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Celebrate a Small Business Owner on National Mom & Pop Business Owners Day

March 29th is National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day! Are you a small business owner? We celebrate and applaud you for your long hours, hard work and dedication! You are a vital part of our communities and economy and we support you. Show your support to a small business today by shopping local. Whether it’s a new … Read more

Bring Waste and Recycling Workers Week to Your Community

Would you like to see your town, city or state celebrate Waste and Recycling Workers Week this year? Now is the time to ask your Mayor, City Council and Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing June 17 as Waste and Recycling Workers Week. Make It Official We encourage everyone to participate in recognizing their solid waste … Read more

Help Rename Waste and Recycling Workers Week and You Can WIN!

Waste and Recycling Workers Week stands for more than simply thanking the individuals picking up curbside waste. We believe it is important to celebrate all the men and women who care for our environment and keep our communities clean and safe every day of the year. We value all waste industry professionals and we want … Read more

Happy Birthday, President Washington! From Waste & Recycling Workers Week

Presidents’ Day is a day of patriotic celebration, ceremonies, reenactments and remembrance. On Presidents’ Day we honor the presidents that have led our great country and celebrate the birthday of George Washington who founded our nation. Without him and his leadership, there would be no Presidents’ Day and no USA. Honoring Leadership and Service Just like Washington … Read more

Remembering Dr. King’s Legacy | For Freedom and Peace

Those of us at Waste and Recycling Workers Week take this time to commemorate the history of Martin Luther King Jr., and the work that he did towards creating equality in America. We appreciate each and every one of you, and wish freedom and peace be yours. “Peace is not merely a distant goal that … Read more

3 (non)Wasteful Tips for Winter

1. Enjoy the Weather Some things are out of our control. When dangerous weather conditions cause interruptions in garbage service, know that we are doing our best and will be back on schedule as soon as we can. Take this time to enjoy the wonder of weather. 2. Spread the Warmth Your garbage men and … Read more

10 Things You Never Knew About Your Garbage Man

As we go through this holiday season, we want to remember the impact that garbage workers have had on our history Did you know this respected profession goes back to at least 3000 B.C.? Here are 10 interesting things from more recent history that you may not have known about your garbage workers: 1350 A.D. … Read more

Tis the Season for Gratitude and Giving

The hustle and bustle of the holidays are upon us. As you make your list and check it twice, don’t forget those who serve us all year long. The men and women providing curbside service and citywide sanitation services are always there when we need them. Rain or shine, oppressive heat or frigid cold, we … Read more

3 Resources to Get You Started Recycling Today – The Recycle Guide

Happy America Recycles Day – November 15 It’s never too late to begin recycling in your local community. The Recycle Guide is packed with tons of information to get you started today! Learn What to Recycle Did you know that not everything can be recycled? While we wish everything could be reused or repurposed, there are some … Read more

Breast Cancer Awareness – Kicking Breast Cancer to the Curb

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Waste Management Industry is Spreading the Word According to the American Cancer Society, there will be 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer, 63,410 new cases of breast carcinoma in situ, and 40,610 breast cancer deaths in 2017. The National Breast Cancer Foundation reports that 1 in 8 women … Read more