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Key points Refuse and recyclable material collectors had the fifth-highest fatal work injury rate among civilian occupations in 2016, Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows. ANSI Z245, Safety Standards for Mobile Refuse Collection and Compaction Equipment, offers guidance for sanitation workers, because OSHA does not have specific regulations for these employees. Experts say training and … Read more
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Waste and Recycling Workers Week is just around the corner. You might be asking yourself “What can I do to celebrate?” Well, we’re glad you asked! Get the Party Started! There are lots of ways you can celebrate Waste and Recycling Workers Week. From a simple thank you to grand gestures, we’ve seen it all. … Read more
Read the ArticleHonor, Freedom, and Respect – Free Flag Retirement Service from Arwood Waste The U.S. flag is a beacon to the world of those core American values that we hold most dear–Freedom, Honor, Justice and Respect. The ‘Stars and Stripes’ will always represent those values and serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made to protect and … Read more
Read the ArticleTwo Waste Pro employees were recognized by Ormond Beach Mayor Bill Partington and the City Commission at its meeting on Tuesday, May 15, receiving a standing ovation for their heroism in saving an Ormond Beach resident from a house fire in late April. Recycle driver Eric Thomas and Ladarius Gardiner were picking up recycling at Oakwood Park on … Read more
Read the ArticleOscar the Grouch Sesame Street character Caroll Spinney with Oscar the Grouch 2014.jpg Oscar (left) with actor Caroll Spinney, who plays him. First appearance November 10, 1969 Created by Jim Henson Portrayed by Caroll Spinney (1969–present) Eric Jacobson (2015–present) (understudy) Information Aliases Oscar Mr. Grouch Mr. Oscar Oskie (Grundgetta’s pet name for him) Son (by … Read more
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The week to celebrate Waste and Recycling Workers Week is only one month away! Join the Celebration the Week of June 17th Waste and Recycling Workers Week is just around he corner. Are you ready? Show some appreciation to your Sanitation Workers for all they do! Get your own Waste & Recycling Workers Week custom items … Read more
Read the ArticleA boy with an extremely rare form of leukaemia has had his dream come true with the help of some local garbage collectors. Four-year-old Ryder Boyce is one of only 3 per cent of leukaemia patients diagnosed with mixed phenotype acute leukaemia, which is two forms of the disease combined — acute myeloid leukaemia and … Read more
Read the ArticleFAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1976 For nearly 40 years, the Troiano family has provided friendly, local and personal waste removal services for the greater Portland, Maine area and Northern New England. In fact, we are the largest independent waste hauling service in Northern New England. We know the area, we grew up in the area … Read more
Read the ArticlePlay the numbers game. Going to a few dumpsters and then saying they are all locked or compactors is certain to end in failure. If you have a car move quickly between places if you don’t find anything. In 1.5 hours I can often go to about 10 dumpsters and by increasing the number of dumpsters … Read more
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