News & Updates
(Palm Beach Gardens, FL)—The Waste Advantage Safety Series is back for 2026! On March 25th, the first webinar on Collection Safety will be held from 2:00 – 3:30pm ET. We are excited to share a great lineup of expertswho will be speaking on the most relevant and timely collection topics in the industry today. This … Read more
He’s one of the greatest basketball players who ever lived: three NBA championships, three MVP awards, an Olympic gold medal, and a spot on practically every “best ever” list. But Larry Bird—the man they called “Larry Legend”—almost walked away from it all… because he genuinely loved being a garbage man. In his own words: “I … Read more
ARLINGTON, Va. – November 21, 2025 – In celebration of National Veterans and Military Families Month, Republic Services President and CEO Jon Vander Ark today issued the following statement recognizing the company’s veteran team members and their continued service: “Over the past several weeks, leaders and teams across Republic Services have come together to honor … Read more
From all of us celebrating Waste and Recycle Workers Week, we want to raise a toast (or maybe a high-five from the back of a truck) to the man who started it all. You’re still hopping on those rigs with the same fire and grit as day one—that unstoppable spirit didn’t just build American Waste … Read more
This is a great opportunity for everyone in the collection and recycling industry! On Thursday, December 4th from 3:00 – 4:15 PM ET, Waste Advantage will host a free virtual safety webinar that focuses exclusively on collection operations safety. During the webinar you’ll hear from: “Our first webinar in this Safety Series was a great … Read more
This Thursday, October 9, the Waste Advantage Safety Series debuts with safety issues focusing on Post-Collection. The first of two FREE Virtual Safety Webinars, the Post-Collection Safety Webinar will take place on October 9th from 2:00 – 3:15pm ET, with the second focusing on Collection Safety on December 4th from 3:00 – 4:15pm ET. We … Read more
Congratulations to Tonya Edwards on her promotion to Operations Manager! Tonya is a true example of a servant leader and we can’t wait to see what she will accomplish in this role.
We proudly serve D/FW customers with reliable commercial and industrial waste management & portable sanitation solutions! Thank you for braving early mornings, hot days, heavy loads, and all the risks of the job. Your perseverance and care protect our streets, our health, and our environment every single day. Your work often goes unnoticed—but not this … Read more
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 16, 2025 – Waste & Recycling Workers Week, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to honoring the tireless efforts of waste and recycling workers, extends its deepest thanks to Casella Waste Systems, Inc. for their extraordinary commitment to their employees and the communities they serve. As we celebrate Waste & Recycling Workers Week, beginning … Read more
Davie, FL – May 1, 2025 – Waste and Recycling Workers Week is thrilled to announce that President Donald J. Trump has nominated Anthony Lomangino, a trailblazing leader in the waste and recycling industry, to serve on the United States Postal Service (USPS) Board of Governors. As one of the inaugural inductees into our Wall … Read more