| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2406403 - Disclosure - Other Assets (Other Assets) (Details) (http://www.republicservices.com/role/OtherAssetsOtherAssetsDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001060391 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Other Assets | ||
Deferred compensation plan | ||
Amounts recoverable for capping, closure and post-closure obligations | ||
Reinsurance receivable | ||
Interest rate swaps - other assets | ||
Investments | ||
Other | ||
Total | 320,500,000 | 260,600,000 |