Every Day Heroes of the Solid Waste Industry

The 368,000 men and women who work in the solid waste field really are Environmentalists. Every Day. We provide essential services that help maintain the fabric of local communities across the country protecting the environment and public health by efficiently and reliably removing and managing the nation’s trash. Think of what would happen if our trash were not collected and managed. Environmentalism isn’t just an idea or goal for us; it’s the way that our do our work, 24/7, every day.

• We provide an essential service in local communities across the country by protecting the environment and public health.
  • Republic Services Cleans Up at Inauguration: Collects More Than 50 Tons of Waste and Recyclables
  • Industry There at Time of National Crisis: SKB Environmental managed I-35 bridge recovery and removal operations
    
• We have developed innovative landfill technologies to protect the environment.
  • Texas Landfill Incorporates Environmental Protection, Great Customer Service and Popular Community Amenities
    
• We are generating clean renewable energy from solid waste.
  • NASA Relies on Energy from Landfill Gas to Explore Heavens
  • Mars Makes Something Sweet with Landfill Gas
  • Waste Management Helps Power BWM
  • Landfill Gas Provides University with 80-85% of Its Energy
  • Republic Services Landfill Powering Anheuser-Busch Brewery
  • Landfill Gas to Provide Nearly One Quarter of California Cities' Power
  • GM Largest Corporate User of Landfill Gas
  • Honeywell Uses Landfill Gas for Power and as Feedstock
• We are leaders in recycling and composting.
  • Solid Waste Industry Leaders Publish Environmental Goals
    
  • Solid Waste Industry Leads on Recycling CFLs
    
• We create beneficial uses with closed landfills.
  • Republic Services Caps Landfill with Flexible Solar Cover
  • Waste Management Creates Elephant Preserve
  • New York Turns Largest Landfill into Large Urban Park
    
• We use science/innovation to improve quality of life.
  • Waste Management to Offer New Solar Powered Trash Compactor
  • Waste Haulers Conserving Energy With Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Truck
  • Republic Services and Mack Trucks Partner to Introduce First American-Built Hybrid Diesel Garbage Truck
  • Republic Services Establishes Partnership to Develop First CNG-powered Refuse Fleet in Idaho
  • Driver Observation Reports go High-Tech
• We contribute to our local communities economically and socially, as well as environmentally.
  • Advanced Disposal Supports Beach Clean-up Effort
  • Waste Management Commemorates Earth Day 2009 by Ringing Opening Bell at NYSE
  • ACE Solid Waste Executive Supports Local Charity with Jewelry Sales
  • Advanced Disposal Provides Much Needed Supplies to Fifth-Grade Class
  • Advanced Disposal's Captain Recycle teaches young people about environment
  • Advanced Disposal's Bag Ladies Promote Recycling and Reduce Litter and Waste
• We know the neighborhoods and communities we serve and often provide additional “eyes and ears” for neighborhood watch efforts.

• Member Companies
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