Republic Services, Inc. and Allied Waste Industries, Inc. announced Friday, December 5, 2008, that they have completed their historic merger to create one of the nation's leading waste and environmental services providers. The combined company, which will be based in Phoenix, will be named Republic Services, Inc. and will trade under the ticker symbol "RSG" on The New York Stock Exchange. As of the close of the market on December 5, 2008, Allied Waste stock was delisted and will no longer trade on NYSE. The combined company will have more than 35,000 employees serving more than 13 million customers in 40 states and Puerto Rico.

Our mission is to provide industry-leading solid waste and environmental services that exceed our customers’ highest expectations. We offer a safe, respectful and rewarding workplace for our employees as we continue to develop a company dedicated to excellence, environmental responsibility, ethical behavior, and increasing shareholder value.

Republic Services offers employees an excellent assortment of benefits. We strive to create a great place to work and understand that compensation and excellent benefits are rewards for our team's hard work and dedication.

At Republic, each eligible employee receives a comprehensive benefits package that includes financial benefits, health benefits and family benefits.

Health, Welfare and Family

• Comprehensive health care
  
• Dental plans with dental maintenance alternatives
  
• Vision coverage
  
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  
• Prescription drug plan
  
• Short and Long-Term Disability
  
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance