City of Modesto, California News Release
For Immediate Release

Contact: Bev McCullough, (209) 577-5495
Release Date: Monday, February 22, 2010, 11:30 AM

City of Modesto Business Recycling Awards


Applications for the 2009 City of Modesto Business Recycling Awards are now available to any commercial business, organization or non-profit group located within the Modesto city limits.  The City honors businesses and organizations for their efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle waste products.

 

Two winners will be chosen in each of the following categories:

  • Small business – under 20 employees
  • Medium business – 21-100 employees
  • Large business – over 100 employees 

Winners will be recognized at a City Council meeting and at the 21st Annual Earth Day in the Park Festival on April 17, 2010. 

 

The 2008 winners included Modesto Junk Company, Community Business College, Fuddruckers, Walmart and MPD Explorer Post.    

 

Applications are available on the City’s website at www.modestogov.com/prnd/recycling/ or by calling the Solid Waste Office at (209) 577-5495.  Applications are due by March 19, 2010.


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To contact the City of Modesto Public Information Office,
call Jessica Smart at (209) 571-5125. E-mail: jsmart@modestogov.com