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Waste & Recycling Workers Week Proclamation – Jacksonville Florida

Wastequip | Waste and Recycling Workers Week Sponsor

The Purpose-Built Waste Management Leader Wastequip’s extensive product selection includes dumpsters, compactors, balers, carts and more. Their products are built to handle collection of household, commercial, and industrial waste and recyclables. Their experienced sales team specializes in assisting customers in finding the right solution for your waste or recycling needs. With facilities across North America, … Read more

How Will Your Company Celebrate Waste and Recycling Workers Week?

Cookouts and Cakes Flip the script. Waste and Recycling Workers Week is a great time to show your appreciation by serving those who serve our communities. It doesn’t take much and a simple cookout goes a long way. Taking the time to serve lunch to your employees says a lot about how much you value … Read more

Waste and Recycling Workers Week is Coming! Are You Ready To Celebrate?

The week of June 17th and Waste and Recycling Workers Week will be here before you know it! Are you ready to celebrate? This year it’s easier than ever to get your very own Waste & Recycling Workers Week items through the Waste & Recycling Workers Week Store and Store Specials pages. The clock is … Read more

Waste Collection Safety Tips – Always thank your Waste & Recycling Provider

Key points Refuse and recyclable material collectors had the fifth-highest fatal work injury rate among civilian occupations in 2016, Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows. ANSI Z245, Safety Standards for Mobile Refuse Collection 
and Compaction Equipment, offers guidance for sanitation workers, because OSHA does not have specific regulations for these employees. Experts say training and … Read more

Color Some Love for Your Garbage Men and Women

Waste and Recycling Workers Week is just around the corner. You might be asking yourself “What can I do to celebrate?” Well, we’re glad you asked! Get the Party Started! There are lots of ways you can celebrate Waste and Recycling Workers Week. From a simple thank you to grand gestures, we’ve seen it all. … Read more

Flag Retirement Service – Arwood Waste

Honor, Freedom, and Respect – Free Flag Retirement Service from Arwood Waste The U.S. flag is a beacon to the world of those core American values that we hold most dear–Freedom, Honor, Justice and Respect. The ‘Stars and Stripes’ will always represent those values and serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made to protect and … Read more

Waste Pro employees Eric Thomas and Ladarius Gardiner saved an Ormond Beach resident from a fire.

Two Waste Pro employees were recognized by Ormond Beach Mayor Bill Partington and the City Commission at its meeting on Tuesday, May 15, receiving a standing ovation for their heroism in saving an Ormond Beach resident from a house fire in late April. Recycle driver Eric Thomas and Ladarius Gardiner were picking up recycling at Oakwood Park on … Read more

Oscar the Grouch – A True Educational Environmental Hero

Oscar the Grouch Sesame Street character Caroll Spinney with Oscar the Grouch 2014.jpg Oscar (left) with actor Caroll Spinney, who plays him. First appearance November 10, 1969 Created by Jim Henson Portrayed by Caroll Spinney (1969–present) Eric Jacobson (2015–present) (understudy) Information Aliases Oscar Mr. Grouch Mr. Oscar Oskie (Grundgetta’s pet name for him) Son (by … Read more

It’s almost here! – Waste and Recycling Workers Week – Week of June 17th, 2018

The week to celebrate Waste and Recycling Workers Week is only one month away! Join the Celebration the Week of June 17th Waste and Recycling Workers Week is just around he corner. Are you ready? Show some appreciation to your Sanitation Workers for all they do! Get your own Waste & Recycling Workers Week custom items … Read more