RSG: Other company developments

Item 8.01 Other Events. 3 SIGNATURES 4 EX-104 2 Item 8.01 Other Events. On July 28, 2026, the Board of Directors of Republic Services, Inc. (the "Company") approved a 4.5 cent increase in the Company's regular quarterly dividend to $0.670 per share. The dividend will be paid on October 15, 2026 for shareholders of record on October 2, 2026. Exhibit No. Description 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document 3 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. Date: July 29, 2026 By: /s/ Catharine D. Ellingsen Catharine D. Ellingsen Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary 4