BURIEN, WASH. — December 20, 2010 — The Highline Area Food Bank is already celebrating the season of giving, thanks to a $1,000 donation from Waste Management. The early holiday gift is part of a broader Waste Management initiative to help families in need. Across the Pacific Northwest, the company is now delivering $35,000 in donations to help non-profit organizations provide critical services. In addition to the $1,000 gift, local Waste Management employees are donating food that will be matched by additional company funds. For every pound of food that employees donate to the food bank, the company is donating a dollar in addition to the $1,000 gift. The Highline Area Food Bank gathers and distributes food to those in need in Burien and the greater Highline area. For more information, call 206-433-9900 or email highlinefb@gmail.com. ABOUT WASTE MANAGEMENT Waste Management is the leading provider of comprehensive recycling and environmental services in the Pacific Northwest and North America. We provide innovative sustainability solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers, from curbside collection with clean air natural gas trucks to waste reduction programs that turn food scraps into compost for healthy gardens. The company uses waste that cannot be recycled to generate renewable energy, powering 7,500 homes in the Pacific Northwest. For more information, go to www.ThinkGREEN.com or www.wmnorthwest.com or follow us at Facebook.com/WMPacificNorthwest. ### FOR MORE INFORMATION Waste Management Media Jackie J. Lang (503) 705-0007 jjlang@wm.com Print This Page | Close Window