Contest begins to name landfill
Posted on Sunday, May 11, 2008
URL: http://www.nwanews.com/hl/News/24421/
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. ”