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Stockholders' Equity and Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Basic earnings per share:    
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc. $ 124,600 $ 142,900
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) 362,662 370,997
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share) $ 0.34 $ 0.39
Diluted earnings per share:    
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc. $ 124,600 $ 142,900
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) 362,662 370,997
Effect of dilutive securities:    
Options to purchase common stock 1,373 1,415
Unvested restricted stock awards 57 78
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (in shares) 364,092 372,490
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share) $ 0.34 $ 0.38
Options to purchase common stock [Member]
   
Antidilutive securities not included in the diluted earnings per share calculations:    
Options to purchase common stock 2,473 5,673