Republic Services (RSG) 10-Q 31 Oct 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Oct. 23, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001060391	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	355,538,929

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$113	$213.30
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $40.5 and $38.3, respectively	955.2	890.7
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	180.6	200.3
Deferred tax assets	112.1	117.6
Total current assets	1,360.90	1,421.90
Restricted cash and marketable securities	133.5	169.7
Property and equipment, net	7,149.30	7,036.80
Goodwill	10,760.40	10,724.10
Other intangible assets, net	279.9	315.8
Other assets	303	280.9
Total assets	19,987	19,949.20
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	517.3	511.4
Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt	10.5	15.7
Deferred revenue	311.7	301.8
Accrued landfill and environmental costs, current portion	164.9	178.7
Accrued interest	68.5	68.2
Other accrued liabilities	652.1	641.3
Total current liabilities	1,725	1,717.10
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	7,020	7,002.40
Accrued landfill and environmental costs, net of current portion	1,495.30	1,464.30
Deferred income taxes and other long-term tax liabilities	1,157.80	1,185.40
Self-insurance reserves, net of current portion	291.8	294.9
Other long-term liabilities	365.8	379
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
Stockholders’ equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share; 50 shares authorized; none issued	0	0
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 750 shares authorized; 414.1 and 411.0 issued including shares held in treasury, respectively	4.1	4.1
Additional paid-in capital	6,863.50	6,764.90
Retained earnings	2,843.90	2,632.70
Treasury stock, at cost (58.6 and 50.6 shares, respectively)	-1,780.30	-1,501.20
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	-2.2	3
Total Republic Services, Inc. stockholders’ equity	7,929	7,903.50
Noncontrolling interests	2.3	2.6
Total stockholders’ equity	7,931.30	7,906.10
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$19,987	$19,949.20

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$40.50	$38.30
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	50,000,000	50,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	750,000,000	750,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	414,100,000	411,000,000
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	58,600,000	50,600,000

Unaudited_Consolidated_Stateme

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Share data in Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	$2,264,100,000	$2,165,400,000	$6,563,100,000	$6,275,700,000
Expenses:	'	'	'	'
Cost of operations	1,397,300,000	1,317,600,000	4,091,600,000	3,950,700,000
Depreciation, amortization and depletion	235,600,000	224,400,000	679,000,000	651,000,000
Accretion	19,500,000	19,200,000	58,400,000	57,600,000
Selling, general and administrative	229,000,000	209,600,000	663,800,000	644,300,000
Negotiation and withdrawal costs - Central States Pension and Other Funds	300,000	41,600,000	1,800,000	157,700,000
Gain on disposition of assets and impairments, net	0	0	0	-1,900,000
Restructuring charges	0	700,000	1,800,000	8,600,000
Operating income	382,400,000	352,300,000	1,066,700,000	807,700,000
Interest expense	-87,000,000	-90,000,000	-260,800,000	-269,800,000
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	0	-1,400,000	-2,100,000
Interest income	100,000	100,000	600,000	500,000
Other (expense) income, net	-100,000	1,000,000	1,200,000	1,500,000
Income before income taxes	295,400,000	263,400,000	806,300,000	537,800,000
Provision for income taxes	109,600,000	92,300,000	308,900,000	185,400,000
Net income	185,800,000	171,100,000	497,400,000	352,400,000
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	300,000	-100,000	-100,000
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$185,800,000	$171,400,000	$497,300,000	$352,300,000
Basic earnings per share attributable to Republic Services, Inc. stockholders:	'	'	'	'
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.52	$0.47	$1.39	$0.97
Weighted average common shares outstanding	356,252	361,672	357,432	362,418
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Republic Services, Inc. stockholders:	'	'	'	'
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.52	$0.47	$1.39	$0.97
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding	357,740	363,002	358,817	363,804
Cash dividends per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.28	$0.26	$0.80	$0.73

Unaudited_Consolidated_Stateme1

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income	$185.80	$171.10	$497.40	$352.40
Hedging activity:	'	'	'	'
Settlements	0.2	0.3	1.3	1.5
Realized losses (gains) reclassified into earnings	0.3	0	-0.1	-0.4
Unrealized (losses) gains	-7.2	2.1	-6.4	-0.3
Pension activity:	'	'	'	'
Change in funded status of pension plan obligations	0	5.8	0	5.8
Gains related to pension settlement reclassified into earnings	0	-1.6	0	-1.6
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	-6.7	6.6	-5.2	5
Comprehensive income	179.1	177.7	492.2	357.4
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0.3	-0.1	-0.1
Comprehensive income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$179.10	$178	$492.10	$357.30

Unaudited_Consolidated_Stateme2

Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Net of Tax	Noncontrolling Interests
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$7,906.10	$4.10	$6,764.90	$2,632.70	($1,501.20)	$3	$2.60
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	'	411	'	'	50.6	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	497.4	0	0	497.3	0	0	0.1
Other comprehensive income	-5.2	0	0	0	0	-5.2	0
Cash dividends declared	-284.8	0	0	-284.8	0	0	0
Issuances of common stock (in shares)	'	3.1	'	'	0	'	'
Issuances of common stock	83.1	0	83.1	0	0	0	0
Stock-based compensation	14.2	0	15.5	-1.3	0	0	0
Purchase of common stock for treasury (in shares)	-8	0	'	'	-8	'	'
Purchase of common stock for treasury	-279.1	0	0	0	-279.1	0	0
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests	-0.4	'	'	'	'	'	-0.4
Balance at Sep. 30, 2014	$7,931.30	$4.10	$6,863.50	$2,843.90	($1,780.30)	($2.20)	$2.30
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2014	'	414.1	'	'	58.6	'	'

Unaudited_Consolidated_Stateme3

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$497.40	$352.40
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation, amortization, depletion and accretion	737.4	708.6
Non-cash interest expense	33.6	35.6
Restructuring related charges	1.8	8.6
Stock-based compensation	14.2	15.8
Deferred tax benefit	-4.7	-53.9
Provision for doubtful accounts, net of adjustments	16.3	8.1
Loss on extinguishment of debt	1.4	2.1
Gain on disposition of assets, net and asset impairments	-4.7	-7.4
Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds	0	140.7
Environmental adjustments	36.2	101.8
Excess income tax benefit from stock option exercises and other non-cash items	-3.3	-5.7
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions and divestitures:	'	'
Accounts receivable	-77.8	-70.8
Prepaid expenses and other assets	-28	-7.8
Accounts payable	-2.3	18.4
Restructuring expenditures	-1	-14.8
Capping, closure and post-closure expenditures	-36.5	-59
Remediation expenditures	-75	-84.3
Other liabilities	-3.4	48.8
Cash provided by operating activities	1,101.60	1,137.20
Cash used in investing activities:	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-683.1	-688.7
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	13.9	12
Cash used in business acquisitions and development projects, net of cash acquired	-73.5	-49
Cash proceeds from divestitures, net of cash divested	0	2.7
Change in restricted cash and marketable securities	36.2	-11.3
Other	-4.5	-2.3
Cash used in investing activities	-711	-736.6
Cash used in financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from notes payable and long-term debt	939.8	1,098.20
Payments of notes payable and long-term debt	-951	-1,140.60
Fees paid to issue notes payable	-4	-1.6
Issuances of common stock	79.5	138.8
Excess income tax benefit from stock option exercises	3.6	3.3
Purchases of common stock for treasury	-277.5	-214.1
Cash dividends paid	-279.1	-254.9
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests	-0.4	0
Other	-1.8	0
Cash used in financing activities	-490.9	-370.9
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-100.3	29.7
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	213.3	67.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$113	$97.30

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	Republic Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries (also referred to collectively as Republic, we, us, or our), is the second largest provider of non-hazardous solid waste collection, transfer, recycling and disposal services in the United States, as measured by revenue. We manage and evaluate our operations through three geographic regions — East, Central and West, which we have identified as our reportable segments.
	The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Republic and its wholly owned and majority owned subsidiaries in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). We account for investments in entities in which we do not have a controlling financial interest under either the equity method or cost method of accounting, as appropriate. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	We have prepared these unaudited consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Certain information related to our organization, significant accounting policies and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP has been condensed or omitted. In the opinion of management, these financial statements include all adjustments that, unless otherwise disclosed, are of a normal recurring nature and necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results you can expect for a full year. You should read these financial statements in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	For comparative purposes, certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. All dollar amounts in the tables are in millions, except per share amounts and unless otherwise noted.
	Management’s Estimates and Assumptions
	In preparing our financial statements, we make numerous estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these financial statements and accompanying notes. We must make these estimates and assumptions because certain information we use is dependent on future events, cannot be calculated with a high degree of precision from data available or simply cannot be readily calculated based on generally accepted methodologies. In preparing our financial statements, the more critical and subjective areas that deal with the greatest amount of uncertainty relate to our accounting for our long-lived assets, including recoverability, landfill development costs, and final capping, closure and post-closure costs; our valuation allowances for accounts receivable and deferred tax assets; our liabilities for potential litigation, claims and assessments; our liabilities for environmental remediation, multiemployer pension plans, employee benefit plans, deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, and self-insurance reserves; and our estimates of the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in any acquisition. Each of these is discussed in more detail in our description of our significant accounting policies in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. Our actual results may differ significantly from our estimates.
	New Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board amended the Accounting Standards Codification and created Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue. This guidance requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This guidance will be effective for Republic beginning January 1, 2017 and must be adopted using either a full retrospective approach for all periods presented in the period of adoption or a modified retrospective approach. Early adoption is not permitted. We are currently assessing the method of adoption and the potential impact this guidance may have on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Business_Acquisitions_And_Rest

Business Acquisitions And Restructuring Charges	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Business Acquisitions And Restructuring Charges	'
	BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS AND RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
	Business Acquisitions
	We acquired various solid waste businesses during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.  The purchase price paid for these acquisitions and the allocations of the purchase price follow:
		2014			2013
	Purchase price:
	Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired	$	73.5		$	49
	Holdbacks	8.2			6.1
	Fair value, future guaranteed payments	6.8			—
	Total	$	88.5		$	55.1
	Allocated as follows:
	Accounts receivable	3.2			0.6
	Landfill airspace	26.6			—
	Property and equipment	21			11.6
	Other assets	4.7			—
	Future service obligations	(11.0		)	—
	Closure and post-closure liabilities	(3.2		)	—
	Other liabilities	(2.6		)	(2.2		)
	Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed	38.7			10
	Excess purchase price to be allocated	$	49.8		$	45.1
	Excess purchase price allocated as follows:
	Other intangible assets	$	11.2		$	18
	Goodwill	38.6			27.1
	Total allocated	$	49.8		$	45.1
	The purchase price allocations are preliminary and are based on information existing at the acquisition dates. Accordingly, the purchase price allocations are subject to change. Substantially all of the goodwill and intangible assets recorded for these acquisitions are deductible for tax purposes. These acquisitions are not material to the Company's results of operations, individually or in the aggregate. As a result, no pro forma financial information is provided.
	In August 2014, we entered into a life-of-site operating agreement for the City of San Angelo Landfill located in Texas, which we have accounted for as the acquisition of a business.  Previously, we operated the site on behalf of the City of San Angelo under an agreement that expired in July 2014. Consideration transferred included cash of $10.3 million, of which $9.6 million has been paid, and future guaranteed payments of $6.8 million. We assumed future service obligations of $11.0 million and closure and post-closure obligations of $3.2 million.  We allocated $26.6 million of purchase price to landfill airspace and no purchase price was allocated to goodwill.
	In October 2014, we acquired all of the shares of Rainbow Disposal Co., Inc. (Rainbow) for $112 million cash and entered into agreements not to compete, along with other restrictive covenants, with key executives. We also assumed capital lease agreements for operational facilities in Southern California.  Rainbow's operations in Southern California include hauling routes, a recycling facility, a transfer station, a compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling station, and a CNG-powered vehicle fleet. The acquisition is not material to the Company's results of operations.
	Restructuring Charges
	During the fourth quarter of 2012, we announced a restructuring of our field and corporate operations to create a more efficient and competitive company. These changes included consolidating our field regions from four to three and our areas from 28 to 20, relocating office space, and reducing administrative staffing levels. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we incurred costs of $1.8 million due to a change in estimate of amounts recoverable from sublet income associated with abandoned office space with non-cancellable lease terms. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we incurred $8.6 million of restructuring charges, which consisted of severance and other employee termination benefits, relocation benefits, and the closure of offices with lease agreements with non-cancelable terms. As of September 30, 2014, $2.5 million remains accrued for lease exit costs. We expect any future expense related to such activities to be immaterial. Substantially all of these charges were recorded in our corporate segment.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net	'
	GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
	Goodwill
	A summary of the activity and balances in goodwill accounts by reporting segment follows:
			Balance as of December 31, 2013			Acquisitions			Adjustments to				Balance as of September 30, 2014
									Acquisitions
	East		$	3,020.20		$	23.1		$	(0.3	)		$	3,043.00
	Central		3,264.80			14.2			(1.3		)		3,277.70
	West		4,439.10			1.3			(0.7		)		4,439.70
	Total		$	10,724.10		$	38.6		$	(2.3	)		$	10,760.40
	Adjustments to acquisitions during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 primarily related to deferred tax asset adjustments resulting from the exercise of legacy Allied stock options, which were recorded to goodwill in purchase accounting.
	Other Intangible Assets, Net
	Other intangible assets, net, include values assigned to customer relationships, franchise agreements, other municipal agreements and non-compete agreements, and are amortized over periods ranging from 1 to 23 years. A summary of the activity and balances in other intangible assets accounts by intangible asset type follows:
		Gross Intangible Assets										Accumulated Amortization									Other Intangible Assets, Net as of September 30, 2014
		Balance as of December 31, 2013			Acquisitions and Other Additions			Balance as of September 30, 2014				Balance as of December 31, 2013			Additions			Balance as of September 30, 2014
															Charged to
															Expense
	Customer relationships, franchise and other municipal agreements	$	598.9		$	8.3		$	607.2			$	(309.7	)	$	(44.0	)	$	(353.7	)	$	253.5
	Non-compete agreements	23.6			2.9			26.5				(14.8		)	(2.5		)	(17.3		)	9.2
	Other intangible assets	63.9			—			63.9				(46.1		)	(0.6		)	(46.7		)	17.2
	Total	$	686.4		$	11.2		$	697.6			$	(370.6	)	$	(47.1	)	$	(417.7	)	$	279.9

Other_Assets

Other Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Other Assets	'
	OTHER ASSETS
	Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
	A summary of prepaid expenses and other current assets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 follows:
		2014		2013
	Inventories	$	38.2	$	37.8
	Prepaid expenses	68		59
	Other non-trade receivables	26.6		23.4
	Reinsurance receivable	12.7		14.8
	Income tax receivable	31.6		55.3
	Commodity and fuel hedge assets	0.1		7
	Other current assets	3.4		3
	Total	$	180.6	$	200.3
	Other Assets
	A summary of other assets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 follows:
		2014		2013
	Deferred financing costs	$	48.9	$	51.4
	Deferred compensation plan	76.2		65.1
	Notes and other receivables	32.4		19.5
	Reinsurance receivable	49.6		46.9
	Other	95.9		98
	Total	$	303	$	280.9
	Notes and other receivables includes the fair value of interest rate swaps of $6.6 million as of September 30, 2014.

Other_Liabilities

Other Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Other Liabilities	'
	OTHER LIABILITIES
	Other Accrued Liabilities
	A summary of other accrued liabilities as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 follows:
		2014		2013
	Accrued payroll and benefits	$	160	$	172.7
	Accrued fees and taxes	124.2		121.3
	Self-insurance reserves, current portion	123.1		136.6
	Ceded insurance reserves, current portion	12.7		14.8
	Accrued dividends	99.5		93.7
	Current tax liabilities	19.6		—
	Accrued professional fees and legal settlement reserves	20		28.3
	Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds	15.9		—
	Other	77.1		73.9
	Total	$	652.1	$	641.3
	Other accrued liabilities includes the fair value of fuel and recycling commodity hedges of $4.4 million and $0.7 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	Other Long-Term Liabilities
	A summary of other long-term liabilities as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 follows:
		2014		2013
	Deferred compensation plan	$	75.7	$	67
	Pension and other post-retirement liabilities	4.4		6.5
	Legal settlement reserves	31.1		27.3
	Ceded insurance reserves	49.6		46.9
	Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds	143.6		171.4
	Other	61.4		59.9
	Total	$	365.8	$	379
	Other long-term liabilities includes the fair value of interest rate swaps of $4.4 million as of December 31, 2013.
	Self-Insurance Reserves
	Our liabilities for unpaid and incurred but not reported claims as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (which include claims for workers’ compensation, general liability, vehicle liability and employee health care benefits) were $414.9 million and $431.5 million, respectively, under our risk management program and are included in other accrued liabilities and self-insurance reserves, net of current portion, in our consolidated balance sheets. While the ultimate amount of claims incurred depends on future developments, we believe the recorded reserves are adequate to cover the future payment of claims; however, it is possible that these recorded reserves may not be adequate to cover the future payment of claims. Adjustments, if any, to estimates recorded resulting from ultimate claim payments will be reflected in our consolidated statements of income in the periods in which they are known.

Landfill_and_Environmental_Cos

Landfill and Environmental Costs	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]	'
Landfill and Environmental Costs	'
	LANDFILL AND ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS
	As of September 30, 2014, we owned or operated 190 active solid waste landfills with total available disposal capacity of approximately 4.9 billion in-place cubic yards. We also had post-closure responsibility for 124 closed landfills.
	Accrued Landfill and Environmental Costs
	A summary of accrued landfill and environmental liabilities as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 follows:
		2014			2013
	Landfill final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities	$	1,128.30		$	1,091.30
	Environmental remediation liabilities	531.9			551.7
	Total accrued landfill and environmental costs	1,660.20			1,643.00
	Less: current portion	(164.9		)	(178.7		)
	Long-term portion	$	1,495.30		$	1,464.30
	Final Capping, Closure and Post-Closure Costs
	The following table summarizes the activity in our asset retirement obligation liabilities, which include liabilities for landfill final capping, closure and post-closure, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
		2014			2013
	Landfill final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities, beginning of year	$	1,091.30		$	1,052.40
	Non-cash additions	29.1			27.2
	Acquisitions/divestitures and other adjustments	3.7			(0.6		)
	Asset retirement obligation adjustments	(17.7		)	(1.5		)
	Payments	(36.5		)	(59.0		)
	Accretion expense	58.4			57.6
	Landfill final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities, end of period	1,128.30			1,076.10
	Less: current portion	(90.1		)	(104.5		)
	Long-term portion	$	1,038.20		$	971.6
	We review annually, in the fourth quarter, and update as necessary, our estimates of asset retirement obligation liabilities. However, if there are significant changes in the facts and circumstances related to a site during the year, we will update our assumptions prospectively in the period that we know all the relevant facts and circumstances and make adjustments as appropriate.
	The fair value of assets that are legally restricted for purposes of settling final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities was $56.8 million and $56.0 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and is included in restricted cash and marketable securities in our consolidated balance sheets.
	Landfill Operating Expenses
	In the normal course of business, we incur various operating costs associated with environmental compliance. These costs include, among other things, leachate treatment and disposal, methane gas and groundwater monitoring, systems maintenance, interim cap maintenance, costs associated with the application of daily cover materials, and the legal and administrative costs of ongoing environmental compliance. These costs are expensed as cost of operations in the periods in which they are incurred.
	Environmental Remediation Liabilities
	We accrue for remediation costs when they become probable and can be reasonably estimated. There can sometimes be a range of reasonable estimates of the costs associated with remediation of a site. In these cases, we use the amount within the range that constitutes our best estimate. If no amount within the range appears to be a better estimate than any other, we use the amount that is at the low end of the range. It is reasonably possible that we will need to adjust the liabilities recorded for remediation to reflect the effects of new or additional information, to the extent such information impacts the costs, timing or duration of the required actions. If we used the reasonably possible high ends of our ranges, our aggregate potential remediation liability as of September 30, 2014 would be approximately $440 million higher than the amount recorded. Future changes in our estimates of the cost, timing or duration of the required actions could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	The following table summarizes the activity in our environmental remediation liabilities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
		2014			2013
	Environmental remediation liabilities, beginning of year	$	551.7		$	563.7
	Net additions charged to expense	36.2			101.8
	Payments	(75.0		)	(84.3		)
	Accretion expense (non-cash interest expense)	19			20
	Environmental remediation liabilities, end of period	531.9			601.2
	Less: current portion	(74.8		)	(110.4		)
	Long-term portion	$	457.1		$	490.8
	The following is a discussion of certain of our significant remediation matters:
	Bridgeton Landfill.  As of December 31, 2013, the remediation liability recorded for our closed Bridgeton Landfill in Missouri was $93.9 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we paid $50.1 million related to management and monitoring of the remediation area. During that period, we also recorded a charge to earnings of $36.1 million, primarily related to the design and construction of a leachate management facility. As the nature and extent of our leachate remediation efforts continued to change, it became necessary to upgrade treatment facility design features and infrastructure.  During the three months ended September 30, 2014, we completed construction of the leachate management facility, but it is not functioning at full capacity and is still in a testing mode.  We expect that the facility will function at full capacity late in the fourth quarter of 2014 or in early 2015.  We continue to work with state and federal regulatory agencies on our remediation efforts.  From time to time, this may require us to modify our future operating timeline and procedures, which could result in changes to our expected liability.  As of September 30, 2014, the remediation liability recorded for this site is $79.9 million, of which $16.4 million is expected to be paid during the remainder of 2014. We believe the remaining reasonably possible high end of our range would be approximately $240 million higher than the amount recorded as of September 30, 2014.
	Congress Landfill. In August 2010, Congress Development Co. agreed with the State of Illinois to have a Final Consent Order (Final Order) entered by the Circuit Court of Illinois, Cook County. Pursuant to the Final Order, we have agreed to continue to implement remedial activities at the Congress Landfill. The remediation liability recorded as of September 30, 2014 is $83.0 million, of which $1.6 million is expected to be paid during the remainder of 2014. We believe the remaining reasonably possible high end of our range would be approximately $67 million higher than the amount recorded as of September 30, 2014.

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	DEBT
	The carrying value of our notes payable, capital leases and long-term debt as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is listed in the following table in millions, and is adjusted for the fair value of interest rate swaps, unamortized discounts and the unamortized portion of adjustments to fair value recorded in purchase accounting. Original issue discounts and adjustments to fair value recorded in purchase accounting are amortized to interest expense over the term of the applicable instrument using the effective interest method.
			September 30, 2014								December 31, 2013
	Maturity	Interest Rate	Principal		Adjustments			Carrying  Value			Principal		Adjustments			Carrying Value
	Credit facilities:
	Uncommitted facility	Variable	$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—
	Jun-19	Variable	—		—			—			—		—			—
	May-17	Variable	—		—			—			—		—			—
	Senior notes:
	May-18	3.8	700		(0.1		)	699.9			700		(0.1		)	699.9
	Sep-19	5.5	650		(2.6		)	647.4			650		(2.9		)	647.1
	Mar-20	5	850		(0.1		)	849.9			850		(0.1		)	849.9
	Nov-21	5.25	600		—			600			600		—			600
	Jun-22	3.55	850		(1.9		)	848.1			850		(2.0		)	848
	May-23	4.75	550		4.5			554.5			550		(5.7		)	544.3
	Mar-35	6.086	275.7		(24.0		)	251.7			275.7		(24.5		)	251.2
	Mar-40	6.2	650		(0.5		)	649.5			650		(0.5		)	649.5
	May-41	5.7	600		(3.3		)	596.7			600		(3.3		)	596.7
	Debentures:
	May-21	9.25	35.3		(1.6		)	33.7			35.3		(1.7		)	33.6
	Sep-35	7.4	165.3		(40.6		)	124.7			165.2		(41.0		)	124.2
	Tax-exempt:
	2015 - 2044	0.300 - 5.625	1,083.80		—			1,083.80			1,087.70		—			1,087.70
	Other:
	2014 - 2046	5.000 - 12.203	90.6		—			90.6			86		—			86
	Total Debt		$	7,100.70	$	(70.2	)	7,030.50			$	7,099.90	$	(81.8	)	7,018.10
	Less: current portion							(10.5		)						(15.7		)
	Long-term portion							$	7,020.00							$	7,002.40
	Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
	We refinanced our Credit Facilities and certain of our tax-exempt financings in the second quarter of 2014, resulting in non-cash charges for deferred issuance costs of $1.4 million.
	Credit Facilities
	In June 2014, we entered into a $1.25 billion unsecured revolving credit facility (the Replacement Credit Facility), which replaced our $1.0 billion credit facility maturing in April 2016. The Replacement Credit Facility matures in June 2019 and includes a feature that allows us to increase availability, at our option, by an aggregate amount up to $500 million through increased commitments from existing lenders or the addition of new lenders. At our option, borrowings under the Replacement Credit Facility bear interest at a Base Rate, or a Eurodollar Rate, plus an applicable margin based on our Debt Ratings (all as defined in the agreements).
	Contemporaneous with the execution of the Replacement Credit Facility, we entered into Amendment No. 3 to our existing $1.25 billion unsecured credit facility (the Existing Credit Facility and, together with the Replacement Credit Facility, the Credit Facilities), to reduce the commitments under the Existing Credit Facility to $1.0 billion and conform certain terms of the Existing Credit Facility with those of the Replacement Credit Facility. Amendment No. 3 does not extend the maturity date of the Existing Credit Facility, which matures in May 2017. The Existing Credit Facility also maintains the feature that allows us to increase availability, at our option, by an aggregate amount of up to $500 million, through increased commitments from existing lenders or the addition of new lenders.
	Our Credit Facilities are subject to facility fees based on applicable rates defined in the agreements and the aggregate commitments, regardless of usage. Availability under our Credit Facilities can be used for working capital, capital expenditures, letters of credit and other general corporate purposes. The credit agreements require us to comply with financial and other covenants. We may pay dividends and repurchase common stock if we are in compliance with these covenants. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had no borrowings under our Credit Facilities. We had $610.3 million and $722.1 million of letters of credit using availability under our Credit Facilities, leaving $1,639.7 million and $1,527.9 million of availability under our Credit Facilities as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	We have a $125.0 million unsecured credit facility agreement (the Uncommitted Credit Facility) bearing interest at LIBOR, plus an applicable margin. Our Uncommitted Credit Facility is subject to facility fees defined in the agreement, regardless of usage. We can use borrowings under the Uncommitted Credit Facility for working capital and other general corporate purposes. The agreements governing our Uncommitted Credit Facility require us to comply with covenants. The Uncommitted Credit Facility may be terminated by either party at any time. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had no borrowings under our Uncommitted Credit Facility.
	Tax-Exempt Financings
	As of September 30, 2014, approximately 90% of our tax-exempt financings are remarketed quarterly by remarketing agents to effectively maintain a variable yield. The holders of the bonds can put them back to the remarketing agents at the end of each interest period. To date, the remarketing agents have been able to remarket our variable rate unsecured tax-exempt bonds. These bonds have been classified as long-term because of our ability and intent to refinance them using availability under our revolving Credit Facilities, if necessary.
	Other Debt
	Other debt primarily includes capital lease liabilities of $90.6 million and $85.9 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, with maturities ranging from 2014 to 2046.
	Interest Rate Swap and Lock Agreements
	Our ability to obtain financing through the capital markets is a key component of our financial strategy. Historically, we have managed risk associated with executing this strategy, particularly as it relates to fluctuations in interest rates, by using a combination of fixed and floating rate debt. From time to time, we have also entered into interest rate swap and lock agreements to manage risk associated with interest rates, either to effectively convert specific fixed rate debt to a floating rate (fair value hedges), or to lock interest rates in anticipation of future debt issuances (cash flow hedges).
	Fair Value Hedges
	During the second half of 2013, we entered into various interest rate swap agreements relative to our 4.750% fixed rate senior notes due in May 2023. The goal was to reduce overall borrowing costs and rebalance our debt portfolio's ratio of fixed to floating interest rates. As of September 30, 2014, these swap agreements have a total notional value of $300.0 million and mature in May 2023, which is identical to the maturity of the hedged senior notes. We pay interest at floating rates based on changes in LIBOR and receive interest at a fixed rate of 4.750%. These transactions were designated as fair value hedges because the swaps hedge against the changes in fair value of the fixed rate senior notes resulting from changes in interest rates. The majority of these interest rate swaps do not contain credit-risk-related contingent features and we believe our exposure to such features, where applicable, is minimal.
	As of September 30, 2014, the interest rate swap agreements are reflected at their fair value of $6.6 million and are included in other assets. As of December 31, 2013, the interest rate swap agreements are reflected at their fair value of $4.4 million and are included in other long-term liabilities. To the extent they are effective, these interest rate swap agreements are included as an adjustment to long-term debt in our consolidated balance sheets. We recognized net interest income of $1.9 million and $5.8 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, and $0.6 million during each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, related to net swap settlements for these interest rate swap agreements, which is included as an offset to interest expense in our unaudited consolidated statement of income.
	For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we recognized a gain of $1.5 million and a loss of $5.6 million on the change in fair value of the hedged senior notes attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate, with an offsetting loss of $1.2 million and gain of $6.6 million on the related interest rate swaps, respectively. For each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recognized a loss on the change in fair value of the hedged senior notes attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate totaling $2.1 million, with an offsetting gain on the related interest rate swaps totaling $2.4 million. The difference of these fair value changes represents hedge ineffectiveness, which is recorded directly in earnings as other (expense) income, net.
	Cash Flow Hedges
	As of September 30, 2014 and 2013, no interest rate lock cash flow hedges were outstanding. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the effective portion of the interest rate locks, recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income, was $22.0 million and $23.0 million, respectively. The effective portion of the interest rate locks is amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the life of the issued debt using the effective interest method. We expect to amortize $2.7 million over the next twelve months as a yield adjustment of our senior notes.
	The effective portion of the interest rate locks amortized as a net increase to interest expense during each of the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $0.7 million and for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $2.0 million and $1.9 million, respectively.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	INCOME TAXES
	Our effective tax rate, exclusive of noncontrolling interests, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 was 37.1% and 38.3%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 was favorably affected by the realization of additional federal and state benefits on our 2013 tax returns, lower state rates due to changes in estimates and adjustments to deferred taxes.
	Our effective tax rate, exclusive of noncontrolling interests, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was 35.0% and 34.5%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was favorably affected by the realization of additional federal and state benefits on our 2012 tax returns, lower state rates due to changes in estimates and adjustments to deferred taxes. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, our effective tax rate was favorably impacted, in addition to the matters already discussed, by the resolution of our 2009 to 2010 tax years at the IRS appeals division and the Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation.
	Income taxes paid, net of refunds received, were $280.3 million and $196.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	We are subject to income tax in the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as in multiple state jurisdictions. We are currently under examination or administrative review by state and local taxing authorities for various tax years. We recognize interest and penalties as incurred within the provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of income. As of September 30, 2014, we have accrued a liability for penalties of $0.5 million and a liability for interest (including interest on penalties) of $18.1 million related to our uncertain tax positions.
	We believe the liabilities for uncertain tax positions recorded are adequate. However, a significant assessment against us in excess of the liabilities recorded could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. During the next twelve months, it is reasonably possible the amount of unrecognized tax benefits will increase or decrease. Gross unrecognized benefits we expect to settle in the next twelve months are in the range of $5 to $20 million.
	We have deferred tax assets related to state net operating loss carryforwards. We provide a partial valuation allowance due to uncertainty surrounding the future utilization of these carryforwards in the taxing jurisdictions where the loss carryforwards exist. When determining the need for a valuation allowance, we consider all positive and negative evidence, including recent financial results, scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies. The weight given to the positive and negative evidence is commensurate with the extent such evidence can be objectively verified.
	The realization of our deferred tax asset for state loss carryforwards ultimately depends upon the existence of sufficient taxable income in the appropriate state taxing jurisdictions in future periods. We continue to regularly monitor both positive and negative evidence in determining the ongoing need for a valuation allowance. As of September 30, 2014, the valuation allowance associated with our state loss carryforwards was approximately $68 million.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	Available Shares
	In March 2013, our board of directors approved the Republic Services, Inc. Amended and Restated 2007 Stock Incentive Plan (the Plan). The Plan was ratified by our stockholders in May 2013. We currently have approximately 16.1 million shares of common stock reserved for future grants under the Plan.
	Stock Options
	The following table summarizes the stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2014:
		Number of		Weighted Average		Weighted Average	Aggregate
		Shares (in millions)		Exercise		Remaining	Intrinsic
				Price per Share		Contractual Term	Value
						(years)	(in millions)
	Outstanding as of December 31, 2013	10.5		$	28.91
	Granted	0.5		33.76
	Exercised	(2.8	)	27.96			$	21.4
	Forfeited or expired	(0.3	)	30.85
	Outstanding as of September 30, 2014	7.9		$	29.48	4	$	74.7
	Exercisable as of September 30, 2014	3.9		$	28.05	3.1	$	42.3
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, compensation expense for stock options was $5.2 million and $10.5 million, respectively.
	As of September 30, 2014, total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding stock options was $6.1 million, which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.6 years. The total fair value of stock options that vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $11.9 million.
	Other Stock Awards
	The following table summarizes restricted stock unit and restricted stock activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2014:
		Number of		Weighted Average		Weighted Average	Aggregate
		Restricted Stock		Grant Date Fair		Remaining	Intrinsic
		Units and Shares of		Value per Share		Contractual Term	Value
		Restricted Stock				(years)	(in millions)
		(in thousands)
	Other stock awards as of December 31, 2013	997		$	28.48
	Granted	771.4		33.39
	Vested and issued	(255.2	)	28.6
	Forfeited	(66.8	)	32.91
	Other stock awards as of September 30, 2014	1,446.40		$	24.01	1.2	$	56.4
	Vested and unissued as of September 30, 2014	567		$	39.91
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we awarded our non-employee directors 86,425 restricted stock units, which vested immediately. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we awarded 654,545 restricted stock units to executives and employees that either vest in four equal annual installments beginning on the anniversary date of the original grant or cliff vest after four years. In addition, 30,391 restricted stock units were earned as dividend equivalents. The restricted stock units do not carry any voting or dividend rights, except the right to receive additional restricted stock units in lieu of dividends.
	The fair value of restricted stock units and restricted stock is based on the closing market price on the date of the grant. The compensation expense related to restricted stock units and restricted stock is amortized ratably over the vesting period.
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, compensation expense related to restricted stock units and restricted stock totaled $9.0 million and $5.3 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2014, total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding restricted stock units was $21.4 million, which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.1 years.

Stockholders_Equity_and_Earnin

Stockholders' Equity and Earnings per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity and Earnings per Share	'
	STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE
	Our share repurchase program has been in effect since November 2010. From November 2010 to September 30, 2014, we repurchased 43.5 million shares of our stock for $1,316.5 million at a weighted average cost per share of $30.28. During the three months ended September 30, 2014, we repurchased 0.6 million shares of our stock for $21.4 million at a weighted average cost per share of $38.60. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we repurchased 8.0 million shares of our stock for $277.3 million at a weighted average cost per share of $34.64. As of September 30, 2014, less than 0.1 million repurchased shares were pending settlement and $1.6 million was unpaid and included within other accrued liabilities.
	In July 2014, the board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share. Cash dividends declared were $284.8 million and $263.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. As of September 30, 2014, we recorded a quarterly dividend payable of $99.5 million to stockholders of record at the close of business on October 1, 2014.
	Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc. by the weighted average number of common shares (including restricted stock and vested but unissued restricted stock units) outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is based on the combined weighted average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding, which include, where appropriate, the assumed exercise of employee stock options, unvested restricted stock awards and unvested restricted stock units. In computing diluted earnings per share, we use the treasury stock method.
	Earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Basic earnings per share:
	Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$	185,800	$	171,400	$	497,300	$	352,300
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	356,252		361,672		357,432		362,418
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.52	$	0.47	$	1.39	$	0.97
	Diluted earnings per share:
	Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$	185,800	$	171,400	$	497,300	$	352,300
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	356,252		361,672		357,432		362,418
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Options to purchase common stock	1,377		1,288		1,313		1,354
	Unvested restricted stock awards	111		42		72		32
	Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding	357,740		363,002		358,817		363,804
	Diluted earnings per share	$	0.52	$	0.47	$	1.39	$	0.97
	Antidilutive securities not included in the diluted earnings per share calculations:
	Options to purchase common stock	28		1,793		369		2,157

Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income) by Component	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component	'
	CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (INCOME) BY COMPONENT
	A summary of changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss (income), net of tax, by component, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 follows:
		Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges				Defined Benefit Pension Items				Total
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	19.3			$	(22.3	)		$	(3.0	)
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	5.1				—				5.1
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0.1				—				0.1
	Net current-period other comprehensive loss	5.2				—				5.2
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	24.5			$	(22.3	)		$	2.2
	A summary of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 follows:
			Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
			September 30,								September 30,
			2014				2013				2014			2013
	Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income) Components		Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income)								Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income)						Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
	Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
	Recycling commodity hedges		$	—			$	—			$	—		$	0.1		Revenue
	Fuel hedges		0.2				0.7				2.2			2.5			Cost of operations
	Interest rate contracts		(0.7		)		(0.7		)		(2.0		)	(1.9		)	Interest expense
			(0.5		)		—				0.2			0.7			Total before tax
			0.2				—				(0.1		)	(0.3		)	Tax expense
			(0.3		)		—				0.1			0.4			Net of tax
	Pension gains:
	Pension settlement		$	—			$	2.6			$	—		$	2.6		Selling, general and administrative
			—				(1.0		)		—			(1.0		)	Tax expense
			—				1.6				—			1.6			Net of tax
	Total (losses) gains reclassified into earnings		$	(0.3	)		$	1.6			$	0.1		$	2

Financial_Instruments

Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Financial Instruments	'
	FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
	Fuel Hedges
	We have entered into multiple swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges to mitigate some of our exposure related to changes in diesel fuel prices. These swaps qualified for, and were designated as, effective hedges of changes in the prices of forecasted diesel fuel purchases (fuel hedges).
	The following table summarizes our outstanding fuel hedges as of September 30, 2014:
	Year		Gallons Hedged	Weighted Average Contract
				Price per Gallon
	2014		6,750,000	$3.81
	2015		27,000,000	3.76
	2016		18,000,000	3.68
	If the national U.S. on-highway average price for a gallon of diesel fuel as published by the Department of Energy exceeds the contract price per gallon, we receive the difference between the average price and the contract price (multiplied by the notional gallons) from the counterparty. If the average price is less than the contract price per gallon, we pay the difference to the counterparty.
	The fair values of our fuel hedges are determined using standard option valuation models with assumptions about commodity prices based on those observed in underlying markets (Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy). The aggregated fair values of our outstanding fuel hedges as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were current liabilities of $4.4 million and $0.1 million, respectively, and current assets of $0.1 million and $6.7 million, respectively, and have been recorded in other accrued liabilities and prepaid expenses and other current assets in our consolidated balance sheets, respectively. The ineffective portions of the changes in fair values resulted in losses of $0.1 million for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and gains of less than $0.1 million for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, and have been recorded in other (expense) income, net in our consolidated statements of income.
	Total (losses) gains recognized in other comprehensive income for fuel hedges (the effective portion) were $(7.1) million and $2.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $(6.6) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. No amount was recognized in other comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
	Recycling Commodity Hedges
	Our revenue from sale of recycling commodities is primarily from sales of old corrugated cardboard (OCC) and old newspaper (ONP). We use derivative instruments such as swaps and costless collars designated as cash flow hedges to manage our exposure to changes in prices of these commodities. We have entered into multiple agreements related to the forecasted OCC and ONP sales. The agreements qualified for, and were designated as, effective hedges of changes in the prices of certain forecasted recycling commodity sales (commodity hedges).
	We entered into costless collar agreements on forecasted sales of OCC and ONP. The agreements involve combining a purchased put option giving us the right to sell OCC and ONP at an established floor strike price with a written call option obligating us to deliver OCC and ONP at an established cap strike price. The puts and calls have the same settlement dates, are net settled in cash on such dates and have the same terms to expiration. The contemporaneous combination of options resulted in no net premium for us and represents costless collars. Under these agreements, we will make or receive no payments as long as the settlement price is between the floor price and cap price; however, if the settlement price is above the cap, we will pay the counterparty an amount equal to the excess of the settlement price over the cap times the monthly volumes hedged. If the settlement price is below the floor, the counterparty will pay us the deficit of the settlement price below the floor times the monthly volumes hedged. The objective of these agreements is to reduce variability of cash flows for forecasted sales of OCC and ONP between two designated strike prices.
	As of September 30, 2014, we had outstanding costless collar hedges for OCC totaling 18,000 tons with a weighted average floor strike price of $91.50 per ton and a weighted average cap strike price of $145.00 per ton, all of which will be settled in 2014. As of September 30, 2014, there were no outstanding costless collar hedges for ONP. Costless collar hedges are recorded in our consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Fair values of costless collars are determined using standard option valuation models with assumptions about commodity prices based upon forward commodity price curves in underlying markets (Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy).
	The aggregated fair values of the outstanding recycling commodity hedges as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were current assets of less than $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively, and current liabilities of $0.6 million as of December 31, 2013, and have been recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets and other accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets, respectively. No amounts were recognized in other (expense) income, net in our consolidated statements of income for the ineffectiveness portion of the changes in fair values during each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
	Total (losses) gains recognized in other comprehensive income for recycling commodity hedges (the effective portion) were less than $(0.1) million for each of the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, and $0.2 million and $(0.3) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Fair Value Measurements
	In measuring fair values of assets and liabilities, we use valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs (Level 1) and minimize the use of unobservable inputs (Level 3). We also use market data or assumptions that we believe market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability, including assumptions about risk when appropriate.
	The carrying value for certain of our financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and certain other accrued liabilities, approximates fair value because of their short-term nature.
	As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis include the following:
					Fair Value Measurements Using
		Carrying Amount			Total as of		Quoted		Significant		Significant
					30-Sep-14		Prices in		Other		Unobservable
							Active		Observable		Inputs
							Markets		Inputs		(Level 3)
							(Level 1)		(Level 2)
	Assets:
	Money market mutual funds	$	68.3		$	68.3	$	68.3	$	—	$	—
	Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities	45.7			45.7		—		45.7		—
	Fuel hedges - other current assets	0.1			0.1		—		0.1		—
	Interest rate swaps - other assets	6.6			6.6		—		6.6		—
	Total assets	$	120.7		$	120.7	$	68.3	$	52.4	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Fuel hedges - other accrued liabilities	$	4.4		$	4.4	$	—	$	4.4	$	—
	Total debt	7,030.50			7,645.50		—		7,645.50		—
	Total liabilities	$	7,034.90		$	7,649.90	$	—	$	7,649.90	$	—
					Fair Value Measurements Using
		Carrying Amount			Total as of December 31, 2013		Quoted		Significant		Significant
							Prices in		Other		Unobservable
							Active		Observable		Inputs
							Markets		Inputs		(Level 3)
							(Level 1)		(Level 2)
	Assets:
	Money market mutual funds	$	176		$	176	$	176	$	—	$	—
	Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities	36.6			36.6		—		36.6		—
	Fuel hedges - other current assets	6.7			6.7		—		6.7		—
	Commodity hedges - other current assets	0.3			0.3		—		0.3		—
	Total assets	$	219.6		$	219.6	$	176	$	43.6	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Fuel hedges - other accrued liabilities	$	0.1		$	0.1	$	—	$	0.1	$	—
	Commodity hedges - other accrued liabilities	0.6			0.6		—		0.6		—
	Interest rate swaps - other liabilities	4.4			4.4		—		4.4		—
	Total debt	7,018.10			7,538.10		—		7,538.10		—
	Total liabilities	$	7,023.20		$	7,543.20	$	—	$	7,543.20	$	—
	The fair value of our fixed rate senior notes and debentures was $6.5 billion and $6.4 billion as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The carrying value of these notes and debentures was $5.9 billion and $5.8 billion as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The carrying amounts of our remaining notes payable and tax-exempt financings approximate fair value because interest rates are variable and, accordingly, approximate current market rates for instruments with similar risk and maturities. See Note 7, Debt, for further information related to our debt.

Segment_Reporting

Segment Reporting	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting	'
	SEGMENT REPORTING
	We manage and evaluate our operations through three regions: East, Central and West. These three regions are presented below as our reportable segments, which provide integrated waste management services consisting of collection, transfer, recycling and disposal of domestic non-hazardous solid waste.
	Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 follows:
		Gross			Intercompany				Net			Depreciation,				Operating				Capital				Total Assets
		Revenue			Revenue				Revenue			Amortization,				Income				Expenditures
												Depletion and				(Loss)
												Accretion
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
	East	$	747.4		$	(105.2	)		$	642.2		$	69.1			$	109.7			$	78.5			$	4,550.40
	Central	850.3			(164.5		)		685.8			83.8				135.1				85.4				5,852.30
	West	1,091.60			(199.7		)		891.9			91.3				207.3				85.7				8,280.60
	Corporate entities	47.9			(3.7		)		44.2			10.9				(69.7		)		(39.4		)		1,303.70
	Total	$	2,737.20		$	(473.1	)		$	2,264.10		$	255.1			$	382.4			$	210.2			$	19,987.00
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
	East	$	729.8		$	(104.0	)		$	625.8		$	63.7			$	110.4			$	106			$	4,933.80
	Central	808.5			(154.6		)		653.9			79.4				135.9				96.3				5,807.00
	West	1,041.30			(186.8		)		854.5			89.3				198.1				69				8,290.70
	Corporate entities	34.9			(3.7		)		31.2			11.2				(92.1		)		(44.5		)		794.5
	Total	$	2,614.50		$	(449.1	)		$	2,165.40		$	243.6			$	352.3			$	226.8			$	19,826.00
		Gross			Intercompany				Net			Depreciation,				Operating				Capital				Total Assets
		Revenue			Revenue				Revenue			Amortization,				Income				Expenditures
												Depletion and				(Loss)
												Accretion
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
	East	$	2,175.30		$	(305.8	)		$	1,869.50		$	201.4			$	323.1			$	177.4			$	4,550.40
	Central	2,425.90			(463.1		)		1,962.80			241.5				364				225.4				5,852.30
	West	3,182.60			(584.9		)		2,597.70			262.3				612.3				227.5				8,280.60
	Corporate entities	143.7			(10.6		)		133.1			32.2				(232.7		)		52.8				1,303.70
	Total	$	7,927.50		$	(1,364.4	)		$	6,563.10		$	737.4			$	1,066.70			$	683.1			$	19,987.00
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	East	$	2,148.50		$	(303.0	)		$	1,845.50		$	187.7			$	339.7			$	175			$	4,933.80
	Central	2,314.90			(440.2		)		1,874.70			229				361.8				227.3				5,807.00
	West	3,017.30			(542.2		)		2,475.10			257.1				557.9				232.1				8,290.70
	Corporate entities	91			(10.6		)		80.4			34.8				(451.7		)		54.3				794.5
	Total	$	7,571.70		$	(1,296.0	)		$	6,275.70		$	708.6			$	807.7			$	688.7			$	19,826.00
	Intercompany revenue reflects transactions within and between segments that generally are made on a basis intended to reflect the market value of such services. Capital expenditures for corporate entities primarily include vehicle inventory acquired but not yet assigned to operating locations and facilities. Corporate functions include legal, tax, treasury, information technology, risk management, human resources, corporate accounts, closed landfills and other administrative functions.
	The following table shows our total reported revenue by service line for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in millions of dollars and as a percentage of revenue):
		Three Months Ended September 30,												Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014						2013						2014							2013
	Collection:
	Residential	$	551.9		24.4	%		$	548.5		25.3	%		$	1,639.40			25	%		$	1,632.30			26	%
	Commercial	685.8			30.3			659.4			30.5			2,027.10				30.9			1,953.30				31.1
	Industrial	471.5			20.8			433			20			1,329.00				20.2			1,223.00				19.5
	Other	9.3			0.4			8.9			0.4			27.7				0.4			26				0.4
	Total collection	1,718.50			75.9			1,649.80			76.2			5,023.20				76.5			4,834.60				77
	Transfer	279.1						268.1						793							767.3
	Less: intercompany	(169.6		)				(159.7		)				(486.9		)					(461.4		)
	Transfer, net	109.5			4.8			108.4			5			306.1				4.7			305.9				4.9
	Landfill	539.8						512.4						1,514.00							1,437.60
	Less: intercompany	(243.4		)				(236.2		)				(698.9		)					(677.9		)
	Landfill, net	296.4			13.1			276.2			12.8			815.1				12.4			759.7				12.1
	Sale of recycled commodities	97.8			4.3			93.3			4.3			296.6				4.5			271.6				4.3
	Other non-core	41.9			1.9			37.7			1.7			122.1				1.9			103.9				1.7
	Other	139.7			6.2			131			6			418.7				6.4			375.5				6
	Total revenue	$	2,264.10		100	%		$	2,165.40		100	%		$	6,563.10			100	%		$	6,275.70			100	%
	Other revenue consists primarily of revenue from National Accounts, which represents the portion of revenue generated from nationwide contracts in markets outside our operating areas where the associated waste handling services are subcontracted to local operators. Consequently, substantially all of this revenue is offset with related subcontract costs, which are recorded in cost of operations.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	General Legal Proceedings
	We are subject to extensive and evolving laws and regulations and have implemented safeguards to respond to regulatory requirements. In the normal course of our business, we become involved in legal proceedings. Some may result in fines, penalties or judgments against us, which may impact earnings and cash flows for a particular period. Although we cannot predict the ultimate outcome of any legal matter with certainty, we do not believe the outcome of our pending legal proceedings will have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	As used herein, the term legal proceedings refers to litigation and similar claims against us and our subsidiaries, excluding: (1) ordinary course accidents, general commercial liability and workers compensation claims, which are covered by insurance programs, subject to customary deductibles, and which, together with self-insured employee health care costs, are discussed in Note 5, Other Liabilities; and (2) environmental remediation liabilities, which are discussed in Note 6, Landfill and Environmental Costs.
	We accrue for legal proceedings when losses become probable and reasonably estimable. We have recorded an aggregate accrual of approximately $47.6 million relating to our outstanding legal proceedings as of September 30, 2014, including those described in this Form 10-Q and others not specifically described. As of the end of each applicable reporting period, we review each of our legal proceedings and, where it is probable that a liability has been incurred, we accrue for all probable and reasonably estimable losses. Where we can reasonably estimate a range of losses we may incur regarding such a matter, we record an accrual for the amount within the range that constitutes our best estimate. If we can reasonably estimate a range but no amount within the range appears to be a better estimate than any other, we use the amount that is the low end of such range. If we used the high ends of such ranges, our aggregate potential liability would be approximately $64.4 million higher than the amount recorded as of September 30, 2014.
	Luri Matter
	On August 17, 2007, a former employee, Ronald Luri, sued Republic Services, Inc., Republic Services of Ohio Hauling LLC, Republic Services of Ohio I LLC, Jim Bowen and Ron Krall in the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court in Ohio. Plaintiff alleges that he was unlawfully fired in retaliation for refusing to discharge or demote three employees who were all over 50 years old. On July 3, 2008, a $46.6 million jury verdict was awarded against us, including $43.1 million in punitive damages. On September 24, 2008, the court awarded pre-judgment interest of $0.3 million and attorney fees and litigation costs of $1.1 million. We appealed to the Court of Appeals, and on May 19, 2011 the court reduced the punitive damages award to $7.0 million. Plaintiff appealed to the Ohio Supreme Court, challenging the reduction of punitive damages. We cross-appealed, seeking a new trial on the ground that the proceedings in the trial court violated Ohio's punitive damages statute, which requires that the compensatory and punitive damages phases of trial be bifurcated in certain types of cases. On February 15, 2012, in a case called Havel v. Villa St. Joseph, the Ohio Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the bifurcation requirement. On July 3, 2012, the Ohio Supreme Court reversed the judgment against us and remanded the case for application of its decision in Havel. On October 4, 2013, the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court declared that defendants are entitled to a new trial. On September 4, 2014, the Court of Appeals upheld the trial court’s grant of a new trial. Luri has now filed a Notice of Appeal with the Ohio Supreme Court.
	Congress Development Landfill Matters
	Congress Development Co. (CDC) is a general partnership that owns and operates the Congress Landfill. The general partners in CDC are our subsidiary, Allied Waste Transportation, Inc. (Allied Transportation), and an unaffiliated entity, John Sexton Sand & Gravel Corporation (Sexton). Sexton was the operator of the landfill through early 2007, when Allied Transportation took over as the operator. The general partners likely will be jointly and severally liable for the costs associated with the following matters relating to the Congress Landfill.
	As discussed in Note 6, Landfill and Environmental Costs, in August 2010, CDC agreed with the State of Illinois to have a Final Consent Order (Final Order) entered by the Circuit Court of Illinois, Cook County. Under the Final Order, we have agreed to continue to implement certain remedial activities at the Congress Landfill. The remediation liability recorded as of September 30, 2014 is $83.0 million, of which $1.6 million is expected to be paid during the remainder of 2014. We believe the remaining reasonably possible high end of our range would be approximately $67 million higher than the amount recorded.
	In a suit originally filed on December 23, 2009 in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois and subsequently amended to add additional plaintiffs, approximately 3,000 plaintiffs sued our subsidiaries Allied Transportation and Allied Waste Industries, Inc. (Allied), CDC and Sexton. The court entered an order dismissing Allied without prejudice on October 26, 2010. The plaintiffs allege bodily injury, property damage and inability to have normal use and enjoyment of property arising from, among other things, odors and other damages arising from landfill gas leaking, and they base their claims on negligence, trespass, and nuisance. On January 6, 2012, the court took plaintiffs' motion for leave to amend their complaint to seek punitive damages under advisement, to be considered on a plaintiff-by-plaintiff basis. The court also granted plaintiffs leave to serve discovery on the punitive damages issue. Following the court's order in our favor striking the plaintiffs' allegations requesting actual damages in excess of $50 million and punitive damages in excess of $50 million, the amount of damages being sought is unspecified. Discovery is ongoing.
	Bridgeton Landfill Matters
	As discussed in Note 6, Landfill and Environmental Costs, we have recorded an environmental remediation charge at our closed Bridgeton Landfill in Missouri to manage the remediation area and monitor the site. The remediation liability recorded as of September 30, 2014 is $79.9 million, of which $16.4 million is expected to be paid during the remainder of 2014. We believe the remaining reasonably possible high end of our range would be approximately $240 million higher than the amount recorded as of September 30, 2014.
	On March 20, 2013, a group of residents living near the Bridgeton Landfill filed a purported class action in Saint Louis County Circuit Court, Missouri, on behalf of tenants and owner-occupants of property within a one-mile radius of the landfill. Defendants Republic Services, Inc., Allied Services, LLC, and Bridgeton Landfill, LLC subsequently removed the action to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The action alleges that odors escaping from the landfill due to a subsurface smoldering event diminished the value of plaintiffs’ property, caused irritation to the eyes, nose or throat, and negatively affected their use and enjoyment of their property. The action also seeks an injunction requiring the landfill to take action to prevent the subsurface smoldering event from reaching radioactive materials buried in the adjacent Westlake Landfill. The plaintiffs each seek $500,000 in punitive damages on behalf of themselves and those similarly situated, and an unspecified amount in compensatory damages. On April 15, 2014, we entered into a Settlement Agreement and Release with settling members of the classes in exchange for our payment of approximately $6.9 million. On August 24, 2014, the court gave final settlement approval. On September 25, 2014, we paid $4.8 million to 981 participating class members, representing a 79% participation rate.
	Multiemployer Pension Plans
	We contribute to 26 multiemployer pension plans under collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) covering union-represented employees. Approximately 22% of our total current employees are participants in such multiemployer plans. These plans generally provide retirement benefits to participants based on their service to contributing employers. We do not administer these plans. In general, these plans are managed by boards of trustees with the unions appointing certain trustees and other contributing employers of the plan appointing certain members. We generally are not represented on the board of trustees.
	Under current law regarding multiemployer pension plans, a plan’s termination, and any termination of an employer’s obligation to make contributions, including our voluntary withdrawal (which we consider from time to time) or the mass withdrawal of all contributing employers from any under-funded multiemployer pension plan (each, a Withdrawal Event) would require us to make payments to the plan for our proportionate share of the plan’s unfunded vested liabilities. During the course of operating our business, we incur Withdrawal Events regarding certain of our multiemployer pension plans. We accrue for such events when losses become probable and reasonably estimable. We cannot assure you there will not be a Withdrawal Event where the amount we would be required to contribute would have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
	Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund
	Before September 30, 2013, we had CBAs with local bargaining units of the Teamsters under which we contributed to the Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund (the Fund). These CBAs were under negotiation during 2012 and 2013. As part of our CBA negotiations, we partially withdrew from participation in the Fund in 2012 and completely withdrew from the Fund in 2013. Accordingly, we will be required to make payments to the Fund for our allocated share of its unfunded vested liabilities.
	As of September 30, 2014, our estimated liability recorded for our withdrawal from the Fund was $157.4 million. We anticipate this liability will be due in installments over a period of 20 years. Our estimated withdrawal liability is based on information provided to us by the Fund, our actuarial calculations and a number of other variable factors, including the number of 2013 contribution based units. As we obtain updated information from the Fund, the factors used in deriving our estimated withdrawal liability are subject to change. Future changes in our estimated withdrawal liability or timing of payments could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
	In April 2014, we submitted to the Fund a request for review and an information request for supporting documentation surrounding the Fund’s calculation and assessment of withdrawal liability.  To date the Fund has not responded to our request.  In September 2014, we submitted a formal demand for arbitration.  We expect arbitration hearings will commence in the first quarter of 2015.  We cannot predict the outcome of arbitration or any additional future proceedings.  Should the Fund’s assessment of withdrawal liability be upheld, we could owe an additional $67 million in cash payments over the 20-year payment period. The pendency of arbitration does not relieve us of our obligation to make progress payments while we dispute the amounts. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we made nine progress payments associated with the Fund's assessed withdrawal liability totaling $11.9 million.
	For additional discussion and detail regarding multiemployer pension plans, see Note 11, Employee Benefit Plans, to our consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.
	Restricted Cash and Marketable Securities
	Our restricted cash and marketable securities include, among other things, restricted cash and marketable securities held for capital expenditures under certain debt facilities, and restricted cash and marketable securities pledged to regulatory agencies and governmental entities as financial guarantees of our performance related to our final capping, closure and post-closure obligations at our landfills. The following table summarizes our restricted cash and marketable securities as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		2014		2013
	Financing proceeds	$	26.6	$	21.9
	Capping, closure and post-closure obligations	56.8		56
	Self-insurance	49.2		88.4
	Other	0.9		3.4
	Total restricted cash and marketable securities	$	133.5	$	169.7
	Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
	We have no off-balance sheet debt or similar obligations, other than operating leases and the financial assurances, which are not classified as debt. We have no transactions or obligations with related parties that are not disclosed, consolidated into or reflected in our reported financial position or results of operations. We have not guaranteed any third-party debt.

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Management's Estimates and Assumptions	'
	Management’s Estimates and Assumptions
	In preparing our financial statements, we make numerous estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these financial statements and accompanying notes. We must make these estimates and assumptions because certain information we use is dependent on future events, cannot be calculated with a high degree of precision from data available or simply cannot be readily calculated based on generally accepted methodologies. In preparing our financial statements, the more critical and subjective areas that deal with the greatest amount of uncertainty relate to our accounting for our long-lived assets, including recoverability, landfill development costs, and final capping, closure and post-closure costs; our valuation allowances for accounts receivable and deferred tax assets; our liabilities for potential litigation, claims and assessments; our liabilities for environmental remediation, multiemployer pension plans, employee benefit plans, deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, and self-insurance reserves; and our estimates of the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in any acquisition. Each of these is discussed in more detail in our description of our significant accounting policies in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. Our actual results may differ significantly from our estimates.
New Accounting Pronouncements	'
	New Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board amended the Accounting Standards Codification and created Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue. This guidance requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This guidance will be effective for Republic beginning January 1, 2017 and must be adopted using either a full retrospective approach for all periods presented in the period of adoption or a modified retrospective approach. Early adoption is not permitted. We are currently assessing the method of adoption and the potential impact this guidance may have on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Business_Acquisitions_And_Rest1

Business Acquisitions And Restructuring Charges (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Aggregate purchase price and allocation of purchase price in other acquisitions	'
	The purchase price paid for these acquisitions and the allocations of the purchase price follow:
		2014			2013
	Purchase price:
	Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired	$	73.5		$	49
	Holdbacks	8.2			6.1
	Fair value, future guaranteed payments	6.8			—
	Total	$	88.5		$	55.1
	Allocated as follows:
	Accounts receivable	3.2			0.6
	Landfill airspace	26.6			—
	Property and equipment	21			11.6
	Other assets	4.7			—
	Future service obligations	(11.0		)	—
	Closure and post-closure liabilities	(3.2		)	—
	Other liabilities	(2.6		)	(2.2		)
	Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed	38.7			10
	Excess purchase price to be allocated	$	49.8		$	45.1
	Excess purchase price allocated as follows:
	Other intangible assets	$	11.2		$	18
	Goodwill	38.6			27.1
	Total allocated	$	49.8		$	45.1

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of the activity and balances in goodwill accounts, net, by operating segment	'
	A summary of the activity and balances in goodwill accounts by reporting segment follows:
			Balance as of December 31, 2013			Acquisitions			Adjustments to				Balance as of September 30, 2014
									Acquisitions
	East		$	3,020.20		$	23.1		$	(0.3	)		$	3,043.00
	Central		3,264.80			14.2			(1.3		)		3,277.70
	West		4,439.10			1.3			(0.7		)		4,439.70
	Total		$	10,724.10		$	38.6		$	(2.3	)		$	10,760.40
Summary of the activity and balances by intangible asset type	'
	A summary of the activity and balances in other intangible assets accounts by intangible asset type follows:
		Gross Intangible Assets										Accumulated Amortization									Other Intangible Assets, Net as of September 30, 2014
		Balance as of December 31, 2013			Acquisitions and Other Additions			Balance as of September 30, 2014				Balance as of December 31, 2013			Additions			Balance as of September 30, 2014
															Charged to
															Expense
	Customer relationships, franchise and other municipal agreements	$	598.9		$	8.3		$	607.2			$	(309.7	)	$	(44.0	)	$	(353.7	)	$	253.5
	Non-compete agreements	23.6			2.9			26.5				(14.8		)	(2.5		)	(17.3		)	9.2
	Other intangible assets	63.9			—			63.9				(46.1		)	(0.6		)	(46.7		)	17.2
	Total	$	686.4		$	11.2		$	697.6			$	(370.6	)	$	(47.1	)	$	(417.7	)	$	279.9

Other_Assets_Tables

Other Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	'
	A summary of prepaid expenses and other current assets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 follows:
		2014		2013
	Inventories	$	38.2	$	37.8
	Prepaid expenses	68		59
	Other non-trade receivables	26.6		23.4
	Reinsurance receivable	12.7		14.8
	Income tax receivable	31.6		55.3
	Commodity and fuel hedge assets	0.1		7
	Other current assets	3.4		3
	Total	$	180.6	$	200.3
Other assets	'
	A summary of other assets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 follows:
		2014		2013
	Deferred financing costs	$	48.9	$	51.4
	Deferred compensation plan	76.2		65.1
	Notes and other receivables	32.4		19.5
	Reinsurance receivable	49.6		46.9
	Other	95.9		98
	Total	$	303	$	280.9

Other_Liabilities_Tables

Other Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Other accrued liabilities	'
	A summary of other accrued liabilities as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 follows:
		2014		2013
	Accrued payroll and benefits	$	160	$	172.7
	Accrued fees and taxes	124.2		121.3
	Self-insurance reserves, current portion	123.1		136.6
	Ceded insurance reserves, current portion	12.7		14.8
	Accrued dividends	99.5		93.7
	Current tax liabilities	19.6		—
	Accrued professional fees and legal settlement reserves	20		28.3
	Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds	15.9		—
	Other	77.1		73.9
	Total	$	652.1	$	641.3
Other long-term liabilities	'
	A summary of other long-term liabilities as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 follows:
		2014		2013
	Deferred compensation plan	$	75.7	$	67
	Pension and other post-retirement liabilities	4.4		6.5
	Legal settlement reserves	31.1		27.3
	Ceded insurance reserves	49.6		46.9
	Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds	143.6		171.4
	Other	61.4		59.9
	Total	$	365.8	$	379

Landfill_and_Environmental_Cos1

Landfill and Environmental Costs (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]	'
Summary of landfill and environmental liabilities	'
	A summary of accrued landfill and environmental liabilities as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 follows:
		2014			2013
	Landfill final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities	$	1,128.30		$	1,091.30
	Environmental remediation liabilities	531.9			551.7
	Total accrued landfill and environmental costs	1,660.20			1,643.00
	Less: current portion	(164.9		)	(178.7		)
	Long-term portion	$	1,495.30		$	1,464.30
Activity in asset retirement obligation liabilities, which includes liabilities for final capping, closure and post-closure	'
	The following table summarizes the activity in our asset retirement obligation liabilities, which include liabilities for landfill final capping, closure and post-closure, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
		2014			2013
	Landfill final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities, beginning of year	$	1,091.30		$	1,052.40
	Non-cash additions	29.1			27.2
	Acquisitions/divestitures and other adjustments	3.7			(0.6		)
	Asset retirement obligation adjustments	(17.7		)	(1.5		)
	Payments	(36.5		)	(59.0		)
	Accretion expense	58.4			57.6
	Landfill final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities, end of period	1,128.30			1,076.10
	Less: current portion	(90.1		)	(104.5		)
	Long-term portion	$	1,038.20		$	971.6
Activity in environmental remediation liabilities	'
	The following table summarizes the activity in our environmental remediation liabilities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
		2014			2013
	Environmental remediation liabilities, beginning of year	$	551.7		$	563.7
	Net additions charged to expense	36.2			101.8
	Payments	(75.0		)	(84.3		)
	Accretion expense (non-cash interest expense)	19			20
	Environmental remediation liabilities, end of period	531.9			601.2
	Less: current portion	(74.8		)	(110.4		)
	Long-term portion	$	457.1		$	490.8

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Notes payable, capital leases and long-term debt	'
	The carrying value of our notes payable, capital leases and long-term debt as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is listed in the following table in millions, and is adjusted for the fair value of interest rate swaps, unamortized discounts and the unamortized portion of adjustments to fair value recorded in purchase accounting. Original issue discounts and adjustments to fair value recorded in purchase accounting are amortized to interest expense over the term of the applicable instrument using the effective interest method.
			September 30, 2014								December 31, 2013
	Maturity	Interest Rate	Principal		Adjustments			Carrying  Value			Principal		Adjustments			Carrying Value
	Credit facilities:
	Uncommitted facility	Variable	$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—
	Jun-19	Variable	—		—			—			—		—			—
	May-17	Variable	—		—			—			—		—			—
	Senior notes:
	May-18	3.8	700		(0.1		)	699.9			700		(0.1		)	699.9
	Sep-19	5.5	650		(2.6		)	647.4			650		(2.9		)	647.1
	Mar-20	5	850		(0.1		)	849.9			850		(0.1		)	849.9
	Nov-21	5.25	600		—			600			600		—			600
	Jun-22	3.55	850		(1.9		)	848.1			850		(2.0		)	848
	May-23	4.75	550		4.5			554.5			550		(5.7		)	544.3
	Mar-35	6.086	275.7		(24.0		)	251.7			275.7		(24.5		)	251.2
	Mar-40	6.2	650		(0.5		)	649.5			650		(0.5		)	649.5
	May-41	5.7	600		(3.3		)	596.7			600		(3.3		)	596.7
	Debentures:
	May-21	9.25	35.3		(1.6		)	33.7			35.3		(1.7		)	33.6
	Sep-35	7.4	165.3		(40.6		)	124.7			165.2		(41.0		)	124.2
	Tax-exempt:
	2015 - 2044	0.300 - 5.625	1,083.80		—			1,083.80			1,087.70		—			1,087.70
	Other:
	2014 - 2046	5.000 - 12.203	90.6		—			90.6			86		—			86
	Total Debt		$	7,100.70	$	(70.2	)	7,030.50			$	7,099.90	$	(81.8	)	7,018.10
	Less: current portion							(10.5		)						(15.7		)
	Long-term portion							$	7,020.00							$	7,002.40

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Summary of stock option activity	'
	The following table summarizes the stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2014:
		Number of		Weighted Average		Weighted Average	Aggregate
		Shares (in millions)		Exercise		Remaining	Intrinsic
				Price per Share		Contractual Term	Value
						(years)	(in millions)
	Outstanding as of December 31, 2013	10.5		$	28.91
	Granted	0.5		33.76
	Exercised	(2.8	)	27.96			$	21.4
	Forfeited or expired	(0.3	)	30.85
	Outstanding as of September 30, 2014	7.9		$	29.48	4	$	74.7
	Exercisable as of September 30, 2014	3.9		$	28.05	3.1	$	42.3
Restricted stock unit and restricted stock activity	'
	The following table summarizes restricted stock unit and restricted stock activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2014:
		Number of		Weighted Average		Weighted Average	Aggregate
		Restricted Stock		Grant Date Fair		Remaining	Intrinsic
		Units and Shares of		Value per Share		Contractual Term	Value
		Restricted Stock				(years)	(in millions)
		(in thousands)
	Other stock awards as of December 31, 2013	997		$	28.48
	Granted	771.4		33.39
	Vested and issued	(255.2	)	28.6
	Forfeited	(66.8	)	32.91
	Other stock awards as of September 30, 2014	1,446.40		$	24.01	1.2	$	56.4
	Vested and unissued as of September 30, 2014	567		$	39.91

Stockholders_Equity_and_Earnin1

Stockholders' Equity and Earnings per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Earnings per share	'
	Earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Basic earnings per share:
	Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$	185,800	$	171,400	$	497,300	$	352,300
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	356,252		361,672		357,432		362,418
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.52	$	0.47	$	1.39	$	0.97
	Diluted earnings per share:
	Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$	185,800	$	171,400	$	497,300	$	352,300
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	356,252		361,672		357,432		362,418
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Options to purchase common stock	1,377		1,288		1,313		1,354
	Unvested restricted stock awards	111		42		72		32
	Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding	357,740		363,002		358,817		363,804
	Diluted earnings per share	$	0.52	$	0.47	$	1.39	$	0.97
	Antidilutive securities not included in the diluted earnings per share calculations:
	Options to purchase common stock	28		1,793		369		2,157

Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C1

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income) by Component (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Summary of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component	'
	A summary of changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss (income), net of tax, by component, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 follows:
		Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges				Defined Benefit Pension Items				Total
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	19.3			$	(22.3	)		$	(3.0	)
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	5.1				—				5.1
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0.1				—				0.1
	Net current-period other comprehensive loss	5.2				—				5.2
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	24.5			$	(22.3	)		$	2.2
Schedule of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income	'
	A summary of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 follows:
			Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
			September 30,								September 30,
			2014				2013				2014			2013
	Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income) Components		Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income)								Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income)						Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
	Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
	Recycling commodity hedges		$	—			$	—			$	—		$	0.1		Revenue
	Fuel hedges		0.2				0.7				2.2			2.5			Cost of operations
	Interest rate contracts		(0.7		)		(0.7		)		(2.0		)	(1.9		)	Interest expense
			(0.5		)		—				0.2			0.7			Total before tax
			0.2				—				(0.1		)	(0.3		)	Tax expense
			(0.3		)		—				0.1			0.4			Net of tax
	Pension gains:
	Pension settlement		$	—			$	2.6			$	—		$	2.6		Selling, general and administrative
			—				(1.0		)		—			(1.0		)	Tax expense
			—				1.6				—			1.6			Net of tax
	Total (losses) gains reclassified into earnings		$	(0.3	)		$	1.6			$	0.1		$	2

Financial_Instruments_Tables

Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of outstanding fuel hedges	'
	The following table summarizes our outstanding fuel hedges as of September 30, 2014:
	Year		Gallons Hedged	Weighted Average Contract
				Price per Gallon
	2014		6,750,000	$3.81
	2015		27,000,000	3.76
	2016		18,000,000	3.68
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis	'
	As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis include the following:
					Fair Value Measurements Using
		Carrying Amount			Total as of		Quoted		Significant		Significant
					30-Sep-14		Prices in		Other		Unobservable
							Active		Observable		Inputs
							Markets		Inputs		(Level 3)
							(Level 1)		(Level 2)
	Assets:
	Money market mutual funds	$	68.3		$	68.3	$	68.3	$	—	$	—
	Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities	45.7			45.7		—		45.7		—
	Fuel hedges - other current assets	0.1			0.1		—		0.1		—
	Interest rate swaps - other assets	6.6			6.6		—		6.6		—
	Total assets	$	120.7		$	120.7	$	68.3	$	52.4	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Fuel hedges - other accrued liabilities	$	4.4		$	4.4	$	—	$	4.4	$	—
	Total debt	7,030.50			7,645.50		—		7,645.50		—
	Total liabilities	$	7,034.90		$	7,649.90	$	—	$	7,649.90	$	—
					Fair Value Measurements Using
		Carrying Amount			Total as of December 31, 2013		Quoted		Significant		Significant
							Prices in		Other		Unobservable
							Active		Observable		Inputs
							Markets		Inputs		(Level 3)
							(Level 1)		(Level 2)
	Assets:
	Money market mutual funds	$	176		$	176	$	176	$	—	$	—
	Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities	36.6			36.6		—		36.6		—
	Fuel hedges - other current assets	6.7			6.7		—		6.7		—
	Commodity hedges - other current assets	0.3			0.3		—		0.3		—
	Total assets	$	219.6		$	219.6	$	176	$	43.6	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Fuel hedges - other accrued liabilities	$	0.1		$	0.1	$	—	$	0.1	$	—
	Commodity hedges - other accrued liabilities	0.6			0.6		—		0.6		—
	Interest rate swaps - other liabilities	4.4			4.4		—		4.4		—
	Total debt	7,018.10			7,538.10		—		7,538.10		—
	Total liabilities	$	7,023.20		$	7,543.20	$	—	$	7,543.20	$	—

Segment_Reporting_Tables

Segment Reporting (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments	'
	Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 follows:
		Gross			Intercompany				Net			Depreciation,				Operating				Capital				Total Assets
		Revenue			Revenue				Revenue			Amortization,				Income				Expenditures
												Depletion and				(Loss)
												Accretion
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
	East	$	747.4		$	(105.2	)		$	642.2		$	69.1			$	109.7			$	78.5			$	4,550.40
	Central	850.3			(164.5		)		685.8			83.8				135.1				85.4				5,852.30
	West	1,091.60			(199.7		)		891.9			91.3				207.3				85.7				8,280.60
	Corporate entities	47.9			(3.7		)		44.2			10.9				(69.7		)		(39.4		)		1,303.70
	Total	$	2,737.20		$	(473.1	)		$	2,264.10		$	255.1			$	382.4			$	210.2			$	19,987.00
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
	East	$	729.8		$	(104.0	)		$	625.8		$	63.7			$	110.4			$	106			$	4,933.80
	Central	808.5			(154.6		)		653.9			79.4				135.9				96.3				5,807.00
	West	1,041.30			(186.8		)		854.5			89.3				198.1				69				8,290.70
	Corporate entities	34.9			(3.7		)		31.2			11.2				(92.1		)		(44.5		)		794.5
	Total	$	2,614.50		$	(449.1	)		$	2,165.40		$	243.6			$	352.3			$	226.8			$	19,826.00
		Gross			Intercompany				Net			Depreciation,				Operating				Capital				Total Assets
		Revenue			Revenue				Revenue			Amortization,				Income				Expenditures
												Depletion and				(Loss)
												Accretion
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
	East	$	2,175.30		$	(305.8	)		$	1,869.50		$	201.4			$	323.1			$	177.4			$	4,550.40
	Central	2,425.90			(463.1		)		1,962.80			241.5				364				225.4				5,852.30
	West	3,182.60			(584.9		)		2,597.70			262.3				612.3				227.5				8,280.60
	Corporate entities	143.7			(10.6		)		133.1			32.2				(232.7		)		52.8				1,303.70
	Total	$	7,927.50		$	(1,364.4	)		$	6,563.10		$	737.4			$	1,066.70			$	683.1			$	19,987.00
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	East	$	2,148.50		$	(303.0	)		$	1,845.50		$	187.7			$	339.7			$	175			$	4,933.80
	Central	2,314.90			(440.2		)		1,874.70			229				361.8				227.3				5,807.00
	West	3,017.30			(542.2		)		2,475.10			257.1				557.9				232.1				8,290.70
	Corporate entities	91			(10.6		)		80.4			34.8				(451.7		)		54.3				794.5
	Total	$	7,571.70		$	(1,296.0	)		$	6,275.70		$	708.6			$	807.7			$	688.7			$	19,826.00
Revenue by service line	'
	The following table shows our total reported revenue by service line for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in millions of dollars and as a percentage of revenue):
		Three Months Ended September 30,												Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014						2013						2014							2013
	Collection:
	Residential	$	551.9		24.4	%		$	548.5		25.3	%		$	1,639.40			25	%		$	1,632.30			26	%
	Commercial	685.8			30.3			659.4			30.5			2,027.10				30.9			1,953.30				31.1
	Industrial	471.5			20.8			433			20			1,329.00				20.2			1,223.00				19.5
	Other	9.3			0.4			8.9			0.4			27.7				0.4			26				0.4
	Total collection	1,718.50			75.9			1,649.80			76.2			5,023.20				76.5			4,834.60				77
	Transfer	279.1						268.1						793							767.3
	Less: intercompany	(169.6		)				(159.7		)				(486.9		)					(461.4		)
	Transfer, net	109.5			4.8			108.4			5			306.1				4.7			305.9				4.9
	Landfill	539.8						512.4						1,514.00							1,437.60
	Less: intercompany	(243.4		)				(236.2		)				(698.9		)					(677.9		)
	Landfill, net	296.4			13.1			276.2			12.8			815.1				12.4			759.7				12.1
	Sale of recycled commodities	97.8			4.3			93.3			4.3			296.6				4.5			271.6				4.3
	Other non-core	41.9			1.9			37.7			1.7			122.1				1.9			103.9				1.7
	Other	139.7			6.2			131			6			418.7				6.4			375.5				6
	Total revenue	$	2,264.10		100	%		$	2,165.40		100	%		$	6,563.10			100	%		$	6,275.70			100	%

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Restricted cash and marketable securities	'
	The following table summarizes our restricted cash and marketable securities as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		2014		2013
	Financing proceeds	$	26.6	$	21.9
	Capping, closure and post-closure obligations	56.8		56
	Self-insurance	49.2		88.4
	Other	0.9		3.4
	Total restricted cash and marketable securities	$	133.5	$	169.7

Basis_of_Presentation_Details

Basis of Presentation (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
	region
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Number of reportable regions/segments	3

Business_Acquisitions_And_Rest2

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Other Acquisition [Member]

Other Acquisition [Member]

San Angelo Landfill [Member]

San Angelo Landfill [Member]

Employee Severance [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Area

Purchase price:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Holdbacks

'

'

'

'

'

'

$8.20

$6.10

'

'

'

'

Fair value, future guaranteed payments

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.8

0

'

6.8

'

'

Total

'

'

'

'

'

'

88.5

55.1

10.3

'

'

'

Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross

'

'

73.5

49

'

'

73.5

49

'

'

'

'

Allocated as follows:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accounts receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.2

0.6

'

'

'

'

Landfill airspace

'

'

'

'

'

'

26.6

0

'

26.6

'

'

Property and equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

21

11.6

'

'

'

'

Other assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.7

0

'

'

'

'

Future service obligations

'

'

'

'

'

'

-11

0

'

-11

'

'

Closure and post-closure liabilities

'

'

'

'

'

'

-3.2

0

'

-3.2

'

'

Other liabilities

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2.6

-2.2

'

'

'

'

Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed

'

'

'

'

'

'

38.7

10

'

'

'

'

Excess purchase price to be allocated

'

'

'

'

'

'

49.8

45.1

'

'

'

'

Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9.6

'

'

112

Excess purchase price allocated as follows:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other intangible assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

11.2

18

'

'

'

'

Goodwill

10,760.40

'

10,760.40

'

'

10,724.10

38.6

27.1

'

'

'

'

Total allocated

'

'

'

'

'

'

49.8

45.1

'

'

'

'

Number of Regions, Prior to Restructuring

'

'

'

'

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of Regions, Subsequent to Restructuring

'

'

'

'

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of Areas, Prior to Restructuring

'

'

'

'

28

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of Areas, Subsequent to Restructuring

'

'

'

'

20

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Restructuring charges

0

0.7

1.8

8.6

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Restructuring reserve

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2.50

'

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Other Assets (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	'	'
Inventories	$38.20	$37.80
Prepaid expenses	68	59
Other non-trade receivables	26.6	23.4
Reinsurance receivable	12.7	14.8
Income tax receivable	31.6	55.3
Commodity and fuel hedge assets	0.1	7
Other current assets	3.4	3
Total	$180.60	$200.30

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Other Assets (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	'	'
Inventories	$38.20	$37.80
Prepaid expenses	68	59
Other non-trade receivables	26.6	23.4
Reinsurance receivable	12.7	14.8
Income tax receivable	31.6	55.3
Commodity and fuel hedge assets	0.1	7
Other current assets	3.4	3
Total	$180.60	$200.30

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_4

Other Assets (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	'	'
Inventories	$38.20	$37.80
Prepaid expenses	68	59
Other non-trade receivables	26.6	23.4
Reinsurance receivable	12.7	14.8
Income tax receivable	31.6	55.3
Commodity and fuel hedge assets	0.1	7
Other current assets	3.4	3
Total	$180.60	$200.30

Other_Assets_Details

Other Assets (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	'	'
Inventories	$38.20	$37.80
Prepaid expenses	68	59
Other non-trade receivables	26.6	23.4
Reinsurance receivable	12.7	14.8
Income tax receivable	31.6	55.3
Commodity and fuel hedge assets	0.1	7
Other current assets	3.4	3
Total	$180.60	$200.30

Other_Assets_Details_1

Other Assets (Details 1) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Other Assets	'	'
Deferred financing costs	$48.90	$51.40
Deferred compensation plan	76.2	65.1
Notes and other receivables	32.4	19.5
Reinsurance receivable	49.6	46.9
Other	95.9	98
Total	$303	$280.90

Other_Assets_Details_Textual

Other Assets (Details Textual) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Other Assets [Abstract]	'
Interest rate swaps at fair value	$6.60

Other_Liabilities_Details

Other Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Other Accrued Liabilities	'	'
Accrued payroll and benefits	$160	$172.70
Accrued fees and taxes	124.2	121.3
Self-insurance reserves, current portion	123.1	136.6
Ceded insurance reserves, current portion	12.7	14.8
Accrued dividends	99.5	93.7
Current tax liabilities	19.6	0
Accrued professional fees and legal settlement reserves	20	28.3
Other	77.1	73.9
Total	652.1	641.3
Other Long-Term Liabilities	'	'
Deferred compensation plan	75.7	67
Pension and other post-retirement liabilities	4.4	6.5
Legal settlement reserves	31.1	27.3
Ceded insurance reserves	49.6	46.9
Other	61.4	59.9
Total	365.8	379
Other Current Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Other Long-Term Liabilities	'	'
Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds	15.9	0
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Other Long-Term Liabilities	'	'
Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds	$143.60	$171.40

Other_Liabilities_Details_Text

Other Liabilities (Details Textual) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of fuel and commodity hedges included in other accrued liabilities	$4.40	$0.70
Fair value of interest rate swap included in other long-term liabilities	'	4.4
Liabilities for unpaid and incurred but not reported claims	414.9	431.5
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of fuel and commodity hedges included in other accrued liabilities	7,649.90	7,543.20
Fair value of interest rate swap included in other long-term liabilities	'	$4.40

Landfill_and_Environmental_Cos2

Landfill and Environmental Costs (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Summary of landfill and environmental liabilities	'	'	'	'
Landfill final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities	$1,128.30	$1,091.30	$1,076.10	$1,052.40
Environmental remediation liabilities	531.9	551.7	601.2	563.7
Total accrued landfill and environmental costs	1,660.20	1,643	'	'
Less: current portion	-164.9	-178.7	'	'
Long-term portion	$1,495.30	$1,464.30	'	'

Landfill_and_Environmental_Cos3

Landfill and Environmental Costs (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Activity in asset retirement obligation liabilities, which includes liabilities for final capping, closure and post-closure	'	'	'	'
Landfill final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities, , beginning of year	'	'	$1,091.30	$1,052.40
Non-cash additions	'	'	29.1	27.2
Acquisitions/divestitures and other adjustments	'	'	3.7	-0.6
Asset retirement obligation adjustments	'	'	-17.7	-1.5
Payments	'	'	-36.5	-59
Accretion expense	19.5	19.2	58.4	57.6
Landfill final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities, end of period	1,128.30	1,076.10	1,128.30	1,076.10
Less: current portion	-90.1	-104.5	-90.1	-104.5
Long-term portion	$1,038.20	$971.60	$1,038.20	$971.60

Landfill_and_Environmental_Cos4

Landfill and Environmental Costs (Details 2) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Activity in environmental remediation liabilities	'	'
Environmental remediation liabilities, beginning of year	$551.70	$563.70
Net additions charged to expense	36.2	101.8
Payments	-75	-84.3
Accretion expense (non-cash interest expense)	19	20
Environmental remediation liabilities, end of period	531.9	601.2
Less: current portion	-74.8	-110.4
Long-term portion	$457.10	$490.80

Landfill_and_Environmental_Cos5

Landfill and Environmental Costs (Details Textual) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	landfill		landfill
	ft3
Environmental Exit Cost [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Number of active solid waste landfills	'	'	190	'
Total available disposal capacity (billion in-place cubic feet)	132,300,000,000	'	'	'
Number of closed landfills	124	'	'	'
Fair value of assets that are legally restricted for final capping, closure and post-closure obligations	$56.80	'	$56	'
Amount of aggregate potential remediation liability	440	'	'	'
Remediation liability	531.9	601.2	551.7	563.7
Payments for management and monitoring of remediation area	75	84.3	'	'
Bridgeton Closed Landfill [Member]	'	'	'	'
Environmental Exit Cost [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Remediation liability	79.9	'	93.9	'
Payments for management and monitoring of remediation area	50.1	'	'	'
Environmental remediation expense	36.1	'	'	'
Remediation liability expected to be paid in next twelve months	16.4	'	'	'
Range of loss for remediation costs (maximum)	240	'	'	'
Congress Landfill [Member]	'	'	'	'
Environmental Exit Cost [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Remediation liability	83	'	'	'
Remediation liability expected to be paid in next twelve months	1.6	'	'	'
Range of loss for remediation costs (maximum)	$67	'	'	'

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt	'	'
Principal	$7,100.70	$7,099.90
Adjustments	-70.2	-81.8
Carrying Value	7,030.50	7,018.10
Less: Current portion	-10.5	-15.7
Long-term portion	7,020	7,002.40
Credit facilities: Uncommitted revolver [Member]	'	'
Debt	'	'
Interest Rate	'Variable	'
Principal	0	0
Adjustments	0	0
Carrying Value	0	0
Credit facilities: June 2019 [Member]	'	'
Debt	'	'
Interest Rate	'Variable	'
Principal	0	0
Adjustments	0	0
Carrying Value	0	0
Credit facilities: May 2017 [Member]	'	'
Debt	'	'
Interest Rate	'Variable	'
Principal	0	0
Adjustments	0	0
Carrying Value	0	0
Senior notes: May 2018 [Member]	'	'
Debt	'	'
Interest Rate	3.80%	'
Principal	700	700
Adjustments	-0.1	-0.1
Carrying Value	699.9	699.9
Senior notes: September 2019 [Member]	'	'
Debt	'	'
Interest Rate	5.50%	'
Principal	650	650
Adjustments	-2.6	-2.9
Carrying Value	647.4	647.1
Senior notes: March 2020 [Member]	'	'
Debt	'	'
Interest Rate	5.00%	'
Principal	850	850
Adjustments	-0.1	-0.1
Carrying Value	849.9	849.9
Senior notes: November 2021 [Member]	'	'
Debt	'	'
Interest Rate	5.25%	'
Principal	600	600
Adjustments	0	0
Carrying Value	600	600
Senior notes: June 2022 [Member]	'	'
Debt	'	'
Interest Rate	3.55%	'
Principal	850	850
Adjustments	-1.9	-2
Carrying Value	848.1	848
Senior notes: May 2023 [Member]	'	'
Debt	'	'
Interest Rate	4.75%	'
Principal	550	550
Adjustments	4.5	-5.7
Carrying Value	554.5	544.3
Senior notes: March 2035 [Member]	'	'
Debt	'	'
Interest Rate	6.09%	'
Principal	275.7	275.7
Adjustments	-24	-24.5
Carrying Value	251.7	251.2
Senior notes: March 2040 [Member]	'	'
Debt	'	'
Interest Rate	6.20%	'
Principal	650	650
Adjustments	-0.5	-0.5
Carrying Value	649.5	649.5
Senior notes: May 2041 [Member]	'	'
Debt	'	'
Interest Rate	5.70%	'
Principal	600	600
Adjustments	-3.3	-3.3
Carrying Value	596.7	596.7
Debentures: May 2021 [Member]	'	'
Debt	'	'
Interest Rate	9.25%	'
Principal	35.3	35.3
Adjustments	-1.6	-1.7
Carrying Value	33.7	33.6
Debentures: September 2035 [Member]	'	'
Debt	'	'
Interest Rate	7.40%	'
Principal	165.3	165.2
Adjustments	-40.6	-41
Carrying Value	124.7	124.2
Tax-exempt: 2015 - 2044 [Member]	'	'
Debt	'	'
Interest Rate, minimum	0.30%	'
Interest Rate, maximum	5.63%	'
Principal	1,083.80	1,087.70
Adjustments	0	0
Carrying Value	1,083.80	1,087.70
Other: 2014 - 2046 [Member]	'	'
Debt	'	'
Interest Rate, minimum	5.00%	'
Interest Rate, maximum	12.20%	'
Principal	90.6	86
Adjustments	0	0
Carrying Value	$90.60	$86

Debt_Details_Textual

Debt (Details Textual) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Interest Rate Swap [Member]

Credit facilities due May 2017 [Member]

Credit facilities due May 2017 [Member]

Credit facilities due 2016 [Member]

Credit facilities due 2016 [Member]

Uncommitted revolver, amended borrowing capacity [Member]

Uncommitted Revolver [Member]

Uncommitted Revolver [Member]

Senior Notes $550.0 million 4.750% Due May 2023 [Member]

Senior Notes $550.0 million 4.750% Due May 2023 [Member]

Other: 2014 - 2046 [Member]

Other: 2014 - 2046 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred issuance cost

$1,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revolving credit facility maximum borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,250,000,000

'

'

'

125,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term debt

7,030,500,000

'

7,030,500,000

'

7,018,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

0

0

554,500,000

544,300,000

90,600,000

86,000,000

Reduction in maximum borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate amount under Amended and Restated Credit Facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

500,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Letters of credit utilizing availability under Credit Facilities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

610,300,000

722,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit facility, increase

500,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance availability under Letters of Credit Facilities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,639,700,000

1,527,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of tax exempt financings

'

'

90.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Capital lease liabilities

90,600,000

'

90,600,000

'

85,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Range of capital lease liabilities matured

'

'

'

'

'

'2014

'2014

'2046

'2046

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.75%

'

'

'

Notional value of swap agreements

300,000,000

'

300,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate swaps at fair value

6,600,000

'

6,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate swaps - other liabilities

'

'

'

'

4,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net interest income related to net swap settlements

1,900,000

'

5,800,000

600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loss on the change in fair value of the hedged senior notes

-1,500,000

2,100,000

5,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gain on the related interest rate swaps

1,200,000

2,400,000

6,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated and other comprehensive income, net of tax

22,000,000

'

22,000,000

'

23,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expected amortization of yield adjustment on senior notes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Effective portion of interest rate locks amortized as an adjustment to interest expense

$700,000

'

$2,000,000

$1,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Effective tax rate	37.10%	35.00%	38.30%	34.50%
Income taxes paid	'	'	$280.30	$196.10
Accrued liability for penalties	0.5	'	0.5	'
Accrued liability for interest related to uncertain tax positions and penalties	18.1	'	18.1	'
Unrecognized tax benefits settlements with taxing authorities, minimum	'	'	5	'
Unrecognized tax benefits settlements with taxing authorities, maximum	'	'	20	'
Valuation allowance, state loss carryforwards	$68	'	$68	'

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'
Number of Shares, Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	10.5
Number of Shares, Granted (in shares)	0.5
Number of Shares, Exercised (in shares)	-2.8
Number of Shares, Forfeited or expired (in shares)	-0.3
Number of Shares, Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	7.9
Number of Shares, Exercisable (in shares)	3.9
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Outstanding, beginning balance	$28.91
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Granted	$33.76
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Exercised	$27.96
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Forfeited or expired	$30.85
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Outstanding, ending balance	$29.48
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Exercisable	$28.05
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Outstanding	'4 years 0 months 0 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Exercisable	'3 years 1 month 0 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercised	$21.40
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding	74.7
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable	$42.30

StockBased_Compensation_Detail1

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 1) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Restricted Stock Unit and Shares, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'
Number of Restricted Stock Units and Shares of Restricted Stock, beginning balance (in shares)	997,000
Number of Restricted Stock Units and Shares of Restricted Stock, Granted (in shares)	771,400
Number of Restricted Stock Units and Shares of Restricted Stock, Vested and issued (in shares)	-255,200
Number of Restricted Stock Units and Shares of Restricted Stock, Forfeited (in shares)	-66,800
Number of Restricted Stock Units and Shares of Restricted Stock, ending balance (in shares)	1,446,400
Number of Restricted Stock Units and Shares of Restricted Stock, Vested and unissued (in shares)	567,000
Restricted Stock Unit and Shares, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]	'
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share, beginning balance (in dollars per share)	$28.48
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share, Granted (in dollars per share)	$33.39
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share, Vested and Issued (in dollars per share)	$28.60
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share, Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$32.91
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share, ending balance (in dollars per share)	$24.01
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share, Vested and Unissued (in dollars per share)	$39.91
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Other stock awards	'1 year 2 months 12 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Other stock awards	$56.40

StockBased_Compensation_Detail2

Stock-Based Compensation (Details Textual) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Reserve for stock issuance (in shares)	16,100,000	'
Compensation expense for stock options	$5.20	$10.50
Total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding stock options	6.1	'
Weighted average period (in years)	'1 year 7 months 14 days	'
Total fair value of stock options vested during year	11.9	'
Restricted stock awarded (in shares)	771,400	'
Restricted Stock Units Earned as Dividend Equivalents [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Restricted stock awarded (in shares)	30,391	'
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding stock options	21.4	'
Weighted average period (in years)	'3 years 1 month 0 days	'
Compensation expense	$9	$5.30
Non-employee directors [Member] | Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Restricted stock awarded (in shares)	86,425	'
Executives and employees [Member] | Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Restricted stock awarded (in shares)	654,545	'

Stockholders_Equity_and_Earnin2

Stockholders' Equity and Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Basic earnings per share:	'	'	'	'
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$185,800	$171,400	$497,300	$352,300
Weighted average common shares outstanding	356,252	361,672	357,432	362,418
Basic earnings per share	$0.52	$0.47	$1.39	$0.97
Diluted earnings per share:	'	'	'	'
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$185,800	$171,400	$497,300	$352,300
Weighted average common shares outstanding	356,252	361,672	357,432	362,418
Effect of dilutive securities:	'	'	'	'
Options to purchase common stock (in shares)	1,377	1,288	1,313	1,354
Unvested restricted stock awards (in shares)	111	42	72	32
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (in shares)	357,740	363,002	358,817	363,804
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.52	$0.47	$1.39	$0.97
Options to purchase common stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities not included in the diluted earnings per share calculations:	'	'	'	'
Options to purchase common stock (in shares)	28	1,793	369	2,157

Stockholders_Equity_and_Earnin3

Stockholders' Equity and Earnings Per Share (Details Textual) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		47 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Purchase of common stock (in shares)	'	0.6	'	8	'	43.5	'
Amount used to repurchase of common stock	'	'	'	$279.10	'	$1,316.50	'
Average cost per share of common stock (in dollars per share)	'	$38.60	'	$34.64	'	$30.28	'
Stock Repurchased and Pending Settlement, Shares	'	0.1	'	0.1	'	0.1	'
Stock Repurchased and Pending Settlement, Liability, Amount	'	1.6	'	1.6	'	1.6	'
Repurchased shares	'	21.4	'	277.3	'	'	'
Quarterly dividend declared (in dollars per share)	$0.28	$0.28	$0.26	$0.80	$0.73	'	'
Cash dividends declared	'	'	'	284.8	263.5	'	'
Quarterly dividend payable	'	$99.50	'	$99.50	'	$99.50	$93.70

Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C2

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income) by Component (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Balance as of December 31, 2013	'	'	($3)	'
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	'	'	5.1	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	'	'	0.1	'
Net current-period other comprehensive loss	6.7	-6.6	5.2	-5
Balance as of September 30, 2014	2.2	'	2.2	'
Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Balance as of December 31, 2013	'	'	19.3	'
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	'	'	5.1	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	'	'	0.1	'
Net current-period other comprehensive loss	'	'	5.2	'
Balance as of September 30, 2014	24.5	'	24.5	'
Defined Benefit Pension Items [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Balance as of December 31, 2013	'	'	-22.3	'
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	'	'	0	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	'	'	0	'
Net current-period other comprehensive loss	'	'	0	'
Balance as of September 30, 2014	($22.30)	'	($22.30)	'

Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C3

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income) by Component (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	$2,264.10	$2,165.40	$6,563.10	$6,275.70
Cost of operations	1,397.30	1,317.60	4,091.60	3,950.70
Interest expense	-87	-90	-260.8	-269.8
Total before tax	295.4	263.4	806.3	537.8
Selling, general and administrative	229	209.6	663.8	644.3
Tax expense	-109.6	-92.3	-308.9	-185.4
Net of tax	185.8	171.1	497.4	352.4
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net of tax	-0.3	1.6	0.1	2
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total before tax	-0.5	0	0.2	0.7
Tax expense	0.2	0	-0.1	-0.3
Net of tax	-0.3	0	0.1	0.4
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Recycling commodity hedges [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	0	0	0	0.1
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Fuel hedges [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cost of operations	0.2	0.7	2.2	2.5
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Interest rate contracts [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	-0.7	-0.7	-2	-1.9
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Selling, general and administrative	0	2.6	0	2.6
Tax expense	0	-1	0	-1
Net of tax	$0	$1.60	$0	$1.60

Financial_Instruments_Details_

Financial Instruments (Details 1)	Sep. 30, 2014
	gal
Fuel Hedges Remaining 2014 [Member]	'
Summary of costless collar hedges outstanding	'
Remaining gallons hedged (in gallons per year)	6,750,000
Weighted Average Contract Price per Gallon (in dollars per gallon)	3.81
Fuel Hedges Remaining 2015 [Member]	'
Summary of costless collar hedges outstanding	'
Remaining gallons hedged (in gallons per year)	27,000,000
Weighted Average Contract Price per Gallon (in dollars per gallon)	3.76
Fuel Hedges Remaining 2016 [Member]	'
Summary of costless collar hedges outstanding	'
Remaining gallons hedged (in gallons per year)	18,000,000
Weighted Average Contract Price per Gallon (in dollars per gallon)	3.68

Financial_Instruments_Details_1

Financial Instruments (Details 2) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Fuel Hedges [Member]

Fuel Hedges [Member]

Fuel Hedges [Member]

Fuel Hedges [Member]

Fuel Hedges [Member]

Fuel Hedges [Member]

Recycling commodity hedges [Member]

Recycling commodity hedges [Member]

Recycling commodity hedges [Member]

Recycling commodity hedges [Member]

Recycling commodity hedges [Member]

Recycling commodity hedges [Member]

OCC Hedges Remaining 2014 [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

T

Summary of costless collar hedges outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Remaining tons hedged (in short tons per year)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18,000

Weighted average floor strike price per ton (in dollars per short ton)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

91.5

Weighted average cap strike price per ton (in dollars per short ton)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

145

Other current assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.10

$6.70

'

'

'

'

$0.10

$0.30

'

Hedges - other accrued liabilities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.4

0.1

'

'

'

'

'

0.6

'

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net

1.9

5.8

0.6

'

0.1

-0.1

0.1

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

'

Loss less than, recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)

'

'

'

$7.10

($2.20)

$6.60

$0

'

'

$0.10

($0.20)

$0.30

'

'

'

'

Financial_Instruments_Details_2

Financial Instruments (Details 3) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Liabilities:	'	'
Interest rate swaps - other liabilities	'	$4.40
Total liabilities	4.4	0.7
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Total assets	120.7	219.6
Liabilities:	'	'
Interest rate swaps - other liabilities	'	4.4
Total debt	7,645.50	7,538.10
Total liabilities	7,649.90	7,543.20
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Total assets	68.3	176
Liabilities:	'	'
Interest rate swaps - other liabilities	'	0
Total debt	0	0
Total liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Total assets	52.4	43.6
Liabilities:	'	'
Interest rate swaps - other liabilities	'	4.4
Total debt	7,645.50	7,538.10
Total liabilities	7,649.90	7,543.20
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Total assets	0	0
Liabilities:	'	'
Interest rate swaps - other liabilities	'	0
Total debt	0	0
Total liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fuel hedges [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Fuel hedges - other current assets	0.1	6.7
Liabilities:	'	'
Hedges - other accrued liabilities	4.4	0.1
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fuel hedges [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Fuel hedges - other current assets	0	0
Liabilities:	'	'
Hedges - other accrued liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fuel hedges [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Fuel hedges - other current assets	0.1	6.7
Liabilities:	'	'
Hedges - other accrued liabilities	'	0.1
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fuel hedges [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Fuel hedges - other current assets	0	0
Liabilities:	'	'
Hedges - other accrued liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Commodity hedges [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Fuel hedges - other current assets	0.1	0.3
Liabilities:	'	'
Hedges - other accrued liabilities	'	0.6
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Commodity hedges [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Fuel hedges - other current assets	'	0
Liabilities:	'	'
Hedges - other accrued liabilities	'	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Commodity hedges [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Fuel hedges - other current assets	'	0.3
Liabilities:	'	'
Hedges - other accrued liabilities	'	0.6
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Commodity hedges [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Fuel hedges - other current assets	'	0
Liabilities:	'	'
Hedges - other accrued liabilities	'	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest rate swaps [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Interest rate swaps - other assets	6.6	'
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest rate swaps [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Interest rate swaps - other assets	0	'
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest rate swaps [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Interest rate swaps - other assets	6.6	'
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest rate swaps [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Interest rate swaps - other assets	0	'
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Money market mutual funds [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Money market mutual funds	68.3	176
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Money market mutual funds [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Money market mutual funds	68.3	176
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Money market mutual funds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Money market mutual funds	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Money market mutual funds [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Money market mutual funds	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Bonds [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities	45.7	36.6
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Bonds [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Bonds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities	45.7	36.6
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Bonds [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities	0	0
Carrying Amount [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Total assets	120.7	219.6
Liabilities:	'	'
Interest rate swaps - other liabilities	'	4.4
Total debt	7,030.50	7,018.10
Total liabilities	7,034.90	7,023.20
Carrying Amount [Member] | Fuel hedges [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Fuel hedges - other current assets	0.1	6.7
Liabilities:	'	'
Hedges - other accrued liabilities	4.4	0.1
Carrying Amount [Member] | Commodity hedges [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Fuel hedges - other current assets	'	0.3
Liabilities:	'	'
Hedges - other accrued liabilities	'	0.6
Carrying Amount [Member] | Interest rate swaps [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Interest rate swaps - other assets	6.6	'
Carrying Amount [Member] | Money market mutual funds [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Money market mutual funds	68.3	176
Carrying Amount [Member] | Bonds [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities	$45.70	$36.60

Financial_Instruments_Details_3

Financial Instruments (Details 4) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Fixed-rate senior notes [Member]

Fixed-rate senior notes [Member]

Fuel Hedges [Member]

Fuel Hedges [Member]

Fuel Hedges [Member]

Commodity hedges [Member]

Commodity hedges [Member]

Other Income (Expense) [Member]

Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]

Fuel Hedges [Member]

Commodity hedges [Member]

Derivative [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net

$1,900,000

$5,800,000

$600,000

'

'

$100,000

($100,000)

$100,000

$0

$0

($100,000)

$0

Fixed-rate senior notes, fair value

'

'

'

6,500,000,000

6,400,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fixed-rate senior notes, carrying value

'

'

'

$5,900,000,000

$5,800,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment_Reporting_Details

Segment Reporting (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Revenue	$2,737.20	$2,614.50	$7,927.50	$7,571.70	'
Intercompany Revenue	-473.1	-449.1	-1,364.40	-1,296	'
Net Revenue	2,264.10	2,165.40	6,563.10	6,275.70	'
Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion	255.1	243.6	737.4	708.6	'
Operating Income (Loss)	382.4	352.3	1,066.70	807.7	'
Capital Expenditures	210.2	226.8	683.1	688.7	'
Total Assets	19,987	19,826	19,987	19,826	19,949.20
East [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Revenue	747.4	729.8	2,175.30	2,148.50	'
Intercompany Revenue	-105.2	-104	-305.8	-303	'
Net Revenue	642.2	625.8	1,869.50	1,845.50	'
Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion	69.1	63.7	201.4	187.7	'
Operating Income (Loss)	109.7	110.4	323.1	339.7	'
Capital Expenditures	78.5	106	177.4	175	'
Total Assets	4,550.40	4,933.80	4,550.40	4,933.80	'
Central [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Revenue	850.3	808.5	2,425.90	2,314.90	'
Intercompany Revenue	-164.5	-154.6	-463.1	-440.2	'
Net Revenue	685.8	653.9	1,962.80	1,874.70	'
Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion	83.8	79.4	241.5	229	'
Operating Income (Loss)	135.1	135.9	364	361.8	'
Capital Expenditures	85.4	96.3	225.4	227.3	'
Total Assets	5,852.30	5,807	5,852.30	5,807	'
West [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Revenue	1,091.60	1,041.30	3,182.60	3,017.30	'
Intercompany Revenue	-199.7	-186.8	-584.9	-542.2	'
Net Revenue	891.9	854.5	2,597.70	2,475.10	'
Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion	91.3	89.3	262.3	257.1	'
Operating Income (Loss)	207.3	198.1	612.3	557.9	'
Capital Expenditures	85.7	69	227.5	232.1	'
Total Assets	8,280.60	8,290.70	8,280.60	8,290.70	'
Corporate entities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Revenue	47.9	34.9	143.7	91	'
Intercompany Revenue	-3.7	-3.7	-10.6	-10.6	'
Net Revenue	44.2	31.2	133.1	80.4	'
Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion	10.9	11.2	32.2	34.8	'
Operating Income (Loss)	-69.7	-92.1	-232.7	-451.7	'
Capital Expenditures	-39.4	-44.5	52.8	54.3	'
Total Assets	$1,303.70	$794.50	$1,303.70	$794.50	'

Segment_Reporting_Details_1

Segment Reporting (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Revenue by service line	'	'	'	'
Total collection	$1,718.50	$1,649.80	$5,023.20	$4,834.60
Transfer	279.1	268.1	793	767.3
Less: Intercompany	-169.6	-159.7	-486.9	-461.4
Transfer, net	109.5	108.4	306.1	305.9
Landfill	539.8	512.4	1,514	1,437.60
Less: Intercompany	-243.4	-236.2	-698.9	-677.9
Landfill, net	296.4	276.2	815.1	759.7
Sale of recyclable materials	97.8	93.3	296.6	271.6
Other non-core	41.9	37.7	122.1	103.9
Other	139.7	131	418.7	375.5
Net Revenue	2,264.10	2,165.40	6,563.10	6,275.70
Total collection (in percentage)	75.90%	76.20%	76.50%	77.00%
Transfer, net (in percentage)	4.80%	5.00%	4.70%	4.90%
Landfill, net (in percentage)	13.10%	12.80%	12.40%	12.10%
Sale of recyclable materials (in percentage)	4.30%	4.30%	4.50%	4.30%
Other non-core (in percentage)	1.90%	1.70%	1.90%	1.70%
Other (in percentage)	6.20%	6.00%	6.40%	6.00%
Total revenue (in percentage)	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Residential [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenue by service line	'	'	'	'
Total collection	551.9	548.5	1,639.40	1,632.30
Total collection (in percentage)	24.40%	25.30%	25.00%	26.00%
Commercial [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenue by service line	'	'	'	'
Total collection	685.8	659.4	2,027.10	1,953.30
Total collection (in percentage)	30.30%	30.50%	30.90%	31.10%
Industrial [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenue by service line	'	'	'	'
Total collection	471.5	433	1,329	1,223
Total collection (in percentage)	20.80%	20.00%	20.20%	19.50%
Other [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenue by service line	'	'	'	'
Total collection	$9.30	$8.90	$27.70	$26
Total collection (in percentage)	0.40%	0.40%	0.40%	0.40%

Segment_Reporting_Details_Text

Segment Reporting (Details Textual)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
	region
Segment Information (Textual) [Abstract]	'
Number of reportable regions/segments	3

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Restricted Cash and Marketable Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Financing proceeds	$26.60	$21.90
Capping, closure and post-closure obligations	56.8	56
Self-insurance	49.2	88.4
Other	0.9	3.4
Total restricted cash and marketable securities	$133.50	$169.70

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies - General Legal Proceedings (Details Textual 1) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Losses accrued related to legal proceedings	$47.60
Loss contingency additional potential liability	$64.40

Commitments_and_Contingencies_3

Commitments and Contingencies - Luri Matter (Details Textual 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended						0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2011	19-May-11	Sep. 24, 2008	Jul. 03, 2008	Aug. 17, 2007	Aug. 17, 2007
						employee	Minimum [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of discharge or demote employees (in employee)	'	'	'	'	'	3	'
Age of employees discharged or demoted (in years old)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'50 years
Total damage	'	'	'	'	$46,600,000	'	'
Punitive damages	'	'	7,000,000	'	43,100,000	'	'
Pre-judgment interest	'	'	'	300,000	'	'	'
Attorney fees and litigation costs	'	'	'	$1,100,000	'	'	'
Rate of post-judgment interest	3.00%	4.00%	'	'	'	'	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_4

Commitments and Contingencies - Congress Development Landfill Matters (Details Textual 3) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 23, 2009
					plantiff
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Remediation liability	$531,900,000	$551,700,000	$601,200,000	$563,700,000	'
Additional plaintiffs approximately filed suit in the Circuit Court (in plaintiff)	'	'	'	'	3,000
Minimum damages sought (in millions)	50,000,000	'	'	'	'
Punitive damages minimum (in millions)	50,000,000	'	'	'	'
Congress Landfill [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Remediation liability	83,000,000	'	'	'	'
Remediation liability expected to be paid in next twelve months	1,600,000	'	'	'	'
Range of loss for remediation costs (maximum)	$67,000,000	'	'	'	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_5

Commitments and Contingencies - Bridgeton Landfill Matters (Details Textual 4) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	19-May-11	Jul. 03, 2008	Sep. 25, 2014	Apr. 15, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 20, 2013
							Bridgeton Closed Landfill [Member]	Bridgeton Closed Landfill [Member]	Bridgeton Closed Landfill [Member]	Bridgeton Closed Landfill [Member]	Bridgeton Closed Landfill [Member]
							no_participating_class_members
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Remediation liability	$531,900,000	$551,700,000	$601,200,000	$563,700,000	'	'	'	'	$79,900,000	$93,900,000	'
Remediation liability expected to be paid in next twelve months	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	16,400,000	'	'
Range of loss for remediation costs (maximum)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	240,000,000	'	'
Punitive damages	'	'	'	'	7,000,000	43,100,000	'	'	'	'	500,000
Payments for legal settlements	'	'	'	'	'	'	$4,800,000	$6,900,000	'	'	'
Number of participating class members	'	'	'	'	'	'	981	'	'	'	'
Participation rate	'	'	'	'	'	'	79.00%	'	'	'	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_6

Commitments and Contingencies - Multiemployer Pension Plans (Details Textual 5) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
	PensionPlan
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Progress payments associated with withdrawal liability	$11.90
Number of multi-employer pension plans (in number of plans)	26
Current employee participants in multi-employer plans	22.00%

Commitments_and_Contingencies_7

Commitments and Contingencies - Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund (Details Textual 6) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Withdrawal liability - Central States (in millions)	$157.40
Withdrawal liability, period for recognition	'20 years
Potential additional withdrawal liability	67
Progress payments associated with withdrawal liability	$11.90