The Week of June 17th is Waste and Recycling Workers Week

During this special week of celebration for Waste and Recycling Workers Week, we join together to thank the women and men who work daily to keep our neighborhoods and streets safe and clean!

Join us the week of June 17th, and all throughout the year, to celebrate these hard-working women and men!

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Waste and Recycling Workers Recognition

Waste and Recycling Golf Tournament

Join Us! Waste and Recycling Golf Tournament June 24th, 2024 Lonnie Poole NC State Golf Course 1509 Main Campus Drive | Raleigh, NC 27606 Cost: $1,195 per Foursome | Hole Sponsorships Available $500 each Registration and breakfast begin at 8:30 am EST, with shotgun start at 10:00 am Welcome We humbly welcome you to join … Read more

Waste and Recycling Workers Week Calls for Solidarity in Response to Hurricane Milton

As Hurricane Milton approaches the Florida coast, threatening to bring devastating winds, flooding, and extensive debris, the Waste and Recycling Workers Week initiative, led by John Arwood, issues an urgent … Read more

From the Desk of Steve Goode, Executive Director of Waste & Recycling Worker Week

Date: September 30, 2024 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Subject: Immediate Aid to Waste & Recycling Workers Affected by Hurricane Helene Dear Community, The aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which has been recorded … Read more

Remembering John: Sanitation Workers for Jesus

Many of you had the privilege of knowing my father, John C. Arwood. Some called him “Papa Arwood” while others called him “Jack,” but all who knew him can attest … Read more

4-Year-Old with Cystic Fibrosis Fulfills Dream of Becoming a Garbage Truck Driver”

“He said he was a little tired when he first started,” Richard Birch, one of the Waste Management drivers, told the outlet. “I’m like, ‘Well, trash men start very early … Read more

Waste and Recycling Industry Services

Waste Industry Jobs

Land Use Planning Policy Analyst (Waste Reduction, Reuse, Recycling Initiatives) | Wheaton, Maryland

Company: Montgomery County, MD Government Position Field: Supervisor Location: Wheaton, Maryland Land Use Planning Policy Analyst (Waste Reduction, Reuse, Recycling Initiatives) Montgomery County Government Department of Environmental Protection 2425 Reedie … Read more

Garbage Truck Driver needed | WESTBURY, NY, New York

Company: crown waste corp Position Field: Rear Load Garbage Truck Driver Location: WESTBURY, NY, New York Rear Load Garbage Truck Driver Clean CDL Class A or B 8-10 Hours per … Read more

CDL B Driver with Air Brake Endorsement | St. Joseph, Missouri

Company: Bright Disposal, LLC Position Field: Rear Load Garbage Truck Driver Location: St. Joseph, Missouri What you will do:  Safely operate a collection truck to collect both residential and … Read more

Equipment for Sale

Trash Cart Cleaning Systems | Allegan, Michigan

Equipment Type: Other Company: Trash Bin Cleaners Direct LLC (Mfg) Contact: Dan Swede at (616) 250-4039 Trash Bin Cleaners Direct manufactures the world’s fastest and only trash bin cleaning systems … Read more

2012 international thermoking Tandem truck reefer | Baltimore, Maryland

Equipment Type: Truck 2012 international thermo-king Tandem trucks reefer 250000 Company: Heavy Equipent Sales Contact: Bruce Lieberman at (201) 522-4736 2012 international thermoking Tandem trucks reefer 250,000 miles 7000 hrs … Read more

20 Yard Roll-off Containers | Brunswick, Georgia

Equipment Type: Dumpster Trailer Company: American Made Dumpsters Contact: John Arwood at (904) 305-7534 When it comes to waste management and disposal, selecting the perfect dumpster size and provider can … Read more

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