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REPUBLIC SERVICES HONORED BY CSX FOR “GREEN” SHIPPING PRACTICES Reduced 2008 Carbon Emissions Through Freight Rail

PHOENIX-April 28, 2009 – Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) today announced that it received CSX Transportation’s (CSXT) first-ever Environmental Award. The award was conferred upon the company at the CSX Environmental Awards dinner to be held in Jacksonville, Florida on April 23.

CSXT is recognizing its freight railroad customers whose shipping practices help to significantly reduce carbon emissions. In 2008, Republic reduced carbon emissions by 38,952,000 tons by shipping refuse on CSXT freight rail. In addition, by choosing to ship via rail, the company conserves fossil fuels and helps alleviate congestion on the roads.

“Environmental responsibility is our business and we’re honored to be recognized for what we do,” said Republic CEO Jim O’Connor. “As stewards of the environment, we ensure that our operations are conducted consistent with environmental best practices and that the quality of the environment is a critical factor in our decision-making.”

Republic is one of 19 CSXT customers who, together in 2008 avoided over 1.2 million tons of carbon emissions by shipping with CSXT versus the highway alternative. These customers are being recognized because they either they led their industry in 2008 using CSXT to reduce their freight emissions or showed the greatest improvement in emissions efficiency in 2008 compared to 2007.

 “CSXT is pleased to honor Republic Services with this award,” said Clarence W. Gooden, executive vice president - sales and marketing and chief commercial officer, CSX. “Shipping via freight rail is the most environmentally-friendly mode of surface transportation; one train is as efficient as 280 trucks, and can haul a ton of freight more than 436 miles on a single gallon of fuel.” 
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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.