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We have honored Gus Dugas from Acadiana Waste Services – TX for National Waste & Recycling Workers Week. With over 30 years in the business, Gus is a behind the scenes hero who works hard to make a difference in the community. He follows in his father’s footsteps and is a family man who instills great values into … Read more
Read the ArticleWastequip honors David as a humble hero for National Waste & Recycling Workers Week! For over 40 years, David has worked for the City of Burbank following in his father’s footsteps. He works alongside his brother and nephew to keep the family tradition alive to work hard in the waste industry. David gives back in the community in … Read more
Read the ArticleWastequip honors John Biles, Jr. from J&J Services, Inc. as a hero for National Waste & Recycling Workers Week. John has worked hard to grow this family-owned company that has started out small, but has grown each year creating jobs, delivering exceptional service to their customers, and supporting the greater community. Go John! #WastequipCares
Read the ArticleIt was a great day honoring James Lanier from Ryland Environmental, Inc.as a hero for National Waste & Recycling Workers Week! James is an industry veteran who is recognized for always doing the right thing for others. He is instrumental to his company and is very involved with their community efforts. Go James! #WastequipCares
Read the ArticleWastequip honors Antonio “Tony” Sousa as a hero for National Waste & Recycling Workers Week. With 27 years working in the waste industry, his career began as a driver on municipal rear load routes and then later he worked on commercial front load routes. Tony has been a dedicated employee of Cali Carting Inc. for over 10 years … Read more
Read the ArticleResults from a recent education survey have shown that two-thirds of secondary school teachers wouldn’t recommend apprenticeships to pupils with good grades. When there is so much proof that that apprenticeships provide young people with stable career prospects, allowing them to gain value work experience whilst they earn money, this result is quite worrying. J&B’s … Read more
Read the ArticleWe hosted a catered BBQ for 5280 Waste Solutions and to recognize Tommy Atencio as a hero for National Waste & Recycling Workers Week. #WastequipCares Tommy has worked in waste hauling for over 30 years in the Denver community. Tommy has little formal education and has made his way based on his deep work ethic and internal … Read more
Read the ArticleWe honor Brandon Brown from Diversified Waste Management, Inc. as a hero for National Waste & Recycling Workers Week! Diversified Waste Management was founded on the idea there was a need to keep construction sites clean. Identifying a need runs deep in the Brown family. Brandon identified a need within his community that has allowed him to grow … Read more
Read the ArticleThis local sanitation worker is in it for the long haul. Seriously. At 75, Department of Sanitation diehard Joe Caggiano is the oldest uniformed service employee in all of New York City. Age hasn’t slowed down this lifelong Staten Islander, whose 52 years of sanit service are a record-setter. “I like what I’m doing,” Caggiano … Read more
Read the ArticleDeluge of positive comments in response to mention of jolly garbage pick-up guy CLARE – We wanted to know why a social media cheer was posted for “the jolly garbage pick-up guy,” Brad Comeau. According to Shawna Comeau, his big smiles and friendly waves to residents as he works are welcomed by many in the … Read more
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