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The additional acreage provides wetlands, uplands and sensitive habitats for indigenous wildlife. The Altamont is home to the endangered San Joaquin Kit Fox and the threatened California red-legged frog, Western Burrowing Owl and California Tiger Salamander. The national Wildlife Habitat Council certified the Altamont Landfill a Wildlife Habitat at Work facility in 2003.
Our commitment to the environment has been recognized by the US Environmental Protection Agency, the US Department of the Environment and the State of California, among others.
2010 Governor's Environmental & Economic Leadership Award
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2010 Clean Air Award
2009 Clean Air Champion
East Bay Chapter
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2009 Project of the Year
US EPA