UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. _________)*
ROLLINS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
$1 Par Value Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
775709108
CUSIP Number)
John W. Rollins, P.O. Box 1026, Wilmington, DE 19899 (302) 426-2900
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to
Receive Notices and Communications)
August, 1995
(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to
report the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is
filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the
following box. /____/
Check the following box if a fee is being paid with the statement / X /.
(A fee is not required only if the reporting person: (1) has a previous
statement on file reporting beneficial ownership of more than five percent
of the class of securities described in Item 1; and (2) has filed no
amendment subsequent thereto reporting beneficial ownership of five percent
or less of such class.) (See Rule 13d-7.)
Note: Six copies of this statement, including all exhibits, should be filed
with the Commission. See Rule 13d-1(a) for other parties to whom copies
are to be sent.
*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting
person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of
securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which
would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be
deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of
that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the
Act (however, see the Notes).
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SCHEDULE 13D
ROLLINS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
CUSIP No. 775709108 Page 2 of 4 Pages
1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
SS OR IRS IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
John W. Rollins
SS No. ###-##-####
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) /____/
(b) /____/
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. SOURCE OF FUNDS*
00
5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS /____/
REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(E)
6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7. SOLE VOTING POWER 3,697,576
8. SHARED VOTING POWER None
9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 3,697,576
10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER None
11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
3,967,300
12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES /____/
CERTAIN SHARES*
13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
6.6%
14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IN
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SCHEDULE 13D
ROLLINS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
CUSIP No. 775709108 Page 3 of 4 Pages
Item 1. Security and Issuer.
This statement relates to the $1 par value common stock (the
"Common Stock") of Rollins Environmental Services, Inc. (the
"Company"). The principal office of the Company is located at
2200 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19803.
Item 2. Identity and Background.
(a) This statement is filed by John W. Rollins.
(b) Mr. Rollins' business address is Post Office Box 1026,
Wilmington, Delaware.
(c) Mr. Rollins' principal occupations are Chairman of the Board
and Chief Executive Officer for Rollins Truck Leasing Corp.
and Rollins Environmental Services, Inc. and Director of
Matlack Systems, Inc. The address for the principal office
of the three above companies is One Rollins Plaza, 2200
Concord Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19803.
(d) During the last five years Mr. Rollins was not convicted in
a criminal proceeding.
(e) During the past five years Mr. Rollins was not a party to a
civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of
competent jurisdiction in which as a result of such
proceeding, he was or is subject to any judgment, decree or
final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting
or mandating activities subject to, federal or state
securities laws or finding any violation with respect to
such laws.
(f) Mr. Rollins is a citizen of the United States of America.
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
Not applicable.
Item 4. Purpose of Transaction
Mr. Rollins has beneficially owned over five percent (5%) of the
outstanding common stock in the Company since it became a public
company in 1982. His beneficial ownership has been duly reported
in the Company's proxy statements and in beneficial ownership
forms filed, respectively, pursuant to Sections 14 and 16 under
the Securities Exchange Act. This filing is a statutorily
required supplement to those filings and is for informational
purposes only.<PAGE>
SCHEDULE 13D
ROLLINS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
CUSIP No. 775709108 Page 4 of 4 Pages
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
(a) The 3,967,300 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by
Mr. Rollins represents 6.6% of the securities of that class
issued and outstanding as of the date of this report.
Of these 3,967,300 shares of Common Stock, 167,749 shares
are held by his wife, Michele Metrinko Rollins, and 101,975
shares are held by his wife as Custodian for his minor
children. Mr. Rollins disclaims any beneficial interest in
these holdings.
(b) Mr. Rollins has sole voting power and sole power to dispose
of 3,697,576 shares of Common Stock.
(c) None.
(d) No person other than Mr. Rollins has the right to receive
dividends or the proceeds from the sale of the securities
listed under (b) of this Item 5.
(e) Not applicable.
Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with
Respect to Securities of the Issuer.
Not applicable.
Item 7. Material to be filed as Exhibits.
None.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and
belief, I certify that the information set forth in this
statement is true, complete and correct.
Date: August 21, 1995 /s/ John W. Rollins
Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute
Federal criminal violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)
