Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) HR chief logs RSU vesting and tax share disposition

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Republic Services executive Courtney Rodriguez reported equity compensation changes tied to restricted stock units (RSUs). On 02/18/2026, 264.78 RSUs, including accrued dividend equivalents, automatically vested from a grant made on 02/18/2025, and were paid out in an equal number of Republic Services common shares at no cost.

Following this vesting, direct common stock holdings increased to 3,120.26 shares and RSU holdings to 797.37 units. Separately, 123.52 common shares were withheld and delivered back to the company to satisfy tax liabilities at a fair market value of $216.84 per share, based on the closing price on 02/18/2026.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Rodriguez Courtney

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.

5353 E. CITY NORTH DRIVE

(Street)

PHOENIX AZ 85054

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. [ RSG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief HR Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/18/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/18/2026		M		264.78(1)	A	$0	3,243.78	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		F		123.52(2)	D	$216.84	3,120.26	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(3)	02/18/2026		M			264.78	(1)	(1)	Common Stock	264.78	$0	797.37	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") granted on 02/18/2025 vest 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the date of grant. 264.78 RSUs, that included accrued dividend equivalents, automatically vested on 02/18/2026 and were paid out in the form of Republic Services, Inc.'s common stock.

2. Represents shares of common stock to satisfy the tax liability of the Reporting Person upon the vesting of shares under a Restricted Stock Unit award on 02/18/2026. The fair market value of the exchanged shares was $216.84 (the closing price of Republic Services, Inc.'s common stock on 02/18/2026).

3. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the contingent right to one share of common stock of Republic Services, Inc.

Remarks:

	/s/ Lauren McKeon, Attorney-in-Fact	02/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Republic Services (RSG) report for Courtney Rodriguez?

Republic Services EVP and Chief HR Officer Courtney Rodriguez reported RSU vesting into 264.78 common shares and a related share disposition of 123.52 shares used to cover tax liabilities arising from that vesting event.

How many Republic Services (RSG) RSUs vested for Courtney Rodriguez on 02/18/2026?

On 02/18/2026, 264.78 restricted stock units vested for Courtney Rodriguez. These RSUs, including accrued dividend equivalents, were paid out in an equal number of Republic Services common shares under a grant originally awarded on 02/18/2025.

What was the tax-related share disposition in the Republic Services (RSG) Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 123.52 Republic Services common shares were delivered to satisfy Courtney Rodriguez’s tax liability upon RSU vesting. The fair market value used was $216.84 per share, equal to the stock’s closing price on 02/18/2026.

How many Republic Services (RSG) shares does Courtney Rodriguez own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Courtney Rodriguez directly owns 3,120.26 shares of Republic Services common stock. She also holds 797.37 restricted stock units, each representing the contingent right to receive one additional Republic Services common share in the future.

What are the vesting terms of Courtney Rodriguez’s Republic Services (RSG) RSU grant?

The RSUs granted on 02/18/2025 vest 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date. On 02/18/2026, 264.78 RSUs, including dividend equivalents, vested and were settled in Republic Services common stock for Courtney Rodriguez.