Press Release

Simi Valley, CA, February 26, 2009 - On Friday, February 13th, the Simi Valley Police Foundation honored Waste Management at the 11th annual Foundation banquet with the 2008-2009 Founder’s Award and a City of Simi Valley Resolution signed by the Mayor and Council Members.

The annual award recognizes significant contributors that promote the overall well being for the community and individuals for their dedication to the mission of the foundation. WM received a standing ovation as City Councilmember Glen Becerra presented the award to Mike Smith, Director of Operations for Waste Management.

"Waste Management has been a great supporter of the Simi Valley Police Foundation for many years. It is a pleasure to be able to recognize the company and Mike Smith for all their help and numerous contributions," said Sharon Romano, Simi Valley Police Foundation President.

"We are honored to receive this prestigious award and be recognized by our community partners. Waste Management is proud to have served the needs of the Simi Valley community for over 30 years and our employees dedicate themselves to providing quality service and volunteering in the community," said Mike Smith. Smith serves as a Boardmember on the Foundation.

The Simi Valley Police Foundation sustains a partnership with the City’s Police Department to identify and develop programs to make Simi Valley a safe place to live. The Foundation supports community programs, including the K-9 Program, Drug Assistance and Resistance Education (D.A.R.E), the CrimeStoppers Program and the Citizen’s Patrol Program.

Waste Management provides Ventura County with recycling, trash hauling and solid waste disposal through G.I. Industries and the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center. Waste Management has owned and operated G.I. Industries since 1998 and the SVLRC site since 1983 and employs more than 230 people in Ventura County. The SVLRC provides approximately 60% of Ventura County's daily refuse disposal needs. The company operates a “green power” program at the site that generates enough power for 2,500 homes, and clean-burning LNG powers 38 of its trucks. Waste Management is a significant contributor to area community groups. For more information visit our website www.keepingventuracountyclean.com.