The educational outreach occurred June 20, Waste and Recycling Workers Week

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 careers in the waste industry.

The educational outreach occurred June 20, Waste and Recycling Workers Week.

“We are proud to recognize garbage workers for being humble heroes in honor of Waste and Recycling Workers Week and to offer educational opportunities for Boys and Girls Club members by teaching them about careers in the waste industry,” Wastequip CEO Marty Bryant said.

Wastequip, based in south Charlotte, is a leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, with an international network of manufacturing facilities and an extensive dealer network in the industry.

Visit www.bgccharlotte.org or www.wastequip.com for details.