Waste Connections and Progressive Waste Solutions, waste disposal companies, has completed the merger. "We are pleased to announce the completion of this combination, which creates a leading North American solid waste services company with a strong financial profile and a differentiated and diverse operational footprint. We are excited to welcome the Progressive Waste team to the Waste Connections family, and we look forward to instilling into the combined company the corporate culture, safety focus, operational excellence, capital discipline and accountability that have served us so well and which we believe are necessary for long-term success." Ronald J. Mittelstaedt, Progressive Waste Solutions Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.