News & Updates
1. Sanitation worker saves child from being crushed Earlier this year, Hillsborough County sanitation worker Waldo Fidele was hailed a hero for jumping into action to save 7-year-old Elias Quezada, who had climbed into a garbage can while playing hide and seek. He was still in the can when it was picked up and had its … Read more
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Recognizing the Waste Industry With every celebration and proclamation issued by a city, state or company, we see hundreds of individuals in the waste and recycling industry recognized for their hard work and contribution to society. Without these valuable sanitation and recycling services, we would not enjoy clean streets, litter-free streams, or safety from diseases … Read more
Read the ArticleVice President at American Waste Control I just want to take a moment to recognize all of the dedicated employees here at American Waste Control, especially our drivers and helpers. If you see a trash hauler or know of one in the Tulsa metro area, I can promise you they’re the salt-of-the-earth type. These guys … Read more
Read the ArticleThe Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently proclaimed June 13 through 19 as National Waste and Recycling Workers Week. Without the men and women who work in the private recycling and refuse collection and hauling industry, the community would appear less clean and tidy. Through their work, refuse haulers contribute to the health and … Read more
Read the ArticleJune 17 is National Waste and Recycling Workers Day, which makes this whole week a celebration of what waste management workers do for us! Mayor Copenhaver explains more about it in this video and how you can show appreciation by thanking men and women of our own Sanitation Department at 870-932-7520
Read the ArticleSALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City is thanking its frontline waste & recycling staff this week in honor of Waste & Recycling Workers Week which occurs annually the week of June 17. Salt Lake City employs 55 men and women who are responsible for collecting the refuse from 42,000 homes and businesses every week. Their essential … Read more
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Georgia and Michigan Release Proclamations Joining many states, cities and municipalities around the nation, the Governors of both Georgia and Michigan recently released proclamations declaring the celebration of Waste and Recycling Workers Week for the week of June 17th! View the Georgia Governor’s proclamation here. View the Michigan Governor’s proclamation here. Don’t miss where SWANA … Read more
Read the ArticleThe Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) is proud to recognize the dedication, hard work and professionalism of its waste services staff and recycling contractors during this year’s National Waste and Recycling Workers Week, June 13-19. Originally recognized as National Garbage Man Day, 2021 is the second year that an entire week is … Read more
Read the ArticleDuring this special week of celebration for Waste and Recycling Workers Week, we join together to thank the women and men who work daily to keep our neighborhoods and streets safe and clean! Congratulations Marc Bex! Operations Manager, Waste Management Inc. of Florida “Marc Bex has done a phenomenal job at not compromising safety, problem … Read more
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