On August 31, 2009, Republic Services, Inc. (the "Company") announced the commencement and the pricing of a private offering of $650 million of Senior Notes due 2019, which announcements were contained in press releases, copies of which are filed under Item 9.01 as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 and are incorporated herein by reference.

On August 31, 2009, the Company announced that it and its subsidiary, Allied Waste North America, Inc., have commenced a cash tender offer to purchase a portion of the following series of outstanding notes: 6.500% Senior Notes due 2010; 5.750% Senior Notes due 2011; 6.375% Senior Notes due 2011; and 6.75% Senior Notes due 2011. A copy of the press release announcing this offer is filed under Item 9.01 as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated herein by reference.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.            Description

       99.1         Press release issued August 31, 2009 announcing commencement of bond
                    offering

       99.2         Press release issued August 31, 2009 announcing pricing of bond
                    offering

       99.3         Press release issued August 31, 2009 announcing commencement of tender
                    offer