Republic Services (RSG) 10-Q 3 Nov 17 2017 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 26, 2017
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	Sep. 30, 2017
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		334,224,518

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 63.9	$ 67.8
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts and other of $36.7 and $44.0, respectively	1,126.9	994.8
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	205.9	221.9
Total current assets	1,396.7	1,284.5
Restricted cash and marketable securities	96.4	90.5
Property and equipment, net	7,750.1	7,588.6
Goodwill	11,233.6	11,163.2
Other intangible assets, net	152.1	182.3
Other assets	319.7	320.5
Total assets	20,948.6	20,629.6
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	599.3	553.8
Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt	705.7	5.8
Deferred revenue	329.3	312.9
Accrued landfill and environmental costs, current portion	157.7	142.7
Accrued interest	69	71.8
Other accrued liabilities	730.5	725
Total current liabilities	2,591.5	1,812
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	7,152	7,653.1
Accrued landfill and environmental costs, net of current portion	1,669.5	1,684.8
Deferred income taxes and other long-term tax liabilities	1,267.5	1,210.2
Insurance reserves, net of current portion	276.5	274.6
Other long-term liabilities	317.4	301.2
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; 349.8 and 348.2 issued including shares held in treasury, respectively	3.5	3.5
Additional paid-in capital	4,821.2	4,764.5
Retained earnings	3,603.4	3,324
Treasury stock, at cost; 14.4 and 8.8 shares, respectively	(771.5)	(414.9)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	15.4	14.2
Total Republic Services, Inc. stockholders’ equity	7,672	7,691.3
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiary	2.2	2.4
Total stockholders’ equity	7,674.2	7,693.7
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 20,948.6	$ 20,629.6

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 36.7	$ 44
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)	349,800,000	348,200,000
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	14,400,000	8,800,000

Unaudited Consolidated Statemen

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 2,562,000	$ 2,409,300	$ 7,481,500	$ 7,008,500
Expenses:
Cost of operations	1,580,100	1,476,700	4,621,600	4,298,700
Depreciation, amortization and depletion	260,800	252,400	769,000	745,700
Accretion	20,000	19,700	59,900	59,300
Selling, general and administrative	266,700	235,400	783,200	720,100
Withdrawal costs - multiemployer pension funds	0	0	1,100	5,600
Gain on disposition of assets and asset impairments, net	(17,400)	0	(27,200)	0
Restructuring charges	3,700	7,200	12,200	33,500
Operating income	448,100	417,900	1,261,700	1,145,600
Interest expense	(90,000)	(96,300)	(269,000)	(281,300)
Loss from unconsolidated equity method investment	(2,200)	0	(8,200)	0
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	(196,200)	0	(196,200)
Interest income	300	200	1,000	900
Other income, net	500	1,300	900	2,200
Income before income taxes	356,700	126,900	986,400	671,200
Provision for income taxes	133,400	41,200	371,900	247,600
Net income	223,300	85,700	614,500	423,600
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiary	(100)	(100)	(500)	(500)
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$ 223,200	$ 85,600	$ 614,000	$ 423,100
Basic earnings per share attributable to Republic Services, Inc. stockholders:
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.66	$ 0.25	$ 1.82	$ 1.23
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	336,549	342,611	338,158	343,968
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Republic Services, Inc. stockholders:
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.66	$ 0.25	$ 1.81	$ 1.23
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (in shares)	338,474	343,980	340,112	345,319
Cash dividends per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.345	$ 0.32	$ 0.985	$ 0.92

Unaudited Consolidated Stateme5

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 223.3	$ 85.7	$ 614.5	$ 423.6
Hedging activity:
Settlements	(1.3)	(4.8)	(3.6)	(16.2)
Realized loss reclassified into earnings	1.7	9.5	4.8	21.6
Unrealized gain	3.9	3.2	0	2.1
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	4.3	7.9	1.2	7.5
Comprehensive income	227.6	93.6	615.7	431.1
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(0.1)	(0.1)	(0.5)	(0.5)
Comprehensive income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$ 227.5	$ 93.5	$ 615.2	$ 430.6

Unaudited Consolidated Stateme6

Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity - 9 months ended Sep. 30, 2017 - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	Noncontrolling Interests In Consolidated Subsidiary
Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 7,693.7	$ 3.5	$ 4,764.5	$ 3,324	$ (414.9)	$ 14.2	$ 2.4
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2016		348.2			8.8
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	614.5			614			0.5
Other comprehensive income	1.2					1.2
Cash dividends declared	(331.9)			(331.9)
Issuances of common stock	26.7		26.7
Issuances of common stock (in shares)		1.6
Stock-based compensation	27.3		30	(2.7)
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(356.6)				$ (356.6)
Purchase of common stock for treasury (in shares)					(5.6)
Distributions paid	(0.7)						(0.7)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2017	$ 7,674.2	$ 3.5	$ 4,821.2	$ 3,603.4	$ (771.5)	$ 15.4	$ 2.2
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2017		349.8			14.4

Unaudited Consolidated Stateme7

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Cash provided by operating activities:
Net income	$ 614.5	$ 423.6
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization, depletion and accretion	828.9	805
Non-cash interest expense	32.6	41.9
Restructuring related charges	12.2	33.5
Stock-based compensation	27.3	17.7
Deferred tax provision	60.5	58.2
Provision for doubtful accounts, net of adjustments	22.8	17.5
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	196.2
Gain on disposition of assets and asset impairments, net	(26.5)	(0.3)
Withdrawal costs - multiemployer pension funds	1.1	5.6
Environmental adjustments	0	0.3
Loss from unconsolidated equity method investment	8.2	0
Excess income tax benefit from stock-based compensation activity	0	(8.4)
Other non-cash items	3	(12.1)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions and divestitures:
Accounts receivable	(149)	(70.8)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(1.4)	(52)
Accounts payable	30.3	(19.5)
Restructuring expenditures	(14.6)	(24.2)
Capping, closure and post-closure expenditures	(44.5)	(56.7)
Remediation expenditures	(37.7)	(50.7)
Other liabilities	13.8	54.8
Cash provided by operating activities	1,381.5	1,359.6
Cash used in investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(769)	(738.7)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	4.2	7.4
Cash used in business acquisitions and investments, net of cash acquired	(136.4)	(30.7)
Cash used in business divestitures	(10.6)	0
Change in restricted cash and marketable securities	(5.9)	10
Other	(0.2)	(0.4)
Cash used in investing activities	(917.9)	(752.4)
Cash used in financing activities:
Proceeds from notes payable and long-term debt	3,428.1	3,068.6
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net of discount	0	498.9
Payments of notes payable and long-term debt	(3,238.9)	(3,388.4)
Premiums paid on extinguishment of debt	0	(176.9)
Fees paid to issue senior notes and retire certain hedging relationships	0	(9.5)
Issuances of common stock	26.7	35.4
Excess income tax benefit from stock-based compensation activity	0	8.4
Purchases of common stock for treasury	(353.3)	(306.6)
Cash dividends paid	(324.8)	(309.9)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiary	(0.7)	(0.7)
Other	(4.6)	(3.9)
Cash used in financing activities	(467.5)	(584.6)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(3.9)	22.6
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	67.8	32.4
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 63.9	$ 55

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	BASIS OF PRESENTATION Republic Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries (also referred to collectively as "Republic", "the Company", "we", "us", or "our"), is the second largest provider of non-hazardous solid waste collection, transfer, recycling, disposal and energy services in the United States, as measured by revenue. We manage and evaluate our operations through two field groups, Group 1 and Group 2, 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 fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 . 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 funds, 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 fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 . Our actual results may differ significantly from our estimates. New Accounting Pronouncements Accounting Standards Adopted Stock Compensation On January 1, 2017, Republic adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board's ("FASB") Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting ("ASU 2016-09") . Under ASU 2016-09, entities are permitted to make an accounting policy election to either estimate forfeitures on share-based payment awards, as previously required, or to recognize forfeitures as they occur. We have elected to recognize forfeitures as they occur. The impact of this change in accounting policy was determined to be insignificant and resulted in no cumulative-effect change to our retained earnings. ASU 2016-09 also requires that all income tax effects related to settlements of share-based payment awards be reported in earnings as an increase or decrease to income tax expense (benefit), net. Previously, income tax benefits at settlement of an award were reported as an increase (or decrease) to additional paid-in capital to the extent that those benefits were greater than (or less than) the income tax benefits reported in earnings during the award's vesting period. The requirement to report the income tax effects in earnings has been applied on a prospective basis to settlements occurring on or after January 1, 2017, which resulted in a $15.6 million reduction to the current tax provision in the consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. ASU 2016-09 also requires that all income tax-related cash flows resulting from share-based payments be reported as operating activities in the statement of cash flows. Previously, income tax benefits at settlement of an award were reported as a reduction to operating cash flows and an increase to financing cash flows to the extent that those benefits exceeded the income tax benefits reported in earnings during the award's vesting period. Republic has elected to apply that change in cash flow classification on a prospective basis, leaving previously reported net cash provided by operating activities and net cash used in financing activities in the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the period ended September 30, 2016 unchanged. The remaining provisions of ASU 2016-09 did not have a material impact on the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Accounting Standards Issued but not yet Adopted Revenue Recognition In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) and Other Assets and Deferred Costs-Contracts with Customers (Subtopic 340-40) ("ASU 2014-09"). ASU 2014-09 requires the use of a five step methodology to depict the transfer of promised goods and services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard also requires enhanced disclosures regarding revenue recognition. Due to the complexity of the new standard, the FASB subsequently issued several amendments intended to clarify ASU 2014-09. In July 2015, the FASB voted to amend the guidance by approving a one-year deferral of the effective date. As such, Republic will adopt the standard beginning January 1, 2018. As we progress toward the adoption of the standard, we continually monitor clarifying interpretations. 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 currently plan to adopt the standard using the modified retrospective approach and recognize a cumulative effect adjustment to Retained Earnings as of the date of adoption. Under ASU 2014-09, we will record revenue when control is transferred to the customer, generally at the time we provide waste collection services. We are adopting the standard through the application of the portfolio approach. We selected a sample of customer contracts to assess under the guidance of the new standard that are characteristically representative of each portfolio. We have completed our review of the sample contracts, and we do not anticipate a significant change to the pattern or timing of revenue recognition as a result of adopting the new standard. While we do not expect a significant change to the timing or pattern of revenue recognition, we identified certain consideration payable to our customers that will be recorded as a reduction of revenue in accordance with Topic 606. These costs are currently recorded as a component of cost of operations. We estimate these costs to total between approximately $30 million and $40 million per quarter. We have historically recognized certain costs to obtain and fulfill our contracts as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses as they are incurred. We are currently quantifying the incremental contract costs that may be recognized as an asset under the new standard. In addition, we historically recognized certain upfront payments to acquire customer contracts as an asset in our consolidated balance sheet and amortized the asset as a component of depreciation, amortization and depletion over the respective contract life. We estimate the amortization expense recognized on a quarterly basis to total approximately $1 million . In accordance with Topic 606, we expect to amortize the asset as a reduction of revenue. During our review of the sample contracts, we identified certain contracts with customers in our collection and recycling lines of business that contain commodity rebates. We continue to assess the presentation of the rebates to be paid to the customer in accordance with Topic 606. We do not anticipate a change to the timing or pattern of recognizing the rebates. We also assessed the disclosure requirements under ASU 2014-09 and we anticipate disclosing additional information, as necessary, to supplement our disaggregated revenue disclosure, as currently presented in our table showing total reported revenue by service line, and our discussion regarding the nature of our customer contracts included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. Leases In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) ("ASU 2016-02"), which increases transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to recognize lease assets and liabilities for most leases classified as operating leases under previous U.S. GAAP. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. As such, Republic will adopt the standard beginning January 1, 2019. We are currently assessing the potential effect this guidance may have on our consolidated financial statements. Statement of Cash flows In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) - Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments ("ASU 2016-15"). ASU 2016-15 provides guidance on debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments or other debt instruments with coupon interest rates that are insignificant in relation to the effective interest rate of the borrowing, contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies, including bank-owned life insurance policies, distributions received from equity method investees, beneficial interests in securitization transactions, and separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. ASU 2016-15 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years, and will be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. As such, Republic will adopt the standard beginning January 1, 2018. We are currently assessing the potential effect this guidance may have on our consolidated financial statements. However, at this time we do not expect significant changes to our reported cash flows. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) - Restricted Cash ("ASU 2016-18"), which clarifies how entities should present restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-18 requires that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. Therefore, amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents should be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-18 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those years, and will be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. As such, Republic will adopt the standard beginning January 1, 2018. We are currently assessing the potential effect this guidance may have on our consolidated financial statements. Business Combinations In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805) - Clarifying the Definition of Business ("ASU 2017-01"), which assists entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. ASU 2017-01 provides a screen that when substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired (or disposed of) is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets, the set is not a business. If the screen is not met, the entity then evaluates whether the set meets the requirement that a business include, at a minimum, an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs. ASU 2017-01 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those years, and will be applied prospectively to any transactions occurring within the period of adoption. As such, Republic will adopt the standard beginning January 1, 2018. We are currently assessing the potential effect this guidance may have on our consolidated financial statements. Goodwill In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) - Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment ("ASU 2017-14"). Under this guidance, entities should perform their annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. Entities should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. ASU 2017-14 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those years, and will be applied prospectively. Early adoption is permitted for interim and annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. In conjunction with our annual goodwill impairment assessment, we early adopted this standard effective October 1, 2017. We do not expect the adoption to have a material impact on the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Additional information regarding the results of our annual goodwill impairment assessment will be included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. Retirement Benefits In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715) - Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost ("ASU 2017-07"), which requires that an employer report the service cost component in the same line item or items as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period. The other components of net benefit cost are required to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside a subtotal of income from operations, if one is presented. If a separate line item or items are used to present the other components of net benefit cost, that line item or items must be appropriately described. If a separate line item or items are not used, the line item or items used in the income statement to present the other components of net benefit cost must be disclosed. ASU 2017-07 also allows only the service cost component to be eligible for capitalization when applicable (e.g., as a cost of internally manufactured inventory or a self-constructed asset). ASU 2017-07 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those years. The ASU will be applied retrospectively for the presentation of the service cost component and the other components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost in the income statement and prospectively, on and after the effective date, for the capitalization of the service cost component of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit in assets. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual period for which financial statements (interim or annual) have not been issued or made available for issuance. Republic will adopt the standard beginning January 1, 2018. We are currently assessing the effect this guidance may have on our consolidated financial statements. Stock Compensation In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting ("ASU 2017-09"), which provides clarification on when modification accounting should be used for changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award. ASU 2017-09 does not change the accounting for modifications but clarifies that modification accounting guidance should only be applied if there is a change to the value, vesting conditions, or award classification and would not be required if the changes are considered non-substantive. ASU 2017-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including at an interim period. ASU 2017-09 is to be applied on a prospective basis to an award modified on or after the adoption date. As such, Republic will adopt the standard beginning January 1, 2018. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2017-09 to have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements. Derivatives and Hedging In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities ("ASU 2017-12"). ASU 2017-12 intends to address concerns through changes to hedge accounting guidance which will accomplish the following: a) Expand hedge accounting for nonfinancial and financial risk components and amend measurement methodologies to more closely align hedge accounting with a company's risk management activities; b) Decrease the complexity of preparing and understanding hedge results through eliminating the separate measurement and reporting of hedge ineffectiveness; c) Enhance transparency, comparability and understandability of hedge results through enhanced disclosures and changing the presentation of hedge results to align the effects of the hedging instrument and the hedged item; and d) Reduce the cost and complexity of applying hedge accounting by simplifying the manner in which assessments of hedge effectiveness may be performed. ASU 2017-12 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted in any interim period following the issuance date. We are currently assessing the effect this guidance may have on our consolidated financial statements.

Business Acquisitions and Restr

Business Acquisitions and Restructuring Charges	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Acquisitions and Restructuring Charges	BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS AND RESTRUCTURING CHARGES Acquisitions We acquired various waste businesses during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 . The purchase price for these acquisitions and the allocations of the purchase price follow: 2017 2016 Purchase price: Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired $ 136.0 $ 30.7 Contingent consideration 5.2 — Holdbacks 7.7 3.3 Fair value of operations surrendered 70.1 — Total 219.0 34.0 Allocated as follows: Accounts receivable 10.6 0.5 Landfill airspace 28.0 — Property and equipment 76.3 11.8 Other assets 0.1 0.1 Inventory 0.7 — Environmental remediation liabilities (0.1 ) (0.1 ) Closure and post-closure liabilities (5.4 ) (0.1 ) Other liabilities (6.5 ) (0.7 ) Fair value of tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed 103.7 11.5 Excess purchase price to be allocated $ 115.3 $ 22.5 Excess purchase price allocated as follows: Other intangible assets $ 20.1 $ 5.3 Goodwill 95.2 17.2 Total allocated $ 115.3 $ 22.5 One of our third quarter 2017 acquisitions included certain hauling, recycling and landfill operations, the effects of which impacted both of our operating segments. On a preliminary basis, we recorded $34.8 million of property and equipment, $8.8 million of intangible assets and $26.4 million goodwill. Contemporaneous with this acquisition, we divested certain hauling operations in our Group 1 operating segment with a fair value of approximately $70 million , resulting in a gain on disposition of $17.1 million . 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. ReCommunity Acquisition - Subsequent Event In October 2017, we acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of RE Community Holdings II, Inc. ("ReCommunity") for approximately $165 million , net of cash acquired, plus the assumption of certain capital leases. Prior to the acquisition, ReCommunity was the largest independent recycling-processing company in the United States, with 26 recycling centers in 14 states, operating primarily in locations where Republic maintains a leading market presence. Restructuring Charges In January 2016, we realigned our field support functions by combining our three regions into two field groups, consolidating our areas and streamlining select operational support roles at our Phoenix headquarters. These changes included reducing administrative staffing levels, relocating office space and closing certain office locations. Additionally during 2016, we began the redesign of our back-office functions as well as the consolidation of over 100 customer service locations into three Customer Resource Centers. The savings realized from these restructuring efforts have been reinvested in our customer-focused programs and initiatives. We expect our consolidation efforts to continue through 2017 and 2018. We incurred restructuring charges of $3.7 million and $12.2 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 , respectively, and $7.2 million and $33.5 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 , respectively, that consisted of severance and other employee termination benefits, transition costs, relocation benefits, and the closure of offices with lease agreements with non-cancelable terms. We paid $3.7 million and $14.6 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 , respectively, and $9.7 million and $24.2 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 , respectively, related to these restructuring efforts. We expect to incur additional charges of between approximately $1 million to $2 million for the remainder of 2017 related to our field realignment, the consolidation of our customer service locations, and the redesign of our back-office functions. Substantially all of these restructuring charges will be recorded in our corporate segment.

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net	GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET Our senior management evaluates, oversees and manages the financial performance of our operations through two field groups, referred to as Group 1 and Group 2. Goodwill A summary of the activity and balances in goodwill accounts by reporting segment follows: Balance as of December 31, 2016 Acquisitions Divestitures Adjustments to Acquisitions and Other Balance as of September 30, 2017 Group 1 $ 5,258.2 $ 27.7 $ (23.5 ) $ (6.1 ) $ 5,256.3 Group 2 5,905.0 67.5 (1.1 ) 5.9 5,977.3 Total $ 11,163.2 $ 95.2 $ (24.6 ) $ (0.2 ) $ 11,233.6 Adjustments to acquisitions during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 primarily related to deferred taxes. 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 20 years. A summary of the activity and balances by intangible asset type follows: Gross Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization Other Intangible Assets, Net as of September 30, 2017 Balance as of December 31, 2016 Acquisitions Balance as of September 30, 2017 Balance as of December 31, 2016 Additions Charged to Expense Balance as of September 30, 2017 Customer relationships, franchise and other municipal agreements $ 650.8 $ 11.3 $ 662.1 $ (492.5 ) $ (47.0 ) $ (539.5 ) $ 122.6 Non-compete agreements 32.1 3.1 35.2 (25.3 ) (2.4 ) (27.7 ) 7.5 Other intangible assets 67.0 5.7 72.7 (49.8 ) (0.9 ) (50.7 ) 22.0 Total $ 749.9 $ 20.1 $ 770.0 $ (567.6 ) $ (50.3 ) $ (617.9 ) $ 152.1

Other Assets

Other Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Assets	OTHER ASSETS Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets A summary of prepaid expenses and other current assets as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 follows: 2017 2016 Prepaid expenses $ 86.2 $ 74.5 Inventories 47.8 44.0 Other non-trade receivables 30.3 31.4 Reinsurance receivable 21.8 15.0 Income tax receivable 14.9 51.5 Commodity and fuel hedge assets 1.2 — Other current assets 3.7 5.5 Total $ 205.9 $ 221.9 Other Assets A summary of other assets as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 follows: 2017 2016 Deferred compensation plan $ 95.7 $ 87.9 Reinsurance receivable 70.1 69.7 Amounts recoverable for capping, closure and post-closure obligations 29.9 27.7 Interest rate swaps 28.7 32.4 Investments 16.4 24.8 Other 78.9 78.0 Total $ 319.7 $ 320.5

Other Liabilities

Other Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Liabilities	OTHER LIABILITIES Other Accrued Liabilities A summary of other accrued liabilities as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 follows: 2017 2016 Accrued payroll and benefits $ 189.4 $ 195.4 Insurance reserves, current portion 140.4 143.9 Accrued fees and taxes 133.6 131.2 Accrued dividends 115.7 108.6 Accrued professional fees and legal settlement reserves 35.3 49.2 Ceded insurance reserves, current portion 21.8 15.0 Current tax liabilities 9.6 1.4 Commodity and fuel hedge liabilities 1.6 5.9 Other 83.1 74.4 Total $ 730.5 $ 725.0 Other Long-Term Liabilities A summary of other long-term liabilities as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 follows: 2017 2016 Deferred compensation plan $ 94.6 $ 88.3 Contingent consideration and acquisition holdbacks 71.6 66.0 Ceded insurance reserves 70.1 69.7 Withdrawal liability - multiemployer pension funds 12.6 11.7 Legal settlement reserves 10.0 1.7 Pension and other post-retirement liabilities 6.2 6.7 Other 52.3 57.1 Total $ 317.4 $ 301.2 Insurance Reserves Our liabilities for unpaid and incurred but not reported claims as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (which include claims for workers’ compensation, commercial general and auto liability, and employee-related health care benefits) were $416.9 million and $418.5 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	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]
Landfill and Environmental Costs	LANDFILL AND ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS As of September 30, 2017 , we owned or operated 193 active landfills with total available disposal capacity of approximately 5.0 billion in-place cubic yards. We also have post-closure responsibility for 124 closed landfills. Accrued Landfill and Environmental Costs A summary of accrued landfill and environmental liabilities as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 follows: 2017 2016 Landfill final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities $ 1,252.4 $ 1,224.6 Environmental remediation liabilities 574.8 602.9 Total accrued landfill and environmental costs 1,827.2 1,827.5 Less: current portion (157.7 ) (142.7 ) Long-term portion $ 1,669.5 $ 1,684.8 Final Capping, Closure and Post-Closure Costs The following table summarizes the activity in our asset retirement obligation liabilities, which include liabilities for landfill final capping, closure and post-closure, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 : 2017 2016 Asset retirement obligation liabilities, beginning of year $ 1,224.6 $ 1,181.6 Non-cash additions 34.1 30.4 Acquisitions, net of divestitures and other adjustments (19.6 ) 0.5 Asset retirement obligation adjustments (2.1 ) (3.2 ) Payments (44.5 ) (56.7 ) Accretion expense 59.9 59.3 Asset retirement obligation liabilities, end of period 1,252.4 1,211.9 Less: current portion (84.5 ) (94.3 ) Long-term portion $ 1,167.9 $ 1,117.6 We review annually, in the fourth quarter, and update as necessary, our estimates of asset retirement obligation liabilities. However, if there are significant changes in the facts and circumstances related to a site during the year, we will update our assumptions prospectively in the period that we know all the relevant facts and circumstances and make adjustments as appropriate. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 , we transferred our ownership of the landfill gas collection and control system and the remaining post-closure and environmental liabilities of $24.8 million and $6.3 million , respectively, associated with one of our divested landfills. The fair value of assets that are legally restricted for purposes of settling final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities was $28.4 million and $27.9 million as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively, and is included in restricted cash and marketable securities in our consolidated balance sheets. Landfill Operating Expenses In the normal course of business, we incur various operating costs associated with environmental compliance. These costs include, among other things, leachate treatment and disposal, methane gas and groundwater monitoring, systems maintenance, interim cap maintenance, costs associated with the application of daily cover materials, and the legal and administrative costs of ongoing environmental compliance. These costs are expensed as cost of operations in the periods in which they are incurred. Environmental Remediation Liabilities We accrue for remediation costs when they become probable and can be reasonably estimated. There can sometimes be a range of reasonable estimates of the costs associated with remediation of a site. In these cases, we use the amount within the range that constitutes our best estimate. If no amount within the range appears to be a better estimate than any other, we use the amount that is at the low end of the range. It is reasonably possible that we will need to adjust the liabilities recorded for remediation to reflect the effects of new or additional information, to the extent such information impacts the costs, timing or duration of the required actions. If we used the reasonably possible high ends of our ranges, our aggregate potential remediation liability as of September 30, 2017 would be approximately $377 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 and cash flows. The following table summarizes the activity in our environmental remediation liabilities for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 : 2017 2016 Environmental remediation liabilities, beginning of year $ 602.9 $ 646.1 Net additions charged to expense — 0.3 Payments (37.7 ) (50.7 ) Accretion expense (non-cash interest expense) 15.7 17.6 Acquisitions, net of divestitures and other adjustments (6.1 ) 1.8 Environmental remediation liabilities, end of period 574.8 615.1 Less: current portion (73.2 ) (82.7 ) Long-term portion $ 501.6 $ 532.4 Bridgeton Landfill. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 , we paid $13.9 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 remediation liability. As of September 30, 2017 , the remediation liability recorded for this site was $183.3 million , of which approximately $13 million is expected to be paid during the remainder of 2017. We believe the remaining reasonably possible high end of our range would be approximately $156 million higher than the amount recorded as of September 30, 2017 .

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	DEBT The carrying value of our notes payable, capital leases and long-term debt as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 is listed in the following table, and is adjusted for the fair value of interest rate swaps, unamortized discounts, deferred issuance costs and the unamortized portion of adjustments to fair value recorded in purchase accounting. Original issue discounts and adjustments to fair value recorded in purchase accounting are amortized to interest expense over the term of the applicable instrument using the effective interest method. September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Maturity Interest Rate Principal Adjustments Carrying Value Principal Adjustments Carrying Value Credit facilities: Uncommitted Credit Facility Variable $ 43.0 $ — $ 43.0 $ — $ — $ — June 2019 Variable — — — 140.0 — 140.0 May 2021 Variable 365.0 — 365.0 70.0 — 70.0 Senior notes: May 2018 3.800 700.0 (0.5 ) 699.5 700.0 (1.2 ) 698.8 September 2019 5.500 650.0 (2.4 ) 647.6 650.0 (3.3 ) 646.7 March 2020 5.000 850.0 (2.0 ) 848.0 850.0 (2.6 ) 847.4 November 2021 5.250 600.0 (1.7 ) 598.3 600.0 (1.9 ) 598.1 June 2022 3.550 850.0 (4.8 ) 845.2 850.0 (5.6 ) 844.4 May 2023 4.750 550.0 2.6 552.6 550.0 3.5 553.5 March 2025 3.200 500.0 (5.0 ) 495.0 500.0 (5.4 ) 494.6 June 2026 2.900 500.0 (5.1 ) 494.9 500.0 (5.5 ) 494.5 March 2035 6.086 181.9 (15.0 ) 166.9 181.9 (15.4 ) 166.5 March 2040 6.200 399.9 (3.9 ) 396.0 399.9 (3.9 ) 396.0 May 2041 5.700 385.7 (5.5 ) 380.2 385.7 (5.6 ) 380.1 Debentures: May 2021 9.250 35.3 (1.0 ) 34.3 35.3 (1.1 ) 34.2 September 2035 7.400 148.1 (34.7 ) 113.4 148.1 (35.2 ) 112.9 Tax-exempt: 2019 - 2044 0.950 - 5.625 1,079.1 (5.9 ) 1,073.2 1,079.1 (6.4 ) 1,072.7 Capital leases: 2017 - 2046 3.980 - 12.203 104.6 — 104.6 108.5 — 108.5 Total Debt $ 7,942.6 $ (84.9 ) 7,857.7 $ 7,748.5 $ (89.6 ) 7,658.9 Less: current portion (705.7 ) (5.8 ) Long-term portion $ 7,152.0 $ 7,653.1 Credit Facilities In 2016, we entered into a $1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Replacement Credit Facility"), which replaced our $1.0 billion credit facility maturing in May 2017. The Replacement Credit Facility matures in May 2021 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 Replacement Credit Facility). Contemporaneous with the execution of the Replacement Credit Facility, we entered into Amendment No. 1 to our existing $1.25 billion unsecured credit facility (the "Existing Credit Facility" and, together with the Replacement Credit Facility, the "Credit Facilities"), to conform certain terms of the Existing Credit Facility with those of the Replacement Credit Facility. Amendment No. 1 does not extend the maturity date of the Existing Credit Facility, which matures in June 2019. 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 credit facility agreements and the aggregate commitments, regardless of usage. Availability under our Credit Facilities totaled $1,405.3 million and $1,543.1 million as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , 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 September 30, 2017 , we had $365.0 million of borrowings under our Credit Facilities and $ 210.0 million of borrowings as of December 31, 2016 . We had $461.5 million and $478.4 million of letters of credit outstanding under our Credit Facilities as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. During 2016 , we increased the size of our existing unsecured credit facility (the "Uncommitted Credit Facility") to $135.0 million , with all other terms of the agreement remaining unchanged. Our Uncommitted Credit Facility bears interest at LIBOR, plus an applicable margin and 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 agreement governing our Uncommitted Credit Facility requires us to comply with certain covenants. The Uncommitted Credit Facility may be terminated by either party at any time. As of September 30, 2017 we had $43.0 million of borrowings and no borrowings as of December 31, 2016 , under our Uncommitted Credit Facility. Senior Notes and Debentures During 2016 we issued $500.0 million of 2.90% senior notes due 2026 (the " 2.90% Notes"). We used the net proceeds from the 2.90% Notes to purchase outstanding notes and debentures with coupons ranging from 5.70% to 7.40% . Our senior notes and debentures are general unsecured obligations. Interest is payable semi-annually. The senior notes have a make-whole provision that is exercisable at any time prior to their respective maturity dates at a stated redemption price. Tax-Exempt Financings As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , we had $1,073.2 million and $1,072.7 million , respectively, of fixed and variable rate tax-exempt financings outstanding with maturities ranging from 2019 to 2044 . 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. Capital Leases We had capital lease liabilities of $104.6 million and $108.5 million as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively, with maturities ranging from 2017 to 2046 . Interest Rate Swap and Lock Agreements Our ability to obtain financing through the capital markets is a key component of our financial strategy. Historically, we have managed risk associated with executing this strategy, particularly as it relates to fluctuations in interest rates, by using a combination of fixed and floating rate debt. From time to time, we have also entered into interest rate swap and lock agreements to manage risk associated with interest rates, either to effectively convert specific fixed rate debt to a floating rate (fair value hedges), or to lock interest rates in anticipation of future debt issuances (cash flow hedges). Fair Value Hedges During the second half of 2013, we entered into various interest rate swap agreements relative to our 4.750% fixed rate senior notes due in May 2023. The goal was to reduce overall borrowing costs and rebalance our debt portfolio's ratio of fixed to floating interest rates. As of September 30, 2017 , these swap agreements had 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. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the interest rate swap agreements are reflected at their fair value of $11.6 million and $12.2 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 $1.1 million and $3.8 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 , respectively, and $1.5 million and $4.9 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 , 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 September 30, 2017 and 2016 , we recognized gains of $1.0 million and $4.5 million , respectively, on the change in fair value of the hedged senior notes attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate, and (losses) of $(0.8) million and $(3.8) million , respectively, on the related interest rate swaps. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 , we recognized a gain (loss) of $1.3 million and $(9.6) million , respectively, on the change in fair value of the hedged senior notes attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate, and a (loss) gain of $(0.6) million and $11.4 million , respectively, on the related interest rate swaps. The net amount of these fair value changes represents hedge ineffectiveness, which is recorded directly in earnings as other income, net. Cash Flow Hedges During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 , we entered into interest rate lock agreements having an aggregate notional amount of $300.0 million with fixed interest rates ranging from 2.170% to 2.418% . During 2016 , we also entered into a number of interest rate lock agreements having an aggregate notional amount of $525.0 million with fixed interest rates ranging from 1.900% to 2.280% . Upon the expected issuance of the senior notes, we will terminate the interest rate locks and settle with our counterparties. These transactions were accounted for as cash flow hedges. The fair value of our interest rate locks as of September 30, 2017 was determined using standard valuation models with assumptions about interest rates being based on those observed in underlying markets (Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy). The aggregate fair values of the outstanding interest rate locks as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were $17.1 million and $20.2 million , respectively, and were recorded in other assets in our consolidated balance sheet. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the effective portion of the interest rate locks recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax , was $10.3 million and $12.2 million , respectively. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the effective portion of our previously terminated interest rate locks, recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax , was $12.2 million and $13.4 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 approximately $1.5 million of net expense, net of tax, 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 $0.7 million and $7.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively, and $2.0 million and $9.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES Our effective tax rate, exclusive of noncontrolling interests, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 was 37.4% and 37.7% , respectively. Our effective tax rate, exclusive of noncontrolling interests, for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 was favorably affected by the realization of federal and state benefits as well as adjustments to deferred taxes due to the completion of our 2016 tax returns, the adoption of ASU 2016-09, and by tax refunds received as a result of filing various state amended tax returns. In addition, our effective rate was unfavorably impacted by the write-off of goodwill associated with a divestiture that had no corresponding tax basis. Our effective tax rate, exclusive of noncontrolling interests, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was 32.5% and 36.9% , respectively. The effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was favorably affected by the realization of federal and state benefits on our 2015 tax returns, certain debt refinancings and the resolution of various state and federal tax matters. Cash paid for income taxes was $270.5 million and $145.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. The year over year increase is attributable to lower cash taxes paid in 2016 as a result of our 2016 debt refinancing activities. We are subject to income tax in the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as in multiple state jurisdictions. Our compliance with income tax rules and regulations is periodically audited by taxing authorities. These authorities may challenge the positions taken in our tax filings. We are currently under examination or administrative review by state and local taxing authorities for various tax years. We recognize interest and penalties as incurred within the provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of income. As of September 30, 2017 , we accrued a liability for penalties of $0.5 million and a liability for interest (including interest on penalties) of $12.9 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 and cash flows. During the next twelve months, it is reasonably possible that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits will increase or decrease. Gross unrecognized benefits we expect to settle in the next twelve months are in the range of 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. We adjust the valuation allowance in the period management determines it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets will or will not be realized. Substantially all of our valuation allowance is associated with state loss carryforwards. The realization of our deferred tax asset for state loss carryforwards ultimately depends upon the existence of sufficient taxable income in the appropriate state taxing jurisdictions in future periods. We continue to regularly monitor both positive and negative evidence in determining the ongoing need for a valuation allowance. As of September 30, 2017 , the valuation allowance associated with our state loss carryforwards was approximately $60 million .

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
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 14.0 million shares of common stock reserved for future grants under the Plan. Stock Options The following table summarizes stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 : 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, 2016 3.2 $ 30.35 Granted — — Exercised (1.0 ) 29.76 $ 32.4 Forfeited or expired — — Outstanding as of September 30, 2017 2.2 $ 30.62 1.8 $ 77.0 Exercisable as of September 30, 2017 2.1 $ 30.51 1.8 $ 74.6 During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 , compensation expense for stock options was $0.1 million and $0.4 million , respectively. As of September 30, 2017 , total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding stock options was less than $0.1 million , which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.6 year. The total fair value of stock options that vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $3.0 million . Restricted Stock Units The following table summarizes restricted stock unit (RSU) activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 : 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, 2016 1,823.8 $ 37.49 Granted 624.7 60.11 Vested and issued (586.7 ) 36.08 Forfeited (57.5 ) 47.29 Outstanding as of September 30, 2017 1,804.3 $ 45.47 1.2 $ 119.2 Vested and unissued as of September 30, 2017 681.0 $ 32.89 During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 , we awarded our non-employee directors 47,913 RSUs, which vested immediately. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 , we awarded 547,815 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, 29,047 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 nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 , compensation expense related to RSUs totaled $18.3 million and $13.5 million , respectively. As of September 30, 2017 , total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding RSUs was $47.7 million , which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.0 years . Performance Shares During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 , we awarded 116,872 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 our financial performance for the entire performance period is reported, typically in February of the succeeding year. At the end of the performance period, the number of PSUs awarded can range from 0% to 150% of the targeted amount, depending on the performance against the pre-determined targets. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 , we awarded 181,650 PSUs to our employees other than our named executive officers. These PSUs are payable 100% in shares of common stock after the end of a three -year performance period, when the Company's financial performance for the entire performance period is reported, typically in February of the succeeding year. At the end of the performance period, the number of PSUs 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 nine months ended September 30, 2017 : Number of PSUs (in thousands) Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share Outstanding as of December 31, 2016 504.8 $ 44.40 Granted 309.3 60.60 Vested and issued — — Forfeited (7.9 ) 52.23 Outstanding as of September 30, 2017 806.2 $ 50.55 During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 , 10,858 PSUs accumulated as dividend equivalents. The PSUs do not carry any voting or dividend rights, except the right to accumulate additional PSUs in lieu of dividends. For the stock-settled portion of the awards that vest based on future ROIC and CFVC performance, compensation expense is measured using the fair value of our common stock at the grant date. For the cash-settled portion of the awards that vest based on future ROIC and CFVC performance, compensation expense is recorded based on the fair value of our common stock at the end of each reporting period. 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 the portion of the award that we expect to vest, which we estimate based on an assessment of the probability that the performance criteria will be achieved. For the stock-settled portion of the awards that vest based on RTSR, the grant date fair value is based on a Monte Carlo valuation and compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. For the cash-settled portion of the awards that vest based on RTSR, compensation expense incorporates the fair value of our PSUs at the end of each reporting period. Compensation expense is recognized for the RTSR portion of the award whether or not the market conditions are achieved. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 , compensation expense related to PSUs totaled $13.7 million and $5.9 million , respectively. As of September 30, 2017 , total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding PSUs was $24.0 million , which we expect to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.4 years.

Stock Repurchases, Dividends an

Stock Repurchases, Dividends and Earnings per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Stock Repurchases, Dividends and Earnings per Share	STOCK REPURCHASES, DIVIDENDS AND EARNINGS PER SHARE Stock Repurchases Stock repurchase activity during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 follows (in millions, except per share amounts): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Number of shares repurchased 1.9 2.2 5.6 6.5 Amount paid $ 122.7 $ 110.5 $ 353.3 $ 306.6 Weighted average cost per share $ 64.78 $ 50.75 $ 62.81 $ 47.83 As of September 30, 2017 and 2016 , 0.1 million and 0.2 million repurchased shares were pending settlement and $3.3 million and $9.1 million was unpaid and included within other accrued liabilities, respectively. In October 2017, our board of directors added $2.0 billion to our existing share repurchase authorization. Before this, $98.4 million remained under a prior authorization. The total authorization is now $2.1 billion through December 31, 2020. Share repurchases under the program may be made through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions in accordance with applicable federal securities laws. While the board of directors has approved the share purchase program, the timing of any purchases, the prices and the number of shares of common stock to be purchased will be determined by our management, and will depend upon market conditions and other factors. The program may be extended, suspended or discontinued at any time. Dividends In July 2017, our board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.345 per share. Cash dividends declared were $331.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 . As of September 30, 2017 , we recorded a quarterly dividend payable of $115.7 million to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 2, 2017. Earnings per Share 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 nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 are calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Basic earnings per share: Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc. $ 223,200 $ 85,600 $ 614,000 $ 423,100 Weighted average common shares outstanding 336,549 342,611 338,158 343,968 Basic earnings per share $ 0.66 $ 0.25 $ 1.82 $ 1.23 Diluted earnings per share: Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc. $ 223,200 $ 85,600 $ 614,000 $ 423,100 Weighted average common shares outstanding 336,549 342,611 338,158 343,968 Effect of dilutive securities: Options to purchase common stock 1,200 1,040 1,295 1,097 Unvested RSU awards 355 204 347 172 Unvested PSU awards 370 125 312 82 Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding 338,474 343,980 340,112 345,319 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.66 $ 0.25 $ 1.81 $ 1.23 Antidilutive securities not included in the diluted earnings per share calculations: Options to purchase common stock — — — —

Changes in Accumulated Other Co

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component	CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME BY COMPONENT A summary of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, by component , for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 follows: Cash Flow Hedges Defined Benefit Pension Items Total Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December 31, 2016 $ (3.3 ) $ 17.5 $ 14.2 Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (3.6 ) — (3.6 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 4.8 — 4.8 Net current period other comprehensive income 1.2 — 1.2 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of September 30, 2017 $ (2.1 ) $ 17.5 $ 15.4 A summary of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Affected Line Item in the Statement where Net Income is Presented Gain (loss) on cash flow hedges: Recyclable commodity hedges $ (1.3 ) $ — $ (2.8 ) $ — Revenue Fuel hedges (0.8 ) (8.0 ) (3.1 ) $ (26.7 ) Cost of operations Terminated interest rate locks (0.7 ) (7.8 ) (2.0 ) (9.1 ) Interest expense Total before tax (2.8 ) (15.8 ) (7.9 ) (35.8 ) Tax benefit 1.1 6.3 3.1 14.2 Total loss reclassified into earnings, net of tax $ (1.7 ) $ (9.5 ) $ (4.8 ) $ (21.6 )

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Financial Instruments	FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Fuel Hedges We have entered into multiple swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges to mitigate some of our exposure related to changes in diesel fuel prices. These swaps qualified for, and were designated as, effective hedges of changes in the prices of forecasted diesel fuel purchases (fuel hedges). The following table summarizes our outstanding fuel hedges as of September 30, 2017 : Year Gallons Hedged Weighted Average Contract Price per Gallon 2017 3,000,000 2.92 2018 7,500,000 2.59 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 September 30, 2017 were current assets of $1.2 million and current liabilities of $0.4 million , which are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and other accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets, respectively. As of December 31, 2016 , the aggregate fair values of our outstanding fuel hedges were current liabilities of $2.7 million , which are included in other accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets. The ineffective portions of the changes in fair values resulted in no gain (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 , and gains of $0.1 million and $0.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 , respectively, and have been recorded in other income, net in our unaudited consolidated statements of income. Total gain recognized in other comprehensive income , net of tax, for fuel hedges (the effective portion) was $2.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 , and $4.0 million and $14.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 , respectively. We classify cash inflows and outflows from our fuel hedges within operating activities in the unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows. Recyclable Commodity Hedges Revenue from the sale of recycled commodities is primarily from sales of old corrugated containers (OCC) and old newsprint. 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. During 2016 , we entered into multiple agreements related to the forecasted OCC sales. The agreements qualified for, and were designated as, effective hedges of changes in the prices of certain forecasted recyclable commodity sales (commodity hedges). We entered into costless collar agreements on forecasted sales of OCC. The agreements involve combining a purchased put option giving us the right to sell OCC at an established floor strike price with a written call option obligating us to deliver OCC at an established cap strike price. The puts and calls have the same settlement dates, are net settled in cash on such dates and have the same terms to expiration. The contemporaneous combination of options resulted in no net premium for us and represents costless collars. Under these agreements, we will make or receive no payments as long as the settlement price is between the floor price and cap price; however, if the settlement price is above the cap, we will pay the counterparty an amount equal to the excess of the settlement price over the cap times the monthly volumes hedged. If the settlement price is below the floor, the counterparty will pay us the deficit of the settlement price below the floor times the monthly volumes hedged. The objective of these agreements is to reduce variability of cash flows for forecasted sales of OCC between two designated strike prices. As of September 30, 2017 , we had outstanding costless collar hedges for OCC totaling 150,000 tons with a weighted average floor strike price of $81.50 per ton and a weighted average cap strike price of $120.00 per ton, all of which will be settled in 2017 and 2018. Costless collar hedges are recorded in our consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Fair values of costless collars are determined using standard option valuation models with assumptions about commodity prices based upon forward commodity price curves in underlying markets (Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy). The aggregate fair values of the outstanding recyclable commodity hedges as of September 30, 2017 were current assets of less than $0.1 million and current liabilities of $1.1 million , which are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and other accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets, respectively. As of December 31, 2016 , the aggregate fair values of the outstanding recyclable commodity hedges were current liabilities of $0.8 million , which are included in other accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets. No amounts were recognized in other income, net in our unaudited consolidated statements of income for the ineffectiveness portion of the changes in fair values during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 , respectively. Total gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income for recyclable commodity hedges (the effective portion) was $1.1 million and $(0.2) million , net of tax, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 , respectively. Fair Value Measurements In measuring the fair values of assets and liabilities, we use valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs (Level 1) and minimize the use of unobservable inputs (Level 3). We also use market data or assumptions that we believe market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability, including assumptions about risk when appropriate. The carrying value for certain of our financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and certain other accrued liabilities, approximates fair value because of their short-term nature. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , 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 September 30, 2017 Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Money market mutual funds $ 29.7 $ 29.7 $ 29.7 $ — $ — Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities and other assets 53.5 53.5 — 53.5 — Commodity and fuel hedges - other current assets 1.2 1.2 — 1.2 — Interest rate swaps - other assets 11.6 11.6 — 11.6 — Interest rate locks - other assets 17.1 17.1 — 17.1 — Total assets $ 113.1 $ 113.1 $ 29.7 $ 83.4 $ — Liabilities: Fuel hedges - other accrued liabilities $ 0.4 $ 0.4 $ — $ 0.4 $ — Commodity hedges - other accrued liabilities 1.1 1.1 — 1.1 — Contingent consideration - other long-term liabilities 73.5 73.5 — — 73.5 Total liabilities $ 75.0 $ 75.0 $ — $ 1.5 $ 73.5 Fair Value Measurements Using Carrying Amount Total as of December 31, 2016 Quoted Significant Significant Assets: Money market mutual funds $ 23.8 $ 23.8 $ 23.8 $ — $ — Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities and other assets 57.6 57.6 — 57.6 — Interest rate swaps - other assets 12.2 12.2 — 12.2 — Interest rate locks - other assets 20.2 20.2 — 20.2 Total assets $ 113.8 $ 113.8 $ 23.8 $ 90.0 $ — Liabilities: Fuel hedges - other accrued liabilities $ 2.7 $ 2.7 $ — $ 2.7 $ — Commodity hedges - other accrued liabilities 0.8 0.8 — 0.8 — Contingent consideration- other long-term liabilities 68.9 68.9 — — 68.9 Total liabilities $ 72.4 $ 72.4 $ — $ 3.5 $ 68.9 Total Debt As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the carrying value of our total debt was $7.9 billion and $7.7 billion , respectively, and the fair value of our total debt was $8.5 billion and $8.3 billion , respectively. The estimated fair value of our fixed rate senior notes and debentures is based on quoted market prices. The fair value of our remaining notes payable, tax-exempt financings and borrowings under our credit facilities approximates the carrying value because the interest rates are variable. The fair value estimates are based on Level 2 inputs of the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. 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 County, California to operate the county's waste management facilities. As of September 30, 2017 , we recognized $68.3 million of contingent consideration which represents the fair value of amounts payable to Sonoma County based on the achievement of future annual tonnage targets through the expected remaining capacity of the landfill. We estimate the remaining life of the landfill to be approximately 30 years . The potential undiscounted amount of all future contingent payments that we could be required to make under the waste management contract is estimated to be between approximately $85 million and $174 million . The fair value of the contingent consideration was determined using probability assessments of the expected future payments over the remaining useful life of the landfill, and applying a discount rate of 4.0% . The future payments are based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market. Key assumptions include annual volume of tons disposed at the landfill, the price paid per ton and the discount rate that represent the best estimates of management, which are subject to remeasurement at each reporting date. During the three months ended September 30, 2017 , we recognized additional contingent consideration associated with the acquisition of a landfill. As of September 30, 2017 , the contingent consideration of $5.2 million represents the fair value of amounts payable to the seller based on annual volume of tons disposed at the landfill. The fair value of the contingent consideration was determined using probability assessments of the expected future payments over the remaining useful life of the landfill, and applying a discount rate of 4.3% . The future payments are based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market. Key assumptions include annual volume of tons disposed at the landfill, which are subject to remeasurement at each reporting date. The contingent consideration liabilities are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting	SEGMENT REPORTING Our senior management evaluates, oversees and manages the financial performance of our operations through two field groups, referred to as Group 1 and Group 2. Group 1 primarily consists of geographic areas located in the western and portions of the mid-western United States, and Group 2 primarily consists of geographic areas located in Texas, the southeastern and portions of the mid-western United States, and the eastern seaboard of the United States. We manage and evaluate our operations through the two field groups, Group 1 and Group 2. These two groups are presented below as our reportable segments, which provide integrated waste management services consisting of non-hazardous solid waste collection, transfer, recycling, disposal and energy services. Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 follows: Gross Intercompany Net Depreciation, Operating Capital Total Assets Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Group 1 $ 1,410.8 $ (273.8 ) $ 1,137.0 $ 106.8 $ 249.8 $ 127.9 $ 9,229.1 Group 2 1,607.5 (237.5 ) 1,370.0 143.0 290.3 156.3 10,148.5 Corporate entities 58.9 (3.9 ) 55.0 31.0 (92.0 ) (12.7 ) 1,571.0 Total $ 3,077.2 $ (515.2 ) $ 2,562.0 $ 280.8 $ 448.1 $ 271.5 $ 20,948.6 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Group 1 $ 1,348.8 $ (269.8 ) $ 1,079.0 $ 105.7 $ 237.0 $ 118.1 $ 9,155.3 Group 2 1,515.7 (235.1 ) 1,280.6 136.4 259.9 97.4 9,953.0 Corporate entities 53.1 (3.4 ) 49.7 30.0 (79.0 ) 11.2 1,553.4 Total $ 2,917.6 $ (508.3 ) $ 2,409.3 $ 272.1 $ 417.9 $ 226.7 $ 20,661.7 Gross Revenue Intercompany Revenue Net Revenue Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion Operating Income (Loss) Capital Expenditures Total Assets Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Group 1 $ 4,135.8 $ (813.5 ) $ 3,322.3 $ 315.6 $ 701.0 $ 320.1 $ 9,229.1 Group 2 4,700.2 (704.8 ) 3,995.4 421.3 851.5 349.3 10,148.5 Corporate entities 174.6 (10.8 ) 163.8 92.0 (290.8 ) 99.6 1,571.0 Total $ 9,010.6 $ (1,529.1 ) $ 7,481.5 $ 828.9 $ 1,261.7 $ 769.0 $ 20,948.6 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Group 1 $ 3,910.0 $ (780.0 ) $ 3,130.0 $ 312.4 $ 675.9 $ 338.6 $ 9,155.3 Group 2 4,431.3 (688.5 ) 3,742.8 405.9 742.7 257.7 9,953.0 Corporate entities 145.8 (10.1 ) 135.7 86.7 (273.0 ) 142.4 1,553.4 Total $ 8,487.1 $ (1,478.6 ) $ 7,008.5 $ 805.0 $ 1,145.6 $ 738.7 $ 20,661.7 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, closed landfills and other administrative functions. The following table shows our total reported revenue by service line for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 (in millions of dollars and as a percentage of revenue): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Collection: Residential $ 576.5 22.5 % $ 564.4 23.4 % $ 1,717.2 23.0 % $ 1,675.5 23.9 % Small-container 752.7 29.4 728.0 30.2 2,233.5 29.9 2,150.6 30.7 Large-container 541.3 21.1 511.7 21.2 1,565.4 20.9 1,480.5 21.1 Other 11.6 0.4 9.4 0.4 32.1 0.4 28.3 0.4 Total collection 1,882.1 73.4 1,813.5 75.2 5,548.2 74.2 5,334.9 76.1 Transfer 312.8 304.9 907.0 869.9 Less: intercompany (178.0 ) (179.1 ) (531.3 ) (521.9 ) Transfer, net 134.8 5.3 125.8 5.2 375.7 5.0 348.0 5.0 Landfill 576.1 543.0 1,650.5 1,568.6 Less: intercompany (252.7 ) (249.7 ) (740.7 ) (726.9 ) Landfill, net 323.4 12.6 293.3 12.2 909.8 12.2 841.7 12.0 Energy services 40.0 1.6 17.3 0.7 103.3 1.4 53.1 0.8 Other: Sale of recycled commodities 130.5 5.1 114.6 4.8 400.4 5.3 302.8 4.3 Other non-core 51.2 2.0 44.8 1.9 144.1 1.9 128.0 1.8 Total other 181.7 7.1 159.4 6.7 544.5 7.2 430.8 6.1 Total revenue $ 2,562.0 100.0 % $ 2,409.3 100.0 % $ 7,481.5 100.0 % $ 7,008.5 100.0 % Other non-core revenue consists primarily of revenue from National Accounts, which represents the portion of revenue generated from nationwide or regional contracts in markets outside our operating areas where the associated waste handling services are subcontracted to local operators. Consequently, substantially all of this revenue is offset with related subcontract costs, which are recorded in cost of operations.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
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, or settlements, 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 $44 million relating to our outstanding legal proceedings as of September 30, 2017 . 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 had used the high ends of such ranges, our aggregate potential liability would be approximately $44 million higher than the amount recorded as of September 30, 2017 . Multiemployer Pension Plans We contribute to 26 multiemployer pension plans under collective bargaining agreements 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. 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 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, and restricted cash and marketable securities related to our insurance obligations. The following table summarizes our restricted cash and marketable securities as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 : 2017 2016 Capping, closure and post-closure obligations 28.4 27.9 Insurance 68.0 62.6 Total restricted cash and marketable securities $ 96.4 $ 90.5 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)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
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 funds, 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 fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 . Our actual results may differ significantly from our estimates.
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements Accounting Standards Adopted Stock Compensation On January 1, 2017, Republic adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board's ("FASB") Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting ("ASU 2016-09") . Under ASU 2016-09, entities are permitted to make an accounting policy election to either estimate forfeitures on share-based payment awards, as previously required, or to recognize forfeitures as they occur. We have elected to recognize forfeitures as they occur. The impact of this change in accounting policy was determined to be insignificant and resulted in no cumulative-effect change to our retained earnings. ASU 2016-09 also requires that all income tax effects related to settlements of share-based payment awards be reported in earnings as an increase or decrease to income tax expense (benefit), net. Previously, income tax benefits at settlement of an award were reported as an increase (or decrease) to additional paid-in capital to the extent that those benefits were greater than (or less than) the income tax benefits reported in earnings during the award's vesting period. The requirement to report the income tax effects in earnings has been applied on a prospective basis to settlements occurring on or after January 1, 2017, which resulted in a $15.6 million reduction to the current tax provision in the consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. ASU 2016-09 also requires that all income tax-related cash flows resulting from share-based payments be reported as operating activities in the statement of cash flows. Previously, income tax benefits at settlement of an award were reported as a reduction to operating cash flows and an increase to financing cash flows to the extent that those benefits exceeded the income tax benefits reported in earnings during the award's vesting period. Republic has elected to apply that change in cash flow classification on a prospective basis, leaving previously reported net cash provided by operating activities and net cash used in financing activities in the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the period ended September 30, 2016 unchanged. The remaining provisions of ASU 2016-09 did not have a material impact on the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Accounting Standards Issued but not yet Adopted Revenue Recognition In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) and Other Assets and Deferred Costs-Contracts with Customers (Subtopic 340-40) ("ASU 2014-09"). ASU 2014-09 requires the use of a five step methodology to depict the transfer of promised goods and services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard also requires enhanced disclosures regarding revenue recognition. Due to the complexity of the new standard, the FASB subsequently issued several amendments intended to clarify ASU 2014-09. In July 2015, the FASB voted to amend the guidance by approving a one-year deferral of the effective date. As such, Republic will adopt the standard beginning January 1, 2018. As we progress toward the adoption of the standard, we continually monitor clarifying interpretations. 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 currently plan to adopt the standard using the modified retrospective approach and recognize a cumulative effect adjustment to Retained Earnings as of the date of adoption. Under ASU 2014-09, we will record revenue when control is transferred to the customer, generally at the time we provide waste collection services. We are adopting the standard through the application of the portfolio approach. We selected a sample of customer contracts to assess under the guidance of the new standard that are characteristically representative of each portfolio. We have completed our review of the sample contracts, and we do not anticipate a significant change to the pattern or timing of revenue recognition as a result of adopting the new standard. While we do not expect a significant change to the timing or pattern of revenue recognition, we identified certain consideration payable to our customers that will be recorded as a reduction of revenue in accordance with Topic 606. These costs are currently recorded as a component of cost of operations. We estimate these costs to total between approximately $30 million and $40 million per quarter. We have historically recognized certain costs to obtain and fulfill our contracts as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses as they are incurred. We are currently quantifying the incremental contract costs that may be recognized as an asset under the new standard. In addition, we historically recognized certain upfront payments to acquire customer contracts as an asset in our consolidated balance sheet and amortized the asset as a component of depreciation, amortization and depletion over the respective contract life. We estimate the amortization expense recognized on a quarterly basis to total approximately $1 million . In accordance with Topic 606, we expect to amortize the asset as a reduction of revenue. During our review of the sample contracts, we identified certain contracts with customers in our collection and recycling lines of business that contain commodity rebates. We continue to assess the presentation of the rebates to be paid to the customer in accordance with Topic 606. We do not anticipate a change to the timing or pattern of recognizing the rebates. We also assessed the disclosure requirements under ASU 2014-09 and we anticipate disclosing additional information, as necessary, to supplement our disaggregated revenue disclosure, as currently presented in our table showing total reported revenue by service line, and our discussion regarding the nature of our customer contracts included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. Leases In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) ("ASU 2016-02"), which increases transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to recognize lease assets and liabilities for most leases classified as operating leases under previous U.S. GAAP. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. As such, Republic will adopt the standard beginning January 1, 2019. We are currently assessing the potential effect this guidance may have on our consolidated financial statements. Statement of Cash flows In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) - Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments ("ASU 2016-15"). ASU 2016-15 provides guidance on debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments or other debt instruments with coupon interest rates that are insignificant in relation to the effective interest rate of the borrowing, contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies, including bank-owned life insurance policies, distributions received from equity method investees, beneficial interests in securitization transactions, and separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. ASU 2016-15 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years, and will be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. As such, Republic will adopt the standard beginning January 1, 2018. We are currently assessing the potential effect this guidance may have on our consolidated financial statements. However, at this time we do not expect significant changes to our reported cash flows. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) - Restricted Cash ("ASU 2016-18"), which clarifies how entities should present restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-18 requires that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. Therefore, amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents should be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-18 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those years, and will be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. As such, Republic will adopt the standard beginning January 1, 2018. We are currently assessing the potential effect this guidance may have on our consolidated financial statements. Business Combinations In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805) - Clarifying the Definition of Business ("ASU 2017-01"), which assists entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. ASU 2017-01 provides a screen that when substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired (or disposed of) is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets, the set is not a business. If the screen is not met, the entity then evaluates whether the set meets the requirement that a business include, at a minimum, an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs. ASU 2017-01 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those years, and will be applied prospectively to any transactions occurring within the period of adoption. As such, Republic will adopt the standard beginning January 1, 2018. We are currently assessing the potential effect this guidance may have on our consolidated financial statements. Goodwill In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) - Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment ("ASU 2017-14"). Under this guidance, entities should perform their annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. Entities should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. ASU 2017-14 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those years, and will be applied prospectively. Early adoption is permitted for interim and annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. In conjunction with our annual goodwill impairment assessment, we early adopted this standard effective October 1, 2017. We do not expect the adoption to have a material impact on the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Additional information regarding the results of our annual goodwill impairment assessment will be included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. Retirement Benefits In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715) - Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost ("ASU 2017-07"), which requires that an employer report the service cost component in the same line item or items as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period. The other components of net benefit cost are required to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside a subtotal of income from operations, if one is presented. If a separate line item or items are used to present the other components of net benefit cost, that line item or items must be appropriately described. If a separate line item or items are not used, the line item or items used in the income statement to present the other components of net benefit cost must be disclosed. ASU 2017-07 also allows only the service cost component to be eligible for capitalization when applicable (e.g., as a cost of internally manufactured inventory or a self-constructed asset). ASU 2017-07 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those years. The ASU will be applied retrospectively for the presentation of the service cost component and the other components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost in the income statement and prospectively, on and after the effective date, for the capitalization of the service cost component of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit in assets. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual period for which financial statements (interim or annual) have not been issued or made available for issuance. Republic will adopt the standard beginning January 1, 2018. We are currently assessing the effect this guidance may have on our consolidated financial statements. Stock Compensation In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting ("ASU 2017-09"), which provides clarification on when modification accounting should be used for changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award. ASU 2017-09 does not change the accounting for modifications but clarifies that modification accounting guidance should only be applied if there is a change to the value, vesting conditions, or award classification and would not be required if the changes are considered non-substantive. ASU 2017-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including at an interim period. ASU 2017-09 is to be applied on a prospective basis to an award modified on or after the adoption date. As such, Republic will adopt the standard beginning January 1, 2018. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2017-09 to have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements. Derivatives and Hedging In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities ("ASU 2017-12"). ASU 2017-12 intends to address concerns through changes to hedge accounting guidance which will accomplish the following: a) Expand hedge accounting for nonfinancial and financial risk components and amend measurement methodologies to more closely align hedge accounting with a company's risk management activities; b) Decrease the complexity of preparing and understanding hedge results through eliminating the separate measurement and reporting of hedge ineffectiveness; c) Enhance transparency, comparability and understandability of hedge results through enhanced disclosures and changing the presentation of hedge results to align the effects of the hedging instrument and the hedged item; and d) Reduce the cost and complexity of applying hedge accounting by simplifying the manner in which assessments of hedge effectiveness may be performed. ASU 2017-12 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted in any interim period following the issuance date. We are currently assessing the effect this guidance may have on our consolidated financial statements.

Business Acquisitions and Res23

Business Acquisitions and Restructuring Charges (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Aggregate purchase price and allocation of purchase price	The purchase price for these acquisitions and the allocations of the purchase price follow: 2017 2016 Purchase price: Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired $ 136.0 $ 30.7 Contingent consideration 5.2 — Holdbacks 7.7 3.3 Fair value of operations surrendered 70.1 — Total 219.0 34.0 Allocated as follows: Accounts receivable 10.6 0.5 Landfill airspace 28.0 — Property and equipment 76.3 11.8 Other assets 0.1 0.1 Inventory 0.7 — Environmental remediation liabilities (0.1 ) (0.1 ) Closure and post-closure liabilities (5.4 ) (0.1 ) Other liabilities (6.5 ) (0.7 ) Fair value of tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed 103.7 11.5 Excess purchase price to be allocated $ 115.3 $ 22.5 Excess purchase price allocated as follows: Other intangible assets $ 20.1 $ 5.3 Goodwill 95.2 17.2 Total allocated $ 115.3 $ 22.5

Goodwill and Other Intangible24

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of the activity and balances in goodwill accounts by reporting segment	A summary of the activity and balances in goodwill accounts by reporting segment follows: Balance as of December 31, 2016 Acquisitions Divestitures Adjustments to Acquisitions and Other Balance as of September 30, 2017 Group 1 $ 5,258.2 $ 27.7 $ (23.5 ) $ (6.1 ) $ 5,256.3 Group 2 5,905.0 67.5 (1.1 ) 5.9 5,977.3 Total $ 11,163.2 $ 95.2 $ (24.6 ) $ (0.2 ) $ 11,233.6
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 September 30, 2017 Balance as of December 31, 2016 Acquisitions Balance as of September 30, 2017 Balance as of December 31, 2016 Additions Charged to Expense Balance as of September 30, 2017 Customer relationships, franchise and other municipal agreements $ 650.8 $ 11.3 $ 662.1 $ (492.5 ) $ (47.0 ) $ (539.5 ) $ 122.6 Non-compete agreements 32.1 3.1 35.2 (25.3 ) (2.4 ) (27.7 ) 7.5 Other intangible assets 67.0 5.7 72.7 (49.8 ) (0.9 ) (50.7 ) 22.0 Total $ 749.9 $ 20.1 $ 770.0 $ (567.6 ) $ (50.3 ) $ (617.9 ) $ 152.1

Other Assets (Tables)

Other Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of prepaid expenses and other current assets	A summary of prepaid expenses and other current assets as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 follows: 2017 2016 Prepaid expenses $ 86.2 $ 74.5 Inventories 47.8 44.0 Other non-trade receivables 30.3 31.4 Reinsurance receivable 21.8 15.0 Income tax receivable 14.9 51.5 Commodity and fuel hedge assets 1.2 — Other current assets 3.7 5.5 Total $ 205.9 $ 221.9
Summary of other assets	A summary of other assets as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 follows: 2017 2016 Deferred compensation plan $ 95.7 $ 87.9 Reinsurance receivable 70.1 69.7 Amounts recoverable for capping, closure and post-closure obligations 29.9 27.7 Interest rate swaps 28.7 32.4 Investments 16.4 24.8 Other 78.9 78.0 Total $ 319.7 $ 320.5

Other Liabilities (Tables)

Other Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of other accrued liabilities	A summary of other accrued liabilities as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 follows: 2017 2016 Accrued payroll and benefits $ 189.4 $ 195.4 Insurance reserves, current portion 140.4 143.9 Accrued fees and taxes 133.6 131.2 Accrued dividends 115.7 108.6 Accrued professional fees and legal settlement reserves 35.3 49.2 Ceded insurance reserves, current portion 21.8 15.0 Current tax liabilities 9.6 1.4 Commodity and fuel hedge liabilities 1.6 5.9 Other 83.1 74.4 Total $ 730.5 $ 725.0
Summary of other long-term liabilities	A summary of other long-term liabilities as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 follows: 2017 2016 Deferred compensation plan $ 94.6 $ 88.3 Contingent consideration and acquisition holdbacks 71.6 66.0 Ceded insurance reserves 70.1 69.7 Withdrawal liability - multiemployer pension funds 12.6 11.7 Legal settlement reserves 10.0 1.7 Pension and other post-retirement liabilities 6.2 6.7 Other 52.3 57.1 Total $ 317.4 $ 301.2

Landfill and Environmental Co27

Landfill and Environmental Costs (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]
Summary of accrued landfill and environmental liabilities	A summary of accrued landfill and environmental liabilities as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 follows: 2017 2016 Landfill final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities $ 1,252.4 $ 1,224.6 Environmental remediation liabilities 574.8 602.9 Total accrued landfill and environmental costs 1,827.2 1,827.5 Less: current portion (157.7 ) (142.7 ) Long-term portion $ 1,669.5 $ 1,684.8
Summary of activity in asset retirement obligation liabilities, which include liabilities for landfill final capping, closure and post-closure	The following table summarizes the activity in our asset retirement obligation liabilities, which include liabilities for landfill final capping, closure and post-closure, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 : 2017 2016 Asset retirement obligation liabilities, beginning of year $ 1,224.6 $ 1,181.6 Non-cash additions 34.1 30.4 Acquisitions, net of divestitures and other adjustments (19.6 ) 0.5 Asset retirement obligation adjustments (2.1 ) (3.2 ) Payments (44.5 ) (56.7 ) Accretion expense 59.9 59.3 Asset retirement obligation liabilities, end of period 1,252.4 1,211.9 Less: current portion (84.5 ) (94.3 ) Long-term portion $ 1,167.9 $ 1,117.6
Summary of activity in environmental remediation liabilities	The following table summarizes the activity in our environmental remediation liabilities for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 : 2017 2016 Environmental remediation liabilities, beginning of year $ 602.9 $ 646.1 Net additions charged to expense — 0.3 Payments (37.7 ) (50.7 ) Accretion expense (non-cash interest expense) 15.7 17.6 Acquisitions, net of divestitures and other adjustments (6.1 ) 1.8 Environmental remediation liabilities, end of period 574.8 615.1 Less: current portion (73.2 ) (82.7 ) Long-term portion $ 501.6 $ 532.4

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Carrying value of notes payable, capital leases and long-term debt	The carrying value of our notes payable, capital leases and long-term debt as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 is listed in the following table, and is adjusted for the fair value of interest rate swaps, unamortized discounts, deferred issuance costs and the unamortized portion of adjustments to fair value recorded in purchase accounting. Original issue discounts and adjustments to fair value recorded in purchase accounting are amortized to interest expense over the term of the applicable instrument using the effective interest method. September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Maturity Interest Rate Principal Adjustments Carrying Value Principal Adjustments Carrying Value Credit facilities: Uncommitted Credit Facility Variable $ 43.0 $ — $ 43.0 $ — $ — $ — June 2019 Variable — — — 140.0 — 140.0 May 2021 Variable 365.0 — 365.0 70.0 — 70.0 Senior notes: May 2018 3.800 700.0 (0.5 ) 699.5 700.0 (1.2 ) 698.8 September 2019 5.500 650.0 (2.4 ) 647.6 650.0 (3.3 ) 646.7 March 2020 5.000 850.0 (2.0 ) 848.0 850.0 (2.6 ) 847.4 November 2021 5.250 600.0 (1.7 ) 598.3 600.0 (1.9 ) 598.1 June 2022 3.550 850.0 (4.8 ) 845.2 850.0 (5.6 ) 844.4 May 2023 4.750 550.0 2.6 552.6 550.0 3.5 553.5 March 2025 3.200 500.0 (5.0 ) 495.0 500.0 (5.4 ) 494.6 June 2026 2.900 500.0 (5.1 ) 494.9 500.0 (5.5 ) 494.5 March 2035 6.086 181.9 (15.0 ) 166.9 181.9 (15.4 ) 166.5 March 2040 6.200 399.9 (3.9 ) 396.0 399.9 (3.9 ) 396.0 May 2041 5.700 385.7 (5.5 ) 380.2 385.7 (5.6 ) 380.1 Debentures: May 2021 9.250 35.3 (1.0 ) 34.3 35.3 (1.1 ) 34.2 September 2035 7.400 148.1 (34.7 ) 113.4 148.1 (35.2 ) 112.9 Tax-exempt: 2019 - 2044 0.950 - 5.625 1,079.1 (5.9 ) 1,073.2 1,079.1 (6.4 ) 1,072.7 Capital leases: 2017 - 2046 3.980 - 12.203 104.6 — 104.6 108.5 — 108.5 Total Debt $ 7,942.6 $ (84.9 ) 7,857.7 $ 7,748.5 $ (89.6 ) 7,658.9 Less: current portion (705.7 ) (5.8 ) Long-term portion $ 7,152.0 $ 7,653.1

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Summary of stock option activity	The following table summarizes stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 : 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, 2016 3.2 $ 30.35 Granted — — Exercised (1.0 ) 29.76 $ 32.4 Forfeited or expired — — Outstanding as of September 30, 2017 2.2 $ 30.62 1.8 $ 77.0 Exercisable as of September 30, 2017 2.1 $ 30.51 1.8 $ 74.6
Summary of restricted stock unit activity	The following table summarizes restricted stock unit (RSU) activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 : 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, 2016 1,823.8 $ 37.49 Granted 624.7 60.11 Vested and issued (586.7 ) 36.08 Forfeited (57.5 ) 47.29 Outstanding as of September 30, 2017 1,804.3 $ 45.47 1.2 $ 119.2 Vested and unissued as of September 30, 2017 681.0 $ 32.89
Summary of performance shares activity	The following table summarizes PSU activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 : Number of PSUs (in thousands) Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share Outstanding as of December 31, 2016 504.8 $ 44.40 Granted 309.3 60.60 Vested and issued — — Forfeited (7.9 ) 52.23 Outstanding as of September 30, 2017 806.2 $ 50.55

Stock Repurchases, Dividends 30

Stock Repurchases, Dividends and Earnings per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Stock repurchase activity	Stock repurchase activity during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 follows (in millions, except per share amounts): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Number of shares repurchased 1.9 2.2 5.6 6.5 Amount paid $ 122.7 $ 110.5 $ 353.3 $ 306.6 Weighted average cost per share $ 64.78 $ 50.75 $ 62.81 $ 47.83
Earnings per share	Earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 are calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Basic earnings per share: Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc. $ 223,200 $ 85,600 $ 614,000 $ 423,100 Weighted average common shares outstanding 336,549 342,611 338,158 343,968 Basic earnings per share $ 0.66 $ 0.25 $ 1.82 $ 1.23 Diluted earnings per share: Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc. $ 223,200 $ 85,600 $ 614,000 $ 423,100 Weighted average common shares outstanding 336,549 342,611 338,158 343,968 Effect of dilutive securities: Options to purchase common stock 1,200 1,040 1,295 1,097 Unvested RSU awards 355 204 347 172 Unvested PSU awards 370 125 312 82 Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding 338,474 343,980 340,112 345,319 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.66 $ 0.25 $ 1.81 $ 1.23 Antidilutive securities not included in the diluted earnings per share calculations: Options to purchase common stock — — — —

Changes in Accumulated Other 31

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Summary of changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) by component	A summary of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, by component , for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 follows: Cash Flow Hedges Defined Benefit Pension Items Total Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December 31, 2016 $ (3.3 ) $ 17.5 $ 14.2 Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (3.6 ) — (3.6 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 4.8 — 4.8 Net current period other comprehensive income 1.2 — 1.2 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of September 30, 2017 $ (2.1 ) $ 17.5 $ 15.4
Schedule of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	A summary of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Affected Line Item in the Statement where Net Income is Presented Gain (loss) on cash flow hedges: Recyclable commodity hedges $ (1.3 ) $ — $ (2.8 ) $ — Revenue Fuel hedges (0.8 ) (8.0 ) (3.1 ) $ (26.7 ) Cost of operations Terminated interest rate locks (0.7 ) (7.8 ) (2.0 ) (9.1 ) Interest expense Total before tax (2.8 ) (15.8 ) (7.9 ) (35.8 ) Tax benefit 1.1 6.3 3.1 14.2 Total loss reclassified into earnings, net of tax $ (1.7 ) $ (9.5 ) $ (4.8 ) $ (21.6 )

Financial Instruments (Tables)

Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of outstanding fuel hedges	The following table summarizes our outstanding fuel hedges as of September 30, 2017 : Year Gallons Hedged Weighted Average Contract Price per Gallon 2017 3,000,000 2.92 2018 7,500,000 2.59
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis	As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , 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 September 30, 2017 Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Money market mutual funds $ 29.7 $ 29.7 $ 29.7 $ — $ — Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities and other assets 53.5 53.5 — 53.5 — Commodity and fuel hedges - other current assets 1.2 1.2 — 1.2 — Interest rate swaps - other assets 11.6 11.6 — 11.6 — Interest rate locks - other assets 17.1 17.1 — 17.1 — Total assets $ 113.1 $ 113.1 $ 29.7 $ 83.4 $ — Liabilities: Fuel hedges - other accrued liabilities $ 0.4 $ 0.4 $ — $ 0.4 $ — Commodity hedges - other accrued liabilities 1.1 1.1 — 1.1 — Contingent consideration - other long-term liabilities 73.5 73.5 — — 73.5 Total liabilities $ 75.0 $ 75.0 $ — $ 1.5 $ 73.5 Fair Value Measurements Using Carrying Amount Total as of December 31, 2016 Quoted Significant Significant Assets: Money market mutual funds $ 23.8 $ 23.8 $ 23.8 $ — $ — Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities and other assets 57.6 57.6 — 57.6 — Interest rate swaps - other assets 12.2 12.2 — 12.2 — Interest rate locks - other assets 20.2 20.2 — 20.2 Total assets $ 113.8 $ 113.8 $ 23.8 $ 90.0 $ — Liabilities: Fuel hedges - other accrued liabilities $ 2.7 $ 2.7 $ — $ 2.7 $ — Commodity hedges - other accrued liabilities 0.8 0.8 — 0.8 — Contingent consideration- other long-term liabilities 68.9 68.9 — — 68.9 Total liabilities $ 72.4 $ 72.4 $ — $ 3.5 $ 68.9

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments	Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 follows: Gross Intercompany Net Depreciation, Operating Capital Total Assets Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Group 1 $ 1,410.8 $ (273.8 ) $ 1,137.0 $ 106.8 $ 249.8 $ 127.9 $ 9,229.1 Group 2 1,607.5 (237.5 ) 1,370.0 143.0 290.3 156.3 10,148.5 Corporate entities 58.9 (3.9 ) 55.0 31.0 (92.0 ) (12.7 ) 1,571.0 Total $ 3,077.2 $ (515.2 ) $ 2,562.0 $ 280.8 $ 448.1 $ 271.5 $ 20,948.6 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Group 1 $ 1,348.8 $ (269.8 ) $ 1,079.0 $ 105.7 $ 237.0 $ 118.1 $ 9,155.3 Group 2 1,515.7 (235.1 ) 1,280.6 136.4 259.9 97.4 9,953.0 Corporate entities 53.1 (3.4 ) 49.7 30.0 (79.0 ) 11.2 1,553.4 Total $ 2,917.6 $ (508.3 ) $ 2,409.3 $ 272.1 $ 417.9 $ 226.7 $ 20,661.7 Gross Revenue Intercompany Revenue Net Revenue Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion Operating Income (Loss) Capital Expenditures Total Assets Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Group 1 $ 4,135.8 $ (813.5 ) $ 3,322.3 $ 315.6 $ 701.0 $ 320.1 $ 9,229.1 Group 2 4,700.2 (704.8 ) 3,995.4 421.3 851.5 349.3 10,148.5 Corporate entities 174.6 (10.8 ) 163.8 92.0 (290.8 ) 99.6 1,571.0 Total $ 9,010.6 $ (1,529.1 ) $ 7,481.5 $ 828.9 $ 1,261.7 $ 769.0 $ 20,948.6 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Group 1 $ 3,910.0 $ (780.0 ) $ 3,130.0 $ 312.4 $ 675.9 $ 338.6 $ 9,155.3 Group 2 4,431.3 (688.5 ) 3,742.8 405.9 742.7 257.7 9,953.0 Corporate entities 145.8 (10.1 ) 135.7 86.7 (273.0 ) 142.4 1,553.4 Total $ 8,487.1 $ (1,478.6 ) $ 7,008.5 $ 805.0 $ 1,145.6 $ 738.7 $ 20,661.7
Revenue by service line	The following table shows our total reported revenue by service line for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 (in millions of dollars and as a percentage of revenue): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Collection: Residential $ 576.5 22.5 % $ 564.4 23.4 % $ 1,717.2 23.0 % $ 1,675.5 23.9 % Small-container 752.7 29.4 728.0 30.2 2,233.5 29.9 2,150.6 30.7 Large-container 541.3 21.1 511.7 21.2 1,565.4 20.9 1,480.5 21.1 Other 11.6 0.4 9.4 0.4 32.1 0.4 28.3 0.4 Total collection 1,882.1 73.4 1,813.5 75.2 5,548.2 74.2 5,334.9 76.1 Transfer 312.8 304.9 907.0 869.9 Less: intercompany (178.0 ) (179.1 ) (531.3 ) (521.9 ) Transfer, net 134.8 5.3 125.8 5.2 375.7 5.0 348.0 5.0 Landfill 576.1 543.0 1,650.5 1,568.6 Less: intercompany (252.7 ) (249.7 ) (740.7 ) (726.9 ) Landfill, net 323.4 12.6 293.3 12.2 909.8 12.2 841.7 12.0 Energy services 40.0 1.6 17.3 0.7 103.3 1.4 53.1 0.8 Other: Sale of recycled commodities 130.5 5.1 114.6 4.8 400.4 5.3 302.8 4.3 Other non-core 51.2 2.0 44.8 1.9 144.1 1.9 128.0 1.8 Total other 181.7 7.1 159.4 6.7 544.5 7.2 430.8 6.1 Total revenue $ 2,562.0 100.0 % $ 2,409.3 100.0 % $ 7,481.5 100.0 % $ 7,008.5 100.0 %

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of restricted cash and marketable securities	The following table summarizes our restricted cash and marketable securities as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 : 2017 2016 Capping, closure and post-closure obligations 28.4 27.9 Insurance 68.0 62.6 Total restricted cash and marketable securities $ 96.4 $ 90.5

Basis of Presentation (Details)

Basis of Presentation (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)Segment	Dec. 31, 2015region	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments/regions		2	3
Reduction to tax provision		$ 15.6
Customer Contracts | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Estimated quarterly amortization expense				$ 1
Minimum | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Operating costs	$ 30
Maximum | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Operating costs	$ 40

Business Acquisitions and Res36

Business Acquisitions and Restructuring Charges - Acquisitions (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2017USD ($)stateSegment	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Purchase price:
Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired			$ 136.4	$ 30.7
Excess purchase price allocated as follows:
Goodwill		$ 11,233.6	11,233.6		$ 11,163.2
Waste Business Acquisitions
Purchase price:
Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired			136	30.7
Contingent consideration			5.2	0
Holdbacks			7.7	3.3
Fair value of operations surrendered			70.1	0
Total			219	34
Allocated as follows:
Accounts receivable		10.6	10.6	0.5
Landfill airspace		28	28	0
Property and equipment		76.3	76.3	11.8
Other assets		0.1	0.1	0.1
Inventory		0.7	0.7	0
Environmental remediation liabilities		(0.1)	(0.1)	(0.1)
Closure and post-closure liabilities		(5.4)	(5.4)	(0.1)
Other liabilities		(6.5)	(6.5)	(0.7)
Fair value of tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed		103.7	103.7	11.5
Excess purchase price allocated as follows:
Other intangible assets		20.1	20.1	5.3
Goodwill		95.2	95.2	17.2
Total allocated		115.3	115.3	$ 22.5
Hauling, Recycling and Landfill Operations
Allocated as follows:
Property and equipment		34.8	34.8
Excess purchase price allocated as follows:
Other intangible assets		8.8	8.8
Goodwill		26.4	26.4
Group 1
Excess purchase price allocated as follows:
Goodwill		5,256.3	5,256.3		$ 5,258.2
Group 1 | Hauling Operations
Excess purchase price allocated as follows:
Fair value of operations disposed of		70	$ 70
Gain on disposition		$ 17.1
Subsequent Event | ReCommunity Holdings II, Inc.
Purchase price:
Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired	$ 165
Excess purchase price allocated as follows:
Number of recycling centers | Segment	26
Number of states with operations | state	14

Business Acquisitions and Res37

Business Acquisitions and Restructuring Charges - Restructuring Charges (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)location	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)locationSegment	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015region	Dec. 31, 2016location
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments/regions			2		3
Number of customer service locations to be consolidated (more than, in locations) | location						100
Restructuring charges	$ 3.7	$ 7.2	$ 12.2	$ 33.5
Restructuring expenditures	$ 3.7	$ 9.7	$ 14.6	$ 24.2
Consolidation of Customer Service Locations
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of Customer Resource Centers after restructuring (in locations) | location	3		3
Minimum | Field Realignment
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected charges to be incurred related to restructuring	$ 1		$ 1
Maximum | Field Realignment
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected charges to be incurred related to restructuring	$ 2		$ 2

Goodwill and Other Intangible38

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net - Narrative (Details)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017Segment	Dec. 31, 2015region
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments/regions	2	3
Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization period for other intangible assets	1 year
Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization period for other intangible assets	20 years

Goodwill and Other Intangible39

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net - Goodwill (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll forward]
Beginning balance	$ 11,163.2
Acquisitions	95.2
Divestitures	(24.6)
Adjustments to Acquisitions and Other	(0.2)
Ending balance	11,233.6
Group 1
Goodwill [Roll forward]
Beginning balance	5,258.2
Acquisitions	27.7
Divestitures	(23.5)
Adjustments to Acquisitions and Other	(6.1)
Ending balance	5,256.3
Group 2
Goodwill [Roll forward]
Beginning balance	5,905
Acquisitions	67.5
Divestitures	(1.1)
Adjustments to Acquisitions and Other	5.9
Ending balance	$ 5,977.3

Goodwill and Other Intangible40

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net - Other Intangible Assets, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Gross Intangible Assets
Beginning balance	$ 749.9
Acquisitions	20.1
Ending balance	770
Accumulated Amortization
Beginning balance	(567.6)
Additions Charged to Expense	(50.3)
Ending balance	(617.9)
Other Intangible Assets, Net	152.1	$ 182.3
Customer relationships, franchise and other municipal agreements
Gross Intangible Assets
Beginning balance	650.8
Acquisitions	11.3
Ending balance	662.1
Accumulated Amortization
Beginning balance	(492.5)
Additions Charged to Expense	(47)
Ending balance	(539.5)
Other Intangible Assets, Net	122.6
Non-compete agreements
Gross Intangible Assets
Beginning balance	32.1
Acquisitions	3.1
Ending balance	35.2
Accumulated Amortization
Beginning balance	(25.3)
Additions Charged to Expense	(2.4)
Ending balance	(27.7)
Other Intangible Assets, Net	7.5
Other intangible assets
Gross Intangible Assets
Beginning balance	67
Acquisitions	5.7
Ending balance	72.7
Accumulated Amortization
Beginning balance	(49.8)
Additions Charged to Expense	(0.9)
Ending balance	(50.7)
Other Intangible Assets, Net	$ 22

Other Assets - Prepaid Expenses

Other Assets - Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Prepaid expenses	$ 86.2	$ 74.5
Inventories	47.8	44
Other non-trade receivables	30.3	31.4
Reinsurance receivable	21.8	15
Income tax receivable	14.9	51.5
Commodity and fuel hedge assets	1.2	0
Other current assets	3.7	5.5
Total	$ 205.9	$ 221.9

Other Assets - Other Assets (De

Other Assets - Other Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Assets
Deferred compensation plan	$ 95.7	$ 87.9
Reinsurance receivable	70.1	69.7
Amounts recoverable for capping, closure and post-closure obligations	29.9	27.7
Interest rate swaps	28.7	32.4
Investments	16.4	24.8
Other	78.9	78
Total	$ 319.7	$ 320.5

Other Liabilities - Summary (De

Other Liabilities - Summary (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Accrued Liabilities
Accrued payroll and benefits	$ 189.4	$ 195.4
Accrued dividends	140.4	143.9
Accrued fees and taxes	133.6	131.2
Accrued dividends	115.7	108.6
Accrued professional fees and legal settlement reserves	35.3	49.2
Ceded insurance reserves, current portion	21.8	15
Current tax liabilities	9.6	1.4
Commodity and fuel hedge liabilities	1.6	5.9
Other	83.1	74.4
Total	730.5	725
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan	94.6	88.3
Contingent consideration and acquisition holdbacks	71.6	66
Ceded insurance reserves	70.1	69.7
Withdrawal liability - multiemployer pension funds	12.6	11.7
Legal settlement reserves	10	1.7
Pension and other post-retirement liabilities	6.2	6.7
Other	52.3	57.1
Total	$ 317.4	$ 301.2

Other Liabilities - Narrative (

Other Liabilities - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Liabilities for unpaid and incurred but not reported claims	$ 416.9	$ 418.5

Landfill and Environmental Co45

Landfill and Environmental Costs - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions, ft³ in Billions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)landfillft³	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Environmental Exit Cost [Line Items]
Number of active solid waste landfills | landfill	193
Total available disposal capacity (billion in-place cubic feet) | ft³	135
Number of closed landfills | landfill	124
Fair value of assets that are legally restricted for final capping, closure and post-closure obligations	$ 28.4		$ 27.9
Amount of aggregate potential remediation liability	377
Payments for management and monitoring of remediation area	37.7	$ 50.7
Remediation liability	574.8	$ 615.1	$ 602.9	$ 646.1
Bridgeton Landfill
Environmental Exit Cost [Line Items]
Payments for management and monitoring of remediation area	13.9
Remediation liability	183.3
Remediation liability expected to be paid during the remainder of 2017	13
Bridgeton Landfill | Maximum
Environmental Exit Cost [Line Items]
Range of loss for remediation costs (maximum)	156
Post-closure costs
Environmental Exit Cost [Line Items]
Liabilities from discontinued operations	24.8
Environmental Restoration Costs
Environmental Exit Cost [Line Items]
Liabilities from discontinued operations	$ 6.3

Landfill and Environmental Co46

Landfill and Environmental Costs - Accrued Landfill and Environmental Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]
Landfill final capping, closure and post-closure liabilities	$ 1,252.4	$ 1,224.6	$ 1,211.9	$ 1,181.6
Environmental remediation liabilities	574.8	602.9	$ 615.1	$ 646.1
Total accrued landfill and environmental costs	1,827.2	1,827.5
Less: current portion	(157.7)	(142.7)
Long-term portion	$ 1,669.5	$ 1,684.8

Landfill and Environmental Co47

Landfill and Environmental Costs - Final Capping, Closure and Post-Closure Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Activity in asset retirement obligation liabilities, which includes liabilities for final capping, closure and post-closure
Asset retirement obligation liabilities, beginning of year			$ 1,224.6	$ 1,181.6
Non-cash additions			34.1	30.4
Acquisitions, net of divestitures and other adjustments			(19.6)	0.5
Asset retirement obligation adjustments			(2.1)	(3.2)
Payments			(44.5)	(56.7)
Accretion expense	$ 20	$ 19.7	59.9	59.3
Asset retirement obligation liabilities, end of period	1,252.4	1,211.9	1,252.4	1,211.9
Less: current portion	(84.5)	(94.3)	(84.5)	(94.3)
Long-term portion	$ 1,167.9	$ 1,117.6	$ 1,167.9	$ 1,117.6

Landfill and Environmental Co48

Landfill and Environmental Costs - Environmental Remediation Liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Activity in environmental remediation liabilities
Environmental remediation liabilities, beginning of year	$ 602.9	$ 646.1
Net additions charged to expense	0	0.3
Payments	(37.7)	(50.7)
Accretion expense (non-cash interest expense)	15.7	17.6
Acquisitions, net of divestitures and other adjustments	(6.1)	1.8
Environmental remediation liabilities, end of period	574.8	615.1
Less: current portion	(73.2)	(82.7)
Long-term portion	$ 501.6	$ 532.4

Debt - Carrying Values of Debt

Debt - Carrying Values of Debt Instruments (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal	$ 7,942,600,000	$ 7,748,500,000
Adjustments	(84,900,000)	(89,600,000)
Carrying Value	7,857,700,000	7,658,900,000
Less: current portion	(705,700,000)	(5,800,000)
Long-term portion	$ 7,152,000,000	7,653,100,000
Uncommitted credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	Variable
Principal	$ 43,000,000	0
Adjustments	0	0
Carrying Value	$ 43,000,000	0
Credit facilities: June 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	Variable
Principal	$ 0	140,000,000
Adjustments	0	0
Carrying Value	$ 0	140,000,000
Credit facilities: May 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	Variable
Principal	$ 365,000,000	70,000,000
Adjustments	0	0
Carrying Value	$ 365,000,000	70,000,000
Senior notes: May 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	3.80%
Principal	$ 700,000,000	700,000,000
Adjustments	(500,000)	(1,200,000)
Carrying Value	$ 699,500,000	698,800,000
Senior notes: September 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	5.50%
Principal	$ 650,000,000	650,000,000
Adjustments	(2,400,000)	(3,300,000)
Carrying Value	$ 647,600,000	646,700,000
Senior notes: March 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	5.00%
Principal	$ 850,000,000	850,000,000
Adjustments	(2,000,000)	(2,600,000)
Carrying Value	$ 848,000,000	847,400,000
Senior notes: November 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	5.25%
Principal	$ 600,000,000	600,000,000
Adjustments	(1,700,000)	(1,900,000)
Carrying Value	$ 598,300,000	598,100,000
Senior notes: June 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	3.55%
Principal	$ 850,000,000	850,000,000
Adjustments	(4,800,000)	(5,600,000)
Carrying Value	$ 845,200,000	844,400,000
Senior notes: May 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	4.75%
Principal	$ 550,000,000	550,000,000
Adjustments	2,600,000	3,500,000
Carrying Value	$ 552,600,000	553,500,000
Senior notes: March 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	3.20%
Principal	$ 500,000,000	500,000,000
Adjustments	(5,000,000)	(5,400,000)
Carrying Value	$ 495,000,000	494,600,000
Senior notes: June 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	2.90%
Principal	$ 500,000,000	500,000,000
Adjustments	(5,100,000)	(5,500,000)
Carrying Value	$ 494,900,000	494,500,000
Senior notes: March 2035
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	6.086%
Principal	$ 181,900,000	181,900,000
Adjustments	(15,000,000)	(15,400,000)
Carrying Value	$ 166,900,000	166,500,000
Senior notes: March 2040
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	6.20%
Principal	$ 399,900,000	399,900,000
Adjustments	(3,900,000)	(3,900,000)
Carrying Value	$ 396,000,000	396,000,000
Senior notes: May 2041
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	5.70%
Principal	$ 385,700,000	385,700,000
Adjustments	(5,500,000)	(5,600,000)
Carrying Value	$ 380,200,000	380,100,000
Debentures: May 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	9.25%
Principal	$ 35,300,000	35,300,000
Adjustments	(1,000,000)	(1,100,000)
Carrying Value	$ 34,300,000	34,200,000
Debentures: September 2035
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	7.40%
Principal	$ 148,100,000	148,100,000
Adjustments	(34,700,000)	(35,200,000)
Carrying Value	113,400,000	112,900,000
Tax-exempt: 2019 - 2044
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal	1,079,100,000	1,079,100,000
Adjustments	(5,900,000)	(6,400,000)
Carrying Value	1,073,200,000	1,072,700,000
Capital leases: 2017 - 2046
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal	104,600,000	108,500,000
Adjustments	0	0
Capital leases	$ 104,600,000	$ 108,500,000
Minimum | Senior notes: May 2041
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	5.70%
Minimum | Tax-exempt: 2019 - 2044
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	0.95%
Minimum | Capital leases: 2017 - 2046
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	3.98%
Maximum | Debentures: September 2035
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	7.40%
Maximum | Tax-exempt: 2019 - 2044
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	5.625%
Maximum | Capital leases: 2017 - 2046
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	12.203%

Debt - Narrative (Details)

Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	May 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Balance availability under Letters of Credit Facilities	$ 1,405,300,000		$ 1,405,300,000		$ 1,543,100,000
Line of credit facility amount outstanding	365,000,000		365,000,000		210,000,000
Letters of credit utilizing availability under Credit Facilities	461,500,000		461,500,000		478,400,000
Long-term debt	7,857,700,000		7,857,700,000		7,658,900,000
Debt instrument, face amount	7,942,600,000		$ 7,942,600,000		7,748,500,000
Percentage of tax exempt financings			90.00%
Interest rate swaps at fair value	28,700,000		$ 28,700,000		$ 32,400,000
Net interest income related to net swap settlements	1,100,000	$ 1,500,000	3,800,000	$ 4,900,000
Gain (loss) on the change in fair value of the hedged senior notes	1,000,000	4,500,000	1,300,000	(9,600,000)
Gain (loss) on the related interest rate swaps	(800,000)	(3,800,000)	$ (600,000)	11,400,000
Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Range of capital lease liabilities matured			2,017		2,017
Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Range of capital lease liabilities matured			2,046		2,046
Interest Rate Swap
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notional value of swap agreements	300,000,000		$ 300,000,000
Interest rate swaps at fair value	11,600,000		11,600,000
Expected amortization of yield adjustment on senior notes			1,500,000
Interest Rate Swap | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate swaps - other assets	11,600,000		11,600,000		$ 12,200,000
Interest Rate Swap | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate swaps - other assets	11,600,000		11,600,000		12,200,000
Interest rate locks
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notional value of swap agreements	$ 300,000,000		$ 300,000,000		$ 525,000,000
Derivative, interest rate floor	2.17%		2.17%		1.90%
Derivative, interest rate cap	2.418%		2.418%		2.2795%
Accumulated and other comprehensive income, net of tax	$ 10,300,000		$ 10,300,000		$ 12,200,000
Effective portion of interest rate locks amortized as an adjustment to interest expense	700,000	$ 7,800,000	2,000,000	$ 9,100,000
Interest rate locks | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate swaps - other assets	17,100,000		17,100,000		20,200,000
Interest rate locks | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate swaps - other assets	17,100,000		17,100,000		20,200,000
Line Of Credit Due May 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility maximum borrowing capacity						$ 1,000,000,000
Aggregate additional borrowings through increased commitments from existing lenders			500,000,000
Line Of Credit Due May 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility maximum borrowing capacity	1,250,000,000		1,250,000,000
Reduction in maximum borrowing capacity							$ 1,000,000,000
Line Of Credit Due June 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, increase			500,000,000
Long-term debt	0		0		140,000,000
Debt instrument, face amount	0		0		140,000,000
Uncommitted Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility maximum borrowing capacity	135,000,000		135,000,000
Uncommitted Revolver
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	43,000,000		43,000,000		0
Debt instrument, face amount	43,000,000		43,000,000		0
Senior Notes $500.0 million 2.90% due 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount					$ 500,000,000
Interest rate (in percentage)					2.90%
Senior Notes Due May 2041
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	380,200,000		380,200,000		$ 380,100,000
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 385,700,000		$ 385,700,000		385,700,000
Interest rate (in percentage)	5.70%		5.70%
Senior Notes Due May 2041 | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	5.70%		5.70%
Debentures $360.0 million 7.400% Due September 2035
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 113,400,000		$ 113,400,000		112,900,000
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 148,100,000		$ 148,100,000		148,100,000
Interest rate (in percentage)	7.40%		7.40%
Debentures $360.0 million 7.400% Due September 2035 | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	7.40%		7.40%
Tax Exempt Bonds And Other Tax Exempt Financings
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 1,073,200,000		$ 1,073,200,000		1,072,700,000
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 1,079,100,000		$ 1,079,100,000		1,079,100,000
Tax Exempt Bonds And Other Tax Exempt Financings | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	0.95%		0.95%
Tax Exempt Bonds And Other Tax Exempt Financings | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	5.625%		5.625%
Capital Lease Obligations
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 104,600,000		$ 104,600,000		108,500,000
Capital lease liabilities	$ 104,600,000		$ 104,600,000		108,500,000
Capital Lease Obligations | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	3.98%		3.98%
Capital Lease Obligations | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (in percentage)	12.203%		12.203%
Senior Notes $550.0 million 4.750% Due May 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 552,600,000		$ 552,600,000		553,500,000
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 550,000,000		$ 550,000,000		550,000,000
Interest rate (in percentage)	4.75%		4.75%
Senior Notes $500.0 million 3.20% Due March 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 495,000,000		$ 495,000,000		494,600,000
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 500,000,000		$ 500,000,000		500,000,000
Interest rate (in percentage)	3.20%		3.20%
Senior Notes $500.0 million 3.20% Due March 2025 | Interest rate locks
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Accumulated and other comprehensive income, net of tax	$ 12,200,000		$ 12,200,000		$ 13,400,000

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective tax rate	37.40%	32.50%	37.70%	36.90%
Cash paid for income taxes			$ 270,500,000	$ 145,700,000
Accrued liability for penalties	$ 500,000		500,000
Accrued liability for interest related to uncertain tax positions and penalties	12,900,000		12,900,000
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	$ 60,000,000		$ 60,000,000

Stock-Based Compensation - Narr

Stock-Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)annual_installmentshares	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Reserve for stock issuance (in shares)	14,000,000
Compensation expense for stock options | $	$ 0.1	$ 0.4
Total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding stock options | $	$ 0.1
Weighted average period	7 months 6 days
Total fair value of stock options vested during year | $	$ 3
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average period	3 years
Restricted stock or Performance shares awarded (in shares)	624,700
Number of annual vesting installments | annual_installment	4
Award vesting period	4 years
Compensation expense | $	$ 18.3	13.5
Total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding awards | $	$ 47.7
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Non-employee directors
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock or Performance shares awarded (in shares)	47,913
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Executives and employees
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock or Performance shares awarded (in shares)	547,815
Restricted Stock Units Earned as Dividend Equivalents
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock or Performance shares awarded (in shares)	29,047
Performance Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average period	1 year 4 months 24 days
Restricted stock or Performance shares awarded (in shares)	309,300
Compensation expense | $	$ 13.7	$ 5.9
Total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding awards | $	$ 24
Percentage of award paid in stock	50.00%
Percentage of award paid in cash	50.00%
Award performance period	3 years
Performance Shares | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares awarded after performance period, as a percentage of targeted amount	0.00%
Performance Shares | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares awarded after performance period, as a percentage of targeted amount	150.00%
Performance Shares | Executive officer
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock or Performance shares awarded (in shares)	116,872
Performance Shares | Employees
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock or Performance shares awarded (in shares)	181,650
Percentage of award paid in stock	100.00%
Performance Shares Earned as Dividend Equivalents
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock or Performance shares awarded (in shares)	10,858

Stock-Based Compensation - Stoc

Stock-Based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Number of Shares
Outstanding beginning balance (in shares) | shares	3.2
Granted (in shares) | shares	0
Exercised (in shares) | shares	(1)
Forfeited or expired (in shares) | shares	0
Outstanding ending balance (in shares) | shares	2.2
Exercisable (in shares) | shares	2.1
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share
Outstanding beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 30.35
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	0
Exercised (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	29.76
Forfeited or expired (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	0
Outstanding ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	30.62
Exercisable (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 30.51
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Outstanding	1 year 9 months 18 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Exercisable	1 year 9 months 18 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercised | $	$ 32.4
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding | $	77
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable | $	$ 74.6

Stock-Based Compensation - Rest

Stock-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock Units Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Number of RSUs
Outstanding beginning balance (in shares) | shares	1,823,800
Granted (in shares) | shares	624,700
Vested and issued (in shares) | shares	(586,700)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares	(57,500)
Outstanding ending balance (in shares) | shares	1,804,300
Vested and unissued, ending balance (in shares) | shares	681,000
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Outstanding beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 37.49
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	60.11
Vested and Issued (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	36.08
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	47.29
Outstanding ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	45.47
Vested and unissued (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 32.89
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)	1 year 2 months 12 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $	$ 119.2

Stock-Based Compensation - Perf

Stock-Based Compensation - Performance Shares Activity (Details) - Performance Shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017$ / sharesshares
Number of PSUs
Outstanding beginning balance (in shares) | shares	504,800
Granted (in shares) | shares	309,300
Vested and issued (in shares) | shares	0
Forfeited (in shares) | shares	(7,900)
Outstanding ending balance (in shares) | shares	806,200
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Outstanding beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 44.40
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	60.60
Vested and Issued (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	0
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	52.23
Outstanding ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 50.55

Stock Repurchases, Dividends 56

Stock Repurchases, Dividends and Earnings per Share - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Stock repurchased and pending settlement (in shares)			0.1	0.2	0.1	0.2
Stock repurchased and pending settlement, liability			$ 3.3	$ 9.1	$ 3.3	$ 9.1
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Remaining authorized repurchase amount			$ 98.4		$ 98.4
Quarterly dividend declared (in dollars per share)		$ 0.345	$ 0.345	$ 0.32	$ 0.985	$ 0.92
Cash dividends declared					$ 331.9
Quarterly dividend payable			$ 115.7		$ 115.7		$ 108.6
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Additional shares authorized for repurchase, value	$ 2,000
Remaining authorized repurchase amount	$ 2,100

Stock Repurchases, Dividends 57

Stock Repurchases, Dividends and Earnings per Share - Share Repurchase Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Number of shares repurchased (in shares)	1.9	2.2	5.6	6.5
Amount paid	$ 122.7	$ 110.5	$ 353.3	$ 306.6
Weighted average cost per share (in dollars per share)	$ 64.78	$ 50.75	$ 62.81	$ 47.83

Stock Repurchases, Dividends 58

Stock Repurchases, Dividends and Earnings per Share - Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Basic earnings per share:
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$ 223,200	$ 85,600	$ 614,000	$ 423,100
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	336,549	342,611	338,158	343,968
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.66	$ 0.25	$ 1.82	$ 1.23
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.	$ 223,200	$ 85,600	$ 614,000	$ 423,100
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	336,549	342,611	338,158	343,968
Effect of dilutive securities:
Options to purchase common stock (in shares)	1,200	1,040	1,295	1,097
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (in shares)	338,474	343,980	340,112	345,319
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.66	$ 0.25	$ 1.81	$ 1.23
Options to purchase common stock
Effect of dilutive securities:
Options to purchase common stock (in shares)	0	0	0	0
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Effect of dilutive securities:
Unvested stock awards (in shares)	355	204	347	172
Performance Shares
Effect of dilutive securities:
Unvested stock awards (in shares)	370	125	312	82

Changes in Accumulated Other 59

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component - Summary of Changes in AOCI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			$ (7,691.3)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications			(3.6)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ 1.7	$ 9.5	4.8	$ 21.6
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	4.3	$ 7.9	1.2	$ 7.5
Ending balance	(7,672)		(7,672)
Cash Flow Hedges
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			(3.3)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications			(3.6)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			4.8
Other comprehensive income, net of tax			1.2
Ending balance	(2.1)		(2.1)
Defined Benefit Pension Items
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			17.5
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications			0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			0
Other comprehensive income, net of tax			0
Ending balance	17.5		17.5
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			14.2
Other comprehensive income, net of tax			1.2
Ending balance	$ 15.4		$ 15.4

Changes in Accumulated Other 60

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component - Summary of Reclassifications Out of AOCI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 2,562	$ 2,409.3	$ 7,481.5	$ 7,008.5
Cost of operations	(1,580.1)	(1,476.7)	(4,621.6)	(4,298.7)
Interest expense	(90)	(96.3)	(269)	(281.3)
Income before income taxes	356.7	126.9	986.4	671.2
Tax benefit	(133.4)	(41.2)	(371.9)	(247.6)
Total loss reclassified into earnings, net of tax	(1.7)	(9.5)	(4.8)	(21.6)
Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Total loss reclassified into earnings, net of tax			(4.8)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income before income taxes	(2.8)	(15.8)	(7.9)	(35.8)
Tax benefit	1.1	6.3	3.1	14.2
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges | Recyclable commodity hedges
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Revenue	(1.3)	0	(2.8)	0
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges | Fuel hedges
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of operations	(0.8)	(8)	(3.1)	(26.7)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges | Terminated interest rate locks
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ (0.7)	$ (7.8)	$ (2)	$ (9.1)

Financial Instruments - Narrati

Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) T in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)T$ / T	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)T$ / T	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instruments, gain (loss) recognized in income, ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing, net	$ 1,100,000	$ 1,500,000	$ 3,800,000	$ 4,900,000
Long-term debt	7,857,700,000		7,857,700,000		$ 7,658,900,000
Contingent consideration - other long-term liabilities	71,600,000		$ 71,600,000		66,000,000
Discount rate			4.00%
Landfill
Derivative [Line Items]
Expected useful life			30 years
Sonoma County Landfill
Derivative [Line Items]
Contingent consideration - other long-term liabilities	68,300,000		$ 68,300,000
Landfill Acquisitions
Derivative [Line Items]
Contingent consideration - other long-term liabilities	5,200,000		$ 5,200,000
Discount rate			4.30%
Carrying Amount
Derivative [Line Items]
Long-term debt	7,900,000,000		$ 7,900,000,000		7,700,000,000
Contingent consideration - other long-term liabilities	73,500,000		73,500,000		68,900,000
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement
Derivative [Line Items]
Long-term debt	8,500,000,000		8,500,000,000		8,300,000,000
Fuel Hedges
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives - other accrued liabilities	400,000		400,000		2,700,000
Derivative instruments, gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), effective portion, net	2,100,000	4,000,000	2,100,000	14,700,000
Fuel Hedges | Carrying Amount
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives - current assets	1,200,000		1,200,000
Derivatives - other accrued liabilities	400,000		400,000		2,700,000
Fuel Hedges | Other Income (Expense)
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instruments, gain (loss) recognized in income, ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing, net	$ 0	$ 100,000	$ 0	$ 600,000
Recycling Commodity Hedges
Derivative [Line Items]
Costless collar hedge volume (in tons) | T	150		150
Weighted average floor strike price (in dollars per ton) | $ / T	81.50		81.50
Weighted average cap strike price (in dollars per ton) | $ / T	120		120
Losses recognized in other comprehensive income	$ 1,100,000		$ (200,000)
Commodity Contract | Carrying Amount
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives - other accrued liabilities	1,100,000		1,100,000		800,000
Minimum
Derivative [Line Items]
Undiscounted future contingent payments			85,000,000
Maximum
Derivative [Line Items]
Undiscounted future contingent payments			174,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Derivative [Line Items]
Contingent consideration - other long-term liabilities	73,500,000		73,500,000		68,900,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fuel Hedges
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives - current assets	1,200,000		1,200,000
Derivatives - other accrued liabilities	400,000		400,000		2,700,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commodity Contract
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives - other accrued liabilities	1,100,000		1,100,000		800,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Derivative [Line Items]
Contingent consideration - other long-term liabilities	0		0		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Fuel Hedges
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives - current assets	1,200,000		1,200,000
Derivatives - other accrued liabilities	400,000		400,000		2,700,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Commodity Contract
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives - current assets	100,000		100,000
Derivatives - other accrued liabilities	$ 1,100,000		$ 1,100,000		$ 800,000

Financial Instruments - Outstan

Financial Instruments - Outstanding Fuel Hedges (Details)	Sep. 30, 2017gal$ / gal
Fuel Hedges Remaining 2017
Derivative [Line Items]
Gallons Hedged (in gallons per year) | gal	3,000,000
Weighted Average Contract Price per Gallon (in dollars per gallon) | $ / gal	2.92
Fuel Hedges Remaining 2018
Derivative [Line Items]
Gallons Hedged (in gallons per year) | gal	7,500,000
Weighted Average Contract Price per Gallon (in dollars per gallon) | $ / gal	2.59

Financial Instruments - Assets

Financial Instruments - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Liabilities:
Contingent consideration - other long-term liabilities	$ 71.6	$ 66
Fuel hedges
Liabilities:
Derivatives - other accrued liabilities	0.4	2.7
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Assets:
Total assets	113.1	113.8
Liabilities:
Contingent consideration - other long-term liabilities	73.5	68.9
Total liabilities	75	72.4
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
Assets:
Total assets	29.7	23.8
Liabilities:
Contingent consideration - other long-term liabilities	0	0
Total liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Assets:
Total assets	83.4	90
Liabilities:
Contingent consideration - other long-term liabilities	0	0
Total liabilities	1.5	3.5
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Total assets	0	0
Liabilities:
Contingent consideration - other long-term liabilities	73.5	68.9
Total liabilities	73.5	68.9
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fuel hedges
Assets:
Derivative assets, current	1.2
Liabilities:
Derivatives - other accrued liabilities	0.4	2.7
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fuel hedges | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
Assets:
Derivative assets, current	0
Liabilities:
Derivatives - other accrued liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fuel hedges | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Assets:
Derivative assets, current	1.2
Liabilities:
Derivatives - other accrued liabilities	0.4	2.7
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fuel hedges | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Derivative assets, current	0
Liabilities:
Derivatives - other accrued liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commodity Contract
Liabilities:
Derivatives - other accrued liabilities	1.1	0.8
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commodity Contract | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
Liabilities:
Derivatives - other accrued liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commodity Contract | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Assets:
Derivative assets, current	0.1
Liabilities:
Derivatives - other accrued liabilities	1.1	0.8
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commodity Contract | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Liabilities:
Derivatives - other accrued liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Interest Rate Swap
Assets:
Interest rate swaps - other assets	11.6	12.2
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Interest Rate Swap | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
Assets:
Interest rate swaps - other assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Interest Rate Swap | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Assets:
Interest rate swaps - other assets	11.6	12.2
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Interest Rate Swap | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Interest rate swaps - other assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Interest rate locks
Assets:
Interest rate swaps - other assets	17.1	20.2
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Interest rate locks | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
Assets:
Interest rate swaps - other assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Interest rate locks | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Assets:
Interest rate swaps - other assets	17.1	20.2
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Interest rate locks | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Interest rate swaps - other assets	0
Carrying Amount
Assets:
Total assets	113.1	113.8
Liabilities:
Contingent consideration - other long-term liabilities	73.5	68.9
Total liabilities	75	72.4
Carrying Amount | Fuel hedges
Assets:
Derivative assets, current	1.2
Liabilities:
Derivatives - other accrued liabilities	0.4	2.7
Carrying Amount | Commodity Contract
Liabilities:
Derivatives - other accrued liabilities	1.1	0.8
Carrying Amount | Interest Rate Swap
Assets:
Interest rate swaps - other assets	11.6	12.2
Carrying Amount | Interest rate locks
Assets:
Interest rate swaps - other assets	17.1	20.2
Money market mutual funds | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Assets:
Money market mutual funds	29.7	23.8
Money market mutual funds | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
Assets:
Money market mutual funds	29.7	23.8
Money market mutual funds | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Assets:
Money market mutual funds	0	0
Money market mutual funds | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Money market mutual funds	0	0
Money market mutual funds | Carrying Amount
Assets:
Money market mutual funds	29.7	23.8
Bonds | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Assets:
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities and other assets	53.5	57.6
Bonds | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
Assets:
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities and other assets	0	0
Bonds | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Assets:
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities and other assets	53.5	57.6
Bonds | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities and other assets	0	0
Bonds | Carrying Amount
Assets:
Bonds - restricted cash and marketable securities and other assets	$ 53.5	$ 57.6

Segment Reporting - Narrative (

Segment Reporting - Narrative (Details)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017Segment	Dec. 31, 2015region
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments/regions	2	3

Segment Reporting - Financial I

Segment Reporting - Financial Information by Regional Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross Revenue	$ 3,077.2	$ 2,917.6	$ 9,010.6	$ 8,487.1
Intercompany Revenue	(515.2)	(508.3)	(1,529.1)	(1,478.6)
Total revenue	2,562	2,409.3	7,481.5	7,008.5
Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion	280.8	272.1	828.9	805
Operating Income (Loss)	448.1	417.9	1,261.7	1,145.6
Capital Expenditures	271.5	226.7	769	738.7
Total Assets	20,948.6	20,661.7	20,948.6	20,661.7	$ 20,629.6
Group 1 | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross Revenue	1,410.8	1,348.8	4,135.8	3,910
Intercompany Revenue	(273.8)	(269.8)	(813.5)	(780)
Total revenue	1,137	1,079	3,322.3	3,130
Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion	106.8	105.7	315.6	312.4
Operating Income (Loss)	249.8	237	701	675.9
Capital Expenditures	127.9	118.1	320.1	338.6
Total Assets	9,229.1	9,155.3	9,229.1	9,155.3
Group 2 | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross Revenue	1,607.5	1,515.7	4,700.2	4,431.3
Intercompany Revenue	(237.5)	(235.1)	(704.8)	(688.5)
Total revenue	1,370	1,280.6	3,995.4	3,742.8
Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion	143	136.4	421.3	405.9
Operating Income (Loss)	290.3	259.9	851.5	742.7
Capital Expenditures	156.3	97.4	349.3	257.7
Total Assets	10,148.5	9,953	10,148.5	9,953
Corporate Entities | Corporate Entities
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross Revenue	58.9	53.1	174.6	145.8
Intercompany Revenue	(3.9)	(3.4)	(10.8)	(10.1)
Total revenue	55	49.7	163.8	135.7
Depreciation, Amortization, Depletion and Accretion	31	30	92	86.7
Operating Income (Loss)	(92)	(79)	(290.8)	(273)
Capital Expenditures	(12.7)	11.2	99.6	142.4
Total Assets	$ 1,571	$ 1,553.4	$ 1,571	$ 1,553.4

Segment Reporting - Revenue by

Segment Reporting - Revenue by Service Line (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Collection:
Total collection	$ 1,882.1	$ 1,813.5	$ 5,548.2	$ 5,334.9
Total collection (in percentage)	73.40%	75.20%	74.20%	76.10%
Transfer	$ 312.8	$ 304.9	$ 907	$ 869.9
Less: intercompany	(178)	(179.1)	(531.3)	(521.9)
Transfer, net	$ 134.8	$ 125.8	$ 375.7	$ 348
Transfer, net (in percentage)	5.30%	5.20%	5.00%	5.00%
Landfill	$ 576.1	$ 543	$ 1,650.5	$ 1,568.6
Less: intercompany	(252.7)	(249.7)	(740.7)	(726.9)
Landfill, net	$ 323.4	$ 293.3	$ 909.8	$ 841.7
Landfill, net (in percentage)	12.60%	12.20%	12.20%	12.00%
Energy services	$ 40	$ 17.3	$ 103.3	$ 53.1
Energy services (in percentage)	1.60%	0.70%	1.40%	0.80%
Other:
Sale of recycled commodities	$ 130.5	$ 114.6	$ 400.4	$ 302.8
Sale of recyclable commodities (in percentage)	5.10%	4.80%	5.30%	4.30%
Other non-core	$ 51.2	$ 44.8	$ 144.1	$ 128
Other non-core (in percentage)	2.00%	1.90%	1.90%	1.80%
Total other	$ 181.7	$ 159.4	$ 544.5	$ 430.8
Total other (in percentage)	7.10%	6.70%	7.20%	6.10%
Total revenue	$ 2,562	$ 2,409.3	$ 7,481.5	$ 7,008.5
Total revenue (in percentage)	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Residential
Collection:
Total collection	$ 576.5	$ 564.4	$ 1,717.2	$ 1,675.5
Total collection (in percentage)	22.50%	23.40%	23.00%	23.90%
Small-container
Collection:
Total collection	$ 752.7	$ 728	$ 2,233.5	$ 2,150.6
Total collection (in percentage)	29.40%	30.20%	29.90%	30.70%
Large-container
Collection:
Total collection	$ 541.3	$ 511.7	$ 1,565.4	$ 1,480.5
Total collection (in percentage)	21.10%	21.20%	20.90%	21.10%
Other
Collection:
Total collection	$ 11.6	$ 9.4	$ 32.1	$ 28.3
Total collection (in percentage)	0.40%	0.40%	0.40%	0.40%

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Legal Proceedings (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Losses accrued related to legal proceedings	$ 44
Loss contingency additional potential liability	$ 44

Commitments and Contingencies68

Commitments and Contingencies - Multiemployer Pension Plans (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017pension_plan
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of multi-employer pension plans (in number of plans)	26

Commitments and Contingencies69

Commitments and Contingencies - Restricted Cash and marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Restricted Cash and Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Capping, closure and post-closure obligations	$ 28.4	$ 27.9
Insurance	68	62.6
Total restricted cash and marketable securities	$ 96.4	$ 90.5