Contest begins to name landfill
Posted on Sunday, May 11, 2008
TONTITOWN, Ark. - With its renewed focus toward sustainable growth, Waste Management, Inc., announced a local effort to rename the Tontitown Landfill.
The contest, which is open to non-profit organizations in Washington, Benton or Madison counties, will provide a $ 5, 000 contribution to the organization that submits the winning name.
"With Waste Management's recent commitment to increase waste-based energy production, recycling and land preservation efforts, we thought the time was right to rename the landfill," said George Wheatley, director of governmental affairs for Waste Management. "It is our hope that this new name will reflect the goals and objectives of Waste Management and the Northwest Arkansas area."
The naming contest is open to any registered 501 C –3 non-profit organization in the service area of Benton, Washington and Madison Counties. Each organization will be allowed to submit up to five names.
The deadline for entries is May 16. A local committee will determine the winner.
Non-profit organizations are encouraged to submit a name by sending an e-mail to David Hausam at dhausam @ wm. com.
The new landfill name will be revealed at a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 5 at the landfill.
This contest follows a recent Earth Day event at the landfill where more than 500 people celebrated Waste Management's plans to build a wildlife habitat at the Tontitown Landfill.
"The Tontitown Landfill is much more than landfill," said Kevin Gardner, senior district manager for Waste Management. "It is an environmental resource center for the community where children and adults can learn about sustainable practices, habitat restoration and safe disposal."
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