PHOENIX, July 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic
Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) announced today that its Board of
Directors has approved a 2-cent
increase in the Company's regular quarterly dividend. The quarterly
dividend of $0.30 per share will be
paid on Oct. 15, 2015, to
shareholders of record on Oct. 1,
2015.
Donald W. Slager, president and
chief executive officer, said, "Our Board of Directors increased
the quarterly dividend by approximately 7 percent, which reflects
Republic's continued commitment to increase cash returns to our
shareholders and confidence in the strength of our business."
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is an industry leader in
U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste. Through its
subsidiaries, Republic's collection companies, recycling centers,
transfer stations and landfills focus on providing effective
solutions to make proper waste disposal effortless for their
commercial, industrial, municipal, residential and oilfield
customers. We'll handle it from
here.TM, the brand's tagline, lets
customers know they can count on Republic to provide a superior
experience while fostering a sustainable Blue
PlanetTM for future generations to enjoy a cleaner,
safer and healthier world.
For more information, visit the Republic Services website at
RepublicServices.com. "Like" Republic on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/RepublicServices and follow on Twitter
@RepublicService.
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