TAMPA, Fla., April 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Valet Living,
pioneer of the doorstep collection amenity and innovator in turn
services, maintenance support and pet solutions, is proud to bring
its CNN Young Hero and Brand Ambassador, Ryan Hickman, eight-year-old recycling legend to
Tampa Bay to promote recycling
efforts in the area. Partnering with the City of Tampa and Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful
(KTBB), Valet Living and Ryan
Hickman will be taking part in this year's annual Great
American Cleanup in Hillsborough County.
The Great American Cleanup, an annual event hosted by KTBB and
other Keep America Beautiful affiliates, brings out thousands of
volunteers to help end littering, improve recycling and beautify
our local community. This year's event will take place on
Saturday, April 28, 2018, from
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at multiple locations across Tampa
Bay. Ryan and his team will be at the Harbour Island cleanup
location, aiding in cleanup efforts and educating participants on
the value of recycling, along with recycling opportunities for
multifamily residents. Shortly after the cleanup, Ryan and
his team will be set up at the Dragon Boat Race in Cotanchobee Park
(601 Old Water St) to continue their education efforts and enjoy
the scenic event.
Hickman has traveled the country with Valet Living to bring
recycling education to residents of multifamily communities and
spread the message of promoting a sustainable environment for all.
During his visit to Tampa, Ryan
will be stopping by the Valet Living headquarters, currently
servicing over 50,000 apartments in the Tampa Bay area, and spending a day at
Tampa's iconic theme park, Busch
Gardens, where Ryan and his family will have the opportunity to
learn about the theme parks' recycling efforts.
"As we approach Earth Day, there
is an increasing focus on maximizing waste diversion, and we are
excited to support the multifamily community in setting the
standard for recycling," said Valet Living Vice President of
Sustainability, Heath Hallada.
Echoing the sentiments of those such as Anderson Cooper and Ellen DeGeneres, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful and
the City of Tampa are excited to
partner with Valet Living and Ryan
Hickman to spread the message of recycling education in the
Tampa Bay area.
"Recycling helps the earth,
people, plants, animals and other living things!" – Ryan Hickman
#cleanYOURblock
About Valet Living:
As a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace, Valet Living has been
setting the standard for doorstep collection and recycling since
1995. Servicing more than one million apartment homes across 38
states, Valet Living has grown to become not just the only national
provider of doorstep collection and recycling services, but also
the only nationally-recognized full service amenities provider to
the multifamily industry. In addition to doorstep collection, Valet
Living's turns, maintenance and pet station solutions make life
easier for both property managers and residents, while improving
property values. Valet Living is a portfolio company of the Private
Equity Group of Ares Management, L.P. (NYSE: ARES) and Harvest
Partners, LP.
About Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful
Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, Inc. (KTBB), a Keep America Beautiful
Affiliate, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is
to promote a culture of environmental stewardship through education
and volunteer opportunities. Since 1989, KTBB has formed
partnerships with local governments, corporations, schools, and
neighborhood organizations to engage individuals and provide
opportunities to enhance the community through volunteer
participation. To get involved with KTBB, call (813) 221-8733 or
visit KeepTampaBayBeautiful.org.
About City of Tampa:
The City of Tampa is the
largest city in Hillsborough
County, is the county seat and is the third most populous
city in Florida. It is located on
the west coast of Florida,
approximately 200 miles northwest of Miami, 180 southwest of Jacksonville, and 20 miles northeast of
St. Petersburg. The population of
the city represents approximately one-third of the total population
of Hillsborough County.
Tampa's economy is founded on a
diverse base that includes tourism, agriculture, construction,
finance, health care, government, technology, and the port of
Tampa. Contributing to the success
of our community is the way businesses, City government, and
citizens work together to make Tampa a better place to live.
About Ryan Hickman:
In 2012 at the age of 3, Ryan went along with his dad to the
local recycling center and cashed in a few small bags of cans and
bottles and decided that recycling was in his future. The day after
going to the recycling center, Ryan notified his mom and dad that
he wanted to give empty plastic bags to all the neighbors and maybe
they would save their recyclables for him. Not only did the local
neighbors save their cans and bottles for Ryan but so did their
friends, families and co-workers. Today, Ryan has customers all
over Orange County, CA and he has
a passion to recycle that is amazing. His goal is to recycle to
keep cans and bottles from reaching the ocean where it's harmful to
the environment. Ryan spends a part of every week sorting thru cans
and bottles from his customers and getting them ready to take to
the recycle center.
Media Contact:
Nikita Bhappu (813) 331-0680
Nikita.Bhappu@valetliving.com
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