Corporate Profile
Allied Waste Industries, Inc. is the second largest non-hazardous solid waste management company in the United States, with annual revenues of over $5 billion and assets of nearly $14 billion. Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, we serve approximately 10 million residential, commercial and industrial customers in 128 major markets within 37 states and Puerto Rico.

Allied Waste operates as a vertically integrated company through our network of over 700 collection companies, transfer stations, landfills and recycling facilities. Our structure allows for the most efficient operations in the industry, and has positioned Allied Waste as a true leader in our industry. We have the highest internalization rate in the industry and hold number one or number two positions in nearly every market we serve

Our nationwide team of 24,000 employees shares our commitment to exemplary customer service and efficient, innovative solutions that respect and safeguard our nation's public health and natural resources.

Operations
Allied Waste is an alliance of hundreds of companies that have been serving their communities with local pride and ingenuity for decades. Regardless of our size, we are and always will be a local business. More than half of our operating management team consists of former owners and second- and third-generation industry professionals. Our managers know our business, they know our communities, and they are proud of the service we provide. We help them succeed by providing company-wide resources, including technical support, best practices, direction in regulated areas and the benefits of economies of scale.

Collection Services
Allied Waste's network of 300 collection companies provides collection services to approximately 10 million customers nationwide. We serve residential customers under individual household subscriptions as well as municipal contracts. In addition, we serve industrial and commercial customers across the country, providing customized non-hazardous solid waste disposal services for local, regional and national accounts. Allied Waste is committed to providing excellent service to all our customers. We support this commitment by investing in equipment, technology and training programs that maximize our operational excellence and ensure the safety of our customers, employees and environment.

Transfer Services
Our 164 transfer stations are fundamental to our vertically integrated operations, as they improve our efficiency in collecting and transporting solid waste to recycling facilities and sanitary landfills.

Disposal Services
Allied Waste owns and operates 169 active landfills across the country, with an average remaining life of 40 years. Our professional landfill experts employ state-of-the art methods to maintain our landfills and protect our environment, while meeting or exceeding all federal, state and local regulations. We also provide customized consulting services for handling and disposing special non-hazardous wastes and keep our customers abreast of changing environmental and regulatory requirements.

Recycling Services
Our 53 recycling facilities offer waste handling and collection services and educational programs in certain markets. We recycle approximately 1.7 million tons of recyclable commodities a year, including paper, glass and plastics and reusable construction debris.

Corporate Headquarters: Allied Waste Industries, Inc. 18500 North Allied Way Phoenix, AZ 85054 480/627-2700 National Accounts: 1001 S. Dairy Ashord Ste. 400 Houston, TX 77077 800/840-5409

Company Information Employees: 24,000 Operating Areas: 128 markets in 37 states and Puerto Rico Residential/Commercial Customers: Approximately 10 million Collection Companies:300 Transfer Stations:164 Active Solid Waste Landfills:169 Recycling Facilities:53 (Information as of 6/30/2007)