Waste Management - GI Industries - Keeping Our Communities Clean

Our renewable energy projects create enough energy to power nearly 1 million homes and save the equivalent of more than 14 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.

WM's North American operations recycled enough paper 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.

A Certified Wildlife Habitat in Simi Valley

The Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center recently received certification from the Wildlife Habitat Council for its contributions to wildlife habitat conservation.

Located on 297 active wildlife acres, the SVLRC habitat consists of varied grasslands, open valleys and canyons. The site is now one of 33 Waste Management landfills certified by the WHC, bringing the total protected wildlife area at these landfills to more than 19,733 acres.

WHC's certified wildlife habitat programs focus on restoration, creation, protection and enhancement of habitat and individual species management by establishing Wildlife at Work programs.

As part of the certification process, the WHC evaluated our owl habitat, which was implemented to eliminate the use of rodenticide at the landfill. The program involved installing eight owl boxes and five raptor perches with the assistance of local Boy Scouts and an avian expert. In addition, in January 2007, the Ojai Raptor Center placed three rehabilitated barn owls into the Simi Valley nesting area. The wildlife team continues to maintain and enhance the nesting area.

Future plans for the Simi wildlife team include the introduction of native species and control of invasive plant species. Plans were also developed to create educational hiking trails and pollinator gardens.

At Waste Management, we understand that our operations must respect and complement the surrounding environment. Our entire team is proud of the certification from the Wildlife Habitat Council.

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