News & Updates

Teamsters Local 350 Honors Rosty Beltran from California Waste Solutions in San Jose – Waste & Recycling Workers Week

This month we’d like to highlight Brother Rosty Beltran from California Waste Solutions in San Jose. Brother Beltran has been a member with the Teamsters since 1994, and transferred into Teamsters Local 350 back in 1999. Throughout the years, the company logo on his uniform may have changed but his dedication and service never faltered.⁣⁣⁣ … Read more

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Thank you Johnny Jaws for all your support! This is a great product!

IMPROVING your company’s safety record – and your BOTTOM LINE! HOW DOES JOHNNY JAWS WORK?  Johnny Jaws’ patented technology engages the rear-load containers at their strongest points, where the sides, front, top and trunnion all come together.  See picture below.  This area is stronger than the location  used in traditional dumping because it is closer to the weldment of the gussets, trunnion … Read more

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City of Sacramento Supports Waste and Recycling Workers Week

“The changes in the recycle markets, concerns about contamination, and constant shifts in how different materials are managed is confusing,” said Erin Treadwell, Outreach Manager with the Recycling and Solid Waste Division. #NGMD

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Bill White has won the National Residential Driver of the Year – Waste Connections

“Bill White has won the National Residential Driver of the Year Award by the National Waste and Recycling Association. Last year, he won the Waste Connections Driver of Year Award for the Western Region.”

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Pick Up Your FREE Waste & Recycling Workers Week Swag at WasteExpo

Are you excited to be at WasteExpo 2019? We are! And we are looking forward to seeing you at the Waste and Recycling Workers Week Booth #5512! FREE Swag at Booth #5512 Come by the Waste and Recycling Workers Week Booth to pick up your free swag. While you are there, stay a few minutes. … Read more

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It’s almost here! – Waste and Recycling Workers Week – Week of June 17th, 2019

The week to celebrate Waste and Recycling Workers Week is only one month away! Join the Celebration the Week of June 17th Waste and Recycling Workers Week is just around he corner. Are you ready? Show some appreciation to your Sanitation Workers for all they do! Get your own Waste & Recycling Workers Week custom items … Read more

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Over One Hundred Thousand Garbage Truck Drivers With The United States – Show Your Support June 17-24 Annually

There are more than 116,000 garbage collectors in the United States, which sounds like a lot until you consider the staggering volume of trash Americans toss out every year: 250 million tons (and growing). Without them the streets would not be safe and clean! Celebrate this during the week of June 17-24 by providing them with … Read more

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Everyone say hello to the future Trash Gurl – Trash Gurl LLC

Since February of 2009 Trash Gurl has brought a distinguished difference to waste management in the Lowcountry. Located in Goose Creek, SC, the company is owned and operated locally by Melissa and Jeff Polutta. Trash Gurl surpasses the competition with the personal attention given to each customer. In addition to our experienced and professional staff … Read more

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Visit Waste and Recycling Workers Week at WasteExpo Booth #5512

We love meeting Waste and Recycling Workers Week supporters! Stop by the Waste and Recycling Workers Week booth #5512 at WasteExpo to say hello! Sign Up Today! We want to see even more companies and communities join the Waste and Recycling Workers Week celebration this year, and we need your help to make that happen! … Read more

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Republic Services Names Jon Vander Ark President

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) announced today that Jon Vander Ark had been named the president of the Company. As president, Vander Ark is accountable for the Company’s ongoing conversion and continued growth. He will oversee operations, sales, marketing, and business growth and will continue reporting to Don Slager, chief executive officer. Before this appointment, … Read more

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