EarthCare serves the waste services needs of a variety of residential, commercial and industrial customers. EarthCare has grown rapidly through acquisitions and internal growth. EarthCare is also dedicated to establishing a higher standard of environmental compliance and customer service. All EarthCare company employees sign an EarthCare Company Employee Environmental Agreement. Each business unit has adapted these principles in unique ways to develop a high growth, differentiated business.

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000, EarthCare conducted business through three business units: EarthCareSM (also referred to as EarthCare Solid Waste), EarthAmericaSM, and...