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.
David Legros Company: Rapid City Sanitation Years of Service: 19+ Comments: David Legros, 60, of Rapid City passed away Tuesday of complications related to a medical condition suffered while working his collection route Jan. 5. Legros had climbed into the compactor on his truck to pull out a trash container when he had a medical … Read more
Dylan Giles Hill Company: Setco Solid Tire & Rim Assemblies Years of Service: 10+ Comments: Dylan Giles Hill, 24, passed from this life on October 28, 2016. Dylan was born October 25, 1992, to Buck and Natalie Hill. Dylan was a 2011 graduate of Idabel High School, and he graduated with a BS of Business … Read more
Darrell Snow Company: Moffat County Road & Bridge Department Years of Service: 5+ Comments: Darrell Snow, 58, of Craig, Colorado ” was everybody’s friend and a good guy,” according to his director and co-workers. He was always “dependable and took pride in his work” which is a true rarity in the sanitation industry. Snow passed … Read more
Charles R. Clark Company: Northeast Florida Builders Association Years of Service: 50+ Comments: Charles R. Clark, 84, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, was known lovingly as the Godfather of SMC, Charlie was the force behind building one of the nation’s greatest, and most awarded, Sales and Marketing Councils, the official marketing branch of the Northeast … Read more
Vince Nalencz Company: Eagle Disposal of East Earl Years of Service: 2+ Comments: Vince Nalencz, 24, of Media, Pennsylvania passed away due to injuries sustained as a result of a work related hit and run. “Vinny,” as his frineds and family ccalled him, was the most loving and caring young man ever. He had a … Read more
Reverend Mark D. Gates Company: Racine City Sanitation Years of Service: 2+ Comments: Mark D. Gates of Racine, Wisconsin passed away while working his morning route by a vehicle collision. While collecting recyclables as part of his job, he became pinned between his garbage truck and another vehicle. Friends and family say Mr. Gates “was … Read more
Gonzalo Trevino Sr. Company: Winnebago Landfill Company Years of Service: 5+ Comments: On April 28, 2016 the sanitation community lost a wonderful man, Gonzalo Trevino, 54 passed away while doing the job he loved so much. Everyone on his garbage route loved him and were always kind towards him. He loved his family and especially … Read more
Ramesh Solanki Company: Vadodara Municipal Corporation Years of Service: 3+ Comments: Ramesh Solanki, 42, of Harni, India passed away doing the job he enjoyed. For multiple years Solanki worked as a sanitation worker and was tasked with the annual septic tank cleaning in Harni. He was a dedicated professional and a seasoned veteran within the … Read more
Vince Nalencz Company: Eagle Disposal of East Earl Years of Service: 1+ Comments: Vince Nalence, 24, known by his friends as “Vinny” is just one of the victims year round that passed away due to injuries sustained while working his morning route. Nalencz was a thriving young man that loved his family and loved children. … Read more
Mouhcine Fikri Company: Morocco National Years of Service: 5+ Comments: Mouhcine Fikri, 31, from Al-Hoceima near Morocco passed away while trying to uphold the local law. Fikri was a firm and loving man and even King Mohammed VI offered his condolences to Fikri’s family. A very fierce and gentleman, Fikri remained true to his values … Read more