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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,…

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…

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…

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 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…

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 –…

Congratulations to Malenie Velez, Corporate Paralegal and Executive Assistant to Waste Pro CEO John Jennings, for being re-elected to the Board of Directors of the Central Florida Better Business Bureau (BBB). Velez is nearing the end of her first term as a member of the board after being elected last year.  She will begin her…

For the sixth year in a row, Waste Pro’s Daytona Beach division has partnered with the Fraternal Order of Police Jim White Lodge 40 in New Smyrna Beach for the annual Waste Pro Truck Pull to benefit the Special Olympics. Each year, local businesses and organizations sponsor teams to pull a Waste Pro rear load…

For Immediate Release                                            Media Contact: Ron Pecora Chief Marketing Officer 407-937-2653 rpecora@wasteprousa.com Jackson, MS – November 15, 2019 – Waste Pro is pleased to announce the promotion of Stormy Lewis to the position of Division Manager in Jackson, Mississippi. Lewis, a second-generation garbage woman, joined Waste Pro’s Hattiesburg division in 2013 as a temporary employee…

For Immediate Release                                            Media Contact: Ron Pecora Chief Marketing Officer 407-937-2653 rpecora@wasteprousa.com Palm Coast, FL – November 13, 2019 – Waste Pro is pleased to announce the promotion of Heather Badger-Felmet to Division Manager of its location in Palm Coast, FL. Badger-Felmet, a graduate of Daytona State College, gained management experience working for home-building company…