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American Ecology Subsidiary, US Ecology Texas, Receives OSHA Safety Recognition

Business Wire, June 26, 2006

ROBSTOWN, Texas -- American Ecology Corporation (NASDAQ:ECOL) today announced that its subsidiary, US Ecology Texas, has been recommended by the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) for designation as a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) "Star" company based on the operation's exceptional safety record and training programs.

"Safety is a core value at all American Ecology facilities," Stephen Romano, President and Chief Executive Officer stated. "We congratulate General Manager Ken Knibbs and our entire Texas team for this recognition of their collective commitment to working safely, and we look forward to formal designation of US Ecology Texas as a VPP Star facility."

"The team from our Corpus Christi office performed an extensive review of US Ecology Texas' work practices and safety program and we're pleased to recommend the site be approved for participation in the OSHA VPP Star Program," commented OSHA VPP Review Team Leader Rick Martinez.

American Ecology's Idaho facility was recognized by OSHA in 2004 for exceptional safety practices, and the company's other hazardous and radioactive waste disposal facilities in Nevada and Washington are also applying for OSHA safety recognition.

Voluntary Protection Programs promote effective worksite-based safety and health. VPP approval is OSHA's official recognition of the outstanding efforts of employers and employees who have achieved exemplary occupational safety and health. Additional information on OSHA's VPP program and prestigious "Star" designation can be found at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/vpp/index.html.> US Ecology Texas operates a hazardous waste treatment and disposal facility near Robstown, Texas. The company has supported environmental remediation projects and served oil refineries, chemical manufacturing facilities and other industry in the Gulf Coast region since 1973. Parent company American Ecology Corporation, based in Boise, Idaho, provides radioactive, PCB, hazardous and non-hazardous waste services to commercial and government customers throughout the United States. American Ecology is the oldest radioactive and hazardous waste services Company in the United States.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on our current expectations, beliefs and assumptions about the industry and markets in which American Ecology and its subsidiaries operate. Actual results may differ materially from what is expressed herein and no assurance can be given that the Company will receive or maintain VPP Star status at its operating disposal facilities. For information on other factors that could cause actual results to differ from expectations please refer to American Ecology Corporation's 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 2, 2006.