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We 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
Proclamations 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
A 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
Congratulations 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
What 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
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
A 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
This 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
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
Wastequip 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