Alabama Solid Waste Alliance Is Made: Advanced Disposal Services, Inc. & Arrow Disposal Services, Inc. Combine Operations
Tuesday, June 5th, 2007
Alabama Solid Waste Alliance Is Made: Advanced Disposal Services, Inc. & Arrow Disposal Services, Inc. Combine Operations

Jacksonville, FL & Birmingham, AL, June 5, 2007 - Advanced Disposal Services, Inc, a Southeast regional provider of integrated solid waste collection, transfer, and disposal services, announces the acquisition of stock of Arrow Disposal Service, Inc, a well-respected Alabama solid waste collection company. The combination of the two companies' Alabama operations, under the direction of the Advanced Disposal senior management team, will combine experience and integrate their joint assets into three Alabama divisions: Birmingham, AL; Montgomery, AL and the Gulf Coast.

"The combination of our Alabama operations allows for greater density and market share in a high growth area of the Southeast said Charlie Appleby, Advanced Disposal's Chairman and CEO. "The State of Alabama has been a key marketplace for Advanced Disposal since 2001 with great opportunity for the combined operations to maximize our strengths. Arrow Disposal is a major player in the Alabama solid waste industry, and we are delighted to be joining efforts with them."

According to Mary O'Brien, Chief Marketing Officer, "Our biggest goal is to ensure our customers - residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental alike - that Advanced Disposal and Arrow Disposal will be working around the clock to guarantee a smooth transition with no interruption in collection service. We have great confidence in the Arrow management team and employees who will remain the frontline of customer service and quality."

Gentry Shows, President of Arrow Disposal, remains an integral member of the Alabama operations. "Advanced Disposal and Arrow Disposal represent two of the best in independent, customer service oriented collection companies. I am excited about the expanded platform for growth opportunities and the significant financial strength represented by joining the assets of the companies."

About Advanced Disposal Services, Inc.

Advanced Disposal is a regional solid waste company providing integrated, non-hazardous solid waste collection, transfer, and disposal 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, and transfer stations. 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 1,000 staff. The company's website is www.advanceddisposal.com.

About Arrow Disposal Service, Inc.

Arrow Disposal Service, Inc. is a division of Urrutia, Inc. headquartered in Abbeville, AL. Arrow Disposal is a regional solid waste collection company that provides commercial and residential collection services in multiple counties and cities in Alabama.