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The waste industry is highly competitive and if we fail to compete successfully our financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected. We may not be able to continue our strategy of growth through acquisitions, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Economic Conditions may have an adverse impact on our operating performance and results of operations. Increases in the cost of fuel for any extended period of time would increase our operating expenses, which could negatively affect our earnings. We are subject to costly environmental regulations and environmental litigation that could negatively affect our financial condition and results of operations. Adverse weather could hamper our operations, which could increase our operating costs and negatively impact our results of operations. Our business is seasonal, which causes our quarterly results to fluctuate. Our significant leverage exposes us to increased expense and operational restrictions which could make it difficult to operate our business. If we are unable to maintain and obtain required permits for our existing and any future landfills, our business could be harmed and our results of operations negatively affected. We are required to make accounting and tax-related estimates and judgments in preparing our financial statements. Our stock is thinly traded, which can cause volatility in its price.

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