News & Updates
We 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
This 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
Deluge 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
Denada Jackson, with City of Charlotte, goes over what’s recyclable with the children June 20 at the Milton Road Boys and Girls Club. Alex Smith/SCW photos CHARLOTTE – Wastequip joined the City of Charlotte, Waste Pro and Republic Services in educating Milton Road Boys and Girls Club members about recycling, safety around garbage trucks and … Read more
Toter Uplifting words from Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte to thank local garbage men for Waste and Recycling Workers Week
Waste & Recycling Workers Week and Slow Down to Get Around at the recent Celebrate Fairfax Fair here in front of the Government Center. Below is the poster we had up, along with our large SDTGA banner with our recently updated collection trucks. Thanks again one and all for a great day. You all are … Read more
Wastequip 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
Join with us the week of June 17th to celebrate these hard-working women and men for Global Waste & Recycling Workers Week!
Our drivers serve thousands of customers everyday, rain or shine! Please help us recognize and celebrate the women and men who care for this community by keeping it clean and safe. We appreciate all that you do! #nationalgarbagemanday
Working in the garbage industry can be pretty glamorous at times, but I don’t think wearing high heels while driving a garbage truck is part of the safety culture! Ha! Happy National @GarbageManDay