RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Waste Industries USA,
Inc. (Nasdaq: WWIN), a regional, non-hazardous solid waste services
company, announced that its President and CEO, Jim W. Perry, was named as
Chairman of the Board of Governors of the National Solid Wastes Management
Association ("NSWMA") for the 2007 term year. Mr. Perry has served on the
Board of NSWMA for many years and since 2002 has also served on the Board
of Trustees of the Environmental Industry Associations, NSWMA's parent
organization.
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NSWMA is a trade association representing for-profit companies in North
America that provide solid, hazardous and medical waste collection,
recycling and disposal services to companies and companies that provide
professional and consulting services to the waste services industry. NSWMA
promotes the management of waste in a manner that is environmentally
responsible, efficient, profitable and ethical, while benefiting the public
and protecting employees.
"All of us involved in the collection and disposal of solid waste
understand clearly the important role we play in the quality of life around
us," stated Mr. Perry. "Companies, both large and small, help provide an
essential part of the infrastructure that serves not only business and
industry, but local communities and neighborhoods. While we've made
tremendous progress over the past decade, I'm excited to see that the
enthusiasm, commitment, and professionalism within NSWMA continue to
provide a strong and effective voice for our industry."
Bruce J. Parker, NSWMA's President and CEO, stated, "Jim is an
excellent choice to lead NSWMA. He has been an integral part of NSWMA's
leadership for many years and a major voice for the solid waste industry's
environmental and economic contributions to the nation. He has been a
tireless worker in promoting industry safety and the value of NSWMA
membership."
Waste Industries USA, Inc. is a vertically integrated solid waste
services company that provides collection, transfer, disposal and recycling
services to commercial, industrial and residential customer locations in
the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee
and Mississippi.
SOURCE Waste Industries USA, Inc.
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