SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.   20549

NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION (VOLUNTARY SUBMISSION)

NAME OF REGISTRANT:  Republic Services, Inc.   

NAME OF PERSON RELYING ON EXEMPTION:  International Brotherhood of Teamsters

ADDRESS OF PERSON RELYING ON EXEMPTION:  25 Louisiana Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.   20001

Written materials are submitted pursuant to Rule 14a-6(g)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

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