Simi Valley Landfill provides Simi Valley, Moorpark, Ventura and Thousand Oaks Recycling at Waste Management

Simi Valley, CA, July 14, 2008 - Waste Management of Ventura County and The Nature Conservancy announced today that the two entities have entered into a preliminary agreement to protect 700 acres in Alamos Canyon, just west of Waste Management's Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center.

The proposed land purchase in Alamos Canyon by The Nature Conservancy would preserve a vast area of thriving natural habitat, as well as secure the last significant wildlife linkage in between the Sierra Madre Mountains and the Santa Monica Mountains, helping to assure the long-term sustainability of Los Angeles and Ventura County wildlife populations and natural landscapes.

"We are fortunate to have this amount of undeveloped habitat available to preserve for nature and the community," said Mike Smith, Market Area General Manager for Waste Management of Ventura County. "Our company is committed to being an environmental leader and working with The Nature Conservancy to preserve Alamos Canyon for generations to come is an important way we can do that here in Simi Valley."

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has played a vital role by using science to solve complex conservation challenges and building collaborative partnerships to implement innovative solutions. Working closely with local communities to achieve lasting, measurable results, the organization has safeguarded more than 1.2 million acres of land in California alone.

"With the increased threats and pressures of development and population growth in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, protecting these key 700 acres in Alamos Canyon is critical for lasting conservation success in this region," said E.J. Remson, project director with The Nature Conservancy. "We appreciate the commitment by Waste Management to work together with The Nature Conservancy in preserving this amazing landscape, a benefit to both the canyon and community."

Waste Management, recently awarded the 2008 World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere Institute, is committed to working with organizations that preserve land and brings environmental awareness to the community.

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 or thinkgreen.com.

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