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Safety Tuesday – Identify A Stroke

  With high temperatures, high humidity, and increased sun exposure, summertime offers many safety challenges to workers. The materials below provide information and helpful tips for preventing heat-related illnesses this season.

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Santek Waste Services LLC celebrated 30 years of Success

SANTEK WASTE SERVICES CEO and owner Kenneth Higgins, second from left, celebrates the company’s 30th anniversary with members of his management team. From left are Executive Vice President of Operations Matt Dillard, Higgins, Chief Business Development Officer Eddie Caylor and Chief Operations Officer Tim Watts. Led by CEO and owner Kenneth Higgins, employees were treated … Read more

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Safety Tuesday – Truck Fire Procedures

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American Disposal Services, ,Manassas Virginia, celebrated Waste and Recycling Workers Week

American Disposal Services, ,Manassas Virginia, celebrated Waste and Recycling Workers Week the week of June 17, 2017, with daily surprises for its waste and recycling drivers and helpers.“The men and women of the waste hauling industry don’t receive the recognition they deserve,” says Kevin Edwards, general manager of American Disposal Services. “They start as early … Read more

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From the end of the driveway to the environment, Waste Pro has a commitment to caring!

The Waste Pro Garbage Truck Museum, in Sanford, is an off-shoot of a family-run recycling business and contains more than 20 vehicles. From Disney World to Universal Studios, there’s little that can’t be found in Florida‘s famous destination point: Orlando. And, rather bizarrely, that now includes a vault of retro garbage trucks. Star of the … Read more

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South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling Services – A Day with a Garbageman

This little Princess won the Waste and Recycling Workers Week event held by  South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling Services. She is going to be able to ride along with the route and have lunch with her Dad!  

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Safety Tuesday – Reducing Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens

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Keep the Party Going! Celebrate Waste and Recycling Workers Week 2017 this week too!

Since June 17th fell on a Saturday this year, we’re encouraging everyone to keep the Waste and Recycling Workers Week celebration going this coming week too! If it were up to us, everyday would be Waste & Recycling Workers Week but until then why not say “Thank You” two weeks in a row? All year … Read more

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Prince William County Solid Waste Division, Honors Its Hero

Thanks to all the Prince William County Solid Waste team members  that help make our Waste and Recycling Workers Week hot dog lunch event a success! We served 88 people and gave out more than hundred hot dogs along with drinks, chips and Safety Treat packs, in addition to lots of lots of personal thanks … Read more

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Waste and Recycling Workers Week – Homewood Disposal

Ricky and his father “Tach” have dedicated decades of service to Homewood Disposal and the communities we serve. Celebrate their dedication and family commitment with us. The story of two generations of garbage men is a fitting video for this weekend. This Friday is Waste and Recycling Workers Week and Sunday is Father’s Day. Service … Read more

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