SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 6, 1998
AMERICAN WASTE SERVICES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Ohio 1-10599 34-1602983
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
One American Way, Warren, Ohio 44484
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (330) 856-8800
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(Former name and address, if changed since last report)
Exhibit Index on Page 4
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ITEM 5. Other Events
See the following press release dated February 6, 1998 announcing that
American Waste Services, inc. had entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan
of Merger
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
AMERICAN WASTE SERVICES, INC.
/s/ Timothy C. Coxson
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By: Timothy C. Coxson
Executive Vice President, Finance
Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer
DATED: February 11, 1998
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AMERICAN WASTE SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Sequential
Exhibit Page Reference
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10.70 Agreement and Plan of Merger By and Among
USA Waste Services, Inc., C & S Ohio Corp.
and American Waste Services, Inc. Exhibit 10.70
99 Press Release dated
February 6, 1998
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