Press Release

Waste Management of the Inland Empire and City of Corona Recognize "Recycling All Stars" Winners

Corona, CA, December 6, 2007 - The City of Corona and Waste Management of the Inland Empire announced winners of the Recycling All Stars Program at last night’s city council meeting. The program recognizes residential and commercial customers for their outstanding commitment to recycling and diverting waste from landfills, and conserving natural resources.

Waste Management started the Recycling All Stars Program approximately ten years ago to serve as a recycling recognition program for residential and business customers throughout the Inland Empire. Every year, Waste Management’s drivers and staff select the winners and present them with a recognition award and a gift basket.

Corona residents Wendy Haines, Polly Hernandez and Pamela Reinoehl and Corona businesses, Miguel Jr. Restaurant and The Foundation for Community & Family Health, a profit non-profit organization were recognized as this year’s Recycling All Stars Winners.

"It is our hope that these awards will encourage businesses and residents to remain engaged in the city’s recycling efforts and help increase recycling every year,” said Steve Glynn, community relations manager for Waste Management of the Inland Empire.

Throughout the year, Waste Management staff attends various community events and conducts outreach to help educate residents on the city’s recycling efforts. The program and outreach conducted in the city has been very successful: In 2006, over 11,000 tons of residential recyclable materials were collected; a 30 percent increase over 2001 numbers.

“Waste Management’s Recycling All Stars Program recognizes that citizens and business owners play an important role in advancing the city's sustainability agenda,” said Corona Councilman Eugene Montanez.

Waste Management offers weekly curbside recycling for the City of Corona. For more information regarding recycling please call 800-423-9986.

Waste Management’s El Sobrante Landfill is located in the unincorporated area of Riverside County. The landfill serves more than one million Inland Empire residents and is a critical component of Riverside County and the greater Los Angeles region’s infrastructure. The site has more than XXX acres in permanent preservation and is a critical component of preserving open space in Riverside County. For more information on the landfill, please go to www.keepinginlandempireclean.com.

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