Our Bee Program: Buzzing with Purpose

The idea took root after our founder, Kenneth Burkett, learned of the bee population crisis. Rather than using herbicides to manage brush growth near power lines on the property, Burkett chose a different path—hand-clearing brush and installing hives to help pollinators thrive. With Up With Bees leading the charge, our apiary supports Oklahoma’s pollinators while also offering hands-on learning opportunities for the community. The honey produced—affectionately called “landfill honey”—is a sweet bonus and a symbol of sustainability in action. “These bees are docile, productive, and essential to local biodiversity,” says Todd Green, Vice-President of Landfill Operations. “They help pollinate plants across the region, and they remind us every day why our commitment to the environment matters.”