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Waste Management of Hawaii Supports 8th Annual
Taste of Kapoleii

Kapolei, Hawaii - September 7, 2007 - Waste Management of Hawaii announced today its $5,000 sponsorship of the 8th Annual Taste of Kapolei. The Taste of Kapolei has raised more than $800,000 since 2000 and last year provided $240,000 in scholarships, educational programs and grants for students from the Leeward Coast.

"We are proud to support the outstanding efforts of the Kapolei Rotary and it's chairman, Keola Lloyd, in creating an event that is second to none," said Dave Jappert, general manager of Waste Management of Hawaii. "Each year Waste Management looks for organizations that are making a difference in our community to support the good work they do for residents on the Leeward Coast."

This sponsorship is part of Waste Management's commitment to support Leeward Coast community projects. Recently, Waste Management announced its sponsorship of the newly created Kapolei Mele which will be held on September 15th as the newest addition to Oahu's Aloha Festivals Celebration.

Waste Management of Hawaii has operated Waimanalo Gulch Landfill as an integral part of the City & County of Honolulu's solid waste management infrastructure for more than 20 years. The facility is permitted to handle municipal solid waste, which is heavily regulated, monitored and controlled by local, state and federal government agencies. The facility's staff includes 31 full-time employees, many of whom are active in the local community. In addition to its community contributions and significant volunteer efforts, Waste Management provides a benefit to the local economy of more than $2.9 million annually. To learn more about Waste Management's commitment to the beautification of the islands, visit www.keepinghawaiiclean.com.


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