ADVANCED DISPOSAL PROMOTES JIM SMITH AS DISTRICT MANAGER IN ILLINOIS

Advanced Disposal, an integrated environmental services company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jim Smith to District Manager for Illinois. Jim's new role places him in charge of operations for all Advanced Disposal sites within the state which includes eight hauling operations, seven transfer stations and three landfills.

Jim brings 25 years of industry experience to the position. Most recently he was the General Manger to the Sheboygan and Chilton hauling facilities for Advanced Disposal. Jim has worked in the waste industry abroad as the Senior Division Controller for WM International, leading financial analysis for hauling operations in Sweden and the Netherlands. He would go on to serve as Director of Operations for Waste Management in the U.S. before becoming President and CEO of Eagle Waste & Recycling Services, and later JHS Enterprises in Denver, Colorado.

"Jim's professional leadership experience makes him an ideal candidate for the District Manager role. We look forward to the success his unique, high level skill set will bring to our Illinois area facilities," said Dan DeWaard, Advanced Disposal region vice president.

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Advanced Disposal brings fresh ideas and solutions to the business of a clean environment. As the largest privately-owned environmental services company in the U.S., we provide integrated, non-hazardous solid waste collection, recycling and disposal services to residential, commercial, industrial and construction customers across 17 states and the Bahamas. Our team is dedicated to finding effective, sustainable solutions to preserve the environment for future generations. We welcome you to learn more at AdvancedDisposal.com or follow us on Facebook.

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