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Slow Down to Get Around When you are driving behind a garbage or recycling truck collecting household waste from curbside bins, slow down. Reducing your speed and leaving a little extra space to accommodate frequent stops could prevent an accident and save a life. And always slow down before passing a recycling or garbage truck. … Read more
State of New Mexico Executive Office Santa Fe, New Mexico Proclamation WHEREAS, the citizens of New Mexico recognize the often thankless job of waste and recycling workers; and WHEREAS, the people employed by local solid waste and recycling management services and facilities operating in the State of New Mexico make significant contributions to the safety, … Read more
It has been two years since our world came to a sudden halt. No one could have predicted just how long and difficult 2020 and 2021 would be for us all. Through these difficult and uncertain times, we have discovered a new-found appreciation for some of the most dedicated workers in our communities. From nurses … Read more
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 Over … Read more
Our Women’s History Month series continues! Up next is our corporate office located in Kerman, CA. Now introducing…Left ➡️ right:•Samantha maintains our office by making sure things are kept clean and orderly•Emily is our front desk associate and assist customer service•Nikole works in our finance department•Maria works in our billing department•Patty is one of our … Read more
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
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 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 make things happenHappy International Women’s day
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