v2.4.0.6

Commitments And Contingencies (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
--- | --- | ---
Restricted Cash and Marketable Securities |  |
Financing proceeds | $ 22.5 | $ 39.8
Capping, closure and post-closure obligations | 54.9 | 61.8
Self-insurance | 75.2 | 63.8
Other | 37.0 | 7.4
Total restricted cash and marketable securities | $ 189.6 | $ 172.8

X
- Definition Capping, closure and post-closure obligations and other. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | rsg_CappingClosureAndPostClosureObligationsAndOther
Namespace Prefix: | rsg_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Restricted financing proceeds. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | rsg_RestrictedFinancingProceeds
Namespace Prefix: | rsg_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Self-insurance. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | rsg_SelfInsurance
Namespace Prefix: | rsg_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Other long-term assets not otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy that are pledged or subject to withdrawal restrictions. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_OtherRestrictedAssetsNoncurrent
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition The noncurrent cash, cash equivalents and investments that is restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits classified as long-term; that is not expected to be released from such existing restrictions within one year of the balance sheet date or operating cycle, whichever is longer. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. Includes noncurrent cash equivalents and investments that are similarly restricted as to withdrawal, usage or disposal. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndInvestmentsNoncurrent
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndInvestmentsNoncurrentAbstract
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration