News & Updates
The Snellville City Council voted recently to revise the city’s solid waste ordinance, allowing residents to place their waste at the curb for a longer length of time and calling for trash cans to be placed within the side or rear yard on non-pickup days. Trash and recycling cans can now be placed curbside for … Read more
Read the ArticleThe drivers at Stevens Disposal & Recycling Service, Inc. were surprised when we stopped in with breakfast for them in honor of National Waste & Recycling Workers Week. As drivers rolled in between 4:30am and 6:00am for their shifts they all asked “Who’s the breakfast for? The office staff?” It was clear that they hadn’t been shown … Read more
Read the ArticleWe honor David Blankenship from Waste Masters Solutions as a hero in honor of Waste and Recycling Workers Week. David has served as a front load route driver for Waste Masters Solutions for 10 years. He was their first driver and continues to be the one that all new drivers must be trained by. David … Read more
Read the ArticleProclamations were issued, thank you notes were written, parties were held and gifts were wrapped. From coast to coast, organizations and individuals came out to thank their sanitation workers and support personnel. Thank you to each and every one of you for joining us in celebrating Waste and Recycling Workers Week 2018. It means so much … Read more
Read the ArticleA couple of years ago, Adrian Resendez was thinking about his career. He had an idea what he wanted to do – he was always good at fixing things – but like many millennials in the job market, he was struggling to find a job that promoted hands-on learning. At the time, Adrian was … Read more
Read the ArticleCongratulations to our commercial driver Mike Lawrence of Alaska Waste, who was nationally recognized by NWRA as THE Large Commercial Driver of the Year! “Mike is safety 24-7. Mike has built his multiple decade long perfect safety record by having a consistent, reliable routine for all driving duties he performs. You can expect consistency … Read more
Read the ArticleWhat would it be like to live without plastic? How much waste could we keep out of landfills, waterways and oceans if we all refused single-use plastic? This July, we invite you to find out by participating in Plastic Free July. What is Plastic Free July? Plastic Free July was founded in Western Australia in … Read more
Read the ArticleWastequip demonstrated its support for garbage workers in honor of Waste and Recycling Workers Week with a celebration and youth education event at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte. The celebration provided an opportunity for the City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services, Waste Pro, and drivers from Republic Services to bring their trucks … Read more
Read the ArticleA very special thanks to two of our Team Members, Jeremy Felmet and Clinton Singleton. While on their recycling route in the City of Buffalo they noticed two toddlers about to run into the middle of traffic on a very busy street. Acting quickly they got out of their truck and carried the children to … Read more
Read the ArticleThis week’s employee highlight is LEED administrator, Emily Sredin. Emily got her start in the waste and recycling industry at Lakeshore during her summer breaks while attending college at Western Illinois University. Now graduated, Emily is a full-time key employee of our Material Recovery Facility (MRF) division. Emily has facilitated the safety initiative at … Read more
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