Jonesboro Garbage Men Take Home $40,000 in Safety Awards
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Ron Pecora Chief Marketing Officer 407-937-2653 rpecora@wasteprousa.com JONESBORO, AR – January 22, 2020 – Four garbage truck drivers in Waste Pro’s Jonesboro, AR Division have each won the company’s coveted $10,000 Safety Award. Scott Greenwood, Steve Wheeler, Randy Brandon, and Donnie Galbreath have been part of the Jonesboro Division since…
Meet Your Driver: Robert Bowen, Recycle Truck Driver – Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee residents have probably seen Robert Bowen at one point or another on their street. For the past 10 years, Bowen has been a key part of the Waste Pro Tallahassee team as a recycle truck driver, educating residents on recycling along the way. Bowen began his career as a delivery truck driver for Tri-Eagle…
Two Waste Pro ‘Young Leaders’ Named 40 Under 40
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Ron Pecora Chief Marketing Officer 407-937-2653 rpecora@wasteprousa.com LONGWOOD, FL – January 15, 2020 – Waste Pro’s Vice President of Recycling, Will Howard, and Jackson, MS Division Manager, Stormy Lewis, have received the prestigious Waste360 40 Under 40 Award. The national award honors the next generation of leaders who are shaping…
Waste Pro Selected as New Service Provider in Port Wentworth, GA
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Ron Pecora Chief Marketing Officer 407-937-2653 rpecora@wasteprousa.com Port Wentworth, GA – January 10, 2020 – Beginning February 1, Waste Pro will begin service as the new waste and recycling collection provider for the city of Port Wentworth, GA. Under Waste Pro’s new five-year contract with the City, services will include…
Thank you, Larry
On January 3, Waste Pro’s Meridian, Mississippi Division bid farewell to long-time employee Larry Pierce, who retired after 10 years with the company. Prior to his career in the waste industry, Pierce served in the United States Navy from 1976-1980, then spent a few years working at Sara Lee Bakery making pies and cakes. Then,…
Waste Pro Sponsors Memphis Grizzlies
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Ron Pecora Chief Marketing Officer 407-937-2653 rpecora@wasteprousa.com MEMPHIS, TN – January 6th, 2020 – Waste Pro has signed a three-year sponsorship as the Official Waste Services Provider to the Memphis Grizzlies and FedExForum. The partnership began during the current 2019-2020 NBA season and will continue through the 2021-2022 season. With…
Suwannee River League of Cities Recognizes Waste Pro
The Suwannee River League of Cities (SRLOC) presented Waste Pro with its Corporate Member of the Year Award during its winter dinner on December 12. The award was dedicated to the two Waste Pro divisions that service the League, Fanning Springs, led by Division Manager Trip Lancaster, and Lake City, led by Division Manager Frank…
To Lake County’s Larry Cooper, Waste Pro Customers Are Family
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Ron Pecora Chief Marketing Officer 407-937-2653 rpecora@wasteprousa.com CLERMONT, FL – December 3, 2019 – If the love of the residents of Montverde, Florida is any indication, Larry Cooper is well on his way to receiving his first $10,000 Safety Award. The Eustis, Florida native has been working in the trash…
Waste Pro Opening New Satellite Office in Gulfport, MS
Waste Pro is proud to announce it is opening a new satellite office in Gulfport, MS by 2020. The new office will be a satellite of the Gautier, MS division. Employees were treated to a Thanksgiving feast during a soft opening on Friday, November 29 to see the new facility and get to know each…
Do’s and Don’ts to Stay Green This Holiday Season
On average, Americans throw away 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and Christmas – that adds up to about 25 million tons of garbage! With that in mind, here are a few tips on being eco-friendly this holiday season: *DO: Cook smaller portions and give leftovers to guests/save for future meals. *DON’T: Throw uneaten food away –…