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Acquisitions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Acquisitions [Abstract]  
Acquisitions

8.ACQUISITIONS

The Company acquired one immaterial non-hazardous solid waste collection business during the three months ended March 31, 2020.  The total acquisition-related costs incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2020 for this

acquisition were $1,146. These expenses are included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Net Income.

The Company acquired three individually immaterial non-hazardous solid waste collection and transfer businesses during the three months ended March 31, 2019. The total acquisition-related costs incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2019 for these acquisitions were $837. These expenses are included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Net Income.

The results of operations of the acquired businesses have been included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements from their respective acquisition dates. The Company expects these acquired businesses to contribute towards the achievement of the Company’s strategy to expand through acquisitions. Goodwill acquired is attributable to the synergies and ancillary growth opportunities expected to arise after the Company’s acquisition of these businesses.

Goodwill acquired during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, totaling $3,482 and $4,446, respectively, is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

The fair value of acquired working capital related to four individually immaterial acquisitions completed during the twelve months ended March 31, 2020, is provisional pending receipt of information from the acquirees to support the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Any adjustments recorded relating to finalizing the working capital for these four acquisitions are not expected to be material to the Company’s financial position.