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Soaring gasoline prices combined with increased concern about air quality and energy security may be creating an environment in which natural gas vehicles (NGVs) truly come into their own.

With a green fleet of collection vehicles, community connections and superior customer service, Choice Environmental is poised to significantly expand its operations.

Central/CCI serves over 26,000 customers throughout Central Florida. Angelo Verrelli started the companies in 1997 with one truck, and built the companies to become one of the largest private haulers in Florida. He brings over 40 years of experience in the Central Florida waste industry to the Swisher Hygiene team.

“The acquisition of Central/CCI provides Swisher Hygiene with another strong platform for the ongoing execution of our growth and expansion strategy throughout Florida,” stated Glen Miller, Chief Executive Officer of Swisher Hygiene’s Choice Environmental Services subsidiary. “We are excited to have Angelo Verrelli and his team join the Swisher Hygiene family, and believe his extensive experience in the industry will be a significant benefit to Swisher Hygiene as we grow our business.”

“Central/CCI is a perfect match with Swisher Hygiene, both of which have been built by always putting the customer first,” said Mr. Verrelli. “Provided the opportunity to join a dynamic group with various potential growth plans and prospects, I decided to come on board with the Swisher Hygiene family.”

All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this news release, including any information as to the future financial or operating performance of Swisher Hygiene, constitute “forward-looking information” or “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws and the Securities Act (Ontario) and are based on the expectations, estimates and projections of management as of the date of this news release unless otherwise stated. All statements other than historical facts are, or may be, deemed to be forward looking statements. The words “plans,” “expects,” “is expected,” “scheduled,” “estimates,” or “believes,” or similar words or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may,” “could,” “would,” “might,” or “will be taken,” “occur,” and similar expressions identify forwardlooking statements.

Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Swisher Hygiene as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. The estimates and assumptions of Swisher Hygiene contained in this news release, which may prove to be incorrect, include but are not limited to, the various assumptions set forth herein as well as the accuracy of management’s assessment of the effects of the successful completion and integration of the acquisitions. All of these assumptions have been derived from information currently available to Swisher Hygiene including information obtained by Swisher Hygiene from third-party sources. These assumptions may prove to be incorrect in whole or in part. All of the forward-looking statements made in this news release are qualified by the above cautionary statements and those made in the “Risk Factors” section of Swisher Hygiene’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, available on www.sec.gov, and with Canadian securities regulators available on Swisher Hygiene’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com, and Swisher Hygiene’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and with Canadian securities regulators available on Swisher Hygiene’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. The forward-looking information set forth in this news release is subject to various assumptions, risks, uncertainties and other factors that are difficult to predict and which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking information.

Swisher Hygiene disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events and circumstances, except to the extent required by applicable law.

About Swisher Hygiene Inc.

Swisher Hygiene Inc. is a NASDAQ and TSX listed company that provides essential hygiene and sanitation solutions to customers throughout much of North America and internationally through its global network of 83 company-owned operations, 4 franchises and 10 master licensees operating in countries across Europe and Asia. These essential solutions include cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, foodservice and laundry products, restroom hygiene programs and a full range of related products and services. The company’s most recent program enhancement is its introduction of solid waste management services to commercial and residential customers in selected markets. Together, this broad set of offerings is designed to promote superior cleanliness and sanitation in all commercial environments from door to dumpster, enhancing the safety, satisfaction and well-being of employees and patrons. Swisher Hygiene’s customers include a wide range of commercial enterprises, with a particular emphasis on the foodservice, hospitality, retail, industrial and healthcare industries.

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Swisher Hygiene Inc.

Investor Contact: Amy Simpson Phone: (704) 602-7116

Garrett Edson, ICR Phone: (203) 682-8331

Media Contact: Alecia Pulman, ICR Phone: (203) 682-8224

May 18, 2011, Fort Lauderdale, Florida — Choice Environmental Services, Inc. today announced that it hired Robert Oulahan as its new Chief Financial Officer and Tony Ciofalo as its new Vice President of Business Development. The two new senior executives will play key roles in Choice’ s acquisition growth initiatives.

About Robert Oulahan

Mr. Oulahan has over 17 years experience working with or directly in the solid waste industry. From 1997 through 2001 Mr. Oulahan was the Director of Taxation and Acquisitions for Eastern Environmental Services. He helped structure and plan a multitude of strategic acquisitions as the company grew from $7.5 million to over $480 million in revenue. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Oulahan serviced a diverse group of industries, including the solid waste industry, as a Certified Public Accountant for the international accounting firms Ernst and Young and Pricewaterhouse Coopers. More recently Mr. Oulahan was a Partner for the regional accounting firm Kreischer Miller. He has acted as the trusted advisor, strategist and CPA for Choice Environmental since their incorporation in 2004; guiding them through several acquisitions and strong internal growth.

About Tony Ciofalo

Mr.Ciofalo has served the waste industry for over thirty years. In his recent capacity as the Senior Business Development Manager for Clean Energy Fuels (T. Boone Pickens, founder) he played a strategic role in Natural Gas becoming a major waste industry transportation fuel. Previouslyhe served as a Vice President and corporate officer of Allied Waste Industries. As a member of Allied’ s original senior management Mr. Ciofalo participated in Allied’ s growth from $35 million in 1991 to over $2 billion through 1998; and was instrumental in over 120 acquisitions, and several key landfill development projects. He also oversaw the company’ s federal and state legislative and regulatory programs. Prior to Allied, Mr.Ciofalo was co-owner/President/COO of Solid Waste Services, a Midwestern waste company. He also served in management capacities with Mack Trucks, White Motor Corp. (now Volvo Trucks), and Autocar. Throughout his career, Mr. Ciofalo has played a strong role in developing the industry’ s trade association; he served as both chairman of the Environmental Industries Association (EIA) Board of Trustees and as chairman of the National Solid Wastes Management Association (NSWMA); until joining Choice, he served on the Board of Governors of the Waste Equipment & Technologies Association (WASTEC). In 2001 & 2002 Ciofalo served with the American Red Cross in New York City providing support to those impacted by the 9-11 terrorist attack. In 2010 Tony Ciofalo was inducted into the prestigious Environmental Industries Association (EIA) Hall of Fame.

About Choice

Choice Environmental Services, Inc. is a residential, commercial and industrial solid waste services company located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Choice provides solid waste and recycling collection, transportation, processing and disposal services throughout Southern Florida. The company’ s web site is: www.choicewaste.com.