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SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

STERICYCLE, INC.

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

In millions
Allowance for doubtful accounts	Balance Beginning of Period		Charges to Expenses		Other Charges/ (Reversals) (1)			Write-offs/ Payments			Balance End of Period
2017	$	49.6	$	32.3	$	2.7		$	(19.4	)	$	65.2
2018	$	65.2	$	24.9	$	(2.1	)	$	(16.1	)	$	71.9
2019	$	71.9	$	25.7	$	(5.8	)	$	(23.9	)	$	67.9

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^{Amounts consist primarily of currency translation adjustments and $4.1 million relating to divestitures undertaken during 2019.}

In millions
Valuation Allowance on Deferred Tax Assets	Balance Beginning of Period		Additions/ (Deductions) Charged to/ (from) Income Tax Expense⁽¹⁾		Other Changes to Reserves (2)			Balance End of Period
2017	$	15.4	$	4.5	$	(3.8	)	$	16.1
2018	$	16.1	$	20.6	$	(1.4	)	$	35.3
2019	$	35.3	$	13.3	$	(9.2	)	$	39.4

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^{2019 amount includes a valuation allowance on Capital losses related to divestitures.}

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^{2019 amount consists primarily of release of valuation allowance on the Divestitures in Mexico and Chile. 2018 and 2017 amounts consist primarily of valuation allowances on acquired deferred tax assets from business combinations.}