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News:  Republic Services and Allied Waste Announce Merger

Republic Services, Inc. and Allied Waste Industries, Inc. announced Monday, June 23, 2008, that their boards of directors have unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement that firmly establishes one of the nation’s leading waste and environmental services provider.For more information regarding our proposed transaction, please visit www.RepublicAllied.com.

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As a leading provider of environmental services, the 13,000 people who work at Republic continually strive to create a higher standard of excellence by preserving the environment while offering the most cost-efficient solid waste management.

Founded in 1998, Republic now has operations in 21 states.  The Company attributes its strong growth to the strategic planning and provision of solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling while maintaining efficiency and satisfaction for commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers.

Republic Services, Inc., one of Forbes Best Managed Companies of 2004, is made up of an outstanding team of solid waste professionals.  Institutional Investor Magazine named Republic’s Tod Holmes best CFO (2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007) and Jim O’Connor best CEO (2005, 2006 and 2007) in the environmental services category.  In addition, the Environmental Industry Associations recognized several Republic Services’ truck drivers as “Drivers of the Year" in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.

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