Corporate Profile
Allied Waste, a Fortune 500 Company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AW), is the second largest non-hazardous solid waste services company in the United States, with annual revenues of more than $5 billion and assets of nearly $14 billion. Headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, we serve approximately 10 million residential, commercial and industrial customers in 128 major markets within 37 states and Puerto Rico.

Our nationwide team of 26,000 employees shares a commitment to exemplary customer service and efficient, innovative solutions for our customers across the country. And, we are proud to hold the number one or number two position in nearly every market we serve.

Operations
Allied Waste operates collection companies, transfer stations, landfills and recycling facilities across the country. We are committed to providing excellent service to all of our customers. We show that commitment by investing in equipment, technology and training programs that maximize our operational excellence and ensure the safety of our customers, employees and the environment. Allied Waste has been serving local communities with pride and ingenuity for decades. Regardless of our size, we will always be a local business. Our local managers know the business, they know their communities, and they are proud of the service their employees provide each day.

Collection Services
Allied Waste provides garbage collection services to approximately 10 million customers nationwide. We serve residential customers under individual household subscriptions and municipal contracts. We also provide service to industrial and commercial customers across the country, providing customized non-hazardous solid waste disposal services for local, regional and national accounts.

Waste Transfer & Disposal Services
Our waste transfer stations are fundamental to our vertically integrated operations, as they improve our efficiency in collecting and transporting solid waste to recycling facilities and landfills. Allied Waste operates hundreds of landfills across the country, with an average remaining life of over 35 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 recycling facilities offer waste handling and collection services and educational programs in certain markets. For elementary age school children, Recycle Rosie, our recycling mascot, is used to educate children about the importance of the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle in their daily lives. Allied Waste recycles approximately 1.7 million tons of recyclable commodities a year, including paper, glass and plastics and reusable construction debris.