News & Updates
Another bit of the past. I know the original Waste Management had some serious issues at the end, but that doesn’t take away the huge impact on the industry. WM provided careers and paths to success for many and was the single largest trend setter in the formative years of the industry. I always liked … Read more
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Waste & Recycling Workers Week is helping employers in the waste industry find the right people for the job with our new Waste Industry Job Listings. Employers can submit information about open positions using the Post a Job form. These positions are then shared on the Waste & Recycling Workers Week website for job seekers … Read more
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Each bed is customized to the individual child with style, size, color, lights, text, sirens, personalized license plate and just about anything else you can come up with. Made from cabinet grade wood and painted with low to no VOC paints these custom beds are easy to setup and require no tools. There are no … Read more
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Those of us at Waste and Recycling Workers Week take this time to commemorate the history of Martin Luther King Jr., and the work that he did towards creating equality in America. We appreciate each and every one of you, and wish freedom and peace be yours. “Peace is not merely a distant goal that … Read more
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1. Enjoy the Weather Some things are out of our control. When dangerous weather conditions cause interruptions in garbage service, know that we are doing our best and will be back on schedule as soon as we can. Take this time to enjoy the wonder of winter weather. 2. Spread the Warmth Your waste and … Read more
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SDTGA is an acronym for Slow Down to Get Around, an important movement to protect our waste and recycling workers while they are out on the road. A Campaign to Save Lives Slow Down to Get Around (SDTGA) is SWANA’s national safety campaign. The campaign aims to remind motorists to drive with extra caution around … Read more
Read the ArticleNORTHERN WASTE A PROUD MEMBER OF OUR ALASKAN COMMUNITY
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The hustle and bustle of the holidays are upon us. As you make your list and check it twice, don’t forget those who serve the community all year long. The men and women providing curbside service and citywide sanitation services are always there when we need them. Rain or shine, oppressive heat or frigid cold, … Read more
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SWANA for Small Business The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) has a growing network of over 10,000 members in 46 chapters throughout the United States and Canada. While those members include some big names you are sure to recognize, many of those members represent small companies. As a small business, it is important … Read more
Read the ArticleObituary Glen Eugene Elliott was born July 5, 1928 in Oelwein, Iowa to Joe and Ethel Elliott. Glen’s mother passed away in child birth when Glen was 5 years old. Glen’s grandparents raised him on the farm with his brothers and sister for four years. The family was reunited when Glen’s father remarried, but family … Read more
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