In late 2007, Waste Management invited neighbors and community members to join its new Community Recommendations Committee to expand our “Good Neighbor” program with an emphasis on charitable giving. 

The committee is open to anyone who lives near the landfill or in the City of Hutto.  All are welcome to attend the meetings and review proposals from non-profit organizations requesting funding.  There is also time allotted to ask questions about landfill operations.   

Proposals can be accepted from 501(C)3 non-profit organizations that serve Williamson County residents in the areas of education, environment and community vitality.

Next Meeting Date
The next meeting is Thursday, May 6 at 6 p.m. at the Hutto Fire Station. If you would like to be added to the agenda, please send an e-mail to lrife@swbell.net.

2010 Philanthropic Giving
Kicking off the new year, Waste Management awarded $4,000 to three Hutto non-profit organizations:

WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) at Ray Elementary: $1,000
To continue this successful program that involves fathers as positive male role models

Nadine Johnson Elementary School Parent/Teacher Council: $1,500
To help purchase dictionaries and other essential supplies for teachers

Country Estates Neighborhood Foundation: $1,500
To complete a trail and add security lighting

Waste Management Awards $18,000 to Local Non-Profits in 2009

Living Word Tutoring: $1,500
To purchase materials for teaching English as a Second Language, GED Preparation, Citizenship Testing Preparation, and Basic Literacy

WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) at Veterans’ Hill Elementary: $1,000
To continue this successful program that involves fathers as positive male role models

Country Estates Neighborhood Foundation: $2,000
To provide park upgrades, including adding electricity for lighting and outlets

Nadine Johnson Elementary School Parent Teacher Council: $1,500
To underwrite golf tournament fundraiser to help replace loss of Title 1 funding

Hutto Youth Football and Cheerleading Association: $2,000
To help cover rent, insurance and other expenses

Hutto Athletic Booster Club: $2,000
To sponsor the luncheon at the annual golf tournament fundraiser for scholarships

Adopt-a-Unit: $2,000
To provide a “basic needs package” for 110 returning troops

Hutto Community Food Bank: $2,000
To provide Food Bank assistance

Hutto Youth Soccer Association: $2,000
To provide scholarships for families

Hutto High School Junior/Senior Prom: $2,000
To help underwrite prom costs