Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

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, 2016:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	55	$	24	$	25	(a)	$	54
Reserve for obsolescence and shrinkage	4		17		18		(b)	3
Self-insurance reserve	90		108		104		(c)	94
Year ended December 31, 2015:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	43	$	32	$	20	(a)	$	55
Reserve for obsolescence and shrinkage	3		18		17		(b)	4
Self-insurance reserve	92		110		112		(c)	90
Year ended December 31, 2014:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	49	$	13	$	19	(a)	$	43
Reserve for obsolescence and shrinkage	3		18		18		(b)	3
Self-insurance reserve	94		105		107		(c)	92

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.