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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on May 17, 2012.
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
ATTN: INVESTOR RELATIONS
18500 NORTH ALLIED WAY
PHOENIX, AZ 85054
Meeting Information
Meeting Type: Annual meeting
For holders as of: March 20, 2012
Date: May 17, 2012 Time: 10:30 A.M.
Location:
Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains
16770 N. Perimeter Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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Before You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials
NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT FORM 10-K
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Voting Items
1a. James W. Crownover
1. Election of Directors
Nominees:
1b. William J. Flynn
1c. Michael Larson
1d. Nolan Lehmann
1e. W. Lee Nutter
1f. Ramon A. Rodriguez
1g. Donald W. Slager
1h. Allan C. Sorensen
1i. John M. Trani
1j. Michael W. Wickham
2. Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.
3. Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accountants for 2012.
4. Stockholder proposal regarding payments upon the death of a senior executive.
5. Stockholder proposal regarding political contributions and expenditures.
NOTE: In the discretion of the Proxies named herein, the Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other matters as may properly come before the meeting (or any adjournment or postponement thereof).
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR all the listed nominees and FOR Proposals 2 and 3.
The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST the following proposals:
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