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State legislation or rulemaking has changed recently and in the future could change the regulatory oversight, including the permitting process, for landfills, which could negatively impact our operations. Increases in the cost of fuel for any extended period of time would increase our operating expenses, which could negatively affect our earnings. 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. Economic conditions have had and in the future may have an adverse impact on our operating performance and results of operations. 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. 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. 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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