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Thank you Waste & Recycling Workers! #GreenBlog

These sanitation staff play an essential role in any city. Waste management supports public health, and these services are critical to protecting the environment. Salt Lake City’s Waste & Recycling Division works diligently to provide these services – even during times of crisis – but their efforts are not always recognized. That’s why we’re inviting you to … Read more

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SWANA Encourages All to Celebrate Waste and Recycling Workers Week

Waste and Recycling Workers Week takes place annually the week of June 17 The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) emphasizes the importance of recognizing and appreciating solid waste and recycling workers for their valuable contributions to protect human health and the environment. The week of June 17, Waste and Recycling Workers Week reminds … Read more

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Waste and Recycling Workers Week

Let the Week-Long Celebration Begin…Waste and Recycling Workers Week 2020 is Here!

All year, the men and women of the waste management industry are hard at work collecting, processing, filtering, and recycling over 250 million tons of garbage. They do this to keep our environment clean and our communities safe. The week of June 17th is our time to come together and collectively show our appreciation. Why … Read more

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Waste and Recycling Workers Week

Waste and Recycling Workers Week 2020 is Almost Here!

All year the men and women of the waste management industry are hard at work collecting, processing, filtering, and recycling over 250 million tons of garbage to keep our environment safe and clean. The week of June 17th is the time for us to come together and collectively show our appreciation. Need Ideas On How … Read more

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How Will Your Company Celebrate Waste and Recycling Workers Week? | Waste & Recycling Workers Week

How Will Your Company Celebrate Waste and Recycling Workers Week?

Cookouts and Cakes Flip the script. Waste and Recycling Workers Week is a great time to show your appreciation by serving those who serve our communities. It doesn’t take much and a simple cookout goes a long way. Taking the time to serve lunch to your employees says a lot about how much you value … Read more

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Ramp Container – Rear Convertible Door Option

Learn more on how to order a convertible rear door Ramp Container! The video shows how the Ramp Container easily converts from a standard rear barn door into our ramp that can take a 15,000 pound load. Thank-you to our partner Gregory Container for sending the video. To learn more about #RampContainer visit us at … Read more

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Design the Perfect Garbage Truck

Waste and Recycling Workers Week is just around the corner. This week long celebration is all about thanking your local waste and recycling workers for the hard work they do all year long. There are lots of ways to celebrate and show your appreciation, but there’s one fun and very cool idea you might not … Read more

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SWANApalooza Goes Virtual!

  Get ready for virtual SWANApalooza, taking place June 22 – 25. No need to jump on an airplane or book a hotel room, we are bringing together participants for livestreamed keynote presentations, pre-recorded technical presentations, livestreamed discussions and briefings, video chats, chat box forums, and an interactive exhibit site. Keynotes COVID-19 – Impact on … Read more

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Advanced Disposal Services, Inc – Essential Workers

One of our little big fans wanted to make sure his driver, Jerry, knew how much he and his family appreciate his continued work during the pandemic. We’re sure Jerry had a huge smile on his face on this family’s trash day! Thanks to my whole Team here at the Alpharetta MRF in the Atlanta … Read more

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COVID-19 Support for Waste and Recycling Workers | SWANA

While the COVID-19 pandemic brought much of the country and the world to a standstill, the waste and recycling industry carried on. Men and women in communities across the country and around the world continued their important work of collecting waste and recyclables. Their work has been and continues to be essential to protecting the … Read more

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