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William Edward Beresovoy – Developed A New Innovative Way In Helping Small Haulers Grow Their Business

William Edward Beresovoy – Developed A New Innovative Way In Helping Small Haulers Grow Their Business William Edward Beresovoy has worked in the waste management business almost since his birth in 1955. His father, John, owned a trash business and as a child, Bill worked in the business. When he was 18, he purchased his … Read more

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School Teachers can now download FREE criteria to help students explore recycling efforts!

School Teachers can now download FREE criteria to help students explore recycling efforts! Passionate about protecting our environment. Committed to being a learning resource. Our goal with The Recycle Guide is to provide you with relevant, accurate, and unbiased information about recycling. We believe that at the core of recycling is an individual’s choice. Your daily choice … Read more

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We Will Remember Him As The Godfather Of Recycling – Robert Emory Harvey

 We Will Remember Him As The Godfather Of Recycling – Robert Emory Harvey -John Arwood- It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Robert Harvey. Robert passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2014. He leaves his wife of 72 years, Jane (Williams).Harvey. He was born in Westborough, the son of Luta L. … Read more

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The Waste Industry Has Lost A Legend – Mr. Deffenbaugh Sr.

RON D. DEFFENBAUGH Sr. 1941 – 2014 The waste industry has lost a legend with the passing of Mr. Deffenbaugh Sr. -John Arwood- Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?pid=172294335#storylink=cpy Well-known businessman and philanthropist Ronald D. Deffenbaugh, Sr. died on August 28, 2014. He was 73. Ron built one of the largest waste management companies in the country … Read more

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Waste and Recycling Workers Week Founder John Arwood, challenges Waste Providers to get creative and start dumping buckets of ice water too!

John Arwood with Waste and Recycling Workers Week accepts Ice Bucket Challenge in a BIG way! He challenges waste providers to get creative and start dumping buckets of ice water too! Garbage Solutions for Today Fortunately today we don’t have to live in our waste. Over the years garbage men and women have developed creative … Read more

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Garbage Workers Help Recycling in Schools

Garbage Workers Help Recycling in Schools A school is a place where students learn reasoning skills, socialization, hard work and discipline. With so many materials going into a functioning school, it is a vital area that recycling should be taught as well as actively practiced. Did you know: The average school tosses 38 tons of … Read more

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Celebrate Summer!

How are you celebrating Summer this year? Take a load off, lay back, and relax! Your garbage workers will make sure all is cleaned up. When you’re refreshed and ready to go, remember to thank your sanitation workers for always being there and being willing to pick up the mess. Looking for creative ways to … Read more

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WM Garbage Truck Is A Decepticon

WM Garbage Truck Is A Decepticon At Waste Management, transformation is a huge part of what we do – whether it’s converting everyday waste into renewable energy or turning recyclables into new products. To celebrate, we’re giving great customers like you a chance to win some amazing prizes and take part in fun activities! Garbage … Read more

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The family of a Longview sanitation worker, who lost his leg after a car collided with his garbage truck speaks out.

LONGVIEW, TX (KLTV) – The family of a Longview sanitation worker, who lost his leg after a car collided with his garbage truck speaks out. The family of a Longview sanitation worker, who lost his leg after a car collided with his garbage truck, is speaking about his ordeal. Last week, 33-year-old Dennis Montgomery was … Read more

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Thanks for Your Support!

WOW! We can’t say thank you enough for your support! From Texas to Tennessee, DC to Denver – all over the country there were men and women honoring and thanking our sanitation workers during the week of June 17th with notes, baked goods, and more!  All of this is to show just how much garbage workers are … Read more

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