James E. O'Connor

Allied Waste North America provides non-hazardous solid waste management services. It offers collection, transfer, recycling and disposal services for residential, commercial and industrial customers. The company is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

Swisher Hygiene, Inc. provided hygiene and sanitizing solutions that include cleaning & sanitizing chemicals, restroom hygiene programs, and related products & services. It was sold consumable products such as detergents, cleaning chemicals, soap, paper, water filters, and supplies, together with the rental and servicing of dish machines and other equipment for the dispensing of those products as well as additional services such as the cleaning of facilities. The company served customers in a wide range of end-markets, with a particular emphasis on the foodservice, hospitality, retail, and healthcare industries. The company was founded by Patrick L. Swisher in 1986 and it was headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL.