REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. — Board/Management Information 2016

May 25, 2016

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

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 24, 2016 (May 24, 2016)

Republic Services, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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

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

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (480) 627-2700

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.	3
SIGNATURES	4

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On May 24, 2016, Michael P. Rissman, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, informed the Company that, effective immediately, he is taking a leave of absence from the Company for an indefinite time period to care for a member of his family. The Company determined to continue Mr. Rissman’s salary and benefits during his absence. During Mr. Rissman’s absence, Catharine D. Ellingsen, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, will be leading the Company’s Legal Department.

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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.

/s/ Brian A. Goebel
Brian A. Goebel
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)

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