Memorial

In Loving Memory of Emilio Dodd of DFW Landfill

Emilio Dodd Company: DFW Landfill Years of Service: Multiple Comments: Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of Mr. Dodd. He was a dedicated worker and a great friend to everyone he encountered. We will not forget you, Emilio Dodd. Together, let’s honor the memory of the men and women who have served … Read more

In Loving Memory of Gary Lambert of City of Caldwell

Gary Lambert Company: City of Caldwell Years of Service: 35 Comments: Today, his coworkers are mourning. Thomas Trnka is the solid waste superintendent in Caldwell. He worked with Gary Lambert for ten years. “I was just hoping it was something minor like an accident or broken leg, but when I arrived it was not good, … Read more

In Loving Memory of Tyrone Comfort of City of Charleston Solid Waste

Tyrone Comfort Company: City of Charleston Solid Waste Years of Service: 3 Comments: Tyrone I. Comfort Charleston – Entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 5, 2016 Mr. Tyrone I. Comfort. Residence 57 St. Margaret St., Charleston, SC. Mr. Comfort is the husband of Mrs. Donna Bellamy, son of Mr. Alfred Comfort, Sr. and the late … Read more

In Loving Memory of Karl Brown of Waste Connection

Karl Brown Company: Waste Connection Years of Service: 25 Comments: “He worked there for 25 years,” said Waste Connections Operations Supervisor Chris Smith. For a number of years, Karl Brown called Riverfest home. He worked with his team day and night keeping the place clean. “Everybody knew him. Everybody loved him. He was a great dude,” … Read more

In Loving Memory of Harold “Jamie” Dickey of Cullman County Solid Waste

Harold “Jamie” Dickey Company: Cullman County Solid Waste Years of Service: 5 Comments: “We’re mourning for him,” said Cullman County Attorney Chad Floyd. “It’s a tough day for the county. We’ve never lost anyone like this before.” Grief counselors are being made available to Dickey’s co-workers on Friday. “Our employees are dedicated to public service, … Read more

In Loving Memory of Gonzalo Trevino of Marengo Disposal Company

Gonzalo Trevino Company: Marengo Disposal Company Years of Service: 15 Comments: Gonzalo Trevino, age 54, of Dixon, died Friday, April 28, 2016, following an accident at Winnebago County Landfill in Rockford. He was born January 10, 1962, in Brownsville, TX, the son of Rigo and Anna (Torres) Trevino. He had worked for the Marengo Disposal … Read more

In Loving Memory of Jason Jolly of Hamilton Co. landfill

Jason Jolly Company: Hamilton Co. landfill Years of Service: 5 Comments: RIP We will not forget you, Jason Jolly. Together, let’s honor the memory of the men and women who have served by our side. Whether on the garbage trucks, delivering portable sanitation units, or working in the offices and repair shops, the employees of … Read more

In Loving Memory of John Wesley Choate of City of Springfield

John Wesley Choate Company: City of Springfield Years of Service: He was 53 yrs Comments: “We are all saddened by the loss of one of our own” City Manager Greg Burris said in the release. “Please keep the Choate family in your thoughts and prayers.” We will not forget you, John Wesley Choate. Together, let’s … Read more

In Loving Memory of David Knapp of Seneca Meadows Landfill

  David Knapp Company: Seneca Meadows Landfill Years of Service: 14 Comments: “We are sad to report the death of one of our employees today,” Seneca Meadows said in a statement issued late Saturday night” The fatality is believed to be the first on landfill property in 14 years. David Knapp, 35, of Ballston Spa, … Read more

In Loving Memory of Johnny Tolliver Sr. of City of Berkeley-Zero Waste

Johnny Tolliver Sr. Company: City of Berkeley-Zero Waste Years of Service: 25 years Comments: Neighbors rushed to Tolliver’s aid after the accident and he was rushed to a hospital but died there later in the day, city spokesman Matthai Chakko said. Tolliver had been with Berkeley’s garbage pickup service, the Zero Waste Division, for 25 … Read more