Waste Management Wins National Keep America Beautiful Award

Waste Management of Kansas, Inc., a leader in recycling in North America, received a national award for waste reduction in the recycling category from Keep America Beautiful (KAB), a leading non-profit organization improving the environment of communities across the nation.

The Waste Reduction Award celebrates organizations’ efforts in recycling and waste reduction, littering prevention and environmental education.  Businesses nominated for this award understand the need to build and preserve the environment, as well as the community.  Over the last year, Waste Management has implemented several initiatives to improve recycling throughout Kansas.  Additionally, as a community partner, Waste Management volunteered at KAB’s Get Down and Get Dirty spring cleaning event and also donated disposal services.

“We have long enjoyed a wonderful partnership with Waste Management of Kansas,” said Philicia McKee, Executive Director of Keep Shawnee County Beautiful.  “This past year, they waived the fees for litter collected by the Highway Action Teams, and also worked in close partnership with Shawnee County Solid Waste and Shawnee County Commissioners to establish curbside recycling.”

“The entire Waste Management team in Topeka is honored to have been recognized by Keep America Beautiful at a national level for doing what we try to do daily, being good stewards of the environment and the community,” said Greg Traver, District Manager for Waste Management - Topeka.

Waste Management was honored with the award during the 2015 Keep America Beautiful National Conference in Washington, D.C.  Additionally, the Topeka/Shawnee County division of Keep America Beautiful recognized the local efforts of Waste Management’s volunteers and community partners at their annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at Big Gage Shelter House.

For more information on Waste Management’s services and initiatives you can visit www.wm.com.