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President Charles H. Potter, Jr. Charles Potter started Blinker-Lite Safety, Inc. in 1972 and has built the company into the largest provider of Port-A-Pots and Traffic Control Services in Middle Tennessee. His dedication to going above and beyond the industry standard for usual customer service is why Blinker enjoy the reputation for Outstanding Customer Service … Read more
MDI is focused on Integrated Solid Waste Management We are focused on Integrated Solid Waste Management through Resource Management, with the goal of helping our customers grow their business profitably while achieving affordable sustainability. MDI’s vision is to express our understanding of the environment and the role waste removal has in affecting our planet. We … Read more
Orlando Waste Paper Company has been helping Central Florida businesses recycle since 1969. We are a family owned and operated company that prides itself on providing quality service at a fair price. We understand that the information and programs available for recycling are constantly changing and would be glad to assist you in finding the … Read more
Since our founding in 1970, Waste Industries has strived to achieve one all-encompassing goal: To provide a waste collection service that is so streamlined and stress-free that it falls almost entirely out of our customers’ minds. Our goal has always been to provide a level of service that is truly unmatched by anyone in the … Read more
Eugene J. Wingerter Gene Wingerter began his career in the waste business in 1970 as NSWMA’s first Technical Consultant. In 1973, he became the association’s Executive Director. Under his leadership, NSWMA grew from just a few to 30 state chapters and many institutes and councils. In 1980, he purchased WasteAge and helped turn it into … Read more
Larry Stone In the more than 30 years that Larry Stone has worked in the garbage collection industry, he has sold equipment, owned a hauling company, and been chair of an NSWMA state chapter. Today, he is responsible for all of Heil Environmental New York City market, trade show commitments, and sales in the Northeast. … Read more
Tom Fatjo, Jr. In 1998, Tom Fatjo founded his fourth waste company, Waste Corp. of America, where he is currently Chairman and CEO. He started his first company, Browning Ferris Industries, in 1966, with one truck and $500 and turned it into the first publicly-traded garbage company. In 1990, he founded Republic Waste Services and … Read more
Thomas K. Blackman Tom Blackman began his career in 1966 throwing cans for his father’s company in Santa Ana, California. After the family business eventually became part of Waste Management, Inc., Tom rose through the ranks and led Waste Management’s operations in eight Western states. Tom’s heart was always in California, where he eventually returned … Read more
OUR HISTORY In 1977, brothers Bob and Jim Gregory founded Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. (TDS) with $10,000, one customer, one truck and plenty of determination. Building on a deep commitment to customer satisfaction and environmental preservation, TDS has become the largest independently owned solid waste collection and disposal company in central Texas and one of … Read more