American Ecology Names Vice President of Hazardous Waste Operations; Former Idaho Manager Simon Bell Named to Newly Created Executive Position.

BOISE, Idaho -- American Ecology Corporation (NASDAQ:ECOL), today announced that its hazardous waste treatment and disposal facilities in Idaho, Nevada and Texas will be managed by a new Vice President of Hazardous Waste Operations. Simon Bell, former manager of the Company's Grand View, Idaho facility, was promoted to the newly created executive position. Bell was also appointed an officer by the Company's Board of Directors.

"This organizational expansion reflects the increasing strength of American Ecology's hazardous waste business over the last several years and the need to bring greater executive focus to growth initiatives at all three of our hazardous waste facilities," commented American Ecology President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen Romano. "Simon Bell brings demonstrated leadership qualities from his contributions in establishing our Grand View, Idaho operation as one of the nation's premier hazardous waste treatment and disposal facilities," Romano added.

Bell joined the company in 2001 as Environmental Manager at the Idaho site. He brings more than fifteen years of industry experience, previously serving as General Manager of a hazardous waste disposal facility in Colorado, and in various environmental management positions in the mining industry in Idaho and South Dakota. Bell holds a B.S. in Geology from Colorado State University.

Ryan McDermott was promoted to General Manager of the Grand View, Idaho facility. McDermott joined the Grand View team in 2005 as Environmental Manager. His prior experience includes stints as a Senior Project Manager with SECOR International in Utah, and as a mining geologist on projects in the United States, Canada, South America, Australia, Africa, Mexico and Russia. McDermott began his career as a water quality scientist with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. He holds a B.S. in Geology from Idaho State University.

American Ecology Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides radioactive, PCB, hazardous and non-hazardous waste services to commercial and government customers throughout the United States, such as nuclear power plants, steel mills, medical and academic institutions and petro-chemical facilities. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, 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, estimates, and assumptions about American Ecology Corporation's industry, markets, and circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from what is expressed herein and no assurance can be given that the company can successfully implement its business plan, generate future earnings, or profitably grow its hazardous waste treatment and disposal business. For information on factors that could cause actual results to differ from expectations, please refer to American Ecology Corporation's Report on Form 10-K, and most recent Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.