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REPUBLIC SERVICES SUPPORTS EARTH HOUR TURNS LIGHTS OUT AT PHOENIX HEADQUARTERS

PHOENIX-March 26, 2009-As a leader in the environmental services field, Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) is proud to support Earth Hour by turning off all non-essential lights at its corporate headquarters in northeast Phoenix from 8:30-9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28.

Supporting Earth Hour is one of the many ways that Republic demonstrates its commitment to sustainability and to improving the environment. The corporate headquarters was designed to incorporate energy and resource-saving features in its day-to-day operations. For example:

• Office lights and bathroom sinks and toilets operate on motion-detection systems.
• Hot water is heated at the sink and not run from a hot water heater.
• The heating and air conditioning system are energy efficient.
• Every office contains a recycle bin.

As part of its core operations, Republic is redefining landfills to provide long-term economical and environmental benefits through innovative uses for the gas that is produced in landfills. Captured landfill gas can be sold for use as heat or fuel or be converted and sold on the energy market as a renewable "green" power.

Republic Services, Inc. has been building on success since its inception in 1998, becoming an industry-leading provider of waste and environmental services. The company provides trash collection services to commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers in 40 states and Puerto Rico through its 400 collection companies. Republic Services owns or operates 242 transfer stations, 213 solid waste landfills and 78 recycling facilities. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and has more than 35,000 employees. For more information, visit the Republic Services web site at www.republicservices.com.