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FORM 15
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 to File Reports
Under Sections 13 and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Commission File Number:
33-80777
NORCAL WASTE SYSTEMS, INC.
Five Thomas Mellon Circle
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 330-1000
12-1/2% SERIES B SENIOR NOTES DUE 2005
Please place an X in the box(es) to designate the appropriate rule
provisions(s) relied upon to terminate or suspend the duty to file reports:
Rule 12g-4(a)(1)(i) [ ] Rule 12h-3(b)(1)(i) [ ]
Rule 12g-4(a)(1)(ii) [ ] Rule 12h-3(b)(2)(ii) [ ]
Rule 12g-4(a)(2)(i) [ ] Rule 12h-3(b)(2)(i) [ ]
Rule 12g-4(a)(2)(ii) [ ] Rule 12h-3(b)(2)(ii) [ ]
Rule 15d-6 [X]
Approximate number of holders of record as of the certification or notice
date: 20
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 NORCAL
WASTE SYSTEMS, INC. has caused this certification/notice to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned duly authorized person.
Date: December 19, 1996 By: Michael J. Sangiacomo
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President
of Norcal Waste Systems, Inc.
