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

Republic Services, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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

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

Not Applicable
Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 26, 2009, Republic Services, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2008. The press release is incorporated herein by reference and furnished 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 February 26, 2009 to announce the financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2008.

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.