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Stockholders' Equity and Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Antidilutive securities not included in the diluted earnings per share calculations:        
Antidilutive securities     3,202 4,492
Basic earnings per share:        
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc. $ 46.5 $ 159.7 $ 204.7 $ 224.7
Weighted average common shares outstanding 378,197 382,509 380,185 381,968
Basic earnings per share $ 0.12 $ 0.42 $ 0.54 $ 0.59
Diluted earnings per share:        
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc. $ 46.5 $ 159.7 $ 204.7 $ 224.7
Weighted average common shares outstanding 378,197 382,509 380,185 381,968
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Options to purchase common stock 1,826 2,112 1,766 1,918
Unvested restricted stock awards 143 89 122 110
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding 380,166 384,710 382,073 383,996
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.12 $ 0.42 $ 0.54 $ 0.59
Options to purchase common stock [Member]
       
Antidilutive securities not included in the diluted earnings per share calculations:        
Antidilutive securities 3,660 3,940