Waste Services Issues Additional $50 Million of 9-1/2% Senior Subordinated
Notes

BURLINGTON , Ontario, Sept. 21 /CNW/ -- Waste Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSII) today announced the successful completion of a private placement of $50 million of 9-1/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014. The terms of these notes are identical to the terms of the $160 million of 9-1/2% Senior Subordinated Notes previously issued. Proceeds from the note issuance have been used to repay revolving credit facilities, resulting in approximately $100 million in available borrowing capacity to be used for acquisitions or general corporate purposes.

Waste Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation, is a multi-regional, integrated solid waste services company that provides collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in the United States and Canada . The company's website is www.wasteservicesinc.com. Information on the company's website does not form part of this press release.

For further information: Edwin D. Johnson, Waste Services, Inc., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, [phone], or J. Todd Atenhan, Investor Relations, [phone] Web Site: http://www.wasteservicesinc.com