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Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Consolidated Statements of Income [Abstract]      
Revenue $ 8,192.9 $ 8,106.6 $ 8,199.1
Expenses:      
Cost of operations 4,865.1 4,764.8 4,844.2
Depreciation, amortization and depletion 843.6 833.7 869.7
Accretion 78.0 80.5 88.8
Selling, general and administrative 825.4 858.0 880.4
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets and impairments, net 28.1 19.1 (137.0)
Restructuring charges   11.4 63.2
Operating income 1,552.7 1,539.1 1,589.8
Interest expense (440.2) (507.4) (595.9)
Loss on extinguishment of debt (210.8) (160.8) (134.1)
Interest income 0.3 0.7 2.0
Other income, net 4.3 5.4 3.2
Income before income taxes 906.3 877.0 865.0
Provision for income taxes 317.4 369.5 368.5
Net income 588.9 507.5 496.5
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests 0.3 (1.0) (1.5)
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc. $ 589.2 $ 506.5 $ 495.0
Basic earnings per share attributable to Republic Services, Inc. stockholders:      
Basic earnings per share $ 1.57 $ 1.32 $ 1.30
Weighted average common shares outstanding 376.0 383.0 379.7
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Republic Services, Inc. stockholders:      
Diluted earnings per share $ 1.56 $ 1.32 $ 1.30
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding 377.6 385.1 381.0
Cash dividends per common share $ 0.84 $ 0.78 $ 0.76