Waste Management - Keeping Hawaii Clean

Company Donates Money for Trucks and Water for Volunteers

Kapolei, Hawaii, Feb. 13, 2007 - Helping to further two community objectives; increasing recycling and supporting area schools, Waste Management of Hawaii has partnered with Kapolei High School for its upcoming community clean-up project. Students will be raising money by collecting unwanted items from local residents and then recycling them for cash. The event will take place Feb. 17 from 8 am until 2 pm in the school's parking lot.

To collect items that people cannot bring to the school themselves, Waste Management has donated money to rent trucks that will be used to gather items directly from residents. WM has also donated cases of bottled water for the students and other volunteers assisting with the project.

To help clean up the community, organizers are asking local residents to bring items such as scrap metal, appliances, cardboard, tires and useable clothing and household items. The items will then be recycled and their cash value will be donated back to the high school.

"Waste Management has always been a great community partner and we grateful for its donations which will help us clean up the local area, collect more items and raise even more money," said Wendy Sefo, legislative aide for Councilmember Todd Apo.

According to Russell Nanod, Community Affairs Manager for Waste Management of Hawaii, the company has worked with Kapolei High School on various clean-up projects, including two recent efforts at Hau Bush Beach Park - Get The Drift and Bag It. "The high school is a vital part of our community so we never hesitate when they ask for assistance, especially when it comes to such important endeavors as recycling and keeping our community clean," he said.

To arrange for curbside pick-up for Saturday's community clean-up, please call Joann Abrazado (282-6828) or Rene Mansho (306-1876).

Waste Management is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. For more information about how we think green, log onto www.wm.com.

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