Trading Statement

Shanks Group PLC
01 October 2007


Shanks Group plc

Pre Close Trading Statement for the six months to 30 September 2007

1 October 2007


Shanks Group plc, a leading European waste management company, today issues the
following pre close trading statement.  The Groups interim results announcement
for the six months to 30 September 2007 will be published on Wednesday 7
November 2007.

Overall trading continues to be in line with our expectations.

The second phase of the landmark East London Waste Authority (ELWA) project has
now been commissioned and is operating normally.  The programmed price increase
was implemented on schedule in July.  The Group continues to pursue
opportunities in the increasingly active UK market for long-term municipal waste
contracts.

In mainland Europe trading conditions continue to be good and our recent
acquisitions are integrating well.  Further opportunities are under evaluation.

For further information contact:

Tom Drury, Group Chief Executive
Fraser Welham, Group Finance Director
Shanks Group plc
Telephone [phone]

Ginny Pulbrook, Executive Director
Citigate Dewe Rogerson
Telephone [phone]




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