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FREE VIRTUAL SUMMIT ON SAFETY ISSUES

Click Here to Register All solid waste employers – big nationals, major regional companies, haulers, and municipal sanitation departments – face similar safety challenges. Workers at smaller waste collection companies and municipal sanitation departments are more likely to die on the route or in an accident at a disposal facility. This Summit will go beyond … Read more

Waste and Recycling Workers Week Endorses Waste Advantage Magazine’s Virtual Safety Summit

February 1, 2025 – Waste and Recycling Workers Week is proud to endorse the upcoming Virtual Safety Summit hosted by Waste Advantage Magazine, acknowledging the urgent need for safety enhancement in what is recognized as the 4th most dangerous occupation in the U.S. according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Scheduled for March 20th from … Read more

Are You Looking to Sale Your Waste Hauling Company?

Here at JDA Companies, we love helping business owners and entrepreneurs set goals and grow their companies, using our experience to guide them through mergers and acquisitions. Change is inevitable in any healthy business. JDA Companies has the experience to guide you through the seasons and cycles of business changes, taking your company to new … Read more

Discover the #1 Choice for Waste Management Companies: The 20-Yard Dumpster

The 20-Yard Dumpster: America’s Favorite Dumpster Welcome to Waste and Recycle Workers, where we bring you the best in waste management solutions tailored for your needs. Today, we’re excited to spotlight the undisputed champion of dumpsters in America – the 20-Yard Dumpster photo was provided by American Made Dumpsters. Why the 20-Yard Dumpster? Image of … Read more

President Trump Acknowledges the Valor of America’s Garbage Workers”

The Unsung Heroes: Acknowledging America’s Garbage Workers In a recent event that highlights the often overlooked but crucial role of sanitation workers, President Donald J. Trump has voiced his support for the Waste and Recycle Workers across the United States. Here on this page, we celebrate these individuals who perform one of the world’s deadliest … 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 call to all waste management professionals across the nation. In times of natural disasters like Hurricane Milton, waste and recycling workers are often the unsung … 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 as one of the most devastating storms to hit the Southeastern United States, has left a trail of destruction across multiple states. With Jacksonville, Florida, … 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 to his character and unwavering faith. A deeply grateful man, my father was famous for saying “Thank you, Jesus” in nearly every circumstance, good or … 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 in the morning, so you’re going to be tired.’ ”  A 4-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis got to live out his dream of being a … Read more

Celebrating Our Unsung Heroes: Waste and Recycling Workers Week 2024

Dear Readers, As we approach the joyous occasion of Waste and Recycling Workers Week, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible support and recognition that this vital community has received. This year, we have witnessed an astonishing 30% increase in proclamations from mayors, governors, and leaders around the world, affirming the importance of this … Read more