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For 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
Read the ArticleThe Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 29th Annual 3-day International Roadcheck June 7-9, 2016 Safety Tips Pre-inspect the condition of your vehicle. Be sure your mirrors are properly adjusted and clean. Maintain a safe following distance. Make only safe and necessary lane changes. Focus on your driving and avoid or minimize in-truck distractions. Never drive … Read more
Read the Article50 Years in the Making It all started in 1966. After working for my father’s sanitation company – Chet’s Sanitation – for 6 years, I decided to start my own business. With some help from my father, I bought a route and one truck from Chet’s Sanitation. With this, Dick’s Sanitation was born. My wife Mary … Read more
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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
Read the ArticleAside from the convenience of having clean portable restrooms at outdoor events, remote events, or large events where the indoor toilets cannot keep up with the demand—there are also many environmental benefits of portable sanitation. Portable toilets can be rented both short-term and long-term, and cleaning and maintenance is often included. Whether speaking of a … Read more
Read the ArticleWaste & Recycling Workers Week is joining the National Safety Council (NSC) and thousands of other organizations across the country to raise awareness of what it takes to stay #SafeForLife. Observed annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the roads and in our … Read more
Read the ArticleDid you know that flight attends are garbage men and women too? Just think about it……. They bring you your snacks drinks on a rolling cart during the flight. As your flight is coming to an end they start their routine route of picking up the garbage and recycle in those tiny small plastic bags. Its … Read more
Read the ArticleLos Angeles: A Trash Truck driver was attempting a sharp right turn but wasn’t able to complete the turn. The driver stopped and began to back up, striking a 60 year old woman crossing the street in the crosswalk. She was pronounced dead at the scene Backing is the most common type of accident involving … Read more
Read the ArticleSanitation Workers Watching Out For Safety In a recent article posted on www.johnarwood.com, John Arwood’s personal website, he highlighted several ways sanitation workers could partner with local first responders and law enforcement to help protect their communities. As the safest communities have learned, partnerships between law enforcement officers and the public in crime prevention are … Read more
Read the ArticleAt NGMD, we’re proud of keeping neighborhoods clean by making sure your waste ends up in the right place. But what about other neighborhood dangers that threaten your family’s health and safety? We’re committed to doing our part, but now it’s your turn. Here are some tips to help you keep your neighborhood a secure, … Read more
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