<B>Waste Connections Makes Move</B>

Waste Connections, Inc. announced it has simultaneously closed a new $385 million five-year revolving credit facility and the purchase of certain Kansas operations from Allied Waste Industries, Inc. The operations acquired from Allied Waste include all of its Wichita and Garden City, Kansas operations, which include one landfill, a transfer station under construction and a significant collection operation.

Ronald J. Mittelstaedt, president and CEO of Waste Connections, Inc. said, ``The Allied transaction will significantly strengthen our position in the Kansas and Oklahoma markets and completes a series of negotiated transactions with Allied that have substantially enhanced Waste Connections positioning and financial strength throughout the mid-West. Upon the opening of the transfer station, we expect to internalize 1,500 to 2,000 tons per day into our area landfills in Kansas and Oklahoma. This transaction gives us tremendous visibility in our near term business plan. We would like to welcome all of our new employees in Wichita and Garden City, Kansas to our company. The new credit facility provides us with additional financing capability and improved financial covenants to continue our growth.''