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EXHIBIT 99.2
NEWS
REPUBLIC CONTACTS | ||||||
Media Inquiries: | Will Flower | (480) 718-6565 | ||||
Investor Inquiries: | Ed Lang | (480) 627-7128 |
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
INCREASES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND BY
10% TO $0.22 PER SHARE
INCREASES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND BY
10% TO $0.22 PER SHARE
Phoenix, AZ, July 28, 2011 Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) announced today that its
Board of Directors has approved a 10.0% increase in the Companys regular quarterly dividend. The
quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share will be paid on October 17, 2011 to stockholders of record on
October 3, 2011.
Donald W. Slager, President and Chief Executive Officer of Republic Services, said, Republic
Services has an established track record of increasing cash returns to stockholders. Our board of
directors has authorized a 10.0% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.22 per share. Our
predictable and stable free cash flow performance allows the Company to increase cash returns while
maintaining a strong capital structure and investment grade ratings.
About Republic
Republic Services, Inc. provides recycling and solid waste collection, transfer and disposal
services in the United States. The Companys various operating units, including collection
companies, transfer stations, recycling centers and landfills, are focused on providing reliable
environmental services and solutions for commercial, industrial, municipal and residential
customers. For more information, visit the Republic Services website at
www.republicservices.com. The Company participates in investor presentations and
conferences throughout the year. Interested parties can find a schedule of these conferences at
www.republicservices.com by selecting Calendar under the Investor Relations tab. Live audio
presentations from earnings calls and investor conferences are webcast on the Republic website.
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