Schedule II Valuation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

UNITED RENTALS, INC.

(In millions)

Description	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charged to Costs and Expenses		Deductions			Balance at End of Period
Year ended December 31, 2011:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	29	$	21	$	17	(a)	$	33
Reserve for obsolescence and shrinkage	1		5		4		(b)	2
Self-insurance reserve	93		65		75		(c)	83
Year ended December 31, 2010:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	25	$	21	$	17	(a)	$	29
Reserve for obsolescence and shrinkage	1		6		6		(b)	1
Self-insurance reserve	83		94		84		(c)	93
Year ended December 31, 2009:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	23	$	16	$	14	(a)	$	25
Reserve for obsolescence and shrinkage	1		7		7		(b)	1
Self-insurance reserve	86		99		102		(c)	83

The above information reflects the continuing operations of the Company for the periods presented. Additionally, because the Company has retained certain self-insurance liabilities associated with the discontinued traffic control business, those amounts have been included as well.

(a) Represents write-offs of accounts, net of recoveries.

(b) Represents write-offs.

(c) Represents payments.