Sanitation Workers Watching Out For Safety

In a recent article posted on www.johnarwood.com, John Arwood’s personal website, he highlighted several ways sanitation workers could partner with local first responders and law enforcement to help protect their communities.

As the safest communities have learned, partnerships between law enforcement officers and the public in crime prevention are the most effective ways of stopping criminals. Who better to help prevent crime than our very own sanitation workers? They are the workforce who are already in our neighborhoods and communities every day keeping us safe and clean. Garbage men provide extra eyes for police officers and know when something’s out of the ordinary. – John Arwood

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Head over to www.johnarwood.com to read the full article and learn more about the next steps you can take in your company or personally to partner with first responders in your local area.

 

Photo Credit: Arvell Dorsey, Jr

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“Today let us, as Americans, honor the American fighting man. For it is he–the soldier, the sailor, the Airman, the Marine–who has fought to preserve freedom. It is his valor that has given renewed hope to the free world that by working together in discipline and faith our ideals of freedom will always prevail.”

– Admiral Forrest P. Sherman, USN

Honor, Service, Valor and Sacrifice – True American Heros

This year on Armed Forces Day, Arwood Waste honors and celebrates all of the men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting our country. We take this day to pay tribute to those who serve or have served in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard.

Arwood Waste and our partners thank you and your families for your service, today and every day.

Call us at (888) 413-5105 if we can ever serve you for Roll Off Dumpster Rentals, Portable Toilet Rentals, Commercial Dumpster Rentals, or Storage Rentals.

 

Photo: Arlington County

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Private wells and septic systems. Any waste improperly disposed of down the drain could end up in our drinking water. So it’s important to dispose of hazardous waste the right way.

The list of items to bring includes oil-based paints, stains and varnishes, paint thinners and strippers, wood preservatives, polishes for furniture, floors, and metal, rug and oven cleaners, swimming pool chemicals, moth balls, lighter fluids, septic tank degreasers, rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries, thermostats, and thermometers. A more detailed list of accepted items can be found atwww.hrra.org under the household hazardous waste tab.

The list of what not to bring includes electronics, computers, VCRs (recycle at the town drop-off center), empty aerosol cans (put in garbage), household batteries (put in garbage), PCB capacitors, smoke detectors, auto batteries, tires, motor oil, antifreeze (recycle at town transfer station), ammunition, fireworks, explosives, radioactive materials, unknown gases, controlled substances, pharmaceuticals, or medical waste.

Year-round, the Redding transfer station will accept fluorescent lights and paints (latex or oil-based) that are still liquid in their original containers. Other items that are accepted are listed on the town website, townofreddingct.org, under Public Works.

This Saturday’s collection is for residential waste only. Proof of residency — driver’s license, motor vehicle registration or tax bill — is required. Redding is participating in the collection day with Bethel, Ridgefield, Danbury, New Fairfield, and Newtown. Redding CERT volunteers are used to help run the operation.

Keep in mind that if you can’t make this Saturday’s collection, Redding participates in both a spring and a fall Household Hazardous Waste Day. This fall, waste day will be on Sept. 24 in Danbury. Your tax dollars provide this service.

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Provided by Prince William County Department of Public Works

June 17 is National Garbage Man Day, and on May 17 the Prince William Board of County Supervisors issued a proclamation that declares June 17 as National Garbage Man Day in Prince William County. Prince William citizens and the business community are encouraged to recognize these workers for their important work during the week of June 13, 2016.

The movement’s organizer encourages communities across the nation to take a moment and show appreciation for the men and women in the solid waste management industry and particularly our trash collectors, for the life-saving service they provide on a daily basis.

In support, on June 16 and 17 the Prince William County Solid Waste Division will celebrate National Garbage Man Day at the Prince William County Landfill. All trash haulers that come to the facility will receive a word of thanks and some special safety tips because of the tremendous risks these workers are exposed to on the job. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, refuse and recyclable material collection is the fifth most dangerous job in the country, and transportation incidents are the cause of 40 percent of the injuries and fatalities.

After accepting the proclamation from Prince William County Board Chairman Corey Stewart, Tom Smith, Prince William County Solid Waste Division Chief, highlighted a new law that was signed by Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe in 2015 to mitigate the dangers. The Slow Down to Get Around law says drivers must reduce their speed to at least 10 miles per hour below the posted speed limit and pass at least two feet to the left of any stationary vehicle that is collecting trash or recycling. Smith noted the impact these workers have on a safe environment, the 1000 tons of trash per day processed by haulers and County landfill staff and the fact that they all deserve to make it home safely.

The National Waste and Recycling Association has produced a PSA, youtube.com/watch?v=QNZT8sMmgwg to bring attention to the Slow Down to Get Around law and the tragic impact distracted or otherwise unsafe drivers can have on trash collection workers.

The Prince William County Solid Waste Division asks residents to imagine what our communities would be like without dependable collection and processing of unwanted, discarded waste and recyclables. Now, in addition to following the Slow Down to Get Around mandate, think of some ways you can celebrate the men and women that provide such important quality of life services to our families, businesses and communities.

To learn more about National Garbage Man Day, and how you can show your support, go topwcgov.org/trashandrecycling or garbagemanday.org. Also send your celebration ideas and photos to[email protected] for the County’s Facebook page.

The Prince William County Solid Waste Division (SWD) provides solid waste management, recycling, composting and waste resource education to over 400,000 residents. The division employs more than 50 people and operates the only active Extraordinary Environmental Excellence (E4) rated landfill in Virginia, the highest level of certification awarded by Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Environmental Excellence Program (VEEP). In 2013, the SWD also earned the Governor’s Environmental Excellence Gold Medal Award for its Sustainability Program. The SWD is a part of the Prince William County Public Works Department, an accredited agency of the American Public Works Association.

 

 

 

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The week of celebrating National Garbage Man Day is only one month away!

Celebrate the week of June 17th

Show some appreciation to your Garbage Workers for all they do!

• Get your own Garbage Man Day custom items from the Store
• Show your love and Buy the Tshirt
• Help us spread the word about the week of June 17th celebrating Garbage Man Day
• Visit the Garbage Man Wall of Honor
• Download a printable Thank You Card for your garbage workers
• More creative ideas on how to celebrate the sanitation worker’s efforts

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If it were up to me, everyday would be National Garbage Man Day!

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Happy Mother’s Day from Arwood Waste and Partners!

Arwood Waste wants to wish all of the mothers out there a peaceful, colorful, joyful Mother’s Day.

We know what it’s like to clean up after others week after week. We respect and admire your perseverance, and want you to know that we’re always here when you need some extra help!

This weekend, do something special for your mother, or mother-like figure in your life. Take the initiative to clean up so mom doesn’t have to, or present her with some fresh flowers to brighten her day. Whatever you do, make sure mom feels appreciated for all of the hard work she does.

Photo: The Glass Behive* via flickr

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FREE $50 Gift Card Just For You

Who says you can’t get something for free these days? We’re proving that’s simply not true with this special gift exclusively for our valued customers. Arwood Waste is giving you a FREE $50 Gift Card from our partner site Dumpster.me. Now that’s a nice discount on your next Roll-Off or Commercial Dumpster Rental. This gift card is normally purchased on sites like Amazon.com but it’s our gift to you just for being our customer.

Simply download your special dumpster gift code below then head over to Dumpster.me and enter that gift code when you place your order. We are so excited to give this free gift to you simply as a Thank You for trusting us with your business.

Redeem Now at Dumpster.me

Arwood Waste and our partners are proud to serve your Roll Off Dumpster Rental, Portable Restroom, Commercial Dumpster Rental, and Storage Rental needs.

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Mr. Squirrel wants to say “Happy Earth Day!”

National Garbage Man Day supports Earth Day

Let’s do our part and contribute to the global effort to make our world more sustainable and environmentally friendly. We believe that our children and the generations to come deserve to live in a healthy world. To help us all get started, check out The Recycle Guide, a free resource packed with information to help you start preserving the Earth today!

Here’s a bit of what you will learn from The Recycle Guide:

Learn What to Recycle

Did you know that not everything can be recycled? While we wish it could, there are some Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to recycling. Head over to The Recycle Guide’s recycling rules and etiquette page to learn everything you need to know.

Why Recycling Matters

Were you aware that the average person generates over 4 pounds of trash every day and about 1.5 tons of solid waste per year? Those kinds of numbers really add up quick. Knowledge is power and knowing the impact that your recycling actions can have on the environment is an important factor in the decisions you make each day. Check out this information and you’ll be amazed how much recycling matters.

Find out Where You Can Recycle

Do you know the difference in a landfill, sorting facility, and a dump? Knowing the right place to take your waste will help you stay consistent with recycling all year long. The Recycle Guide has easy to use resources to help you find the closest facility.

Free Learning Resources

If you’re a teacher looking for resources to help your students or a parent trying to teach your kids about recycling, The Recycle Guide has the best free resources and links. The How to Recycle section, Recycling in Schools, and Recycling Activities are perfect places to start.

Find more information about recycling and the role your garbage workers play in the process at The Recycle Guide and National Garbage Man Day!

Connect with The Recycle Guide on Facebook to share ideas and interact with others trying to preserve our Earth.

Photo: Audrey via flickr

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Holiday Waste Pickup Schedule

Arwood Waste wants to celebrate all the holidays with you too. This is why we created a Holiday Pick-up schedule so you can make arrangements and placement of your waste material while we spend time with our families. Businesses that currently receive collection may have different schedules and procedures than residential customers since business garbage is normally collected separately from residential garbage.

Call us toll free at 1-800-477-0854 today and ask us how we can save you time and money.

Collection service will be postponed by one day following these holidays:

• New Year’s Day – No Service on January 1st. One day delay. Example; Tuesday collection day will be serviced on Wednesday.
• Fourth of July – No Service on July 4th. One day delay. Thursday collection day will be serviced on Friday.
• Labor Day – No Service on the first Monday of September. One day delay. Monday collection day will be serviced on Tuesday.
• Thanksgiving Day – No Service on the last Thursday of November. One day delay. Thursday collection day will be serviced on Friday.
• Christmas Day – No Service on December 25th. One day delay. Example; Wednesday collection day will be serviced on Thursday.
• Halloween Day – We will be providing service on October 31st. If the route is delayed and cannot be finished before dusk we will finish the route the next business day.
• National Garbage Man Day – We will be providing service on June 17th as scheduled. Please remember to throw up your hand with a simple smile and say “Thank You”.

Due to the one day postponement, the collection of containers is resumed as follows: If the holiday is on a Monday, then the Monday collection will occur on Tuesday, Tuesday collection will occur on Wednesday, and so on. If the holiday is on a Thursday, then the Thursday collection will occur on Friday and Friday collection will occur on Saturday for that week only. On all other holidays, normal collection of containers will occur. If a holiday falls on the weekend, then pickups will run on a normal schedule unless otherwise specified.

Arwood Waste is a nationwide provider of waste management and portable storage solutions.

Based in Jacksonville, FL, Arwood Waste is the nation’s most trusted privately-owned waste management provider. The professionals at Arwood Waste have more than 30 years’ experience providing services that include recycling, site clean-up, portable restrooms, compactors, demolition, dumpster rentals, portable storage and curbside pick-up.

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Pre-Order Now to Save 10% on Portable Toilets and Roll Off Dumpster Rentals

Graduation events, Weddings, Easter celebrations, and Memorial Day parties are about to be in full swing. These events bring out tons of people and that means tons of waste that needs taken care of. We get busy this time of year and want to make sure we have room for your order so pre-order your Portable Toilets and Roll Off Dumpsters today by calling (888) 413-5105 and save 10% on your order.

Call (888) 413-5105 today to save 10% on your pre-order before our reservations fill up

Arwood Waste and our partners value your business and are always here to help with all your Roll Off Dumpster rental and Portable Toilet rental needs.

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