REPUBLIC SERVICES’ LEADERS NAMED TO INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR MAGAZINE’S 2010 ALL-AMERICAN

EXECUTIVE TEAM

PHOENIX—March 11, 2010— According to Institutional Investor magazine’s annual “U.S. Investor Relations” rankings, Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) has placed among America’s most successful companies. Rankings are within the capital goods/industrials category.

These results are part of a U.S. Investor Relations Perception Study.  Analysts were invited to nominate four CEOs, CFOs, IR professionals and companies. Republic placed third in the “Top Companies” category, Jim O’Connor was recognized in “Top CEOs,” Tod Holmes placed first in “Top CFOs,” and Ed Lang placed second in “Top IR Professionals.”

This marks the seventh consecutive year that Tod Holmes has been named Best CFO by the magazine.

“Our Company is dedicated to excellence, environmental responsibility, ethical behavior, and increasing shareholder value,” said Jim O’Connor, CEO and chairman Republic Services. “We strive to provide our shareholders with transparency to ensure they are able to receive clear and accurate information. This recognition demonstrates our commitment to this mission.”

This year, more than 780 portfolio managers and buy-side investment professionals, as well as 570 sell-side analysts, contributed their opinions to the poll.

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 www.republicservices.com.

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