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                                                                      EXHIBIT 14

                          ALLIED WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.

                                 CODE OF ETHICS
                                     FOR THE
                     EXECUTIVE AND SENIOR FINANCIAL OFFICERS

The Executive and Senior Financial Officers of Allied Waste Industries, Inc.
(the "Company") shall adhere to the following principles:

1. Compliance with Laws

      -     Comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations of federal, state
            and local governments, and other private and public regulatory
            agencies, including insider trading laws.

2. Conflicts of Interest

      -     Avoid any situation in which personal interests conflict with those
            of the Company.

      -     Disclose to the Company's Board of Directors any transaction or
            relationship that reasonably could be expected to give rise to a
            conflict of interest.

      -     Disclose to the Board any family members working within the Solid
            Waste Industry.

      -     Do not attempt to receive personal benefits from the Company.

3. Advance Approvals

      -     Seek advance approval of the Board before:

      (i)   entering into any business interest or employment that appears to be
            in conflict with the Company's interest,

      (ii)  serving as a director or trustee for any legal entity, or

      (iii) seeking public office.

4. Competition and Corporate Opportunities

      -     Do not compete with the Company or use Company property, information
            or position for personal gain.

      -     Do not take personally opportunities that are discovered through the
            use of Company property, information or position.

5. Full and Fair Disclosure

      -     Ensure that the Company makes full, fair, accurate, timely and
            understandable disclosures in reports and documents that the Company
            files with, or submits to, the Securities and Exchange Commission
            and in all other public communications made by the Company.

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6. Fair Dealings

      -     Deal fairly with the Company's customers, suppliers, competitors and
            employees.

      -     Do not take advantage of anyone through manipulation, concealment,
            abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation of material facts
            or any other unfair-dealing practice.

7. Confidentiality

      -     Maintain the confidentiality of non-public proprietary information.

      -     Do not use confidential information for personal gain.

8. Protections and Proper Use of Corporate Assets

      -     Achieve responsible use of and control over all assets and resources
            employed or entrusted.

      -     All Company assets should be used for legitimate business purposes.

9. Maintain High Ethical Standards

      -     Proactively promote honest and  ethical behavior as a responsible
            partner among peers, in the work environment and the community.

      -     Achieve business success by maintaining the highest standards of
            ethics and responsibility.

10. Accountability and Compliance

      -     Be accountable for adherence to this Code of Ethics.

      -     Promptly report violations of this Code of Ethics.

      -     Work to ensure appropriate compliance with this Code of Ethics and
            prompt and consistent action against violations.

The persons bound by this Code of Ethics are the Company's Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer; President and Chief Operating Officer; Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer; Executive Vice President and General
Counsel; Executive Vice President and Chief Personnel Officer; Senior Vice
President and Chief Accounting Officer/Controller; and Senior Vice
President/Treasurer. These persons are also bound by other applicable policies,
procedures and guidelines applicable to employees generally.

Any waiver of this Code of Ethics may be made only by the Board and will be
promptly disclosed to shareholders and others, as required by applicable law and
the New York Stock Exchange listing standards. All requests for waivers or
review by the Board should be made to the Company's Vice President, Legal or
other member of the Corporate Legal Department.

Any questions related to this Code of Ethics, or to report violations of the
Code of Ethics, should be directed to the Company's Executive Vice President and
General Counsel or other member of the Corporate Legal Department. The Company
will not retaliate against individuals who in good faith report potential
violations of this Code of Ethics.
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                          ALLIED WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.

                                 CODE OF ETHICS
                                     FOR THE
                     EXECUTIVE AND SENIOR FINANCIAL OFFICERS

                              ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

I have received and read the Code of Ethics for the Executive and Senior
Financial Officers of Allied Waste Industries, Inc. (the "Company"), and I
understand its contents. I agree to comply fully with the standard contained in
the Code of Ethics and the Company's related policies, procedures and
guidelines. I understand that I have an obligation to report to the Company's
Executive Vice President and General Counsel, or other member of the Corporate
Legal Department, any suspected violations of the Code of Ethics that I am aware
of. I acknowledge that the Code of Ethics is a statement of policies for
business conduct and does not, in any way, constitute an employment contract or
an assurance of continued employment.

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                                            Printed Name

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                                            Signature

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                                            Date