848865--2/21/2008--ALLIED_WASTE_INDUSTRIES

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Adverse weather conditions may limit our operations and increase the costs of collection and disposal. We currently have matters pending with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which could result in large cash expenditures and could have a material adverse impact on our operating results and cash flows. Increases in the cost of fuel or oil for any extended period of time will increase our operating expenses. Fluctuations in prices for recycled commodities that we sell to customers may adversely affect our revenues, operating income and cash flows We may be subject to influences of the workforce, including work stoppages, which could increase our operating costs and disrupt our operations We may not realize all of the expected benefits from our business development plan. We are subject to costly environmental regulations that may affect our operating margins, restrict our operations and subject us to additional liability. We may be unable to obtain required permits or to expand existing permitted capacity of our landfills, which could decrease our revenues and increase our costs. We may have potential environmental liabilities that are not covered by our insurance Despite our efforts, we may incur additional hazardous substances liability in excess of amounts presently known and accrued. We cannot assure you that we will continue to operate our landfills at currently estimated volumes due to the use of alternatives to landfill disposal caused by state requirements or voluntary initiatives. If we are unable to execute our business strategy, our waste disposal expenses could increase significantly. The solid waste industry is a capital-intensive industry and the amount we spend on capital expenditures may increase, which could require us to issue additional equity or debt to fund our operations or impair our ability to grow our business. We may not be successful in continuing to service or repay our indebtedness, which could have an adverse affect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Covenants in our debt instruments may limit our ability to operate our business and any failure by us to comply with such covenants may accelerate our obligation to repay the underlying debt. A downgrade in our bond ratings could adversely affect our liquidity by increasing the cost of debt and financial assurance instruments. Changes in interest rates may negatively affect our results of operations. If we are unable to obtain necessary financial assurances, it could negatively impact our liquidity and capital resources. Our goodwill may become impaired, which could result in a material non-cash charge to our results of operations. Currently pending or future litigation or governmental proceedings could result in material adverse consequences, including judgments or settlements. Our business would be harmed if we lose the services of our key personnel. Businesses we acquire may have undisclosed liabilities and we may be unable to integrate these businesses successfully The possibility of disposal site developments, expansion projects or pending acquisitions not being completed or certain other events could result in a material charge against our earnings If we inadequately accrue for landfill capping, closure and post-closure costs, our results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected.

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