Press Release

Simi Valley, CA, March 17, 2009 - Waste Management’s Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center today announced the one-year anniversary of its construction and demolition (C&D) recycling facility, located at the Landfill site just north of Highway 118.

After a full year of operation, the facility has recycled over 40,317 tons of materials and sent them for beneficial re-use.

“WM is the industry leader in providing environmental solutions to businesses and residents and our C&D facility provides our customers the opportunity to expand their recycling efforts,” said Scott Tignac, District Landfill Manager.

In Ventura County, many cities require that construction projects divert a minimum of 60% of their waste.

“We are committed to helping residents, contractors and, in turn, local governments meet - and exceed - all C&D recycling requirements,” said Lisa Hemenway, WM’s Community Relations Manager.

The facility, located at the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center, accepts wood, concrete, dirt, drywall, metal, cardboard, plastic, roofing materials, carpet, appliances and tile. These materials are sorted onsite and transported to regional facilities to find a "second life" as new products.

WM's facility is located at the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center at 2801 Madera Road, just north of the 118 Freeway. The facility accepts co-mingled C&D waste from the public as well as private contractors.

For information about C&D recycling services at your job site, please call Tom Jacobellis at (805) 955-4346. For more information about the C&D recycling facility, please call Scott Tignac at (805) 579-7478.

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.