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Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) lifts quarterly dividend to $0.670 per share

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Republic Services, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors approved a 4.5 cent increase in the Company’s regular quarterly dividend, bringing the dividend to $0.670 per share.

The dividend is scheduled to be paid on October 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of October 2, 2026.

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  • Quarterly dividend raised to $0.670 per share, reflecting a 4.5 cent increase approved by the Board, which increases cash distributions to shareholders beginning with the October 15, 2026 payment.

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Quarterly dividend per share $0.670 per share Regular quarterly dividend approved by the Board of Directors
Dividend increase 4.5 cents per share Increase in the Company's regular quarterly dividend
Dividend payment date October 15, 2026 Date the increased dividend will be paid
Record date October 2, 2026 Shareholders of record on this date will receive the dividend
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FAQ

What dividend change did Republic Services (RSG) announce?
Republic Services’ Board approved a 4.5 cent increase in the Company’s regular quarterly dividend, bringing it to $0.670 per share. This higher dividend will apply starting with the payment scheduled for October 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on October 2, 2026.

What is the new quarterly dividend per share for RSG?
The new regular quarterly dividend for Republic Services is $0.670 per share. This reflects a 4.5 cent increase over the prior quarterly rate and will be paid to shareholders of record on October 2, 2026, with payment occurring on October 15, 2026.

When will Republic Services (RSG) pay the increased dividend?
Republic Services will pay the increased $0.670 per share quarterly dividend on October 15, 2026. Investors must be shareholders of record on October 2, 2026 to receive this dividend, following the Board’s approval of the 4.5 cent increase.

What is the record date for Republic Services (RSG) new dividend?
The record date for Republic Services’ increased quarterly dividend is October 2, 2026. Shareholders listed on the Company’s books at the close of that date will be entitled to receive the new $0.670 per share dividend payable on October 15, 2026.

Which board action triggered this Republic Services (RSG) 8-K filing?
The filing reflects the Board of Directors’ approval of a 4.5 cent increase in Republic Services’ regular quarterly dividend to $0.670 per share. The Company also disclosed the associated record date of October 2, 2026 and payment date of October 15, 2026.
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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): July 28, 2026
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.)
   
5353 East City North Drive  
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:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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





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Item 8.01 Other Events.
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SIGNATURES
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EX-104
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On July 28, 2026, the Board of Directors of Republic Services, Inc. (the "Company") approved a 4.5 cent increase in the Company's regular quarterly dividend to $0.670 per share. The dividend will be paid on October 15, 2026 for shareholders of record on October 2, 2026.
   
Exhibit No.Description
104Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
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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:July 29, 2026By:  /s/ Catharine D. Ellingsen
  Catharine D. Ellingsen
  Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary

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