If any of the conditions are
not satisfied, AWNA is not obligated to accept for payment, purchase or pay
for, and may delay the acceptance for payment of, any tendered Notes, and may
terminate the tender offer."

The Rendell Administration is committed to creating a first-rate public
education system, protecting our most vulnerable citizens and continuing
economic investment to support our communities and businesses.

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Eastern Time on March 22, 2005,
the "Expiration Date," unless extended or earlier terminated.
Requests for documents related to the tender offer may be directed to D.
These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties which
could cause actual results to differ materially including, without limitation:
(1) weakness in the U.

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In connection with the offer, AWNA is soliciting the consents of holders
of the 7 5/8% Notes and the 10% Notes to certain proposed amendments to the
indentures governing the Notes .F., the Information Agent, at 888-628-9011 or 212-269-5550.

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Questions regarding the Offer may be directed to UBS Securities LLC at
888-722-9555 ext. "This investment will support
businesses and organizations while lessening the burden on our landfills.
McGinty said.4 billion in gross annual
sales, paid $305 million in taxes and provided jobs for more than 81,322
employees at an annual payroll of approximately $2. However, that fee runs only
through 2008.us.

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To find out
more about Governor Rendell's initiatives and to sign up for his weekly
newsletter, visit his Web site at: http: //www.

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As of December 31, 2004, Allied
served customers through a network of 314 collection companies , 165 transfer
stations, 166 active landfills and 58 recycling facilities in 37 states.

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Under the terms of the offer, AWNA is offering to purchase the outstanding
7 5/8% Notes for a tender consideration of $1,016. This includes the tender consideration and a consent payment of
$15.S.
"Our goal is a cleaner environment.9 billion.depweb.

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Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
and Exchange Act of 1934.
For more information on the Compost Infrastructure Development Grant
Program, or to obtain a grant application , visit DEP's Web site at
http://www.

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(NYSE: AW) today announced that as a component of its
comprehensive financing plan announced earlier today, its wholly-owned
subsidiary, Allied Waste North America, Inc. Holders who tender on or prior to
5:00 p.75 per
$1,000 principal amount of 10% Notes tendered . Although we believe that the
expectations reflected in these forward looking statements are reasonable , we
can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct., Governor Edward G."
The Compost Infrastructure Development Grant Program aims to increase the
volume of organic materials being diverted from landfills and helps businesses
increase the use of organic materials in the production of finished products.us, Keyword: "Compost.

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economy may cause a decline in the demand for our
services (particularly in the commercial and industrial sectors), a decline in
the price of commodities sold by us, increased competitive pressure on pricing
and generally make it more difficult for us to predict economic trends; (2) we
may be impeded in the successful integration of acquired businesses and our
market development efforts, which may cause significant increases in our waste
disposal expenses; (3) we may be unsuccessful in achieving greater aggregate
revenues from price increases; (4) a change in interest rates or a reduction
in our cash flow could impair our ability to service and reduce our debt
obligations; (5) volatility in interest rates may, among other things , affect
earnings due to our variable interest rate debt, possible mark to market
changes on certain interest rate hedges; (6) divestitures by us may not raise
funds exceeding financing needed for future acquisitions or may not occur at
all; (7) severe weather conditions could impair our operating results; (8) the
covenants in our credit facilities and indentures may limit our ability to
operate our business; (9) we could be unable to obtain required permits;
(10) we may be unable to raise additional capital to meet our operational
needs; (11) increases in final capping, closure, post-closure, remediation and
regulatory compliance costs could result in an increase in our operating
costs; (12) we may be unable to obtain financial assurances; (13) the loss of
services of any members of senior management may affect our operating
abilities; (14) government regulations may increase the cost of doing
business; (15) potential liabilities, including the outcome of litigation
brought by government agencies, liabilities associated with our acquisitions
and hazardous substance and environmental liabilities could increase costs;
(16) potential increases in commodity, insurance and fuel prices may make it
more expensive to operate our business; (17) potential increases in our
operating costs or disruption to our operations as a result of union initiated
work stoppages; (18) risks associated with undisclosed liabilities of acquired
businesses; (19) we may not realize the net benefits of best practice
programs; (20 ) potential errors in accounting estimates and judgments;
(21) the effects that trends toward requiring recycling, waste reduction at
the source and prohibiting the disposal of certain types of wastes could have
on volumes of waste going to landfills and waste-to-energy facilities; and
(22) the outcome of legal proceedings. Woody materials from yard waste can
be used to create mulch for beautifying landscapes or controlling weeds. Governor Rendell is working with the Legislature to extend that
deadline so the commonwealth continues to enjoy the economic and environmental
benefits of recycling.

CONTACT:
Kate Philips
717-783-1116

Charlie Young, DEP
717-787 -1323

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In addition, the offer for the 10% Notes is conditioned upon the
execution of a new senior credit facility refinancing Allied's existing senior
credit facility on or prior to the final settlement date.
Applications will be accepted until May 4."
Pennsylvania's recycling and reuse industry leads Northeastern states in
employment, payroll and sales numbers.

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"More than 30 percent of the municipal waste going to landfills is yard
waste, food waste and other organic material that could become a resource to
innovative compost facilities," Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A.

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89 per $1,000, and the
outstanding 10% Notes for consideration of $1,050.75 per $1,000 principal amount of the 10% Notes tendered by
such time., Inc. Words such as "expects ," "intends," "plans,"
"projects," "believes," "outlook," "estimates" and similar expressions are
used to identify these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are
only made as of the date of this press release and Allied undertakes no
obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect
subsequent events or circumstances.

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Allied Waste Industries, Inc. Microorganisms break down organic
materials such as leaves, grass and vegetable scraps, forming a nutrient-rich
soil enhancement called compost or humus.governor.

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Payments of the
total consideration for Notes validly tendered and not withdrawn before the
Consent Date will be made promptly after the Consent Date for the 7 5/8% Notes
and promptly after the Expiration Date for the 10% Notes.
Composting is a natural process.state.

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("AWNA"), has commenced a cash
tender offer for its outstanding $600 million 7 5/8% senior notes due 2006
(the "7 5/8% Notes") and its outstanding $195 million 10% senior subordinated
notes due 2009 (the "10% Notes" and, together with the 7 5/8% Notes, the
"Notes").m. Rendell said
today Pennsylvania is taking aggressive steps to make protecting the
environment an engine for economic growth with a $400,000 investment to help
companies and nonprofits in the business of taking organic wastes and using
them in the production of fertilizer.

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Eastern Time, on March 7, 2005, the "Consent Date," will receive
total consideration of $1,031. Full details of the terms and conditions of the
tender offer are included in AWNA's offer to purchase and consent
solicitation, dated February 22, 2005. HARRISBURG, Pa.

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"These grants will leverage investments
by Pennsylvania businesses and lessen the burden on landfill capacity.

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The tender offer will expire at 9:00 a. This press
release does not constitute a notice of redemption under the optional
redemption provisions of the indentures governing the Notes.
The tender offer is contingent upon the satisfaction of certain
conditions , including (a) the receipt by Allied of approximately $825 million
in gross proceeds through a combination of additional borrowings under its
senior credit facility and one or more public and/or private securities
offerings to be completed on or prior to the final settlement date (which will
promptly follow the Expiration Date) and (b) the receipt of requisite consents
in order to adopt the proposed amendments to the indentures governing the
Notes. 4210., a leading waste services company, provides
collection , recycling and disposal services to residential, commercial and
industrial customers in the United States.

PA Governor Rendell Says Grants Help Businesses Reuse Organic Wastes in Finished Products

More than 3,247 recycling and reuse
businesses and organizations made more than $18.

This category features sites concerned with the business of the waste management industry.

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89 per $1,000 principal amount of the 7 5/8%
Notes and $1,053. These statements are not
guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and
assumptions that are difficult to predict.pa.state.pa.

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Allied Waste Commences Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Its 7 5/8% Senior Notes Due 2006 and Its 10 % Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2009

, Allied Waste
Industries, Inc. The tender offer is
also subject to customary closing conditions.
The grant program awards for-profit business entities and nonprofit
organizations operating in the commonwealth grants of up to $200,000 for
projects that incorporate recovered organic materials into their products or
increase the amount of organic material processed at an existing composting
facility.
"This grant program is a win for the environment and a win for
Pennsylvania's economy," McGinty said.

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00 per $1,000, in addition
to paying accrued and unpaid interest for the period up to but excluding the
applicable settlement date of the offer.m.00 per $1,000 principal amount of 7 5/8% Notes tendered and $3. The primary purpose of the solicitation and
proposed amendments is to eliminate substantially all of the restrictive
covenants and certain events of default and reduce the required notice period
contained in the optional redemption provisions of each indenture.
Other factors which could materially affect such forward-looking
statements can be found our periodic reports filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including risk factors detailed in Management's
Discussion and Analysis in Allied's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2004. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers
are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-
looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such
forward-looking statements.

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SCOTTSDALE , Ariz.
UBS Securities LLC will act as Dealer Manager for the tender offer. At the same time we 're looking for
ways to create new jobs," Governor Rendell said.
The state's recycling programs are supported by a $2 tipping fee on each
ton of waste deposited in Pennsylvania landfills.