8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 28, 2020

Republic Services, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-14267	65-0716904
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

18500 North Allied Way
Phoenix,	Arizona	85054
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (480) 627-2700

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol	Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	RSG	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company	☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item 8.01 Other Events.	3
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.	3
SIGNATURES	4
EX-99.1
EX-104

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On July 28, 2020, the Board of Directors of Republic Services, Inc. (the "Company") approved a 2-cent increase in the Company's regular quarterly dividend to $0.425 per share. The dividend will be paid on October 15, 2020 for shareholders of record on October 1, 2020. The Company issued a press release announcing the increased dividend, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release of Republic Services, Inc. issued July 29, 2020 to announce the Board of Director's approval of a 2-cent increase in the Company's regular quarterly dividend to $0.425 per share.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
Date:	July 29, 2020	By:	/s/ Catharine D. Ellingsen
			Catharine D. Ellingsen
			Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary

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EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

Republic Services, Inc. Increases Quarterly

Dividend to $0.425 Per Share

PHOENIX (July 29, 2020) – Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a 2-cent increase in the Company’s regular quarterly dividend. The quarterly dividend of $0.425 per share will be paid on October 15, 2020, to shareholders of record on October 1, 2020.

"We are raising the dividend by 5 percent which demonstrates the strength of our cash flow and commitment to efficiently return cash to shareholders," said Donald W. Slager, chief executive officer. "The annual dividend per share has increased 16 consecutive years, which reflects the consistency of our capital allocation practice and resiliency of our business."

About Republic Services

Republic Services, Inc. is an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste disposal. Through its subsidiaries, Republic’s collection operations, transfer stations, recycling centers, landfills, and environmental services provide effective solutions to make responsible recycling and waste disposal effortless for its customers across the country. Its 36,000 employees are committed to providing a superior experience while fostering a sustainable Blue Planet^® for future generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer and healthier world. For more information, visit RepublicServices.com, or follow us at Facebook.com/RepublicServices, @RepublicService on Twitter and @republic_services on Instagram.

For more information, contact:

Media Inquiries     Investor Inquiries

Donna Egan (480) 757-9748   Stacey Mathews (480) 718-6548

media@RepublicServices.com   Nicole Giandinoto (480) 627-7098

investor@RepublicServices.com

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