Republic Services (RSG) 10-Q 24 Jul 15 2015 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jul. 16, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	1,060,391
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		348,916,749

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 99.9	$ 75.2
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts and other of $50.2 and $38.9, respectively	969.4	930.4
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	151.7	263.4
Deferred tax assets	119.9	122
Total current assets	1,340.9	1,391
Restricted cash and marketable securities	110.6	115.6
Property and equipment, net	7,538.7	7,165.3
Goodwill	11,102.4	10,830.9
Other intangible assets, net	272.7	298.9
Other assets	301.3	292.3
Total assets	20,666.6	20,094
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	544.1	527.3
Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt	5.1	10.4
Deferred revenue	315.8	306.3
Accrued landfill and environmental costs, current portion	169	164.3
Accrued interest	70.8	67
Other accrued liabilities	683.4	750.7
Total current liabilities	1,788.2	1,826
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	7,547.5	7,050.8
Accrued landfill and environmental costs, net of current portion	1,694.4	1,677.5
Deferred income taxes and other long-term tax liabilities	1,138.5	1,149
Insurance reserves, net of current portion	280.2	298
Other long-term liabilities	$ 453.1	$ 344.9
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; 416.0 and 414.4 issued including shares held in treasury, respectively	4.1	4.1
Additional paid-in capital	6,927.1	6,876.9
Retained earnings	2,960.2	2,795
Treasury stock, at cost (66.7 and 61.7 shares, respectively)	(2,107.2)	(1,901.8)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(21.7)	(28.9)
Total Republic Services, Inc. stockholders’ equity	7,762.5	7,745.3
Noncontrolling interests	2.2	2.5
Total stockholders’ equity	7,764.7	7,747.8
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 20,666.6	$ 20,094

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 50.2	$ 38.9
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)	416,000,000	414,400,000
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	66,700,000	61,700,000

Unaudited Consolidated Statemen

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 2,311,400	$ 2,229,200	$ 4,480,800	$ 4,306,300
Expenses:
Cost of operations	1,420,400	1,376,900	2,724,700	2,701,600
Depreciation, amortization and depletion	245,900	230,300	479,300	443,400
Accretion	19,700	19,400	39,400	38,900
Selling, general and administrative	236,200	221,000	475,400	434,700
Negotiation and withdrawal costs - Central States Pension and Other Funds	0	1,500	0	1,500
Restructuring charges	0	1,800	0	1,800
Operating income	389,200	378,300	762,000	684,400
Interest expense	(91,500)	(86,900)	(180,200)	(173,800)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	(1,400)	0	(1,400)
Interest income	100	300	500	400
Other income, net	900	400	900	1,300
Income before income taxes	298,700	290,700	583,200	510,900
Provision for income taxes	108,400	111,700	220,300	199,300
Net income	190,300	179,000	362,900	311,600
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	(200)	(100)
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$ 190,300	$ 179,000	$ 362,700	$ 311,500
Basic earnings per share attributable to Republic Services, Inc. stockholders:
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.54	$ 0.50	$ 1.03	$ 0.87
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	350,663	356,213	351,982	358,021
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Republic Services, Inc. stockholders:
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.54	$ 0.50	$ 1.03	$ 0.87
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (in shares)	352,025	357,582	353,416	359,313
Cash dividends per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.28	$ 0.26	$ 0.56	$ 0.52

Unaudited Consolidated Stateme5

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 190.3	$ 179	$ 362.9	$ 311.6
Hedging activity:
Settlements	(3.7)	0.5	(6.4)	1.1
Realized loss (gain) reclassified into earnings	4.2	(0.1)	7.9	(0.4)
Unrealized gain	5.6	2.7	5.8	0.8
Pension activity:
Change in funded status of pension plan obligations	0	0	(0.1)	0
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	6.1	3.1	7.2	1.5
Comprehensive income	196.4	182.1	370.1	313.1
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	(0.2)	(0.1)
Comprehensive income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$ 196.4	$ 182.1	$ 369.9	$ 313

Unaudited Consolidated Stateme6

Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity - 6 months ended Jun. 30, 2015 - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax	Noncontrolling Interests
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014		414.4			61.7
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 7,747.8	$ 4.1	$ 6,876.9	$ 2,795	$ (1,901.8)	$ (28.9)	$ 2.5
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	362.9	0	0	362.7	0	0	0.2
Other comprehensive income	7.2	0	0	0	0	7.2	0
Cash dividends declared	(196.3)	$ 0	0	(196.3)	$ 0	0	0
Issuances of common stock (in shares)		1.6			0
Issuances of common stock	37.8	$ 0	37.8	0	$ 0	0	0
Stock-based compensation	$ 11.2	$ 0	12.4	(1.2)	$ 0	0	0
Purchase of common stock for treasury (in shares)	(5)	0			(5)
Purchase of common stock for treasury	$ (205.4)	$ 0	0	0	$ (205.4)	0	0
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests	(0.5)						(0.5)
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2015		416			66.7
Balance at Jun. 30, 2015	$ 7,764.7	$ 4.1	$ 6,927.1	$ 2,960.2	$ (2,107.2)	$ (21.7)	$ 2.2

Unaudited Consolidated Stateme7

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Cash provided by operating activities:
Net income	$ 362.9	$ 311.6
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization, depletion and accretion	518.7	482.3
Non-cash interest expense	23.1	22.4
Restructuring charges	0	1.8
Stock-based compensation	11.6	10.6
Deferred tax benefit	(12.7)	(26.2)
Provision for doubtful accounts, net of adjustments	11.1	8.4
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	1.4
Gain on disposition of assets, net and asset impairments	(3)	(1.7)
Environmental adjustments	(1.3)	36.2
Excess income tax benefit from stock-based compensation activity and other non-cash items	(5.1)	(2.3)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions and divestitures:
Accounts receivable	(14.4)	(48.8)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	11	(6.3)
Accounts payable	4.3	(4.1)
Restructuring expenditures	0	(0.8)
Capping, closure and post-closure expenditures	(26.2)	(20.9)
Remediation expenditures	(31.1)	(50.8)
Other liabilities	52.3	9.5
Cash provided by operating activities	901.2	722.3
Cash used in investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(499.2)	(472.9)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	8.1	6.7
Cash used in business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(512.6)	(46.3)
Change in restricted cash and marketable securities	6.2	(8.4)
Other	(0.7)	(1.7)
Cash used in investing activities	(998.2)	(522.6)
Cash used in financing activities:
Proceeds from notes payable and long-term debt	793.2	745.7
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net of discount	497.9	0
Payments of notes payable and long-term debt	(803.5)	(728.1)
Fees paid to issue senior notes and retire certain hedging relationships	(3.3)	(4)
Issuances of common stock	33	65.4
Excess income tax benefit from stock-based compensation activity	4.8	2.1
Purchases of common stock for treasury	(199.5)	(256.1)
Cash dividends paid	(197.2)	(186.6)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests	(0.5)	(0.4)
Other	(3.2)	(1.5)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities	121.7	(363.5)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	24.7	(163.8)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	75.2	213.3
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 99.9	$ 49.5

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	BASIS OF PRESENTATION Republic Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries (referred to collectively as Republic, the Company, we, us, or our), is the second largest provider of non-hazardous solid waste collection, transfer, recycling, disposal and oilfield exploration and production (E&P) waste 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, 2014 . For comparative purposes, certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. All dollar amounts in tabular presentations are in millions, except per share amounts and unless otherwise noted. Management’s Estimates and Assumptions In preparing our financial statements, we make numerous estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these financial statements and accompanying notes. We must make these estimates and assumptions because certain information we use is dependent on future events, cannot be calculated with a high degree of precision from data available or simply cannot be readily calculated based on generally accepted methodologies. In preparing our financial statements, the more critical and subjective areas that deal with the greatest amount of uncertainty relate to our accounting for our long-lived assets, including recoverability, landfill development costs, and final capping, closure and post-closure costs; our valuation allowances for accounts receivable and deferred tax assets; our liabilities for potential litigation, claims and assessments; our liabilities for environmental remediation, multiemployer pension plans, employee benefit plans, deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, and insurance reserves; and our estimates of the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in any acquisition. Each of these items is discussed in more detail 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, 2014 . Our actual results may differ significantly from our estimates. New Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) 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. In July 2015, the FASB voted to amend the guidance by approving a one-year deferral of the effective date as well as providing the option to early adopt the standard on the original effective date of 2017. Accordingly, Republic will adopt the standard beginning January 1, 2018. The new standard must be adopted using either a full retrospective approach for all periods presented in the period of adoption or a modified retrospective approach. We are currently assessing the method of adoption and the potential impact this guidance may have on our consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30) - Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs , which simplifies the presentation of debt issuance costs. This guidance requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with the presentation of debt discounts. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. The balance sheet presentation of Republic's debt issuance costs and related debt liabilities will be affected beginning January 1, 2016.

Business Acquisitions

Business Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Acquisitions	BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS We acquired various waste businesses during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 . The purchase price paid for these acquisitions and the allocations of the purchase price follow: 2015 2014 Purchase price: Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired $ 512.6 $ 46.3 Contingent consideration 75.8 — Holdbacks 2.5 6.2 Fair value, future minimum lease payments 1.5 — Total $ 592.4 $ 52.5 Allocated as follows: Accounts receivable 36.2 2.1 Landfill airspace 152.7 — Property and equipment 150.0 15.0 Other assets 1.4 — Accounts payable (7.1 ) — Environmental remediation liabilities (2.8 ) — Closure and post-closure liabilities (11.3 ) — Other liabilities (9.6 ) (1.3 ) Fair value of tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed 309.5 15.8 Excess purchase price to be allocated $ 282.9 $ 36.7 Excess purchase price allocated as follows: Other intangible assets $ 7.5 $ 7.4 Goodwill 275.4 29.3 Total allocated $ 282.9 $ 36.7 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 February 2015, we acquired all of the equity interests of Tervita, LLC (Tervita) in exchange for a cash payment of $479.6 million . Tervita is an environmental solutions provider serving oil and natural gas producers in the United States. Tervita provides E&P waste services to its diverse customer base and operates three types of waste management and disposal facilities: treatment, recovery and disposal facilities, engineered landfills and salt water disposal injection wells. Additionally, Tervita provides closed loop solids control systems and transportation services. Tervita's assets complement Republic's existing E&P waste services business, core competencies and expertise in waste handling, recovery and disposal. We retained an independent third-party appraiser to assist us in our valuations. Based on valuation work performed during the three months ended June 30, 2015 , the carrying value of property and equipment decreased $7.5 million from the amount recorded as of March 31, 2015. The purchase price allocation is still preliminary and remains subject to revision. Adjustments may be made to the carrying value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as additional information is obtained about the facts and circumstances that existed at the valuation date. The preliminary allocation of the purchase price is based on the best estimates of management and is subject to revision based on the final valuations. We expect these final valuations and assessments will be substantially completed in 2015. In April 2015, we entered into a waste management contract with the County of Sonoma, California (Sonoma). Under the agreement, Sonoma grants us the exclusive right to use and operate the county's waste management facilities. We will operate and manage the Sonoma County Landfill for the remaining life of the site, which we estimate to be 30 to 40 years. We also have assumed all closure and post closure obligations for the site. In addition to the landfill, we will operate five transfer stations and a gas-to-energy plant. By entering this agreement, we have effectively obtained control of the business through contract. In exchange, we have agreed to pay a contingent concession fee per ton of waste disposed at the landfill. The potential undiscounted amount of all future contingent payments that we could be required to make under the agreement is estimated to be between approximately $100 million and $214 million . The fair value of contingent consideration was estimated by applying the income approach and was recorded as a $75.3 million liability as of the acquisition date. That measure is based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market. Key assumptions include volume of annual tons disposed at the landfill and discount rates that represent the best estimates of management and are subject to remeasurement at each reporting date. The contingent consideration and purchase price allocation are preliminary and are subject to revision. We expect these final valuations and assessments will be substantially completed in 2015.

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
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, 2014 Acquisitions Adjustments to Acquisitions Balance as of June 30, 2015 East $ 3,046.0 $ 0.1 $ (0.2 ) $ 3,045.9 Central 3,279.0 14.4 (0.3 ) 3,293.1 West 4,505.9 260.9 (3.4 ) 4,763.4 Total $ 10,830.9 $ 275.4 $ (3.9 ) $ 11,102.4 Adjustments to acquisitions during the six months ended June 30, 2015 primarily related to working capital and deferred taxes, both of 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, non-compete agreements and trade names, and are amortized over periods ranging from 1 to 21 years. A summary of the activity and balances by intangible asset type follows: Gross Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization Other Intangible Assets, Net as of June 30, 2015 Balance as of December 31, 2014 Acquisitions and Other Additions Balance as of June 30, 2015 Balance as of December 31, 2014 Additions Charged to Expense Balance as of June 30, 2015 Customer relationships, franchise and other municipal agreements $ 641.2 $ 4.9 $ 646.1 $ (369.1 ) $ (31.0 ) $ (400.1 ) $ 246.0 Non-compete agreements 26.8 2.2 29.0 (18.2 ) (2.0 ) (20.2 ) 8.8 Other intangible assets 65.2 0.4 65.6 (47.0 ) (0.7 ) (47.7 ) 17.9 Total $ 733.2 $ 7.5 $ 740.7 $ (434.3 ) $ (33.7 ) $ (468.0 ) $ 272.7

Other Assets

Other Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
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 June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 follows: 2015 2014 Inventories $ 37.2 $ 35.9 Prepaid expenses 54.9 55.0 Other non-trade receivables 29.1 57.0 Reinsurance receivable 14.3 12.4 Income tax receivable 13.0 101.6 Other current assets 3.2 1.5 Total $ 151.7 $ 263.4 Other Assets A summary of other assets as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 follows: 2015 2014 Deferred financing costs $ 48.3 $ 47.2 Deferred compensation plan 84.8 77.1 Amounts recoverable for capping, closure and post-closure obligations 25.6 24.3 Reinsurance receivable 49.0 48.4 Interest rate swaps 11.8 14.1 Other 81.8 81.2 Total $ 301.3 $ 292.3

Other Liabilities

Other Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Liabilities	OTHER LIABILITIES Other Accrued Liabilities A summary of other accrued liabilities as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 follows: 2015 2014 Accrued payroll and benefits $ 167.4 $ 180.2 Accrued fees and taxes 122.3 125.6 Insurance reserves, current portion 130.2 118.6 Ceded insurance reserves, current portion 14.3 12.4 Accrued dividends 97.8 98.7 Current tax liabilities 11.4 16.3 Fuel hedge liabilities 26.9 35.3 Accrued professional fees and legal settlement reserves 18.3 61.2 Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds 15.9 15.9 Other 78.9 86.5 Total $ 683.4 $ 750.7 Other Long-Term Liabilities A summary of other long-term liabilities as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 follows: 2015 2014 Deferred compensation plan $ 85.1 $ 76.3 Pension and other post-retirement liabilities 10.2 11.0 Legal settlement reserves 38.1 10.8 Ceded insurance reserves 49.0 48.4 Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds 131.7 139.6 Contingent consideration and holdbacks 83.4 — Other 55.6 58.8 Total $ 453.1 $ 344.9 Insurance Reserves Our liabilities for unpaid and incurred but not reported claims as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (which include claims for workers’ compensation, commercial general and auto liability, and employee-related health care benefits) were $410.4 million and $416.6 million , respectively, under our risk management program and are included in other accrued liabilities and insurance reserves, net of current portion, in our consolidated balance sheets. While the ultimate amount of claims incurred depends on future developments, we believe the recorded reserves are adequate to cover the future payment of claims; however, it is possible that these recorded reserves may not be adequate to cover the future payment of claims. Adjustments, if any, to estimates recorded resulting from ultimate claim payments will be reflected in our consolidated statements of income in the periods in which such adjustments are known.

Landfill and Environmental Cost

Landfill and Environmental Costs	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]
Landfill and Environmental Costs	LANDFILL AND ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS As of June 30, 2015 , we owned or operated 193 active landfills with total available disposal capacity of approximately 4.9 billion in-place cubic yards. We also have post-closure responsibility for 125 closed landfills. Accrued Landfill and Environmental Costs A summary of accrued landfill and environmental liabilities as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 follows: 2015 2014 Landfill final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities $ 1,183.0 $ 1,144.3 Environmental remediation liabilities 680.4 697.5 Total accrued landfill and environmental costs 1,863.4 1,841.8 Less: current portion (169.0 ) (164.3 ) Long-term portion $ 1,694.4 $ 1,677.5 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 six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 : 2015 2014 Asset retirement obligation liabilities, beginning of year $ 1,144.3 $ 1,091.3 Non-cash additions 19.4 18.9 Acquisitions and other adjustments 11.6 0.3 Asset retirement obligation adjustments (5.5 ) (17.2 ) Payments (26.2 ) (20.9 ) Accretion expense 39.4 38.9 Asset retirement obligation liabilities, end of period 1,183.0 1,111.3 Less: current portion (92.8 ) (92.6 ) Long-term portion $ 1,090.2 $ 1,018.7 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 $27.0 million and $26.7 million as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , 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 June 30, 2015 would be approximately $360 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 six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 : 2015 2014 Environmental remediation liabilities, beginning of year $ 697.5 $ 551.7 Net additions (credited) charged to expense (1.3 ) 36.2 Payments (31.1 ) (50.8 ) Accretion expense (non-cash interest expense) 12.5 12.7 Acquisitions 2.8 — Environmental remediation liabilities, end of period 680.4 549.8 Less: current portion (76.2 ) (91.8 ) Long-term portion $ 604.2 $ 458.0 The following is a discussion of certain of our significant remediation matters: Bridgeton Landfill. During the six months ended June 30, 2015 , we paid $14.9 million related to management and monitoring of the remediation area for our closed Bridgeton Landfill in Missouri. 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 June 30, 2015 , the remediation liability recorded for this site is $225.4 million , of which $15.1 million is expected to be paid during the remainder of 2015. We believe the remaining reasonably possible high end of our range would be approximately $160 million higher than the amount recorded as of June 30, 2015 . 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 June 30, 2015 is $85.4 million , of which $3.2 million is expected to be paid during the remainder of 2015. We believe the remaining reasonably possible high end of our range would be approximately $70 million higher than the amount recorded as of June 30, 2015 .

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	DEBT The carrying value of our notes payable, capital leases and long-term debt as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is listed in the following table, 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. June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Maturity Interest Rate Principal Adjustments Carrying Value Principal Adjustments Carrying Value Credit facilities: Uncommitted credit facility Variable $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Puerto Rico uncommitted facility Variable — — — — — — May 2017 Variable — — — — — — June 2019 Variable — — — — — — Senior notes: May 2018 3.800 700.0 (0.1 ) 699.9 700.0 (0.1 ) 699.9 September 2019 5.500 650.0 (2.3 ) 647.7 650.0 (2.5 ) 647.5 March 2020 5.000 850.0 (0.1 ) 849.9 850.0 (0.1 ) 849.9 November 2021 5.250 600.0 — 600.0 600.0 — 600.0 June 2022 3.550 850.0 (1.7 ) 848.3 850.0 (1.8 ) 848.2 May 2023 4.750 550.0 8.7 558.7 550.0 11.5 561.5 March 2025 3.200 500.0 (2.0 ) 498.0 — — — March 2035 6.086 275.7 (23.6 ) 252.1 275.7 (23.9 ) 251.8 March 2040 6.200 650.0 (0.5 ) 649.5 650.0 (0.5 ) 649.5 May 2041 5.700 600.0 (3.2 ) 596.8 600.0 (3.2 ) 596.8 Debentures: May 2021 9.250 35.3 (1.4 ) 33.9 35.3 (1.6 ) 33.7 September 2035 7.400 165.2 (40.2 ) 125.0 165.3 (40.5 ) 124.8 Tax-exempt: 2019 - 2044 0.330 - 5.625 1,079.1 — 1,079.1 1,083.8 — 1,083.8 Other: 2015 - 2046 4.000 - 12.203 113.7 — 113.7 113.8 — 113.8 Total Debt $ 7,619.0 $ (66.4 ) 7,552.6 $ 7,123.9 $ (62.7 ) 7,061.2 Less: current portion (5.1 ) (10.4 ) Long-term portion $ 7,547.5 $ 7,050.8 Loss on Extinguishment of Debt During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 , we completed the refinancing of our Credit Facilities and certain of our tax-exempt financings, which resulted 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 $500.0 million through increased commitments from existing lenders or the addition of new lenders. At our option, borrowings under the Replacement Credit Facility bear interest at a Base Rate, or a Eurodollar Rate, plus an applicable margin based on our Debt Ratings (all as defined in the agreements). Contemporaneous with the execution of the Replacement Credit Facility, we entered into Amendment No. 3 to our existing $1.25 billion unsecured credit facility (the Existing Credit Facility and, together with the Replacement Credit Facility, the Credit Facilities), to reduce the commitments under the Existing Credit Facility to $1.0 billion and conform certain terms of the Existing Credit Facility with those of the Replacement Credit Facility. Amendment No. 3 does not extend the maturity date of the Existing Credit Facility, which matures in May 2017. The Existing Credit Facility also maintains the feature that allows us to increase availability, at our option, by an aggregate amount of up to $500.0 million , through increased commitments from existing lenders or the addition of new lenders. Our Credit Facilities are subject to facility fees based on applicable rates defined in the agreements and the aggregate commitments, regardless of usage. Availability under our Credit Facilities totaled $1,654.9 million and $1,615.4 million as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, and can be used for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, 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 June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , we had no borrowings under our Credit Facilities. We had $575.5 million and $615.1 million of letters of credit outstanding under our Credit Facilities as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , 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 June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , we had no borrowings under our Uncommitted Credit Facility. In January 2015, we entered into a $20.0 million uncommitted credit facility agreement (the Puerto Rico Uncommitted Facility) that matures in 2016 and bears interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin. We can use borrowings under the Puerto Rico Uncommitted Facility for working capital and other general corporate purposes. The agreements governing our Puerto Rico Uncommitted Facility require us to comply with covenants. The Puerto Rico Uncommitted Facility may be terminated by either party at any time. As of June 30, 2015 , we had no borrowings under our Puerto Rico Uncommitted Facility. Senior Notes and Debentures During the six months ended June 30, 2015 , we issued $500.0 million of 3.20% notes due 2025 (the 3.20% Notes). The 3.20% Notes are unsubordinated and unsecured obligations. We used the net proceeds from the 3.20% Notes to refinance debt incurred in connection with our acquisition of all of the equity interests of Tervita during the six months ended June 30, 2015 . Our senior notes are general unsecured obligations. Interest is payable semi-annually. These senior notes have a make-whole provision that is exercisable at any time prior to the respective maturity dates per the debt table above at a stated redemption price. Tax-Exempt Financings As of June 30, 2015 , 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 includes capital lease liabilities of $113.7 million and $113.8 million as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, with maturities ranging from 2015 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 June 30, 2015 , 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 June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the interest rate swap agreements are reflected at their fair value of $11.8 million and $14.1 million , respectively, and are included in other assets. 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 $3.8 million during each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, related to net swap settlements for these interest rate swap agreements, which is included as an offset to interest expense in our unaudited consolidated statements of income. For the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , we recognized a gain (loss) of $8.2 million and $(5.5) million on the change in fair value of the hedged senior notes attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate, respectively, with an offsetting (loss) gain of $(8.1) million and $5.8 million on the related interest rate swaps, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , we recognized a gain (loss) of $2.9 million and $(11.6) million on the change in fair value of the hedged senior notes attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate, respectively, with an offsetting (loss) gain of $(2.3) million and $12.2 million on the related interest rate swaps, respectively. The difference of these fair value changes represents hedge ineffectiveness, which is recorded directly in earnings as other income, net. Cash Flow Hedges During the six months ended June 30, 2015 , we entered into a number of interest rate lock agreements having an aggregate notional amount of $200.0 million with fixed interest rates ranging from 2.155% to 2.270% to manage exposure to fluctuations in interest rates in anticipation of the planned issuance of the 3.20% Notes. Upon issuance of the 3.20% Notes, we terminated the interest rate locks and received $1.2 million from the counterparties. This transaction was accounted for as a cash flow hedge. As of June 30, 2015 and 2014 , no interest rate lock cash flow hedges were outstanding. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the effective portion of the interest rate locks, recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, was $20.1 million and $21.6 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 of net expense 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 was $0.6 million during each of the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 and $1.3 million during each of the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 .

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES Our effective tax rate, exclusive of noncontrolling interests, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was 36.3% and 37.8% , respectively. The effective tax rate, exclusive of noncontrolling interests, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was 38.4% and 39.0% , respectively. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was favorably affected by the resolution of a Puerto Rican tax matter in addition to various refunds received during the second quarter as the result of prior years’ amended tax returns. Cash paid for income taxes was $142.5 million and $167.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. We recognize interest and penalties as incurred within the provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of income. As of June 30, 2015 , we have accrued a liability for penalties of $0.5 million and a liability for interest (including interest on penalties) of $9.8 million related to our uncertain tax positions. We believe that our recorded liabilities for uncertain tax positions 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 that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits will change. Gross unrecognized benefits we expect to settle in the next twelve months are in the range of zero to $10 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 June 30, 2015 , the valuation allowance associated with our state loss carryforwards was approximately $61 million .

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
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), and in May 2013 our shareholders ratified the Plan. We currently have approximately 15.5 million shares of common stock reserved for future grants under the Plan. Stock Options The following table summarizes stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2015 : Number of Shares (in millions) Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions) Outstanding as of December 31, 2014 7.6 $ 29.49 Granted — — Exercised (1.2 ) 28.76 $ 14.2 Forfeited or expired — — Outstanding as of June 30, 2015 6.4 $ 29.62 3.4 $ 59.1 Exercisable as of June 30, 2015 4.1 $ 28.88 2.9 $ 42.7 During the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , compensation expense for stock options was $1.6 million and $3.6 million , respectively. As of June 30, 2015 , total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding stock options was $2.6 million , which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.3 years. The total fair value of stock options that vested during the six months ended June 30, 2015 was $8.8 million . Restricted Stock Units The following table summarizes restricted stock unit (RSU) activity for the six months ended June 30, 2015 : Number of RSUs (in thousands) Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions) Outstanding as of December 31, 2014 1,456.2 $ 24.07 Granted 672.7 38.69 Vested and issued (355.6 ) 30.56 Forfeited (15.6 ) 35.63 Outstanding as of June 30, 2015 1,757.7 $ 25.42 1.4 $ 68.8 Vested and unissued as of June 30, 2015 555.6 $ 29.81 During the six months ended June 30, 2015 , we awarded our non-employee directors 75,000 RSUs, which vested immediately. During the six months ended June 30, 2015 , we awarded 574,145 RSUs to executives and employees that vest in four equal annual installments beginning on the anniversary date of the original grant or cliff vest after four years. In addition, 23,577 RSUs were earned as dividend equivalents. The RSUs do not carry any voting or dividend rights, except the right to receive additional RSUs in lieu of dividends. The fair value of RSUs is based on the closing market price on the date of the grant. The compensation expense related to RSUs is amortized ratably over the vesting period, or to the employee's retirement eligible date, if earlier. During the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , compensation expense related to RSUs totaled $9.3 million and $7.1 million , respectively. As of June 30, 2015 , total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding RSUs was $35.3 million , which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.1 years . Performance Shares During the six months ended June 30, 2015 , we awarded 140,443 performance shares (PSUs) to our named executive officers. These awards are performance-based as the number of shares ultimately earned depends on performance against pre-determined targets for return on invested capital (ROIC), cash flow value creation (CFVC), and total shareholder return relative to the S&P 500 index (RTSR). The PSUs are payable 50% in shares of common stock and 50% in cash after the end of a three -year performance period, when the Company's financial performance for the entire performance period is reported, typically in mid-to late February of the succeeding year. At the end of the performance period, the number of shares awarded can range from 0% to 150% of the targeted amount, depending on the performance against the pre-determined targets. The following table summarizes PSU activity for the six months ended June 30, 2015 : Number of PSUs (in thousands) Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share Outstanding as of December 31, 2014 — $ — Granted 141.4 38.69 Vested and issued — — Forfeited — — Outstanding as of June 30, 2015 141.4 $ 38.69 During the six months ended June 30, 2015 , 974 PSUs were earned as dividend equivalents. The PSUs do not carry any voting or dividend rights, except the right to receive additional PSUs in lieu of dividends. Compensation expense associated with our PSUs that vest based on future ROIC and CFVC performance is measured using the fair value of our common stock at the grant date for the stock-settled, equity classified awards, and the fair value of our common stock at the end of each reporting period for the cash-settled, liability classified awards. Compensation expense is recognized ratably over the performance period based on our estimated achievement of the established performance criteria. Compensation expense is only recognized for those awards that we expect to vest, which we estimate based on an assessment of the probability that the performance criteria will be achieved. The grant date fair value of our RTSR PSUs is based on a Monte Carlo valuation and compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period for the stock-settled, equity classified awards. For our cash-settled, liability classified awards, compensation expense also incorporates the fair value of our PSUs at the end of each reporting period. Compensation expense is recognized for these awards whether or not the market conditions are achieved. During the six months ended June 30, 2015 , compensation expense related to PSUs totaled $0.8 million . As of June 30, 2015 , total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding PSUs was $4.8 million , which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.6 years.

Stockholders' Equity and Earnin

Stockholders' Equity and Earnings per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity and Earnings per Share	STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE During the three months ended June 30, 2015 , we repurchased 2.9 million shares of our stock for $113.3 million at a weighted average cost per share of $40.21 . During the six months ended June 30, 2015 , we repurchased 5.0 million shares of our stock for $199.5 million at a weighted average cost per share of $40.55 . In addition, as of June 30, 2015 , 0.2 million repurchased shares were pending settlement and $5.9 million were unpaid and included within other accrued liabilities. In April 2015, our board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share. Cash dividends declared were $196.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 . As of June 30, 2015 , we recorded a quarterly dividend payable of $97.8 million to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 1, 2015. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc. by the weighted average number of common shares (including vested but unissued RSUs) 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 RSUs, and unvested PSUs at the expected attainment levels. We use the treasury stock method in computing diluted earnings per share. Earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 are calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Basic earnings per share: Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc. $ 190,300 $ 179,000 $ 362,700 $ 311,500 Weighted average common shares outstanding 350,663 356,213 351,982 358,021 Basic earnings per share $ 0.54 $ 0.50 $ 1.03 $ 0.87 Diluted earnings per share: Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc. $ 190,300 $ 179,000 $ 362,700 $ 311,500 Weighted average common shares outstanding 350,663 356,213 351,982 358,021 Effect of dilutive securities: Options to purchase common stock 1,237 1,300 1,307 1,240 Unvested RSU awards 118 69 122 52 Unvested PSU awards 7 — 5 — Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding 352,025 357,582 353,416 359,313 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.54 $ 0.50 $ 1.03 $ 0.87 Antidilutive securities not included in the diluted earnings per share calculations: Options to purchase common stock 14 413 14 355

Changes in Accumulated Other Co

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income) by Component	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
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 six months ended June 30, 2015 follows: Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges Defined Benefit Pension Items Total Balance as of December 31, 2014 $ 41.9 $ (13.0 ) $ 28.9 Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications 0.6 0.1 0.7 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (7.9 ) — (7.9 ) Net current period other comprehensive (income) loss (7.3 ) 0.1 (7.2 ) Balance as of June 30, 2015 $ 34.6 $ (12.9 ) $ 21.7 A summary of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 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 Gain (loss) on cash flow hedges: Fuel hedges $ (6.3 ) $ 0.8 (11.9 ) 2.0 Cost of operations Interest rate contracts (0.6 ) (0.6 ) (1.3 ) (1.3 ) Interest expense (6.9 ) 0.2 (13.2 ) 0.7 Total before tax 2.7 (0.1 ) 5.3 (0.3 ) Tax benefit (expense) Total (loss) gain reclassified into earnings $ (4.2 ) $ 0.1 $ (7.9 ) $ 0.4 Net of tax

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
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 June 30, 2015 : Year Gallons Hedged Weighted Average Contract Price per Gallon 2015 13,500,000 $3.76 2016 24,120,000 3.64 If the national U.S. on-highway average price for a gallon of diesel fuel as published by the Department of Energy exceeds the contract price per gallon, we receive the difference between the average price and the contract price (multiplied by the notional gallons) from the counterparty. If the average price is less than the contract price per gallon, we pay the difference to the counterparty. The fair values of our fuel hedges are determined using standard option valuation models with assumptions about commodity prices based on those observed in underlying markets (Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy). The aggregate fair values of our outstanding fuel hedges as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were current liabilities of $24.9 million and $34.4 million , respectively, and have been recorded in other accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets. The ineffective portions of the changes in fair values resulted in gain (loss) of $0.2 million and $(0.1) million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and gains of less than $0.1 million for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 , and have been recorded in other income, net in our consolidated statements of income. Total gain recognized in other comprehensive income for fuel hedges (the effective portion) was $5.6 million and $2.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and $5.8 million and $0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Recycling Commodity Hedges Revenue from the sale of recycled commodities is primarily from sales of old corrugated cardboard and old newspaper. From time to time 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 had no outstanding recycling commodity hedges as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . No amounts were recognized in other income, net in our consolidated statements of income for the ineffectiveness portion of the changes in fair values during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 . Total gain recognized in other comprehensive income for recycling commodity hedges (the effective portion) was $0.3 million and $0.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 , 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 June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , 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 Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Money market mutual funds $ 53.1 $ 53.1 $ 53.1 $ — $ — Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities and other assets 58.3 58.3 — 58.3 — Interest rate swaps - other assets 11.8 11.8 — 11.8 — Total assets $ 123.2 $ 123.2 $ 53.1 $ 70.1 $ — Liabilities: Fuel hedges - other accrued liabilities $ 24.9 $ 24.9 $ — $ 24.9 $ — Total debt 7,552.6 8,231.5 — 8,231.5 — Contingent consideration 75.3 75.3 — — 75.3 Total liabilities $ 7,652.8 $ 8,331.7 $ — $ 8,256.4 $ 75.3 Fair Value Measurements Using Carrying Amount Total as of December 31, 2014 Quoted Significant Significant Assets: Money market mutual funds $ 59.7 $ 59.7 $ 59.7 $ — $ — Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities and other assets 56.8 56.8 — 56.8 — Interest rate swaps - other assets 14.1 14.1 — 14.1 — Total assets $ 130.6 $ 130.6 $ 59.7 $ 70.9 $ — Liabilities: Fuel hedges - other accrued liabilities $ 34.4 $ 34.4 $ — $ 34.4 $ — Total debt 7,061.2 7,977.9 — 7,977.9 — Total liabilities $ 7,095.6 $ 8,012.3 $ — $ 8,012.3 $ — Total Debt The fair value of our fixed rate senior notes and debentures was $7.0 billion and $6.8 billion as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. The carrying value of these notes and debentures was $6.4 billion and $5.9 billion as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , 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. Contingent Consideration In April 2015, we entered into a waste management contract with Sonoma to operate the county's waste management facilities. See Note 2, Business Acquisitions , for further information related to our acquisition. The fair value of contingent consideration was estimated by applying the income approach and was recorded as a $75.3 million liability as of the acquisition date. That measure is based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market. Key assumptions include volume of annual tons disposed at the landfill and discount rates that represent the best estimates of management, which are subject to remeasurement at each reporting date.

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
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, E&P waste services and disposal of non-hazardous solid waste. Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 follows: Gross Revenue Intercompany Revenue Net Revenue Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion Operating Income (Loss) Capital Expenditures Total Assets Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 East $ 746.2 $ (104.5 ) $ 641.7 $ 68.4 $ 123.4 $ 51.4 $ 4,461.5 Central 854.2 (168.3 ) 685.9 83.9 137.5 59.4 5,778.1 West 1,159.8 (217.5 ) 942.3 102.7 203.8 92.3 8,997.9 Corporate entities 45.0 (3.5 ) 41.5 10.6 (75.5 ) 26.5 1,429.1 Total $ 2,805.2 $ (493.8 ) $ 2,311.4 $ 265.6 $ 389.2 $ 229.6 $ 20,666.6 Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 East $ 740.5 $ (107.2 ) $ 633.3 $ 67.4 $ 111.5 $ 67.4 $ 4,618.9 Central 841.3 (165.2 ) 676.1 81.4 129.1 103.0 5,839.8 West 1,073.2 (200.1 ) 873.1 90.0 201.6 92.7 8,233.8 Corporate entities 50.4 (3.7 ) 46.7 10.9 (63.9 ) (4.3 ) 1,183.5 Total $ 2,705.4 $ (476.2 ) $ 2,229.2 $ 249.7 $ 378.3 $ 258.8 $ 19,876.0 Gross Revenue Intercompany Revenue Net Revenue Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion Operating Income (Loss) Capital Expenditures Total Assets Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 East $ 1,444.6 $ (198.0 ) $ 1,246.6 $ 134.5 $ 245.5 $ 82.4 $ 4,461.5 Central 1,620.2 (305.9 ) 1,314.3 163.2 262.7 103.4 5,778.1 West 2,259.0 (418.9 ) 1,840.1 199.5 413.6 184.7 8,997.9 Corporate entities 86.3 (6.5 ) 79.8 21.5 (159.8 ) 128.7 1,429.1 Total $ 5,410.1 $ (929.3 ) $ 4,480.8 $ 518.7 $ 762.0 $ 499.2 $ 20,666.6 Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 East $ 1,429.3 $ (200.6 ) $ 1,228.7 $ 132.3 $ 213.5 $ 100.3 $ 4,618.9 Central 1,579.3 (298.6 ) 1,280.7 157.7 229.0 140.7 5,839.8 West 2,093.3 (385.3 ) 1,708.0 171.0 404.9 142.5 8,233.8 Corporate entities 95.9 (7.0 ) 88.9 21.3 (163.0 ) 89.4 1,183.5 Total $ 5,197.8 $ (891.5 ) $ 4,306.3 $ 482.3 $ 684.4 $ 472.9 $ 19,876.0 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 six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (in millions of dollars and as a percentage of revenue): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Collection: Residential $ 565.8 24.5 % $ 549.5 24.7 % $ 1,117.5 24.9 % $ 1,087.4 25.3 % Commercial 699.1 30.2 677.2 30.4 1,393.9 31.1 1,341.4 31.1 Industrial 480.5 20.8 455.1 20.4 915.5 20.4 857.5 19.9 Other 9.6 0.4 9.4 0.4 18.6 0.4 18.4 0.4 Total collection 1,755.0 75.9 1,691.2 75.9 3,445.5 76.8 3,304.7 76.7 Transfer 291.4 276.0 542.5 513.9 Less: intercompany (177.5 ) (168.4 ) (335.4 ) (317.3 ) Transfer, net 113.9 4.9 107.6 4.8 207.1 4.6 196.6 4.6 Landfill 531.4 518.1 987.8 955.3 Less: intercompany (250.3 ) (245.9 ) (467.8 ) (455.4 ) Landfill, net 281.1 12.2 272.2 12.2 520.0 11.6 499.9 11.6 E&P waste services 27.0 1.2 9.7 0.4 50.7 1.2 18.8 0.4 Other: Sale of recycled commodities 92.9 4.0 107.2 4.8 178.3 4.0 206.1 4.8 Other non-core 41.5 1.8 41.3 1.9 79.2 1.8 80.2 1.9 Total other 134.4 5.8 148.5 6.7 257.5 5.8 286.3 6.7 Total revenue $ 2,311.4 100.0 % $ 2,229.2 100.0 % $ 4,480.8 100.0 % $ 4,306.3 100.0 % Other non-core 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	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Legal Proceedings We are subject to extensive and evolving laws and regulations and have implemented safeguards to respond to regulatory requirements. In the normal course of our business, we become involved in legal proceedings. Some may result in fines, penalties or judgments against us, which may impact earnings and cash flows for a particular period. Although we cannot predict the ultimate outcome of any legal matter with certainty, we do not believe the outcome of any of our pending legal proceedings will have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. As used herein, the term legal proceedings refers to litigation and similar claims against us and our subsidiaries, excluding: (1) ordinary course accidents, general commercial liability and workers' compensation claims, which are covered by insurance programs, subject to customary deductibles, and which, together with 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 $52.9 million relating to our outstanding legal proceedings as of June 30, 2015 . 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 $71 million higher than the amount recorded as of June 30, 2015 . Multiemployer Pension Plans We contribute to 27 multiemployer pension plans under collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) covering union-represented employees. These plans generally provide retirement benefits to participants based on their service to contributing employers. We do not administer these plans. 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. 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 June 30, 2015 , our estimated liability recorded for our withdrawal from the Fund was $145.5 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. The dispute is in arbitration with a hearing not expected until 2016. We cannot predict the outcome of arbitration or any additional future proceedings. Should the Fund’s assessment of withdrawal liability be upheld, we could owe an additional $67 million in cash payments over the 20-year payment period. The pendency of arbitration does not relieve us of our obligation to make progress payments while we dispute the amounts. We make progress payments associated with the Fund's assessed withdrawal liability totaling approximately $4 million each quarter. To date, we have made progress payments totaling $23.8 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, 2014 . 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, restricted cash pursuant to a holdback arrangement, and restricted cash and marketable securities pledged to regulatory agencies and governmental entities as financial guarantees of our performance related to our final capping, closure and post-closure obligations at our landfills. The following table summarizes our restricted cash and marketable securities as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 : 2015 2014 Financing proceeds $ 13.2 $ 20.9 Holdback escrow 16.8 16.8 Capping, closure and post-closure obligations 27.0 26.7 Insurance 52.8 50.4 Other 0.8 0.8 Total restricted cash and marketable securities $ 110.6 $ 115.6 Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements We have no off-balance sheet debt or similar obligations, other than operating leases and 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)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
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 insurance reserves; and our estimates of the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in any acquisition. Each of these items is discussed in more detail 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, 2014 . Our actual results may differ significantly from our estimates.
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) 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. In July 2015, the FASB voted to amend the guidance by approving a one-year deferral of the effective date as well as providing the option to early adopt the standard on the original effective date of 2017. Accordingly, Republic will adopt the standard beginning January 1, 2018. The new standard must be adopted using either a full retrospective approach for all periods presented in the period of adoption or a modified retrospective approach. We are currently assessing the method of adoption and the potential impact this guidance may have on our consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30) - Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs , which simplifies the presentation of debt issuance costs. This guidance requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with the presentation of debt discounts. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. The balance sheet presentation of Republic's debt issuance costs and related debt liabilities will be affected beginning January 1, 2016.

Business Acquisitions (Tables)

Business Acquisitions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
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: 2015 2014 Purchase price: Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired $ 512.6 $ 46.3 Contingent consideration 75.8 — Holdbacks 2.5 6.2 Fair value, future minimum lease payments 1.5 — Total $ 592.4 $ 52.5 Allocated as follows: Accounts receivable 36.2 2.1 Landfill airspace 152.7 — Property and equipment 150.0 15.0 Other assets 1.4 — Accounts payable (7.1 ) — Environmental remediation liabilities (2.8 ) — Closure and post-closure liabilities (11.3 ) — Other liabilities (9.6 ) (1.3 ) Fair value of tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed 309.5 15.8 Excess purchase price to be allocated $ 282.9 $ 36.7 Excess purchase price allocated as follows: Other intangible assets $ 7.5 $ 7.4 Goodwill 275.4 29.3 Total allocated $ 282.9 $ 36.7

Goodwill and Other Intangible24

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
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, 2014 Acquisitions Adjustments to Acquisitions Balance as of June 30, 2015 East $ 3,046.0 $ 0.1 $ (0.2 ) $ 3,045.9 Central 3,279.0 14.4 (0.3 ) 3,293.1 West 4,505.9 260.9 (3.4 ) 4,763.4 Total $ 10,830.9 $ 275.4 $ (3.9 ) $ 11,102.4
Summary of the activity and balances by intangible asset type	A summary of the activity and balances by intangible asset type follows: Gross Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization Other Intangible Assets, Net as of June 30, 2015 Balance as of December 31, 2014 Acquisitions and Other Additions Balance as of June 30, 2015 Balance as of December 31, 2014 Additions Charged to Expense Balance as of June 30, 2015 Customer relationships, franchise and other municipal agreements $ 641.2 $ 4.9 $ 646.1 $ (369.1 ) $ (31.0 ) $ (400.1 ) $ 246.0 Non-compete agreements 26.8 2.2 29.0 (18.2 ) (2.0 ) (20.2 ) 8.8 Other intangible assets 65.2 0.4 65.6 (47.0 ) (0.7 ) (47.7 ) 17.9 Total $ 733.2 $ 7.5 $ 740.7 $ (434.3 ) $ (33.7 ) $ (468.0 ) $ 272.7

Other Assets (Tables)

Other Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
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 June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 follows: 2015 2014 Inventories $ 37.2 $ 35.9 Prepaid expenses 54.9 55.0 Other non-trade receivables 29.1 57.0 Reinsurance receivable 14.3 12.4 Income tax receivable 13.0 101.6 Other current assets 3.2 1.5 Total $ 151.7 $ 263.4
Other assets	A summary of other assets as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 follows: 2015 2014 Deferred financing costs $ 48.3 $ 47.2 Deferred compensation plan 84.8 77.1 Amounts recoverable for capping, closure and post-closure obligations 25.6 24.3 Reinsurance receivable 49.0 48.4 Interest rate swaps 11.8 14.1 Other 81.8 81.2 Total $ 301.3 $ 292.3

Other Liabilities (Tables)

Other Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other accrued liabilities	A summary of other accrued liabilities as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 follows: 2015 2014 Accrued payroll and benefits $ 167.4 $ 180.2 Accrued fees and taxes 122.3 125.6 Insurance reserves, current portion 130.2 118.6 Ceded insurance reserves, current portion 14.3 12.4 Accrued dividends 97.8 98.7 Current tax liabilities 11.4 16.3 Fuel hedge liabilities 26.9 35.3 Accrued professional fees and legal settlement reserves 18.3 61.2 Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds 15.9 15.9 Other 78.9 86.5 Total $ 683.4 $ 750.7
Other long-term liabilities	A summary of other long-term liabilities as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 follows: 2015 2014 Deferred compensation plan $ 85.1 $ 76.3 Pension and other post-retirement liabilities 10.2 11.0 Legal settlement reserves 38.1 10.8 Ceded insurance reserves 49.0 48.4 Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds 131.7 139.6 Contingent consideration and holdbacks 83.4 — Other 55.6 58.8 Total $ 453.1 $ 344.9

Landfill and Environmental Co27

Landfill and Environmental Costs (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]
Summary of landfill and environmental liabilities	A summary of accrued landfill and environmental liabilities as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 follows: 2015 2014 Landfill final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities $ 1,183.0 $ 1,144.3 Environmental remediation liabilities 680.4 697.5 Total accrued landfill and environmental costs 1,863.4 1,841.8 Less: current portion (169.0 ) (164.3 ) Long-term portion $ 1,694.4 $ 1,677.5
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 six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 : 2015 2014 Asset retirement obligation liabilities, beginning of year $ 1,144.3 $ 1,091.3 Non-cash additions 19.4 18.9 Acquisitions and other adjustments 11.6 0.3 Asset retirement obligation adjustments (5.5 ) (17.2 ) Payments (26.2 ) (20.9 ) Accretion expense 39.4 38.9 Asset retirement obligation liabilities, end of period 1,183.0 1,111.3 Less: current portion (92.8 ) (92.6 ) Long-term portion $ 1,090.2 $ 1,018.7
Activity in environmental remediation liabilities	The following table summarizes the activity in our environmental remediation liabilities for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 : 2015 2014 Environmental remediation liabilities, beginning of year $ 697.5 $ 551.7 Net additions (credited) charged to expense (1.3 ) 36.2 Payments (31.1 ) (50.8 ) Accretion expense (non-cash interest expense) 12.5 12.7 Acquisitions 2.8 — Environmental remediation liabilities, end of period 680.4 549.8 Less: current portion (76.2 ) (91.8 ) Long-term portion $ 604.2 $ 458.0

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
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 June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is listed in the following table, 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. June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Maturity Interest Rate Principal Adjustments Carrying Value Principal Adjustments Carrying Value Credit facilities: Uncommitted credit facility Variable $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Puerto Rico uncommitted facility Variable — — — — — — May 2017 Variable — — — — — — June 2019 Variable — — — — — — Senior notes: May 2018 3.800 700.0 (0.1 ) 699.9 700.0 (0.1 ) 699.9 September 2019 5.500 650.0 (2.3 ) 647.7 650.0 (2.5 ) 647.5 March 2020 5.000 850.0 (0.1 ) 849.9 850.0 (0.1 ) 849.9 November 2021 5.250 600.0 — 600.0 600.0 — 600.0 June 2022 3.550 850.0 (1.7 ) 848.3 850.0 (1.8 ) 848.2 May 2023 4.750 550.0 8.7 558.7 550.0 11.5 561.5 March 2025 3.200 500.0 (2.0 ) 498.0 — — — March 2035 6.086 275.7 (23.6 ) 252.1 275.7 (23.9 ) 251.8 March 2040 6.200 650.0 (0.5 ) 649.5 650.0 (0.5 ) 649.5 May 2041 5.700 600.0 (3.2 ) 596.8 600.0 (3.2 ) 596.8 Debentures: May 2021 9.250 35.3 (1.4 ) 33.9 35.3 (1.6 ) 33.7 September 2035 7.400 165.2 (40.2 ) 125.0 165.3 (40.5 ) 124.8 Tax-exempt: 2019 - 2044 0.330 - 5.625 1,079.1 — 1,079.1 1,083.8 — 1,083.8 Other: 2015 - 2046 4.000 - 12.203 113.7 — 113.7 113.8 — 113.8 Total Debt $ 7,619.0 $ (66.4 ) 7,552.6 $ 7,123.9 $ (62.7 ) 7,061.2 Less: current portion (5.1 ) (10.4 ) Long-term portion $ 7,547.5 $ 7,050.8

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Summary of stock option activity	The following table summarizes stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2015 : Number of Shares (in millions) Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions) Outstanding as of December 31, 2014 7.6 $ 29.49 Granted — — Exercised (1.2 ) 28.76 $ 14.2 Forfeited or expired — — Outstanding as of June 30, 2015 6.4 $ 29.62 3.4 $ 59.1 Exercisable as of June 30, 2015 4.1 $ 28.88 2.9 $ 42.7
Summary of restricted stock unit activity	The following table summarizes restricted stock unit (RSU) activity for the six months ended June 30, 2015 : Number of RSUs (in thousands) Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions) Outstanding as of December 31, 2014 1,456.2 $ 24.07 Granted 672.7 38.69 Vested and issued (355.6 ) 30.56 Forfeited (15.6 ) 35.63 Outstanding as of June 30, 2015 1,757.7 $ 25.42 1.4 $ 68.8 Vested and unissued as of June 30, 2015 555.6 $ 29.81
Summary of performance shares activity	The following table summarizes PSU activity for the six months ended June 30, 2015 : Number of PSUs (in thousands) Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share Outstanding as of December 31, 2014 — $ — Granted 141.4 38.69 Vested and issued — — Forfeited — — Outstanding as of June 30, 2015 141.4 $ 38.69

Stockholders' Equity and Earn30

Stockholders' Equity and Earnings per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Earnings per share	Earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 are calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Basic earnings per share: Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc. $ 190,300 $ 179,000 $ 362,700 $ 311,500 Weighted average common shares outstanding 350,663 356,213 351,982 358,021 Basic earnings per share $ 0.54 $ 0.50 $ 1.03 $ 0.87 Diluted earnings per share: Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc. $ 190,300 $ 179,000 $ 362,700 $ 311,500 Weighted average common shares outstanding 350,663 356,213 351,982 358,021 Effect of dilutive securities: Options to purchase common stock 1,237 1,300 1,307 1,240 Unvested RSU awards 118 69 122 52 Unvested PSU awards 7 — 5 — Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding 352,025 357,582 353,416 359,313 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.54 $ 0.50 $ 1.03 $ 0.87 Antidilutive securities not included in the diluted earnings per share calculations: Options to purchase common stock 14 413 14 355

Changes in Accumulated Other 31

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income) by Component (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
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 six months ended June 30, 2015 follows: Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges Defined Benefit Pension Items Total Balance as of December 31, 2014 $ 41.9 $ (13.0 ) $ 28.9 Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications 0.6 0.1 0.7 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (7.9 ) — (7.9 ) Net current period other comprehensive (income) loss (7.3 ) 0.1 (7.2 ) Balance as of June 30, 2015 $ 34.6 $ (12.9 ) $ 21.7
Schedule of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income	A summary of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 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 Gain (loss) on cash flow hedges: Fuel hedges $ (6.3 ) $ 0.8 (11.9 ) 2.0 Cost of operations Interest rate contracts (0.6 ) (0.6 ) (1.3 ) (1.3 ) Interest expense (6.9 ) 0.2 (13.2 ) 0.7 Total before tax 2.7 (0.1 ) 5.3 (0.3 ) Tax benefit (expense) Total (loss) gain reclassified into earnings $ (4.2 ) $ 0.1 $ (7.9 ) $ 0.4 Net of tax

Financial Instruments (Tables)

Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of outstanding fuel hedges	The following table summarizes our outstanding fuel hedges as of June 30, 2015 : Year Gallons Hedged Weighted Average Contract Price per Gallon 2015 13,500,000 $3.76 2016 24,120,000 3.64
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis	As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , 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 Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Money market mutual funds $ 53.1 $ 53.1 $ 53.1 $ — $ — Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities and other assets 58.3 58.3 — 58.3 — Interest rate swaps - other assets 11.8 11.8 — 11.8 — Total assets $ 123.2 $ 123.2 $ 53.1 $ 70.1 $ — Liabilities: Fuel hedges - other accrued liabilities $ 24.9 $ 24.9 $ — $ 24.9 $ — Total debt 7,552.6 8,231.5 — 8,231.5 — Contingent consideration 75.3 75.3 — — 75.3 Total liabilities $ 7,652.8 $ 8,331.7 $ — $ 8,256.4 $ 75.3 Fair Value Measurements Using Carrying Amount Total as of December 31, 2014 Quoted Significant Significant Assets: Money market mutual funds $ 59.7 $ 59.7 $ 59.7 $ — $ — Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities and other assets 56.8 56.8 — 56.8 — Interest rate swaps - other assets 14.1 14.1 — 14.1 — Total assets $ 130.6 $ 130.6 $ 59.7 $ 70.9 $ — Liabilities: Fuel hedges - other accrued liabilities $ 34.4 $ 34.4 $ — $ 34.4 $ — Total debt 7,061.2 7,977.9 — 7,977.9 — Total liabilities $ 7,095.6 $ 8,012.3 $ — $ 8,012.3 $ —

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments	Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 follows: Gross Revenue Intercompany Revenue Net Revenue Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion Operating Income (Loss) Capital Expenditures Total Assets Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 East $ 746.2 $ (104.5 ) $ 641.7 $ 68.4 $ 123.4 $ 51.4 $ 4,461.5 Central 854.2 (168.3 ) 685.9 83.9 137.5 59.4 5,778.1 West 1,159.8 (217.5 ) 942.3 102.7 203.8 92.3 8,997.9 Corporate entities 45.0 (3.5 ) 41.5 10.6 (75.5 ) 26.5 1,429.1 Total $ 2,805.2 $ (493.8 ) $ 2,311.4 $ 265.6 $ 389.2 $ 229.6 $ 20,666.6 Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 East $ 740.5 $ (107.2 ) $ 633.3 $ 67.4 $ 111.5 $ 67.4 $ 4,618.9 Central 841.3 (165.2 ) 676.1 81.4 129.1 103.0 5,839.8 West 1,073.2 (200.1 ) 873.1 90.0 201.6 92.7 8,233.8 Corporate entities 50.4 (3.7 ) 46.7 10.9 (63.9 ) (4.3 ) 1,183.5 Total $ 2,705.4 $ (476.2 ) $ 2,229.2 $ 249.7 $ 378.3 $ 258.8 $ 19,876.0 Gross Revenue Intercompany Revenue Net Revenue Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion Operating Income (Loss) Capital Expenditures Total Assets Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 East $ 1,444.6 $ (198.0 ) $ 1,246.6 $ 134.5 $ 245.5 $ 82.4 $ 4,461.5 Central 1,620.2 (305.9 ) 1,314.3 163.2 262.7 103.4 5,778.1 West 2,259.0 (418.9 ) 1,840.1 199.5 413.6 184.7 8,997.9 Corporate entities 86.3 (6.5 ) 79.8 21.5 (159.8 ) 128.7 1,429.1 Total $ 5,410.1 $ (929.3 ) $ 4,480.8 $ 518.7 $ 762.0 $ 499.2 $ 20,666.6 Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 East $ 1,429.3 $ (200.6 ) $ 1,228.7 $ 132.3 $ 213.5 $ 100.3 $ 4,618.9 Central 1,579.3 (298.6 ) 1,280.7 157.7 229.0 140.7 5,839.8 West 2,093.3 (385.3 ) 1,708.0 171.0 404.9 142.5 8,233.8 Corporate entities 95.9 (7.0 ) 88.9 21.3 (163.0 ) 89.4 1,183.5 Total $ 5,197.8 $ (891.5 ) $ 4,306.3 $ 482.3 $ 684.4 $ 472.9 $ 19,876.0
Revenue by service line	The following table shows our total reported revenue by service line for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (in millions of dollars and as a percentage of revenue): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Collection: Residential $ 565.8 24.5 % $ 549.5 24.7 % $ 1,117.5 24.9 % $ 1,087.4 25.3 % Commercial 699.1 30.2 677.2 30.4 1,393.9 31.1 1,341.4 31.1 Industrial 480.5 20.8 455.1 20.4 915.5 20.4 857.5 19.9 Other 9.6 0.4 9.4 0.4 18.6 0.4 18.4 0.4 Total collection 1,755.0 75.9 1,691.2 75.9 3,445.5 76.8 3,304.7 76.7 Transfer 291.4 276.0 542.5 513.9 Less: intercompany (177.5 ) (168.4 ) (335.4 ) (317.3 ) Transfer, net 113.9 4.9 107.6 4.8 207.1 4.6 196.6 4.6 Landfill 531.4 518.1 987.8 955.3 Less: intercompany (250.3 ) (245.9 ) (467.8 ) (455.4 ) Landfill, net 281.1 12.2 272.2 12.2 520.0 11.6 499.9 11.6 E&P waste services 27.0 1.2 9.7 0.4 50.7 1.2 18.8 0.4 Other: Sale of recycled commodities 92.9 4.0 107.2 4.8 178.3 4.0 206.1 4.8 Other non-core 41.5 1.8 41.3 1.9 79.2 1.8 80.2 1.9 Total other 134.4 5.8 148.5 6.7 257.5 5.8 286.3 6.7 Total revenue $ 2,311.4 100.0 % $ 2,229.2 100.0 % $ 4,480.8 100.0 % $ 4,306.3 100.0 %

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Restricted cash and marketable securities	The following table summarizes our restricted cash and marketable securities as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 : 2015 2014 Financing proceeds $ 13.2 $ 20.9 Holdback escrow 16.8 16.8 Capping, closure and post-closure obligations 27.0 26.7 Insurance 52.8 50.4 Other 0.8 0.8 Total restricted cash and marketable securities $ 110.6 $ 115.6

Basis of Presentation (Details)

Basis of Presentation (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015region
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Number of reportable regions/segments	3

Business Acquisitions (Details)

Business Acquisitions (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015USD ($)Transfer_station	Feb. 28, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Purchase price:
Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired				$ 512.6	$ 46.3
Excess purchase price allocated as follows:
Goodwill			$ 11,102.4	11,102.4		$ 10,830.9
Contingent consideration			83.4	83.4		$ 0
Tervita [Member]
Purchase price:
Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired		$ 479.6
Excess purchase price allocated as follows:
Carrying value of property and equipment, amount of decrease during the quarter			7.5
Other Acquisition [Member]
Purchase price:
Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired				512.6	46.3
Contingent consideration				75.8	0
Holdbacks				2.5	6.2
Fair value, future minimum lease payments				1.5	0
Total				592.4	52.5
Allocated as follows:
Accounts receivable			36.2	36.2	2.1
Landfill airspace			152.7	152.7	0
Property and equipment			150	150	15
Other assets			1.4	1.4	0
Accounts payable			(7.1)	(7.1)	0
Environmental remediation liabilities			(2.8)	(2.8)	0
Closure and post-closure liabilities			(11.3)	(11.3)	0
Other liabilities			(9.6)	(9.6)	(1.3)
Fair value of tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed			309.5	309.5	15.8
Excess purchase price to be allocated			282.9	282.9	36.7
Excess purchase price allocated as follows:
Other intangible assets			7.5	7.5	7.4
Goodwill			275.4	275.4	29.3
Total allocated			$ 282.9	$ 282.9	$ 36.7
Sonoma County Landfill [Member]
Excess purchase price allocated as follows:
Number of Sonoma transfer stations we will operate | Transfer_station	5
Contingent consideration arrangements, range of outcomes, low	$ 100
Contingent consideration arrangements, range of outcomes, high	214
Contingent consideration	$ 75.3
Minimum [Member] | Landfill [Member] | Sonoma County Landfill [Member]
Excess purchase price allocated as follows:
Sonoma County Landfill, estimated remaining life of site	30 years
Maximum [Member] | Landfill [Member] | Sonoma County Landfill [Member]
Excess purchase price allocated as follows:
Sonoma County Landfill, estimated remaining life of site	40 years

Goodwill and Other Intangible37

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Summary of the activity and balances in goodwill accounts, net, by operating segment [Roll forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 10,830.9
Acquisitions	275.4
Adjustments to Acquisitions	(3.9)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	11,102.4
East [Member]
Summary of the activity and balances in goodwill accounts, net, by operating segment [Roll forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	3,046
Acquisitions	0.1
Adjustments to Acquisitions	(0.2)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	3,045.9
Central [Member]
Summary of the activity and balances in goodwill accounts, net, by operating segment [Roll forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	3,279
Acquisitions	14.4
Adjustments to Acquisitions	(0.3)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	3,293.1
West [Member]
Summary of the activity and balances in goodwill accounts, net, by operating segment [Roll forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	4,505.9
Acquisitions	260.9
Adjustments to Acquisitions	(3.4)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 4,763.4

Goodwill and Other Intangible38

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Gross Intangible Assets, Beginning Balance	$ 733.2
Acquisitions and Other Additions	7.5
Gross Intangible Assets, Ending Balance	740.7
Accumulated Amortization, Beginning Balance	(434.3)
Additions Charged to Expense	(33.7)
Accumulated Amortization, Ending Balance	(468)
Other Intangibles Assets, Net	272.7	$ 298.9
Customer relationships, franchise and other municipal agreements [Member]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Gross Intangible Assets, Beginning Balance	641.2
Acquisitions and Other Additions	4.9
Gross Intangible Assets, Ending Balance	646.1
Accumulated Amortization, Beginning Balance	(369.1)
Additions Charged to Expense	(31)
Accumulated Amortization, Ending Balance	(400.1)
Other Intangibles Assets, Net	246
Non-compete agreements [Member]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Gross Intangible Assets, Beginning Balance	26.8
Acquisitions and Other Additions	2.2
Gross Intangible Assets, Ending Balance	29
Accumulated Amortization, Beginning Balance	(18.2)
Additions Charged to Expense	(2)
Accumulated Amortization, Ending Balance	(20.2)
Other Intangibles Assets, Net	8.8
Other intangibles assets [Member]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Gross Intangible Assets, Beginning Balance	65.2
Acquisitions and Other Additions	0.4
Gross Intangible Assets, Ending Balance	65.6
Accumulated Amortization, Beginning Balance	(47)
Additions Charged to Expense	(0.7)
Accumulated Amortization, Ending Balance	(47.7)
Other Intangibles Assets, Net	$ 17.9

Goodwill and Other Intangible39

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Details Textual)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization period for other intangible assets	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization period for other intangible assets	21 years

Other Assets (Details)

Other Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Inventories	$ 37.2	$ 35.9
Prepaid expenses	54.9	55
Other non-trade receivables	29.1	57
Reinsurance receivable	14.3	12.4
Income tax receivable	13	101.6
Other current assets	3.2	1.5
Total	$ 151.7	$ 263.4

Other Assets (Details 1)

Other Assets (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Assets
Deferred financing costs	$ 48.3	$ 47.2
Deferred compensation plan	84.8	77.1
Amounts recoverable for capping, closure and post-closure obligations	25.6	24.3
Reinsurance receivable	49	48.4
Interest rate swaps	11.8	14.1
Other	81.8	81.2
Total	$ 301.3	$ 292.3

Other Liabilities (Details)

Other Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Accrued Liabilities
Accrued payroll and benefits	$ 167.4	$ 180.2
Accrued fees and taxes	122.3	125.6
Insurance reserves, current portion	130.2	118.6
Ceded insurance reserves, current portion	14.3	12.4
Accrued dividends	97.8	98.7
Current tax liabilities	11.4	16.3
Fuel hedge liabilities	26.9	35.3
Accrued professional fees and legal settlement reserves	18.3	61.2
Other	78.9	86.5
Total	683.4	750.7
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan	85.1	76.3
Pension and other post-retirement liabilities	10.2	11
Legal settlement reserves	38.1	10.8
Ceded insurance reserves	49	48.4
Contingent consideration and holdbacks	83.4	0
Other	55.6	58.8
Total	453.1	344.9
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Accrued Liabilities
Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds	15.9	15.9
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds	15.9	15.9
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Other Accrued Liabilities
Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds	131.7	139.6
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Withdrawal liability - Central States Pension and Other Funds	$ 131.7	$ 139.6

Other Liabilities (Details Text

Other Liabilities (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Liabilities for unpaid and incurred but not reported claims	$ 410.4	$ 416.6

Landfill and Environmental Co44

Landfill and Environmental Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of landfill and environmental liabilities
Landfill final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities	$ 1,183	$ 1,144.3	$ 1,111.3	$ 1,091.3
Environmental remediation liabilities	680.4	697.5	$ 549.8	$ 551.7
Total accrued landfill and environmental costs	1,863.4	1,841.8
Less: current portion	(169)	(164.3)
Long-term portion	$ 1,694.4	$ 1,677.5

Landfill and Environmental Co45

Landfill and Environmental Costs (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
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			$ 1,144.3	$ 1,091.3
Non-cash additions			19.4	18.9
Acquisitions and other adjustments			11.6	0.3
Asset retirement obligation adjustments			(5.5)	(17.2)
Payments			(26.2)	(20.9)
Accretion expense	$ 19.7	$ 19.4	39.4	38.9
Landfill final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities, end of period	1,183	1,111.3	$ 1,144.3	$ 1,091.3
Less: current portion	(92.8)	(92.6)
Long-term portion	$ 1,090.2	$ 1,018.7

Landfill and Environmental Co46

Landfill and Environmental Costs (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Activity in environmental remediation liabilities
Environmental remediation liabilities, beginning of year	$ 697.5	$ 551.7
Net additions (credited) charged to expense	(1.3)	36.2
Payments	(31.1)	(50.8)
Accretion expense (non-cash interest expense)	12.5	12.7
Acquisitions	2.8	0
Environmental remediation liabilities, end of period	$ 697.5	$ 551.7	$ 680.4	$ 549.8
Less: current portion			(76.2)	(91.8)
Long-term portion			$ 604.2	$ 458

Landfill and Environmental Co47

Landfill and Environmental Costs (Details Textual) $ in Millions, ft³ in Billions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)landfillft³	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)
Environmental Exit Cost [Line Items]
Number of active solid waste landfills | landfill	193
Total available disposal capacity (billion in-place cubic feet) | ft³	132.3
Number of closed landfills | landfill	125
Fair value of assets that are legally restricted for final capping, closure and post-closure obligations	$ 27		$ 26.7
Amount of aggregate potential remediation liability	360
Payments for management and monitoring of remediation area	31.1	$ 50.8
Remediation liability	680.4	$ 549.8	$ 697.5	$ 551.7
Bridgeton Closed Landfill [Member]
Environmental Exit Cost [Line Items]
Payments for management and monitoring of remediation area	14.9
Remediation liability	225.4
Remediation liability expected to be paid during the remainder of 2015	15.1
Range of loss for remediation costs (maximum)	160
Congress Landfill [Member]
Environmental Exit Cost [Line Items]
Remediation liability	85.4
Remediation liability expected to be paid during the remainder of 2015	3.2
Range of loss for remediation costs (maximum)	$ 70

Debt (Details)

Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt
Principal	$ 7,619	$ 7,123.9
Adjustments	(66.4)	(62.7)
Carrying Value	7,552.6	7,061.2
Less: current portion	(5.1)	(10.4)
Long-term portion	$ 7,547.5	7,050.8
Credit facilities: Uncommitted facility [Member]
Debt
Interest Rate	Variable
Principal	$ 0	0
Adjustments	0	0
Carrying Value	$ 0	0
Credit facilities: Puerto Rico uncommitted facility [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
Credit facilities: June 2019 [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	(2.3)	(2.5)
Carrying Value	$ 647.7	647.5
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	(1.7)	(1.8)
Carrying Value	$ 848.3	848.2
Senior notes: May 2023 [Member]
Debt
Interest Rate	4.75%
Principal	$ 550	550
Adjustments	8.7	11.5
Carrying Value	$ 558.7	561.5
Senior notes: March 2025 [Member]
Debt
Interest Rate	3.20%
Principal	$ 500	0
Adjustments	(2)	0
Carrying Value	$ 498	0
Senior notes: March 2035 [Member]
Debt
Interest Rate	6.086%
Principal	$ 275.7	275.7
Adjustments	(23.6)	(23.9)
Carrying Value	$ 252.1	251.8
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	(3.2)	(3.2)
Carrying Value	$ 596.8	596.8
Debentures: May 2021 [Member]
Debt
Interest Rate	9.25%
Principal	$ 35.3	35.3
Adjustments	(1.4)	(1.6)
Carrying Value	$ 33.9	33.7
Debentures: September 2035 [Member]
Debt
Interest Rate	7.40%
Principal	$ 165.2	165.3
Adjustments	(40.2)	(40.5)
Carrying Value	$ 125	124.8
Tax-exempt: 2019 - 2044 [Member]
Debt
Interest Rate, minimum	0.0033%
Interest Rate, maximum	5.625%
Principal	$ 1,079.1	1,083.8
Adjustments	0	0
Carrying Value	$ 1,079.1	1,083.8
Other: 2015 - 2046 [Member]
Debt
Interest Rate, minimum	4.00%
Interest Rate, maximum	12.203%
Principal	$ 113.7	113.8
Adjustments	0	0
Carrying Value	$ 113.7	$ 113.8

Debt (Details Textual)

Debt (Details Textual) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on extinguishment of debt		$ 0	$ (1,400,000)	$ 0	$ (1,400,000)
Balance availability under Letters of Credit Facilities		1,654,900,000		1,654,900,000		$ 1,615,400,000
Letters of credit utilizing availability under Credit Facilities		575,500,000		575,500,000		615,100,000
Debt instrument, face amount		7,619,000,000		$ 7,619,000,000		7,123,900,000
Percentage of tax exempt financings				90.00%
Capital lease liabilities		113,700,000		$ 113,700,000		113,800,000
Interest rate swaps at fair value		11,800,000		11,800,000		14,100,000
Net interest income related to net swap settlements		1,900,000	1,900,000	3,800,000	3,800,000
Gain (loss) on the change in fair value of the hedged senior notes		8,200,000	(5,500,000)	2,900,000	(11,600,000)
(Loss) gain on the related interest rate swaps		(8,100,000)	5,800,000	(2,300,000)	12,200,000
Accumulated and other comprehensive income, net of tax		20,100,000		20,100,000		$ 21,600,000
Effective portion of interest rate locks amortized as an adjustment to interest expense		600,000	600,000	$ 1,300,000	1,300,000
Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Range of capital lease liabilities matured				2,015		2,015
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Range of capital lease liabilities matured				2,046		2,046
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notional value of swap agreements		300,000,000		$ 300,000,000
Expected amortization of yield adjustment on senior notes				2,700,000
Line Of Credit Due June 2019 [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate amount under Amended and Restated Credit Facility	$ 500,000,000
Debt instrument, face amount		0		0		$ 0
Line Of Credit Due May 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility maximum borrowing capacity	1,250,000,000		1,250,000,000		1,250,000,000
Reduction in maximum borrowing capacity	$ 1,000,000,000		$ 1,000,000,000		$ 1,000,000,000
Line of Credit facility, increase		500,000,000
Debt instrument, face amount		0		0		0
Uncommitted revolver, amended borrowing capacity [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility maximum borrowing capacity		125,000,000		125,000,000
Uncommitted Credit Facility, Original Borrowing Capacity [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility maximum borrowing capacity							$ 20,000,000
Senior Notes $500.0 million 3.200% Due March 2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 500,000,000		$ 500,000,000		0
Interest rate		3.20%		3.20%
Notional value of swap agreements		$ 200,000,000		$ 200,000,000
Derivative, Floor Interest Rate		2.155%		2.155%
Derivative, Cap Interest Rate		2.27%		2.27%
Derivative, Cash Received on Hedge				$ 1,200,000
Uncommitted Revolver [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 0		0		0
Senior Notes $550.0 million 4.750% Due May 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 550,000,000		$ 550,000,000		550,000,000
Interest rate		4.75%		4.75%
Other: 2015 - 2046 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 113,700,000		$ 113,700,000		$ 113,800,000

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective tax rate	36.30%	38.40%	37.80%	39.00%
Cash paid for income taxes			$ 142,500,000	$ 167,800,000
Accrued liability for penalties	$ 500,000		500,000
Accrued liability for interest related to uncertain tax positions and penalties	9,800,000		9,800,000
Unrecognized tax benefits settlements with taxing authorities, minimum			0
Unrecognized tax benefits settlements with taxing authorities, maximum			10,000,000
Valuation allowance, state loss carryforwards	$ 61,000,000		$ 61,000,000

Stock-Based Compensation (Detai

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - Jun. 30, 2015 - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Total
Number of Stock Options (in shares)
Outstanding beginning balance	7.6
Granted	0
Exercised	(1.2)
Forfeited or expired	0
Outstanding ending balance	6.4
Exercisable	4.1
Stock Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share (in dollars per share)
Outstanding beginning balance	$ 29.49
Granted	0
Exercised	28.76
Forfeited or expired	0
Outstanding ending balance	29.62
Exercisable	$ 28.88
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Outstanding	3 years 5 months 9 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Exercisable	2 years 10 months 27 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercised	$ 14.2
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding	59.1
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable	$ 42.7

Stock-Based Compensation (Det52

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 1) - Jun. 30, 2015 - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Total
Number of Restricted Stock Units (in shares)
Outstanding beginning balance	1,456,200
Granted	672,700
Vested and issued	(355,600)
Forfeited	(15,600)
Outstanding ending balance	1,757,700
Vested and unissued, ending balance	555,600
Restricted Stock Units, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)
Outstanding beginning balance	$ 24.07
Granted	38.69
Vested and Issued	30.56
Forfeited	35.63
Outstanding ending balance	25.42
Vested and unissued	$ 29.81
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Other stock awards	1 year 4 months 24 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Other stock awards	$ 68.8

Stock-Based Compensation (Det53

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 2) - 6 months ended Jun. 30, 2015 - Performance Shares [Member] - $ / shares	Total
Number of Performance Shares (in shares)
Outstanding beginning balance	0
Granted	141,400
Vested and issued	0
Forfeited	0
Outstanding ending balance	141,400
Performance Shares, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)
Outstanding beginning balance	$ 0
Granted	38.69
Vested and Issued	0
Forfeited	0
Outstanding ending balance	$ 38.69

Stock-Based Compensation (Det54

Stock-Based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Reserve for stock issuance (in shares)	15,500,000
Compensation expense for stock options	$ 1.6	$ 3.6
Total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding stock options	$ 2.6
Weighted average period (in years)	1 year 3 months 19 days
Total fair value of stock options vested during year	$ 8.8
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average period (in years)	3 years 1 month 6 days
Restricted stock awarded (in shares)	672,700
Award vesting period	4 years
Compensation expense	$ 9.3	$ 7.1
Total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding awards	$ 35.3
Restricted Stock Units Earned as Dividend Equivalents [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock awarded (in shares)	23,577
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average period (in years)	2 years 7 months 6 days
Restricted stock awarded (in shares)	141,400
Compensation expense	$ 0.8
Total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding awards	$ 4.8
Percentage of award paid in stock	50.00%
Percentage of award paid in cash	50.00%
Award performance period	3 years
Performance Shares Earned as Dividend Equivalents [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock awarded (in shares)	974
Non-employee directors [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock awarded (in shares)	75,000
Executives and employees [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock awarded (in shares)	574,145
Executive Officer [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock awarded (in shares)	140,443
Minimum [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares awarded after performance period, as a percentage of targeted amount	0.00%
Maximum [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares awarded after performance period, as a percentage of targeted amount	150.00%

Stockholders' Equity and Earn55

Stockholders' Equity and Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Basic earnings per share:
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$ 190,300	$ 179,000	$ 362,700	$ 311,500
Weighted average common shares outstanding	350,663	356,213	351,982	358,021
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.54	$ 0.50	$ 1.03	$ 0.87
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$ 190,300	$ 179,000	$ 362,700	$ 311,500
Weighted average common shares outstanding	350,663	356,213	351,982	358,021
Effect of dilutive securities:
Options to purchase common stock (in shares)	1,237	1,300	1,307	1,240
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (in shares)	352,025	357,582	353,416	359,313
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.54	$ 0.50	$ 1.03	$ 0.87
Options to purchase common stock [Member]
Antidilutive securities not included in the diluted earnings per share calculations:
Options to purchase common stock (in shares)	14	413	14	355
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Effect of dilutive securities:
Unvested stock awards (in shares)	118	69	122	52
Performance Shares [Member]
Effect of dilutive securities:
Unvested stock awards (in shares)	7	0	5	0

Stockholders' Equity and Earn56

Stockholders' Equity and Earnings Per Share (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)		2.9		5
Repurchased shares		$ 113.3		$ 199.5
Average cost per share of common stock (in dollars per share)		$ 40.21		$ 40.55
Stock Repurchased and Pending Settlement, Shares		0.2		0.2
Stock Repurchased and Pending Settlement, Liability, Amount		$ 5.9		$ 5.9
Quarterly dividend declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.28	$ 0.28	$ 0.26	$ 0.56	$ 0.52
Cash dividends declared				$ 196.3
Quarterly dividend payable		$ 97.8		$ 97.8		$ 98.7

Changes in Accumulated Other 57

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income) by Component (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			$ 28.9
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications			0.7
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			(7.9)
Net current period other comprehensive (income) loss	$ (6.1)	$ (3.1)	(7.2)	$ (1.5)
Ending balance	21.7		21.7
Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			41.9
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications			0.6
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			(7.9)
Net current period other comprehensive (income) loss			(7.3)
Ending balance	34.6		34.6
Defined Benefit Pension Items [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			(13)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications			0.1
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			0
Net current period other comprehensive (income) loss			0.1
Ending balance	$ (12.9)		$ (12.9)

Changes in Accumulated Other 58

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income) by Component (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of operations	$ 1,420.4	$ 1,376.9	$ 2,724.7	$ 2,701.6
Interest expense	(91.5)	(86.9)	(180.2)	(173.8)
Total before tax	298.7	290.7	583.2	510.9
Tax benefit (expense)	(108.4)	(111.7)	(220.3)	(199.3)
Net of tax	190.3	179	362.9	311.6
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net of tax	(4.2)	0.1	(7.9)	0.4
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	(6.9)	0.2	(13.2)	0.7
Tax benefit (expense)	2.7	(0.1)	5.3	(0.3)
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	(6.3)	0.8	(11.9)	2
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	$ (0.6)	$ (0.6)	$ (1.3)	$ (1.3)

Financial Instruments (Details

Financial Instruments (Details 1) - Jun. 30, 2015	gal$ / gal
Fuel Hedges Remaining 2015 [Member]
Summary of costless collar hedges outstanding
Remaining gallons hedged (in gallons per year)	13,500,000
Weighted Average Contract Price per Gallon (in dollars per gallon) | $ / gal	3.76
Fuel Hedges Remaining 2016 [Member]
Summary of costless collar hedges outstanding
Remaining gallons hedged (in gallons per year)	24,120,000
Weighted Average Contract Price per Gallon (in dollars per gallon) | $ / gal	3.64

Financial Instruments (Detail60

Financial Instruments (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Liabilities:
Contingent consideration	$ 83.4	$ 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Assets:
Total assets	123.2	130.6
Liabilities:
Total debt	8,231.5	7,977.9
Contingent consideration	75.3
Total liabilities	8,331.7	8,012.3
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Assets:
Total assets	53.1	59.7
Liabilities:
Total debt	0	0
Contingent consideration	0
Total liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Assets:
Total assets	70.1	70.9
Liabilities:
Total debt	8,231.5	7,977.9
Contingent consideration	0
Total liabilities	8,256.4	8,012.3
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Assets:
Total assets	0	0
Liabilities:
Total debt	0	0
Contingent consideration	75.3
Total liabilities	75.3	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fuel hedges [Member]
Liabilities:
Fuel hedges - other accrued liabilities	24.9	34.4
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fuel hedges [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Liabilities:
Fuel hedges - other accrued liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fuel hedges [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Liabilities:
Fuel hedges - other accrued liabilities		34.4
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fuel hedges [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Liabilities:
Fuel hedges - other accrued liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest rate swaps [Member]
Assets:
Interest rate swaps - other assets	11.8	14.1
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest rate swaps [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Assets:
Interest rate swaps - other assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest rate swaps [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Assets:
Interest rate swaps - other assets	11.8	14.1
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest rate swaps [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Assets:
Interest rate swaps - other assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Money market mutual funds [Member]
Assets:
Money market mutual funds	53.1	59.7
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Money market mutual funds [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Assets:
Money market mutual funds	53.1	59.7
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 and other assets	58.3	56.8
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Bonds [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Assets:
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities and other assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Bonds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Assets:
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities and other assets	58.3	56.8
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Bonds [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Assets:
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities and other assets	0	0
Carrying Amount [Member]
Assets:
Total assets	123.2	130.6
Liabilities:
Total debt	7,552.6	7,061.2
Contingent consideration	75.3
Total liabilities	7,652.8	7,095.6
Carrying Amount [Member] | Fuel hedges [Member]
Liabilities:
Fuel hedges - other accrued liabilities	24.9	34.4
Carrying Amount [Member] | Interest rate swaps [Member]
Assets:
Interest rate swaps - other assets	11.8	14.1
Carrying Amount [Member] | Money market mutual funds [Member]
Assets:
Money market mutual funds	53.1	59.7
Carrying Amount [Member] | Bonds [Member]
Assets:
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities and other assets	$ 58.3	$ 56.8

Financial Instruments (Detail61

Financial Instruments (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instruments, gain (loss) recognized in income, ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing, net	$ 1.9	$ 1.9	$ 3.8	$ 3.8
Contingent consideration	83.4		83.4			$ 0
Sonoma County Landfill [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Contingent consideration					$ 75.3
Fixed-rate senior notes [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fixed-rate senior notes, fair value	7,000		7,000			6,800
Fixed-rate senior notes, carrying value	6,400		6,400			5,900
Fuel Hedges [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instruments, gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), effective portion, net	5.6	2.5	5.8	0.6
Commodity Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instruments, gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), effective portion, net		0.3		0.2
Other Income (Expense) [Member] | Fuel Hedges [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instruments, gain (loss) recognized in income, ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing, net	0.2		(0.1)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Contingent consideration	75.3		75.3
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fuel Hedges [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative liability	$ 24.9		$ 24.9			$ 34.4
Maximum [Member] | Other Income (Expense) [Member] | Fuel Hedges [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instruments, gain (loss) recognized in income, ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing, net		$ 0.1		$ 0.1

Segment Reporting (Details)

Segment Reporting (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments
Gross Revenue	$ 2,805.2	$ 2,705.4	$ 5,410.1	$ 5,197.8
Intercompany Revenue	(493.8)	(476.2)	(929.3)	(891.5)
Total revenue	2,311.4	2,229.2	4,480.8	4,306.3
Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion	265.6	249.7	518.7	482.3
Operating Income (Loss)	389.2	378.3	762	684.4
Capital Expenditures	229.6	258.8	499.2	472.9
Total Assets	20,666.6	19,876	20,666.6	19,876	$ 20,094
East [Member]
Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments
Gross Revenue	746.2	740.5	1,444.6	1,429.3
Intercompany Revenue	(104.5)	(107.2)	(198)	(200.6)
Total revenue	641.7	633.3	1,246.6	1,228.7
Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion	68.4	67.4	134.5	132.3
Operating Income (Loss)	123.4	111.5	245.5	213.5
Capital Expenditures	51.4	67.4	82.4	100.3
Total Assets	4,461.5	4,618.9	4,461.5	4,618.9
Central [Member]
Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments
Gross Revenue	854.2	841.3	1,620.2	1,579.3
Intercompany Revenue	(168.3)	(165.2)	(305.9)	(298.6)
Total revenue	685.9	676.1	1,314.3	1,280.7
Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion	83.9	81.4	163.2	157.7
Operating Income (Loss)	137.5	129.1	262.7	229
Capital Expenditures	59.4	103	103.4	140.7
Total Assets	5,778.1	5,839.8	5,778.1	5,839.8
West [Member]
Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments
Gross Revenue	1,159.8	1,073.2	2,259	2,093.3
Intercompany Revenue	(217.5)	(200.1)	(418.9)	(385.3)
Total revenue	942.3	873.1	1,840.1	1,708
Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion	102.7	90	199.5	171
Operating Income (Loss)	203.8	201.6	413.6	404.9
Capital Expenditures	92.3	92.7	184.7	142.5
Total Assets	8,997.9	8,233.8	8,997.9	8,233.8
Corporate entities [Member]
Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments
Gross Revenue	45	50.4	86.3	95.9
Intercompany Revenue	(3.5)	(3.7)	(6.5)	(7)
Total revenue	41.5	46.7	79.8	88.9
Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion	10.6	10.9	21.5	21.3
Operating Income (Loss)	(75.5)	(63.9)	(159.8)	(163)
Capital Expenditures	26.5	(4.3)	128.7	89.4
Total Assets	$ 1,429.1	$ 1,183.5	$ 1,429.1	$ 1,183.5

Segment Reporting (Details 1)

Segment Reporting (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Revenue by service line
Total collection	$ 1,755	$ 1,691.2	$ 3,445.5	$ 3,304.7
Transfer	291.4	276	542.5	513.9
Less: intercompany	(177.5)	(168.4)	(335.4)	(317.3)
Transfer, net	113.9	107.6	207.1	196.6
Landfill	531.4	518.1	987.8	955.3
Less: intercompany	(250.3)	(245.9)	(467.8)	(455.4)
Landfill, net	281.1	272.2	520	499.9
E&P waste services	27	9.7	50.7	18.8
Sale of recycled commodities	92.9	107.2	178.3	206.1
Other non-core	41.5	41.3	79.2	80.2
Total other	134.4	148.5	257.5	286.3
Total revenue	$ 2,311.4	$ 2,229.2	$ 4,480.8	$ 4,306.3
Total collection (in percentage)	75.90%	75.90%	76.80%	76.70%
Transfer, net (in percentage)	4.90%	4.80%	4.60%	4.60%
Landfill, net (in percentage)	12.20%	12.20%	11.60%	11.60%
E&P waste services (in percentage)	1.20%	0.40%	1.20%	0.40%
Sale of recyclable materials (in percentage)	4.00%	4.80%	4.00%	4.80%
Other non-core (in percentage)	1.80%	1.90%	1.80%	1.90%
Total other (in percentage)	5.80%	6.70%	5.80%	6.70%
Total revenue (in percentage)	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Residential [Member]
Revenue by service line
Total collection	$ 565.8	$ 549.5	$ 1,117.5	$ 1,087.4
Total collection (in percentage)	24.50%	24.70%	24.90%	25.30%
Commercial [Member]
Revenue by service line
Total collection	$ 699.1	$ 677.2	$ 1,393.9	$ 1,341.4
Total collection (in percentage)	30.20%	30.40%	31.10%	31.10%
Industrial [Member]
Revenue by service line
Total collection	$ 480.5	$ 455.1	$ 915.5	$ 857.5
Total collection (in percentage)	20.80%	20.40%	20.40%	19.90%
Other [Member]
Revenue by service line
Total collection	$ 9.6	$ 9.4	$ 18.6	$ 18.4
Total collection (in percentage)	0.40%	0.40%	0.40%	0.40%

Segment Reporting (Details Text

Segment Reporting (Details Textual)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015region
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable regions/segments	3

Commitments and Contingencies65

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Restricted Cash and Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Financing proceeds	$ 13.2	$ 20.9
Holdback escrow	16.8	16.8
Capping, closure and post-closure obligations	27	26.7
Insurance	52.8	50.4
Other	0.8	0.8
Total restricted cash and marketable securities	$ 110.6	$ 115.6

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Legal Proceedings (Details Textual 1) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Losses accrued related to legal proceedings	$ 52.9
Loss contingency additional potential liability	$ 71

Commitments and Contingencies67

Commitments and Contingencies - Multiemployer Pension Plans (Details Textual 2)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015PensionPlan
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of multi-employer pension plans (in number of plans)	27

Commitments and Contingencies68

Commitments and Contingencies - Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund (Details Textual 3) - Jun. 30, 2015 - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Total
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Withdrawal liability - Central States	$ 145.5	$ 145.5
Withdrawal liability, period for recognition	20 years
Potential additional withdrawal liability	$ 67	67
Progress payments associated with withdrawal liability	$ 4	$ 23.8