In Loving Memory
Whether driving routes on garbage trucks, delivering portable sanitation units, or working in the offices and repair shops, the men and women of our industry serve important roles and are very special people. Together, let's honor the memory of those fallen heros who have served the waste industry by our side. If someone in your company has passed away and you would like to honor them, please fill out the form below. The sanitation community joins you in honoring the employees and co-workers of your company who have passed before us.
John Drury Company: BFI / Waste Management Years of Service: 47 Comments: On April 13 John Drury, the former CEO and Chairman of Chicago-based Waste Management Inc., died after a 17-month battle with cancer. He was 56. Mr. Drury underwent brain surgery in November 1998 to remove “a small, localized mass” and further treatments that … Read more
Anthony Toney Company: City Of Livingston Years of Service: 2 Comments: “It’s never happened in the history of Livingston. We have never had a city employee “It’s never happened in the history of Livingston. We have never had a city employee die on the job,” Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said. “This is so tragic. My … Read more
Johnny Massengale Company: City Of Livingston Years of Service: 16 Comments: This is the first deadly accident involving city employees in the city’s history. “It’s never happened in the history of Livingston. We have never had a city employee died on the job,” Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said. “This is so tragic. My heart just … Read more
Chris Burris Company: City of Tulsa sanitation Years of Service: 30 Comments: Burris, Chris B., 91, City of Tulsa sanitation worker, died Saturday. Services pending. He was a great guy and he will be missed. Randy We will not forget you, Chris Burris. Together, let’s honor the memory of the men and women who have … Read more
Thomas Phelps Company: Phelps Garbage Service Years of Service: 6 Comments: He will be missed. We will not forget you, Thomas Phelps. Together, let’s honor the memory of the men and women who have served by our side. Whether on the garbage trucks, delivering portable sanitation units, or working in the offices and repair shops, … Read more
Mark Ehrenwald Company: Pine Tree Waste Years of Service: 5 Comments: He will be missed. We will not forget you, Mark Ehrenwald. Together, let’s honor the memory of the men and women who have served by our side. Whether on the garbage trucks, delivering portable sanitation units, or working in the offices and repair shops, … Read more
Jeffrey Lamb Company: Groll’s Disposal Years of Service: 5 Comments: Rip We will not forget you, Jeffrey Lamb. Together, let’s honor the memory of the men and women who have served by our side. Whether on the garbage trucks, delivering portable sanitation units, or working in the offices and repair shops, the employees of our … Read more
Jose Molina Company: Jody Enterprise Inc Years of Service: 3 Comments: We will not forget you, Jose Molina. Together, let’s honor the memory of the men and women who have served by our side. Whether on the garbage trucks, delivering portable sanitation units, or working in the offices and repair shops, the employees of our … Read more
Pat Wilcox Company: Milton Public Works Department Years of Service: 1 Comments: MILTON – A 34-year-old temporary City of Milton employee was killed Thursday morning after being pinned between a garbage truck and another vehicle. We will not forget you, Pat Wilcox. Together, let’s honor the memory of the men and women who have served … Read more
Cheryl Harrington Company: Conway Sanitation Department Years of Service: 5 Comments: City of Conway employees are mourning the death of Cheryl Harrington, 50, of Cleveland, Arkansas, who died Thursday morning after a lengthy battle with cancer. Harrington, director of the Conway Sanitation Department, started her career with the city in May 2003, taking over the … Read more