In conjunction with Republic Services, Inc.'s (NYSE:RSG) announcement of first quarter earnings, you are invited to listen to the Company's investor conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 5 p.m. Eastern time.

Who: Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG)

What: First quarter earnings release and conference call

When: Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 5 p.m. Eastern time

Where: A live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed by logging onto republicservices.com at 5 p.m. Eastern time, April 26, 2012 (Click on "Investor Information" and follow the links.)

Interested parties may also dial into the conference by calling 210-234-0084. The pass code for the call is "Republic Services." Please dial in 10 minutes prior to the start of the call.

A telephone recording of this call will be available through May 3, 2012. To access the replay, call: 203-369-1833. Passcode: 4589

Replays are generally available one hour after a call ends. The conference call will be archived on Republic's web site at republicservices.com (click on "Investor Information").

Republic Services, Inc. provides recycling and solid waste collection, transfer and disposal services in the United States and Puerto Rico. The Company's 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 Web site at republicservices.com.

Republic Services, Inc.
Will Flower, 480-718-6565