Allied Waste Hires James Zeumer to Head Expanded Communications Efforts

Date: January 15, 2007

Source: Allied Waste Industries, Inc.

Allied Waste Industries, Inc. (NYSE: AW), a leading waste services company, announced today the hiring of James P. Zeumer, as Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, Communications & Investor Relations. Mike Burnett, who had previously overseen these activities, continues with the company in his primary role as Senior Vice President, Treasurer.

Mr. Zeumer brings more than 20 years of broad financial and corporate communications experience, most recently serving for the past nine years as Vice President of Investor and Corporate Communications for Pulte Homes, Inc. Prior to Pulte Homes, Mr. Zeumer held roles of increasing responsibility with Ply Gem Industries, ICF Kaiser Engineers and Alcide Corporation.

"Jim brings important skills in support of our goal to increase visibility and positive awareness among key stakeholders including our customers, our investors and our employees," said Pete Hathaway, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "This addition to our senior management team will allow Mike Burnett to focus his full time efforts on our treasury and risk management functions."

Mr. Zeumer earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Connecticut and his MBA in Finance from George Washington University. Mr. Zeumer will office out of the new Allied Waste headquarters and Operations Support Center in Phoenix, AZ.

Ed Evans, Executive Vice President and Chief Personnel Officer added, "Jim will have a significant impact on increasing Allied's brand recognition and support the Company's efforts as a responsible corporate leader in the communities we serve across the nation."

About Allied Waste Industries

Allied Waste Industries, Inc., a leading waste services company, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to residential, commercial and industrial customers in the United States. As of September 30, 2006, the Company operated a network of 299 collection companies, 161 transfer stations, 169 active landfills and 56 recycling facilities in 37 states and Puerto Rico.

For more information, contact:
James P. Zeumer
Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, Communications & Investor Relations
Allied Waste Industries, Inc.,
480-627-2785

www.alliedwaste.com

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