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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 15
CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION
UNDER SECTION 12(G) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY OF FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTION 13
AND 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 0-28652
AMERICAN DISPOSAL SERVICES, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
745 MCCLINTOCK DRIVE, SUITE 230
BURR RIDGE, ILLINOIS 60521
(630) 655-1105
(ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE AND TELEPHONE NUMBER,
INCLUDING AREA CODE, OF REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $.01 PER SHARE
(TITLE OF EACH CLASS OF SECURITIES COVERED BY THIS FORM)
NONE
(TITLE OF ALL OTHER CLASSES OF SECURITIES FOR WHICH
A DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTION 13(A) OR 15(D) REMAINS)
Please place an X in the box(es) to designate the appropriate rule
provision(s) relied upon to terminate or suspend the duty to file reports:
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Rule 12g-4(a)(1)(i) [X] Rule 12h-3(b)(1)(ii) [ ]
Rule 12g-4(a)(1)(ii) [ ] Rule 12h-3(b)(2)(i) [ ]
Rule 12g-4(a)(2)(i) [ ] Rule 12h-3(b)(2)(ii) [ ]
Rule 12g-4(a)(2)(ii) [ ] Rule 15d-6 [ ]
Rule 12h-3(b)(1)(i) [ ]
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Approximate number of holders of record as of the certification or notice
date: One (1)
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, American Disposal Services, Inc. has caused this certification/notice
to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned duly authorized person.
AMERICAN DISPOSAL SERVICES, INC.
Date: October 16, 1998 By: /s/ STEVEN M. HELM
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Name: Steven M. Helm
Title: Vice President and Secretary
