[8-K] REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Republic Services, Inc. declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.625 per share. The Board approved the dividend on October 22, 2025. Shareholders of record on January 2, 2026 will be eligible to receive the payment.

The dividend will be paid on January 15, 2026. Republic Services’ common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RSG.

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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): October 22, 2025

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.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class			Trading Symbol			Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share			RSG			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company			☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item 8.01 Other Events.									3
SIGNATURES									4
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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On October 22, 2025, the Board of Directors of Republic Services, Inc. declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.625 per share for shareholders of record on January 2, 2026. The dividend will be paid on January 15, 2026.

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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.

						REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
Date:			October 23, 2025			By:			/s/ Catharine D. Ellingsen
									Catharine D. Ellingsen
									Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary

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FAQ

What dividend did Republic Services (RSG) declare?

The company declared a $0.625 per share regular quarterly dividend.

What is the record date for RSG’s dividend?

Shareholders of record on January 2, 2026 will receive the dividend.

When will Republic Services pay the dividend?

The dividend will be paid on January 15, 2026.

When did the Board approve the dividend?

The Board approved the dividend on October 22, 2025.

Where is Republic Services’ stock listed and what is its ticker?

Republic Services’ common stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol RSG.