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- Our renewable energy projects create enough energy to power nearly
1 million homes and save the equivalent of more than 13 million barrels of oil per year.
- The Simi Landfill and Recycling Center alone powers the equivalent of 2,500 homes each day with two landfill gas-to-energy generators using methane gas
- Waste Management’s landfills provide more than 24,000 acres of protected habitat for wildlife. The Simi Valley Landfill is one of 73 certified sites by the Wildlife Habitat Council.
- WM's North American operations recycled enough paper and cardboard in one year
to save 41 million trees.
- In California, we operate the largest fleet of clean natural gas collection vehicles and have reduced air emissions
by 247 tons.
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The SVLRC celebrated the two-year anniversary of the construction and demolition (C&D) recycling facility. In 2008, we recycled over 40,700 tons of materials for beneficial re-use. Over the last two years, we have recycled an astonishing 81,800 tons!
Located at the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center, the recycling facility accepts wood, concrete, dirt, drywall, metal, cardboard, plastic, roofing materials, appliances and tile. These materials are sorted onsite and transported to regional facilities to find a "second life" as new products.
In Ventura County, local laws require construction projects to divert a minimum of 60 percent of their waste. The SVLRC is exceeding that goal and recycles 88 percent of the materials received.
WM is committed to helping individuals and businesses meet their C&D recycling requirements. If you need to order containers for your construction project, please contact Tom Jacobellis at (805) 955-4346 or email tjacobellis@wm.com.
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