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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 21,000 acres of protected habitat for wildlife. The Simi Valley Landfill is one of 49 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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Waste Management was the recipient of the Ventura County Leadership Academy’s 2009 Distinguished Business Leader of the Year Award at the recent 8th Annual Spotlight Leadership Luncheon at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Ventura.
The “Spotlight on Leadership” Awards Luncheon recognized Waste Management for its leadership in environmental solutions for waste and recycling services for over 100,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers within Ventura County.
This award represents the dedication and hard work from all of our employees in providing quality service and giving back to the community. We deeply thank the VCLA for this award and are honored to be amongst the top community leaders!
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