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The women at Republic Services in Hutchins, TX

The women at Republic Services in Hutchins, TX make things happenHappy International Women’s day

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Lets Keep Cambridge Clean – Cambridge, MA

Help us keep Cambridge clean and safe by following these tips for waste collection Zero Waste Cambridge The City has a goal of reducing trash by 30% by 2020 and by 80% by 2050 (from 2008 levels). As of 2019, we have reduced trash by 32%. The City has developed a Zero Waste Master Plan to develop … Read more

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Ford 4×4 Garbage Truck – California Beaches

L.A. County Dept. of Beaches. Gas engine. It’s route consisted of beach waste baskets. Probably went to landfill once a month.

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Diamond Reo Garbage Trucks

Diamond Reo Trucks was an American truck manufacturer. In 1967, Diamond T and Reo Trucks were combined to form the Diamond Reo Trucks Division of the White Motor Corporation. Reo dated back to 1904 when Ransom E. Olds, founder of Oldsmobile, began building motor cars, and Diamond T dated back to 1905 when C.A. Tilt … Read more

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WasteExpo 2022

WasteExpo is your best bet to get the education and training you need to hone your skills and affect positive change on how you do business and improve job performance in the waste industry. Better Than Ever in 2022 For 50+ years, WasteExpo has provided the industry with comradery, opportunity, technology, and the most comprehensive … Read more

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State of Oklahoma Waste and Recycling Workers Week Proclamation

STATE OF OKLAHOMA Executive Department Proclamation WHEREAS, the citizens of Oklahoma recognize the June 17th in 2022 as Waste and Recycling Workers Week; and WHEREAS, Oklahoma is home to industry veterans who are mentoring a new generation of waste and recycling workers to carry the legacy in Oklahoma; and WHEREAS, the people employed by local … Read more

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A special thank you goes towards workers in Korah, Ethiopia who pour their energy and time each day clearing garbage and managing waste.

In honour of “Waste and Recycling Workers Week”, we would like to highlight those around the world who work hard to make our streets a cleaner place! A special thank you goes towards workers in Korah, Ethiopia who pour their energy and time each day clearing garbage and managing waste. Korah is situated on the … Read more

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US Tarp | Waste and Recycling Workers Week Sponsor

Tarp Systems for Any Application Headquartered in South Haven, MI, US Tarp® designs, manufactures, and distributes load containment and cargo protection tarping systems, controls, and tarps for commercial vehicle applications. The US Tarp® design team develops automated and manual systems for custom applications in the Construction & Landscaping, Agriculture & Specialty, and the Recycling & … Read more

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Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Membership

SWANA and Safety The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is the organization behind the Slow Down to Get Around (SDTGA) campaign that is saving lives across the country. Thanks to their hard work to promote the safety of recycling and garbage workers, 25 states have passed laws requiring drivers to slow down and … Read more

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WasteExpo 2022: Special Savings for You!

Come join 14,500 of your peers, over 600 exhibitors and 60+ educational sessions in Las Vegas at WasteExpo 2022. It doesn’t get any bigger or better or smarter than this. And this year, friends of Waste and Recycling Workers Week get special special pricing with promo code VP40.  Innovate, Learn and Celebrate at WasteExpo 2022 … Read more

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