Advanced Disposal Buys Divested Republic Assets in Atlanta

Date: April 1, 2009

Source: Advanced Disposal Services, Inc.

Advanced Disposal Acquires Certain Divested Assets from Republic Services

Advanced Disposal Services, Inc. announced that it has acquired certain assets from Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) being divested as a result of Republic Services' recent merger with Allied Waste Industries, Inc. The assets being acquired include thirteen commercial solid waste collection routes and contracts in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area as well as two municipal solid waste (MSW) transfer stations, one in Gwinnett County (Lawrenceville) and one in Cobb County (Smyrna). The closing date of the transaction is April 1, 2009.

"This transaction represents Advanced Disposal's continued growth in existing markets to better optimize our Atlanta collection operations and greater disposal internalization through the two MSW transfer stations" stated Charlie Appleby, Advanced Disposal's CEO. "Advanced Disposal's very first trucks and employees started in Gwinnett County in 2000, and it is exciting to watch the success of these commercial operations continue to meet the needs of Gwinnett and surrounding counties' businesses. In addition, the Gwinnett and Cobb County MSW transfer stations open up a wider geographic area to Advanced Disposal in which to provide environmentally safe and convenient disposal of waste materials for business, individuals and governments alike."

The acquired commercial operations include front-end load routes in Gwinnett, Hall Walton and other Counties. No residential routes were acquired by Advanced Disposal. The transfer stations are fully permitted by the State of Georgia and accept MSW and C&D waste materials. No hazardous waste is permitted.

About Advanced Disposal Services, Inc.

Advanced Disposal is a regional environmental services company providing integrated, non-hazardous solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in the Southeastern United States. Advanced Disposal currently owns and operates commercial, industrial, and residential solid waste collection operations, municipal solid waste landfills, construction and demolition debris landfills, transfer stations, and recycling processing facilities. Advanced Disposal is dedicated to preserving the environment and ensuring that all operations are conducted in a manner that follows all local, state and federal laws in regards to environmental protection. Advanced Disposal is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL and has operations in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi employing over 1350 staff. The company's website is www.AdvancedDisposal.com.

For more information, contact:
Mary O'Brien, Chief Marketing Officer
Advanced Disposal Services, Inc.
(904) 616-5322
mobrien@AdvancedDisposal.com.

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