Republic Services (RSG) awards director 1,095 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Republic Services, Inc. reported an equity compensation grant to one of its non-management directors. On 01/02/2026, the director received an annual award of 1,095 restricted stock units (RSUs) under the Republic Services, Inc. 2021 Stock Incentive Plan, based on a grant value of $230,000 and the closing stock price of $210.20 per share on the grant date.

The RSUs vest immediately but cannot be converted into common stock, on a 1-for-1 basis, until the earlier of the last day of the month in which the three-year anniversary of the award occurs, stated as 01/31/2029, or the date the director leaves the board. The director elected to defer this grant under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan.

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^*

Duffy Michael A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O 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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/02/2026

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

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	(1)	01/02/2026		A		1,095		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,095	$0	1,095	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Based on 1 on 1 conversion.

2. On 01/02/2026 ("Date of Grant"), each non-management Director received an annual award of 1,095 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") pursuant to the Republic Services, Inc. 2021 Stock Incentive Plan. The grant was based on a value on the Date of Grant of $230,000, with the number of RSUs calculated based on the closing stock price of the Company's common stock on the Date of Grant ($210.20). The RSUs under this 01/02/2026 grant immediately vest; however, the Director cannot convert any of the RSUs to Company common stock (based on a 1 on 1 conversion) until the earlier of the last day of the month in which the three-year anniversary of the date of the award occurs (for this grant being 01/31/2029), unless deferred by the Director, or the date on which the Director leaves the Board. The Director elected to defer this grant pursuant to the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan.

Remarks:

	/s/ Lauren McKeon, Attorney-in-Fact	01/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity award did a Republic Services (RSG) director receive on 01/02/2026?

On 01/02/2026, a non-management director of Republic Services, Inc. received an annual grant of 1,095 restricted stock units (RSUs) under the company’s 2021 Stock Incentive Plan.

What was the grant value and price used for the Republic Services (RSG) director RSU award?

The RSU grant was based on a value of $230,000, with the number of RSUs calculated using the $210.20 closing stock price of Republic Services’ common stock on the 01/02/2026 grant date.

When do the Republic Services (RSG) director RSUs vest and settle?

The 1,095 RSUs granted on 01/02/2026 vest immediately, but they cannot be converted into common stock until the earlier of the last day of the month containing the three-year anniversary of the award, stated as 01/31/2029, or the date the director leaves the board.

What is the conversion ratio for the Republic Services (RSG) director RSUs?

The RSUs are convertible into Republic Services common stock on a 1-to-1 basis, meaning each RSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock upon conversion.

Did the Republic Services (RSG) director defer the 2026 RSU grant?

Yes. The director elected to defer the 01/02/2026 RSU grant under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan, delaying conversion into common stock under that program’s terms.

Which plan governs the Republic Services (RSG) director RSU grant?

The 1,095 RSUs granted on 01/02/2026 were issued pursuant to the Republic Services, Inc. 2021 Stock Incentive Plan.