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Five to Stay Alive: Safety Tips for waste collection employees. Solid waste collection is the 5th most dangerous job in the U.S. Following these rules will help: Always wear PPE, especially high visibility vests and/or outerwear. Never use a cell phone or text while driving the truck or at a disposal. Don’t ride on … Read more
Read the ArticleEach week, most of us probably put our trash out at the street and then forget about it completely. Someone picks up our trash, week after week, no matter how heavy or cumbersome or smelly it is. It’s our garbage men and women, and they serve a critical role in our communities. “At Granger, we’re … Read more
Read the ArticleWaste and Recycling Workers Week The week of June 17 is Waste and Recycling Workers Week. A week to join together to recognize and thank the women and men who work to keep our neighborhoods and streets safe and clean! A special thank you to our crew, Trent, Corey, Corey, Austin, and Doug! We appreciate your hard … Read more
Read the ArticleHave you ever stopped to think of everything a server does for you? Not only do they take your order, refill your drinks, replace the silverware your tempered toddler throws because he decides it looks better on the floor, they do all this while juggling a tray of food. Even more amazing is that they also … Read more
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Proclamations from Across the Country Gary Robertson, County Judge Executive of Russell County Kentucky recently made Waste and Recycling Workers Week official on June 17th in recognition of their local garbage collection workers and Morgan Sanitation’s dedicated service to keeping their community safe and clean. Read the official proclamation here. Let Us Know How You’re … Read more
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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2016 Truck Show! Many thanks to The Hauler Magazine for their support of the 2016 Waste and Recycling Workers Week Truck Show. We also want to thank everyone who submitted their trucks! There were so many good choices from private haulers to municipalities to truck manufacturers, it was extremely … Read more
Read the ArticleWhat happens to the debris I throw in the dumpster? The State of Connecticut has implemented an integrated Solid Waste Management Plan that all private haulers must abide by. This program reinforces source reduction, recycling, composting, and energy source recovery. The use of landfills and incinerators are a last resort, and sometimes the only option, depending … Read more
Read the ArticleHero truckie saves boy A 12-year-old boy in Mount Isa who slept in an industrial bin is alive and was unharmed thanks to the driver of the garbage truck who emptied it. The boy had been sleeping in the bin early on May 29 as the driver was doing his collection rounds in the outback … Read more
Read the ArticleAll year the men and women of the waste management industry are hard at work collecting, processing, filtering, and recycling over 250 million tons of garbage to keep our environment safe and clean. The week of June 17th is the time for us to come together to collectively show our appreciation. Why do we celebrate … Read more
Read the ArticleFor most people, the garbage goes out at night and the next morning, it’s gone. By Eric Taylor / Times Associate Editor Photo by Eric Taylor Blake Kendall stops his truck to pick up four totes during a recent May route. Seems like a simple process, but the day in the life of a garbage … Read more
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