Republic Services (RSG) CEO reports RSU vesting and 1,455-share tax disposition

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Republic Services CEO Jon Vander Ark reported equity award activity involving restricted stock units and common shares of Republic Services, Inc.

On March 1, 2026, 3,476 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) granted on March 1, 2024 vested, including accrued dividend equivalents, and were paid out in the form of Republic Services common stock. Each RSU represented the right to receive one share of common stock.

Also on March 1, 2026, 1,455 shares of common stock were disposed of to cover the tax liability associated with the RSU vesting. The fair market value used for this tax-withholding transaction was $229.00 per share, equal to the closing price of Republic Services common stock on February 27, 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^*

Vander Ark Jon

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026

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	03/01/2026		M		3,476(1)	A	$0	127,580.06	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		1,455(2)	D	$229	126,125.06	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)	03/01/2026		M			3,476	(1)	(1)	Common Stock	3,476	$0	6,958	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") granted on 03/01/2024 vest 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the date of grant. 3,476 RSUs, that included accrued dividend equivalents, automatically vested on 03/01/2026 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 03/01/2026. The fair market value of the exchanged shares was $229.00 (the closing price of Republic Services, Inc.'s common stock on 02/27/2026).

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	03/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Republic Services (RSG) report for Jon Vander Ark?

Jon Vander Ark reported RSU vesting and related share dispositions. On March 1, 2026, 3,476 restricted stock units vested into common stock, and 1,455 shares were withheld and disposed of to satisfy tax liabilities tied to that vesting event.

How many Republic Services (RSG) RSUs vested for the CEO on March 1, 2026?

A total of 3,476 restricted stock units vested for the CEO on March 1, 2026. These RSUs, including accrued dividend equivalents, converted into an equal number of Republic Services common shares under an award originally granted on March 1, 2024.

Why were 1,455 Republic Services (RSG) shares disposed of in this Form 4?

1,455 Republic Services common shares were disposed of to cover the CEO’s tax liability from RSU vesting. The shares were exchanged at a fair market value of $229.00 per share, based on the February 27, 2026 closing price.

What does each restricted stock unit represent for Republic Services (RSG) awards?

Each Republic Services restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one common share. Upon vesting, RSUs convert into common stock, as seen when 3,476 RSUs vested and were paid out in the form of Republic Services common shares.

How is the RSU vesting schedule structured for Republic Services (RSG) awards granted March 1, 2024?

RSUs granted on March 1, 2024 vest in four equal annual installments of 25%. On March 1, 2026, a 25% tranche of 3,476 RSUs, including dividend equivalents, vested as part of this multi-year equity compensation schedule.