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Do you know where the word “dumpster” originated?

It was first used commercially in 1936, originating with the Dempster-Dumpster system of detachable containers that were mechanically loaded onto trucks for transport to disposal facilities. This system was patented by Dempster Brothers in 1935. This system was popular for hauling heavy, dense loads such as food waste, sludge and other hard to handle materials. … Read more

Bring Waste and Recycling Workers Week to Your Community

Would you like to see your town, city or state celebrate Waste and Recycling Workers Week this year? Now is the time to ask your Mayor, City Council and Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing June 17 as Waste and Recycling Workers Week. Make It Official We encourage everyone to participate in recognizing their solid waste … Read more

Happy International Women’s Day – Ozark Refuse

Happy International Women’s Day from Ozark Refuse Ozark Refuse offers trash and recycling services for all of Springfield, Republic, Ozark and Battlefield.

The women at Republic Services in Hutchins, TX

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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