zone Status
Pension protection act zone status.
Funding improvement or rehabilitation plan status pending / implemented
Funding Improvement Or Rehabilitation Plan Status Pending Implemented
Funding improvement or rehabilitation plan status pending / implemented.
Republic Contributions to Plan
Multiemployer Plan, Period Contributions
Surcharge Imposed
Surcharge Imposed
Surcharge Imposed.
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Money Market Account [Member]
Money Market Account [Member]
Money market account.
Mutual funds and real estate investment trusts [Member]
Mutual Funds And Real Estate Investment Trusts [Member]
Mutual funds and real estate investment trusts.
Limited Partnerships [Member]
Limited Partnerships [Member]
Limited partnerships.
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets by Measurement [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Plan Asset Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Buildings and improvements [Member]
Building Improvements [Member]
Vehicles [Member]
Vehicles [Member]
Landfill equipment [Member]
Landfill [Member]
Other equipment [Member]
Equipment [Member]
Furniture and fixtures [Member]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Current:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State deferred benefit - change in valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Uncertain tax positions and interest, and other
Other Tax Expense (Benefit)
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Member]
Pension Plan [Member]
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Change in Projected Benefit Obligation:
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Actuarial (gain) loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Projected benefit obligation at end of year
Change in Plan Assets:
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Estimated expenses
Defined Benefit Plan, Administration Expenses
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
Underfunded status
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position consist of:
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Noncurrent liabilities
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Net amount recognized
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations:
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Revenue
Revenue, Net
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Acquired various solid waste businesses [Member]
Other Acquisition [Member]
Other acquisition.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price:
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]
Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Contingent consideration
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Contingent Consideration
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Contingent Consideration
Holdbacks
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Other
Fair value, future guaranteed payments
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Future Guaranteed Payments
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Future Guaranteed Payments
Fair value, future minimum lease payments
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Future Minimum Lease Payments
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Future Minimum Lease Payments
Total
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Allocated as follows:
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Restricted cash
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Assets
Landfill airspace
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Assets
Property and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Other assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
Accounts payable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Future service obligations
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities
Environmental remediation liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Environmental Remediation Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Environmental Remediation Liabilities
Closure and post-closure liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other
Other liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
Fair value of tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Excess purchase price to be allocated
Business Acquisition Excess Purchase Price To Be Allocated
Business acquisition excess purchase price to be allocated.
Excess purchase price to be allocated as follows:
Business Acquisition Excess Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]
Business acquisition excess purchase price allocation.
Other intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill
Total allocated
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Intangible Assets
Business acquisition purchase price allocation intangible assets.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer relationships, franchise and other municipal agreements [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Non-compete agreements [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Other intangibles assets [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Gross Intangible Assets, Beginning Balance
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Acquisitions
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Gross Intangible Assets, Ending Balance
Accumulated Amortization, Beginning Balance
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Additions Charged to Expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Accumulated Amortization, Ending Balance
Net Intangibles
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Depreciation, amortization and depletion of property and equipment
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Repurchase of common stock
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired, Shares Repurchased Pursuant to Share Repurchase Program
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired, Shares Repurchased Pursuant to Share Repurchase Program
Repurchase of common stock, value
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Shares Repurchased Pursuant to Share Repurchase Program
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Shares Repurchased Pursuant to Share Repurchase Program
Average cost per share of common stock (in dollars per share)
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Shares pending settlement
Stock Repurchased and Pending Settlement, Shares
Stock Repurchased and Pending Settlement, Shares
Amount of unpaid
Stock Repurchased and Pending Settlement, Liability, Amount
Stock Repurchased and Pending Settlement, Liability, Amount
Shares adding to existing share repurchase program
Stock Repurchase Program, Increase (Decrease) in Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Increase (Decrease) in Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Remaining authorized purchase capacity
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Shares returned to unissued status (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired
Shares returned to unissued status
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount
Quarterly dividend per share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Cash dividends declared
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Quarterly dividend payable
Dividends Payable, Current
Notes payable, capital leases and long-term debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Future maturities of debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Components of interest expense
Components Of Interest Expense [Table Text Block]
Components of interest expense.
Estimated future benefit payments
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2020
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
2021 through 2025
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Activity in allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Estimated useful lives of our property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Sonoma County Landfill [Member]
Sonoma County Landfill [Member]
Sonoma County Landfill [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Other Income [Member]
Other Income [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Fuel hedges [Member]
Fuel Hedges [Member]
Fuel hedges.
Recycling commodity hedges [Member]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair value of hedges included in other accrued liabilities
Derivative Liability
Ineffective portion of changes in fair value resulting in (losses) gains, recorded in other income (expense) (less than $0.1 million for 2013)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Total (loss) gain recognized in other comprehensive income (the effective portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Total debt
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount
Fair value of fixed rate senior notes and debentures
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Contingent consideration and acquisition holdbacks
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Remaining useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Remaining Useful Life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Remaining Useful Life
Discount rate for acquisition
Discount Rate At Time Of Acquisition
Discount Rate At The Time Of The Acquisition.
Number of geographic operating segments
Number of Operating Segments
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule Of Environmental Exit Cost [Table]
Schedule of Environmental Exit Cost [Table]
Puerto Rico Multiemployer Pension Plan [Member]
Puerto Rico Multiemployer Pension Plan [Member]
Puerto Rico Multiemployer Pension Plan [Member]
Environmental Exit Cost by Property [Axis]
Environmental Exit Cost by Property [Axis]
Environmental Exit Costs, Name of Property [Domain]
Environmental Exit Costs, Name of Property [Domain]
Bridgeton Closed Landfill [Member]
Bridgeton Closed Landfill [Member]
Bridgeton Closed Landfill [Member]
Environmental Exit Cost [Line Items]
Environmental Exit Cost [Line Items]
Withdrawal expenditures - Central States Pension Fund
Increase (Decrease) in Pension Plan Obligations
Legal fees
Legal Fees
Insurance recovery
Loss Contingency, Receivable, Receipts
Environmental remediation charge
Environmental Remediation Expense
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Property and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Assets
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Other Pension Plan [Member]
Other Pension Plan [Member]
Pension Plan [Member]
Benefits payable calculation, highest earnings service period (in years)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Payable Calculation, Gross Earnings out of Past Service Period, Highest Earnings Service Period
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Payable Calculation, Gross Earnings out of Past Service Period, Highest Earnings Service Period
Benefits payable calculation, service period (in years)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Payable Calculation, Gross Earnings out of the Past Service Period, Service Period
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Payable Calculation, Gross Earnings out of the Past Service Period, Service Period
Age limit for early retirement of participants under cash balance plan
Age Limit Of Early Retirement Of Participants Under Cash Balance Plan
Age limit of early retirement of participants under cash balance plan.
Completion period of credited service for participants under cash balance plan
Completion Period Of Credited Service For Participants Under Plan
Completion period of credited service for participants under plan.
Years of consecutive service to be eligible to retire with full benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Years of Consecutive Service to Retire with Full Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Years of Consecutive Service to Retire with Full Benefits
Minimum employee retirement age to receive full benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Minimum Employee Retirement Age to Receive Full Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Minimum Employee Retirement Age to Receive Full Benefits
Pension contributions
Pension Contributions
Amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income not yet recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost
Amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income not yet recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost
Amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income not yet recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost
Term of obligation based on expected retirement dates (in years)
Defined Benefit Plan, Term of Obligation Based on Expected Retirement Dates
Defined Benefit Plan, Term of Obligation Based on Expected Retirement Dates
Average long-term rate of return, company goal
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets, Company Goal
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets, Company Goal
Landfill and Environmental Costs
Environmental Loss Contingency Disclosure [Text Block]
2016
Future Payment To Settle Undiscounted Remediation Costs Year One
Future payment to settle undiscounted remediation costs year one.
2017
Future Payment To Settle Undiscounted Remediation Costs Year Two
Future payment to settle undiscounted remediation costs year two.
2018
Future Payment To Settle Undiscounted Remediation Costs Year Three
Future payment to settle undiscounted remediation costs year three.
2019
Future Payment To Settle Undiscounted Remediation Costs Year Four
Future payment to settle undiscounted remediation costs year four.
2020
Future Payment To Settle Undiscounted Remediation Costs Year Five
Future payment to settle undiscounted remediation costs year five.
Thereafter
Future Payment To Settle Undiscounted Remediation Costs Thereafter
Future payment to settle undiscounted remediation costs thereafter.
Total expected undiscounted future payments for remediation
Future Payment To Settle Undiscounted Remediation Costs
Future payment to settle undiscounted remediation costs.
Stock Repurchases and Dividends
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Activity in allowance for doubtful accounts
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Additions charged to expense
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Accounts written-off
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Balance at end of year
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Stock Incentive Plan 2007 (Amended and Restated Plan) [Member]
Stock Incentive Plan Two Thousand Seven [Member]
Stock Incentive Plan Two Thousand Seven.
Reserve for stock issuance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Minimum term of options granted
Minimum Term Of Options Granted
Minimum term of options granted.
Maximum term of options granted
Maximum Term Of Options Granted
Maximum term of options granted.
Percentage of increments vested
Percentage Of Options Vest Per Year
percentage of options vest per year.
Period of increments vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Period of options granted to non-employee directors
Period Of Options Granted To Non Employee Directors
Period of options granted to non-employee directors.
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Number of organizational layers
Number of Organizational Layers
Number of Organizational Layers
Number of executive Vice Presidents of Operations, subsequent to restructuring
Number of Executive Vice Presidents of Operations, Subsequent to Restructuring
Number of Executive Vice Presidents of Operations, Subsequent to Restructuring
Number of areas, prior to restructuring
Number of Areas, Prior to Restructuring
Number of Areas, Prior to Restructuring
Number of areas, subsequent to restructuring
Number of Areas, Subsequent to Restructuring
Number of Areas, Subsequent to Restructuring
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Self Insurance Reserve
Self Insurance Reserve [Roll Forward]
Self Insurance Reserve [Roll Forward]
Self insurance reserve, beginning
Self Insurance Reserve
Additions charged to expense
Self Insurance Reserves Additions Charged To Expense
Self insurance reserved, additions charged to expense.
Payments
Self Insurance Reserves Payments
Self insurance reserves payments.
Accretion expense
Self Insurance Reserve Accretion Expense
Self insurance reserve accretion expense.
Self insurance reserve, ending
Less: current portion
Self Insurance Reserve, Current
Long-term portion
Self Insurance Reserve, Noncurrent
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Net book credit balances in our primary disbursement accounts
Bank Overdrafts
Restricted Cash and Marketable Securities
Marketable Securities, Restricted [Abstract]
Restricted cash and restricted marketable securities
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent
Capitalized Interest
Capitalized Interest [Abstract]
Capitalized Interest [Abstract]
Interest capitalization, construction costs threshold
Interest, Cost Capitalization
Interest, Cost Capitalization
Interest capitalization, construction phase period
Interest Costs Capitalized, Construction Phase Period
Interest Costs Capitalized, Construction Phase Period
Interest capitalization, useful life of assets under construction
Interest Costs Capitalized, Useful Life of Assets Under Construction
Interest Costs Capitalized, Useful Life of Assets Under Construction
Capitalized interest
Interest Costs Capitalized
Landfill and Environmental Costs
Summary Of Landfill And Environmental Liabilities [Abstract]
A summary of landfill and environmental liabilities.
Post-closure period
Closure and Post-closure, Post-closure Period
Closure and Post-closure, Post-closure Period
Number of closed landfills
Number of Closed Landfills
Number of closed landfills.
Asset retirement obligation, costs to discharge, inflation rate
Asset Retirement Obligation, Costs to Discharge, Inflation Rate
Asset Retirement Obligation, Costs to Discharge, Inflation Rate
Years of historical moving average increase of the U.S. Consumer Price Index used as our basis for inflation rate
Years of historical moving average increase of the U.S. Consumer Price Index used as our basis for inflation rate
Years of historical moving average increase of the U.S. Consumer Price Index used as our basis for inflation rate
Risk-free rate used for liability recognition
Credit Adjusted Risk Free Rate For Liability Recognition
Credit Adjusted Risk Free Rate For Liability Recognition.
Debt instrument, term
Debt Instrument, Term
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Future estimates of revenue and expense growth rate, minimum range
Future Estimates Of Revenue And Expense Growth Rate Minimum Range
Future estimates of revenue and expense growth rate, Minimum range.
Future estimates of revenue and expense growth rate, maximum range
Future Estimates Of Revenue And Expense Growth Rate Maximum Range
Future estimates of revenue and expense growth rate, maximum range.
Future estimated effective tax rates
Future Estimated Effective Tax Rates
Future estimated effective tax rates.
Estimated discount rates, minimum range
Estimated Discount Rates Minimum Range
Estimated discount rates, Minimum range.
Estimated discount rates, maximum range
Estimated Discount Rates Maximum Range
Estimated discount rates, Maximum range.
Fair value of our reporting units exceeded the carrying value of our reporting units, maximum range
Fair Value Of Our Reporting Units Exceeded Carrying Value Of Our Reporting Units Maximum Range
Fair value of our reporting units exceeded the carrying value of our reporting units, Maximum Range.
Amortization period for other intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Abstract]
Number of qualified defined pension plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Number of Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Number of Pension Plans
Percentage of current plan participants benefits frozen upon Allied's acquisition of BFI
Approximate Percentage Of Current Plan Participants Benefits Frozen As From Acquisitions
Approximate Percentage Of Current Plan Participants Benefits Frozen As From Acquisitions.
Debt Securities [Member]
Debt Securities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Target Asset Allocation
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations
Actual Asset Allocation
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
East [Member]
Segment Geographical Region One [Member]
Eastern.
Central [Member]
Segment Geographical Region Three [Member]
Central
West [Member]
Segment Geographical Region Four [Member]
Western.
Corporate entities [Member]
Corporate Segment [Member]
Gross Revenue
Revenues
Intercompany Revenue
Intercompany Revenue
Intercompany Revenue.
Net Revenue
Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
Operating Income (Loss)
Capital Expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Total Assets
Assets
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Summary Of Outstanding Fuel Hedges
Summary Of Outstanding Fuel Hedges [Table Text Block]
Summary Of Outstanding Fuel Hedges.
Carrying Amount And fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Future minimum lease obligations under non-cancelable operating leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Activity in Asset Retirement Obligation Liabilities
Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward]
Asset retirement obligation liabilities, beginning of year
Non-cash additions
Non Cash Asset Additions Related To Asset Retirement Obligations
Non cash asset additions related to asset retirement obligations.
Acquisitions and other adjustments
Additions Due To Acquisitions And Other Adjustments Related To Asset Retirement Obligations
Additions due to acquisitions and other adjustments related to asset retirement obligations.
Asset retirement obligation adjustments
Asset Retirement Obligation Adjustments
Amount of addition (reduction) of an adjustment to asset retirement obligation
Payments
Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Settled
Accretion expense
Asset Retirement Obligation, Accretion Expense
Asset retirement obligation liabilities, end of year
Less: current portion
Asset Retirement Obligation, Current
Long-term portion
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Change in estimate having a favorable impact on the effect tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit and Change in State Rate Estimates, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit and Change in State Rate Estimates, Amount
Adjustments in valuation allowance having favorable impact on effective tax rate
Tax settlement having a favorable impact on effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Domestic, Amount
Net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Contingent federal income taxes on undistributed earnings of Puerto Rican subsidiaries
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Amount of Unrecognized Deferred Tax Liability, Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Income taxes paid, net of refunds received
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Bonus depreciation for property
Percentage Of Bonus Depreciation For Property For Favorable Tax Position
Percentage of bonus depreciation for property for favorable tax Position.
Gross reduction in unrecognized tax benefits
Gross Reduction In Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Gross reduction in unrecognized tax benefits.
Unrecognized tax benefits if recognized that would impact effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Interest on income taxes accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Accrued liability for penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued
Accrued liability for interest related to uncertain tax positions and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Unrecognized tax benefits settlements with taxing authorities, minimum
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Settlements With Taxing Authorities Minimum
Unrecognized tax benefits settlements with taxing authorities minimum.
Unrecognized tax benefits settlements with taxing authorities, maximum
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Settlements With Taxing Authorities Maximum
Unrecognized tax benefits settlements with taxing authorities maximum.
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Credit facilities: Uncommitted facility [Member]
Uncommitted Revolver [Member]
Uncommitted revolver.
Puerto Rico Uncommitted Facility [Member]
Puerto Rico Uncommitted Facility [Member]
Puerto Rico Uncommitted Facility [Member]
Credit facilities: May 2017 [Member]
Line Of Credit Due May 2017 [Member]
Line Of Credit Due May 2017
Credit facilities: June 2019 [Member]
Line Of Credit Due June 2019 [Member]
Line Of Credit Due June 2019 [Member]
Senior notes: May 2018 [Member]
Senior Notes $700.0 million 3.800% Due May 2018 [Member]
Senior Notes $700.0 million 3.800% Due May 2018
Senior notes: September 2019 [Member]
Senior Notes Due September 2019 [Member]
Senior Notes Due September 2019
Senior notes: March 2020 [Member]
Senior Notes 5.00% Due March 2020 [Member]
Senior Notes 5.00% Due March 2020
Senior notes: November 2021 [Member]
Senior Notes Due November 2021 [Member]
Senior Notes Due November 2021
Senior notes: June 2022 [Member]
Senior Notes $850.0 million 3.550% Due June 2022 [Member]
Senior Notes $850.0 million 3.550% Due June 2022
Senior notes: May 2023 [Member]
Senior Notes $550.0 million 4.750% Due May 2023 [Member]
Senior Notes $550.0 million 4.750% Due May 2023
Senior notes: March 2025 [Member]
Senior Notes $500.0 million 3.200% Due March 2025 [Member]
Senior Notes $500.0 million 3.200% Due March 2025 [Member]
Senior notes: March 2035 [Member]
Senior Notes Due March 2035 [Member]
Senior Notes Due March 2035
Senior notes: March 2040 [Member]
Senior Notes 6.20% Due March 2040 [Member]
Senior Notes 6.20% Due March 2040
Senior notes: May 2041 [Member]
Senior Notes Due May 2041 [Member]
Senior Notes Due May 2041
Debentures: May 2021 [Member]
Debentures $99.5 million 9.250% Due May 2021 [Member]
Debentures $99.5 million 9.250% Due May 2021
Debentures: September 2035 [Member]
Debentures $360.0 million 7.400% Due September 2035 [Member]
Debentures $360.0 million 7.400% Due September 2035
Tax-exempt: 2015 - 2044 [Member]
Tax Exempt Bonds And Other Tax Exempt Financings [Member]
Tax- Exempt Bonds And Other Tax- Exempt Financings [Member].
Other: 2015 - 2046 [Member]
Other Debt [Member]
Other debt.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description
Principal
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Interest Rate, minimum
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum
Interest Rate, maximum
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum
Adjustments
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Carrying Value
Long-term Debt
Less: current portion
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Long-term portion
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Schedule of Other Assets [Table Text Block]
Other Assets
Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent [Table Text Block]
Stock options granted [Member]
Options Granted In Period [Member]
Options Granted In Period [Member]
Weighted-average assumptions for calculating fair values of stock options granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Expected life (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Contractual life (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate purchase price and allocation of purchase price in other acquisitions
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Other Liabilities
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Recycling commodity hedges [Member]
Interest rate contracts [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Revenue
Cost of operations
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Interest expense
Total before tax
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Tax benefit (expense)
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Net of tax
Summary of the activity and balances in goodwill accounts, net, by operating segment
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Summary of the activity and balances by intangible asset type
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Summary of amortization expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Movement in Deferred Tax Valuation Allowances [Roll Forward]
Additions charged to income
Accounts written-off
Other, net
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Change in value of derivative instrument, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax
Employee benefit plan liability adjustments, tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Other Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Other Long Term Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Other Long Term Liabilities.
Activity Of Self Insurance Reserves
Activity Of Self Insurance Reserves [Table Text Block]
Activity of self-insurance reserves.
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Accrued Liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued payroll and benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued fees and taxes
Taxes Payable, Current
Insurance reserves, current portion
Ceded insurance reserves, current portion
Ceded insurance reserves, current.
Ceded insurance reserves, current.
Accrued dividends
Current tax liabilities
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Fuel hedge liabilities
Hedging Liabilities, Current
Accrued professional fees and legal settlement reserves
Accrued Professional Fees, Current
Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds
Multiemployer Plans, Withdrawal Obligation, Current
Multiemployer Plans, Withdrawal Obligation, Current
Other
Other Sundry Liabilities, Current
Total
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Deferred compensation plan
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent
Pension and other post-retirement liabilities
Legal settlement reserves
Estimated Litigation Liability, Noncurrent
Ceded insurance reserves
Ceded Insurance Reserves Noncurrent
Ceded insurance reserves, noncurrent.
Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds
Multiemployer Plans, Withdrawal Obligation, Noncurrent
Multiemployer Plans, Withdrawal Obligation, Noncurrent
Other
Other Noncurrent Liability
Other Noncurrent Liability.
Total
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred tax liabilities relating to:
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Differences between book and tax basis of property
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Difference between book and tax basis of intangible assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Basis difference due to redemption of partnership interests
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Deferred tax assets relating to:
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Environmental reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Reserves
Accruals not currently deductible
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Difference between book and tax basis of other assets
Deferred Tax Assets Other Assets
Deferred tax assets other assets.
Deferred taxes on uncertain tax positions
Deferred Tax Assets On Uncertain Tax Positions
Deferred tax assets on uncertain tax positions.
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Total assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Net deferred tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Net deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Hedging activity:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Settlements
Other Comprehensive Income Settlement Derivatives Arising During Period Net Of Tax
Other comprehensive income settlement derivatives arising during period net of tax.
Realized loss (gain) reclassified into earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Unrealized (loss) gain
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Pension activity:
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Change in funded status of pension plan obligations
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Transition Asset (Obligation), Net of Tax
Gain related to pension settlement reclassified to earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Net of Tax
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Management's Estimates and Assumptions
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentration of Credit Risk
Off-Balance-Sheet Credit Exposure, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable, Net
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restricted Cash and Marketable Securities
Restricted Cash And Restricted Marketable Securities [Policy Text Block]
Restricted cash and restricted marketable securities.
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Capitalized Interest
Interest Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Investments Other Than Derivatives
Investments Other Than Derivatives [Policy Text Block]
Investments other than derivatives policy.
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Landfill and Environmental Costs
Landfill And Environmental Costs [Policy Text Block]
Landfill and environmental costs.
Probable Expansion Airspace
Exploitation Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Capitalized Landfill Costs
Capitalized Landfill Costs [Policy Text Block]
Capitalized landfill costs.
Final Capping, Closure and Post-Closure Costs & Environmental Liabilities
Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Business Combinations
Business Combinations and Other Purchase of Business Transactions, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Asset Impairments
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Insurance Reserves
Self Insurance Reserves [Policy Text Block]
Self insurance reserves.
Costs Associated with Exit Activities
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Contingent Liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Stockholders' Equity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Equity-Based Compensation Plans
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Leases
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions [Policy Text Block]
Related party transactions.
New Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Business Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Deferred Compensation Arragement with Individual, Employer Matching Options [Axis]
Deferred Compensation Arragement with Individual, Employer Matching Options [Axis]
Deferred Compensation Arragement with Individual, Employer Matching Options [Axis]
Deferred Compensation Arragement with Individual, Employer Matching Options [Domain]
Deferred Compensation Arragement with Individual, Employer Matching Options [Domain]
[Domain] for Deferred Compensation Arragement with Individual, Employer Matching Options [Axis]
Employer Matching, Option 1 [Member]
Employer Matching, Option 1 [Member]
Employer Matching, Option 1 [Member]
Employer Matching, Option 2 [Member]
Employer Matching, Option 2 [Member]
Employer Matching, Option 2 [Member]
Percentage of employer contribution as percentage of first three percentage of eligible compensation
Percentage Of Employer Contribution As Percentage Of First Three Percentage Of Eligible Compensation
Percentage of employer contribution as percentage of first three percentage of eligible compensation.
Percentage of eligible compensation contributed by employer
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Employee Subscription Rate
Percentage of employer contribution as percentage of next two percentage of eligible compensation
Percentage Of Employer Contribution As Percentage Of Next Two Percentage Of Eligible Compensation
Percentage of employer contribution as percentage of next two percentage of eligible compensation.
Percentage of eligible compensation contributed by each employee
Percentage Of Contribution By Employee
Percentage of contribution by employee.
Total expense recorded for matching 401(k) contributions
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Deferred compensation plan, employee base salary deferral, maximum percentage (up to)
Deferred Compensation with Individual, Employee Base Salary Deferral, Maximum Percentage
Deferred Compensation with Individual, Employee Base Salary Deferral, Maximum Percentage
Deferred compensation plan, employee bonus deferral, maximum percentage (up to)
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employee Bonus Deferral, Maximum Percentage
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employee Bonus Deferral, Maximum Percentage
Deferred compensation plan, employer matching contribution based on participant's compensation over established 401K limits
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employer Matching Contribution Based on Participant's Compensation Over Established 401K Limits
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employer Matching Contribution Based on Participant's Compensation Over Established 401K Limits
Deferred compensation plan, employer matching contribution based on percent of amount deferred
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employer Matching Contribution Based on Participant Deferral Total
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employer Matching Contribution Based on Participant Deferral Total
Maximum period over which annual installment payments of deferred amounts are generally paid
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Maximum Contractual Term
Deferred compensation plan
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets
Aggregate cash surrender value of life insurance policies
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance
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
Percentage Of Quoted Market Price On Last Day Of Each Calendar Quarter At Which Employee Stock Purchase Plan Allows Participants To Purchase Company's Common Stock
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.
Stock issuances under stock purchase plan (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Total employee contributions
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Cash Contributions to ESOP
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Fuel Hedges Remaining 2017 [Member]
Fuel Hedges Remaining 2017 [Member]
Fuel Hedges Remaining 2017 [Member]
Fuel Hedges Remaining 2016 [Member]
Fuel Hedges Remaining 2016 [Member]
Fuel Hedges Remaining 2016
Notional Amount (in gallons per month)
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
Weighted Average Contract Price (in dollars per gallon)
Derivative, Average Forward Price
Other Assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Deferred financing costs
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Amounts recoverable for capping, closure and post-closure obligations
Other Receivables
Reinsurance receivable
Reinsurance Recoverables
Interest rate swaps - other assets
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value
Other
Other Noncurrent Assets
Other noncurrent assets.
Total
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Recognized net actuarial gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Amortization of prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Settlement income
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost:
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Tervita [Member]
Tervita [Member]
Tervita [Member]
Rainbow Disposal [Member]
Rainbow Disposal [Member]
Rainbow Disposal [Member]
San Angelo Landfill [Member]
San Angelo Landfill [Member]
San Angelo Landfill [Member]
Number of transfer stations
Number of Transfer Stations
Number of Transfer Stations
Range of outcomes, low
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, Low
Range of outcomes, high
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High
Number of types of waste management and disposal facilities
Number of Types of Waste Management and Disposal Facilities
Number of Types of Waste Management and Disposal Facilities
Purchase price allocated to property and equipment
Purchase price allocated to intangible assets
Closure and post-closure liabilities
Environmental remediation liabilities
Amount of settlement
Business Acquisition, Preacquisition Contingency, Amount of Settlement
Working capital surplus
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Working Capital Surplus
Business acquisition purchase price allocation working capital surplus.
Purchase price allocated to goodwill
Total consideration
Purchase price allocated to other liabilities
Future service obligations
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Unit Earned As Dividend Equivalents [Member]
Restricted Stock Unit Earned As Dividend Equivalents [Member]
Restricted Stock Unit Earned As Dividend Equivalents [Member]
Performance Shares Earned as Dividend Equivalents [Member]
Performance Shares Earned as Dividend Equivalents [Member]
Performance Shares Earned as Dividend Equivalents [Member]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Director [Member]
Director [Member]
Executive Officer [Member]
Executive Officer [Member]
Option forfeiture rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures, Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures, Rate
Weighted-average estimated fair values of stock options granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Compensation expense for stock options
Stock or Unit Option Plan Expense
Total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding stock options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Weighted average period
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Total fair value of stock options vested during year
Total Fair Value of Stock Options Vested During Year
Total Fair Value of Stock Options Vested During Year
Excess income tax benefit from stock-based compensation activity
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Restricted stock awarded to executives, other officers and directors
Compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding restricted stock units and restricted shares
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options
Percentage of award paid in cash
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Percentage of Award Paid in Cash
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Percentage of Award Paid in Cash
Award requisite service period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period
Shares awarded after performance period, as a percentage of targeted amount
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Awarded After Performance Period, as a Percentage of Targeted Amount
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Awarded After Performance Period, as a Percentage of Targeted Amount
Income Statement [Abstract]
Expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of operations
Depreciation, amortization and depletion
Accretion
Selling, general and administrative
Negotiation and withdrawal costs - Central States Pension and Other Funds
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets and impairments, net
Gain Loss On Disposition Of Assets And Impairments Net
Loss on disposition of assets and impairments, net.
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges
Operating income
Interest expense
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Other income, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income before income taxes
Provision for income taxes
Net income
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.
Basic earnings per share attributable to Republic Services, Inc. stockholders:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Republic Services, Inc. stockholders:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Cash dividends per common share ( in dollars per share)
Other land [Member]
Land [Member]
Non-depletable landfill land [Member]
Non Depletable Landfill Land [Member]
Non Depletable Landfill Land Member.
Vehicles and equipment [Member]
Vehicles And Equipment [Member]
Vehicles and equipment.
Buildings and improvements [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Construction-in-progress - landfill [Member]
Construction In Progress Landfill [Member]
Construction-in-progress - landfill.
Construction-in-progress - other [Member]
Construction In Progress Other [Member]
Construction-in-progress - other.
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Basic earnings per share:
Diluted earnings per share:
Effect of dilutive securities:
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Options to purchase common stock (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Call Options and Warrants
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, by Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Options to purchase common stock [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Unvested restricted stock awards (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Options to purchase common stock (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Summary of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Residential [Member]
Service Line One [Member]
Service Line One [Member].
Small-container Commercial [Member]
Service Line Two [Member]
Service Line Two [Member].
Large-container Industrial [Member]
Service Line Three [Member]
Service Line Three [Member].
Other [Member]
Service Line Other [Member]
Service Line Other [Member].
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Total collection
Collection Revenue
Collection Revenue.
Transfer
Transfer
Transfer.
Less: intercompany
Transfer Intercompany
Transfer intercompany.
Transfer, net
Transfer Net
Transfer net.
Landfill
Landfill
Landfill.
Less: intercompany
Landfill Intercompany
Landfill intercompany.
Landfill, net
Landfill Net
Landfill net.
Sale of recycled commodities
Sale of materials
Sale of materials.
Other non-core
Other non core
Other non core.
Total Other
Other Revenue, Net
Total collection
Collection In Percentage
Collection in percentage.
Transfer, net
Transfer Percent Net
Transfer percent net.
Landfill, net
Landfill Percent Net
Landfill percent, net.
Sales Revenue, Energy Services
Sales Revenue, Energy Services
Energy services (in percentage)
Energy services (in percentage)
Energy services (in percentage)
Sale of recycled commodities
Sale of materials in Percent
Sale of materials in percent.
Other non-core
Other non core in percent
Other non core in percent.
Total Other
Other Revenue
Other Revenue.
Total revenue
Revenue In Percentage
Revenue in percentage.
Future minimum lease obligations under non-cancellable operating leases
Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Future minimum payments under unconditional purchase commitments
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations [Table Text Block]
Financial instruments and collateral in place
Schedule of Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Table Text Block]
Restricted cash and marketable securities
Restricted Cash And Marketable Securities [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of restricted cash and marketable securities.
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Summary of the activity and balances in goodwill accounts, net, by operating segment [Roll forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance
Acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Adjustments to Acquisitions
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill, ending balance
Property and Equipment, Net
Number of Restricted Stock Units, Unissued, beginning balance (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Unissued Number
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Unissued Number
Number of Restricted Stock Units, Unissued, ending balance (in shares)
Number of Restricted Stock Units, Vested and unissued (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested And Unissued
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested And issued.
Unissued, beginning balance (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Unissued Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Unissued Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unissued, ending balance (in dollars per share)
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share, Vested and Unissued (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested And Unissued Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested And Unissued Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value.
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Unissued
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Unissued
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Aggregate Intrinsic Value.
2016
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Next Twelve Months
2017
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Second Year
2018
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Third Year
2019
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Fourth Year
2020
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Fifth Year
Thereafter
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due after Fifth Year
Total
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract].
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Weighted-average assumptions for calculating fair values of stock options granted
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Summary of stock option activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Restricted stock unit and restricted stock activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Performance shares award outstanding activity
Share-based Compensation, Performance Shares Award Outstanding Activity [Table Text Block]
Accumulated benefit obligation and reconciliations of the changes of defined benefit pension plan
Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net periodic benefit costs
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Summary of target asset allocation and actual asset allocation for defined benefit pension plans
Summary Of Target Asset Allocation And Actual Asset Allocation For Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Table Text Block]
Summary of target asset allocation and actual asset allocation for defined benefit pension plans.
Changes in the fair value of the Plan's investment
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Estimated future benefit payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of individually significant multiemployer pension plans
Schedule Of Pension Protection Act Zone Status Funding Plan Status Employers Contributions Surcharge And Expiration Of CBA Of Pension Plans [Table Text Block]
Schedule of pension protection act zone status funding plan status employers contributions surcharge and expiration of CBA of pension plans.
Activity in environmental remediation liabilities
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward]
Environmental remediation liabilities, beginning of year
Net additions charged to expense
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Provision for New Losses
Payments
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Payments
Accretion expense (non-cash interest expense)
Accrual For Environmental Loss Contingencies Accretion Expense
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies accretion expense.
Acquisitions and other
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Increase (Decrease) for Acquisitions and Divestitures
Environmental remediation liabilities, end of year
Less: current portion
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Current
Long-term portion
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent
Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Number of Shares, Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Number of Shares, Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Number of Shares, Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Number of Shares, Forfeited or expired (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Number of Shares, Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)
Number of Shares, Exercisable (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Forfeited or expired (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Outstanding, ending balance(in dollars per share)
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Exercisable (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Outstanding
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Letter of credit [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Losses accrued related to legal proceedings
Loss Contingency Accrual
Loss contingency additional potential liability
Loss Contingency Additional Potential Liability
Loss contingency additional potential liability
Lease agreement, remaining terms
Lease Agreements And Contracts Non Cancellable Terms
Remaining non cancellable terms range.
Rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Letter of credit
Long-term Line of Credit
Percentage of ownership interest in company
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage
Outstanding amount for land fill operations
Outstanding Surety Bonds Written By Investee And Investees Parent
Outstanding surety bonds written by investee and investees parent.
Reimbursement obligations on surety bonds
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Treasury Stock
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Balance (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Change in the value of derivative instruments, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Employee benefit plan liability adjustments, net of tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Cash dividends declared
Issuances of common stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Issuances of common stock (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Purchase of common stock for treasury
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Purchase of common stock for treasury (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Shares returned to unissued status (in shares)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Balance
Balance (in shares)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Liabilities for unpaid and incurred but not reported claims
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Amount [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value [Member]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type Categorization [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Money market mutual funds [Member]
Money Market Funds [Member]
Bonds [Member]
Bonds [Member]
Fuel Hedges [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Money market mutual funds
Money Market Funds
Money Market Funds Fair Value Disclosure
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities and other assets
Financial Instruments, Owned, Corporate Debt, at Fair Value
Total assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Fuel hedges - other accrued liabilities
Contingent consideration - other long-term liabilities
Total liabilities
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Additions based on tax positions related to current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Additions for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Reductions for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Reductions for tax positions resulting from lapse of statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Balance at end of year
Surety bonds [Member]
Surety Bond [Member]
Securities collateral
Securities Received as Collateral
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Stock repurchase activity
Class of Treasury Stock [Table Text Block]
Reconciliations of the statutory federal income tax rate to our effective tax
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Federal statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Change in valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Non-deductible expenses
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Percent
Uncertain tax position taxes and interest
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Percent
Other, net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts and other of $46.7 and $38.9, respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Restricted cash and marketable securities
Restricted Cash and Investments, Noncurrent
Property and equipment, net
Other intangible assets, net
Other assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Accrued landfill and environmental costs, current portion
Accrued interest
Interest Payable, Current
Other accrued liabilities
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
Accrued landfill and environmental costs, net of current portion
Deferred income taxes and other long-term tax liabilities
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent
Insurance reserves, net of current portion
Other long-term liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share; 50 shares authorized; none issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 750 shares authorized; 346.0 and 414.4 issued including shares held in treasury, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Treasury stock, at cost (0.4 and 61.7 shares, respectively)
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Total Republic Services, Inc. stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Future maturities of debt
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Total long term debt maturities
Long-term Debt, Gross
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash provided by operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation, amortization, depletion and accretion
Depreciation Depletion Amortization and Accretion Associated With Property Plant And Equipment, Intangible Assets and Asset Retirement Obligations
Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Accretion associated with Property Plant and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Asset Retirement Obligations
Non-cash interest expense
Other Noncash Expense
Restructuring related charges
Restructuring Costs
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Deferred tax provision (benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Provision for doubtful accounts, net of adjustments
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gain on disposition of assets, net and asset impairments
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges
Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension Fund and Other Funds
Pension Expense
Environmental adjustments
Environmental Expense and Liabilities
Excess income tax benefit from stock-based compensation activity and other non-cash items
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions and divestitures:
Change In Assets And Liabilities Net Of Effects From Business Acquisitions And Divestures [Abstract]
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions and divestures.
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Restructuring expenditures
Payments for Restructuring
Capping, closure and post-closure expenditures
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Period Increase (Decrease)
Remediation expenditures
Payments for Environmental Liabilities
Other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash used in investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Cash used in business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Cash proceeds from divestitures, net of cash divested
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested
Change in restricted cash and marketable securities
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash used in financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from notes payable and long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt and Capital Securities, Net
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net of discount
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Payments of notes payable and long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities
Fees paid to issue senior notes and retire certain hedging relationships
Fees Paid To Issue Tax Exempt Financings
Fees paid to issue tax exempt financings.
Issuances of common stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Purchases of common stock for treasury
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Cash dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Other
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Credit facilities due May 2017 [Member]
Credit facilities due 2016 [Member]
Line Of Credit Due April 2016 [Member]
Line Of Credit Due April 2016
Credit facilities due June 2019 [Member]
Uncommitted revolver, amended borrowing capacity [Member]
Uncommitted Revolver, Amended Borrowing Capacity [Member]
Uncommitted Revolver, Amended Borrowing Capacity [Member]
Uncommitted Credit Facility, Original Borrowing Capacity [Domain]
Uncommitted Credit Facility, Original Borrowing Capacity [Domain]
Uncommitted Credit Facility, Original Borrowing Capacity [Member]
Senior Notes $500.0 million 3.200% Due March 2025 [Member]
Tax-exempt financings [Member]
Senior Notes $550.0 million 4.750% Due May 2023 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt [Abstract]
Credit Facilities:
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Credit facility maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity, reduced
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Reduced
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Reduced
Aggregate amount by which Credit Facilities can be increased
Line Of Credit Facility Additional Borrowings Available Under Option
Line of credit facility additional borrowings available under option.
Balance availability under Credit Facilities
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Borrowings outstanding from Credit Facilities
Letters of credit outstanding under our Credit Facilities
Letters of credit utilizing availability under our credit facilities
Letters Of Credit utilizing availability under our Credit Facilities
Tax-exempt financings outstanding
Senior Notes and Debentures
Senior Notes and Debentures [Abstract]
Senior Notes and Debentures [Abstract]
Principal amount
Interest rate
Tax-Exempt Financings
Tax-Exempt Financings [Abstract]
Tax-Exempt Financings [Abstract]
Tax-exempt financings maturity period
Tax-exempt financings maturity period
Tax-exempt financings maturity period
Percentage of tax-exempt financings remarketed
Percentage of tax Exempt financings
Percentage of tax-exempt financings.
Restricted cash and marketable securities
Restricted financing proceeds
Restricted Financing Proceeds
Restricted financing proceeds.
Capital Leases:
Other Debt [Abstract]
Other Debt [Abstract]
Capital lease liabilities
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Range of capital lease liabilities maturity period
Capital Lease Obligations Noncurrent Maturity Period
Capital lease obligations noncurrent maturity period.
Interest Expense and Interest Paid:
Interest Paid [Abstract]
Interest paid
Interest Paid
Interest Rate Swap and Lock Agreements
Notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Fair value of interest rate swaps included in other assets
Fair value of interest rate swap included in other long-term liabilities
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value
Net interest income related to net swap settlements
Gain (loss) on the change in fair value of the hedged senior notes
Increase (Decrease) in Fair Value of Hedged Item in Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge
Gain (loss) on the related interest rate swaps
Increase (Decrease) in Fair Value of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedging Instruments
Derivative, floor interest rate
Derivative, Floor Interest Rate
Derivative, cap interest rate
Derivative, Cap Interest Rate
Derivative, Cash Received on Hedge
Derivative, Cash Received on Hedge
Effective portion of interest rate locks recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Expected to amortization over next twelve months, yield adjustment
Effective Portion of Interest Rate Locks Amortized as an Adjustment to Interest Expense Expected Over the Next Twelve Months
Effective Portion of Interest Rate Locks Amortized as an Adjustment to Interest Expense Expected Over the Next Twelve Months
Effective portion of interest rate locks amortized as an adjustment to interest expense
Effective portion of interest rate locks amortized as an adjustment to interest expense
Effective portion of interest rate locks amortized as an adjustment to interest expense
2016
Future Payment To Settle Asset Retirement Obligation Year One
Future payment to settle asset retirement obligation year one.
2017
Future Payment To Settle Asset Retirement Obligation Year Two
Future payment to settle asset retirement obligation year two.
2018
Future Payment To Settle Asset Retirement Obligation Year Three
Future payment to settle asset retirement obligation year three.
2019
Future Payment To Settle Asset Retirement Obligation Year Four
Future payment to settle asset retirement obligation year four.
2020
Future Payment To Settle Asset Retirement Obligation Year Five
Future payment to settle asset retirement obligation year five.
Thereafter
Future Payment To Settle Asset Retirement Obligation Thereafter
Future payment to settle asset retirement obligation thereafter.
Total future payments for final capping, closure and post-closure
Future Payment To Settle Asset Retirement Obligation Net
Future payment to settle asset retirement obligation, net.
Multiemployer Plan [Member]
Multiemployer Plan [Member]
Multiemployer plan.
Central States Southeast And Southwest Areas Pension Fund [Member]
Central States Southeast And Southwest Areas Pension Fund [Member]
Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund.
Approximate percent of our workforce represented by various labor unions
Approximate percent of our workforce represented by various labor unions
Approximate percent of our workforce represented by various labor unions
Approximate percent of our workforce covered by collective bargaining agreements
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Percentage of Employer's Participants
Number of multi-employer pension plans under collective bargaining agreements in which company contributes
Number Of Multi Employer Pension Plans Under Collective Bargaining Agreements In Which Company Contributes
Number of multi-employer pension plans under collective bargaining agreements in which company contributes.
Approximate percentage of our total current employees that are participants in multi-employer pension plans
Approximate Percentage Of Our Current Employees That Are Participants In Multi Employer Pension Plans
Approximate percentage of our current employees that are participants in multi employer pension plans.
Contributions to pension plan amount considered to be significant
Percentage of funded status of pension protection act critical zone maximum (up to)
Percentage Of Funded Status Of Pension Protection Act Critical Zone Maximum
Percentage of funded status of pension protection act critical zone maximum.
Percentage of funded status of pension protection act endangered zone maximum (less than)
Percentage Of Funded Status Of Pension Protection Act Endangered Zone Maximum
Percentage of funded status of pension protection act endangered zone maximum.
Percentage of funded status of pension protection act Safe zone minimum (at least)
Percentage Of Funded Status Of Pension Protection Act Safe Zone Minimum
Percentage of funded status of pension protection act Safe zone minimum.
Percent of total contributions that we are listed as providing more than for Local 731 Private Scavengers and Garage Attendants Pension Trust Fund
Percent of total contributions that we are listed as providing more than for Local 731 Private Scavengers and Garage Attendants Pension Trust Fund
Percent of total contributions that we are listed as providing more than for Local 731 Private Scavengers and Garage Attendants Pension Trust Fund
Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds
Multiemployer Plans, Withdrawal Obligation
Financing proceeds
Holdback escrow
Holdback escrow
Holdback escrow
Capping, closure and post-closure obligations
Asset Retirement Obligation, Legally Restricted Assets, Fair Value
Self-insurance
Self Insurance
Self-insurance.
Other
Other Restricted Assets, Noncurrent
Total restricted cash and marketable securities
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Other non-trade receivables
Nontrade Receivables, Current
Reinsurance receivable
Ceded insurance receivable
Ceded insurance receivable-other assets
Income tax receivable
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Other current assets
Other current assets
Other current assets.
Total
Congress Landfill [Member]
Congress Landfill [Member]
Congress landfill.
Number of active solid waste landfills
Number of active solid waste landfills
Number of active solid waste landfills.
Total available disposal capacity (billion in-place cubic feet)
Available Disposal Capacity
Available disposal capacity.
Net increase (decrease) in amortization expense
Net Increase (Decrease) In Amortization Expense Related To Changes In Estimates And Assumptions Concerning Cost And Timing Of Future Final Capping Closure And Post Closure Activities
Net increase (decrease) in amortization expense related to changes in estimates and assumptions concerning the cost and timing of future final capping, closure and post-closure activities.
Fair value of assets that are legally restricted for final capping, closure and post-closure obligations
Aggregate potential remediation liability, amount higher than amount recorded
Amount By Which Potential Remediation Liability Higher Than Amount Recorded
Amount by which potential remediation liability higher than amount recorded.
Payments for management and monitoring of remediation area
Remediation liability
Expected remediation liability to be paid during the next 12 months
Expected Remediation Liability To Be Paid During Next Twelve Months
Expected Remediation Liability To Be Paid During Next Twelve Months
Range of loss for remediation costs (maximum)
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum
Amount expected to be paid during 2016
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Undiscounted, Next Twelve Months
Summary of landfill and environmental liabilities
Environmental Exit Costs by Cost [Table Text Block]
Activity in asset retirement obligation liabilities, which includes liabilities for final capping, closure and post-closure
Schedule of Asset Retirement Obligations [Table Text Block]
Summary of expected future payments for final capping, closure, and post-closure
Schedule of Environmental Loss Contingencies by Site [Table Text Block]
Activity in environmental remediation liabilities
Schedule Of Environmental Loss Contingency [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Environmental Loss Contingency.
Summary of expected undiscounted future payments for remediation costs
Future Payment To Settle Undiscounted Remediation Costs [Table Text Block]
Future payment to settle undiscounted remediation costs.
Employee Benefit Plans
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]