SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

STERICYCLE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

In thousands
Allowance for doubtful accounts	Balance Beginning of Period		Charges to Expenses		Other  Charges/ (Reversals) (1)		Write-offs/ Payments			Balance End of Period
2012	$	18,905	$	4,634	$	414	$	(4,510	)	$	19,443
2013	$	19,443	$	4,823	$	322	$	(5,454	)	$	19,134
2014	$	19,134	$	9,869	$	842	$	(10,762	)	$	19,083

(1) Amounts consist primarily of valuation allowances assumed from acquired companies and currency translation adjustments.

In thousands
Valuation Allowance on Deferred Tax Assets	Balance Beginning of Period		Additions/ (Deductions) Charged to/ (from) Income Tax Expense			Other  Changes to Reserves (2)			Balance End  of Period
2012	$	3,775	$	—		$	(435	)	$	3,340
2013	$	3,340	$	(1,451	)	$	(767	)	$	1,122
2014	$	1,122	$	—		$	(1,066	)	$	56

(2) Amounts consist primarily of valuation allowances on acquired deferred tax assets from business combinations.