Fort Myers Garbage Man Drives Away with $10,000 and a New Truck
LONGWOOD, FL – September, 10, 2015 – In an industry where more than 6,000 accidents involving a solid waste truck occur every year, Waste Pro makes it a priority to reward employees who exhibit waste collection and disposal practices that are safe for themselves, as well as for the communities they service. Angel Veloz, a…
Waste Pro Announces Arrival of New Service Equipment to Asheville
Asheville, NC – August 28, 2015 – Waste Pro has received five (5) new Chevy 3500 all-wheel drive pick-up trucks specially modified with mechanical can tippers. Valued at $65,000 each the new service vehicles allow Waste Pro drivers to navigate the narrow and steep roads located in rural residential service areas more easily. The new…
Waste Pro Named 3rd Largest Privately Owned Company in Central Florida
LONGWOOD, FL – August 26th, 2015— Waste Pro has been named the third largest privately owned company in Central Florida, according to Orlando Business Journal’s Golden 100 Companies, with revenues of $510 million. The company has more than 2 million customers, 2,750 employees and more than 1,800 collection trucks. Waste Pro’s growth and increased market…
Waste Pro To Present Garbage Truck Museum During WASTECON
LONGWOOD, FL – August 3rd – Waste Pro will be exhibiting at Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)’s 53rd Annual WASTECON at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL between August 24th and August 27th. On Monday the 24th, Waste Pro will be presenting a Historical Garbage Truck Museum Tour from…
Waste Pro Acquires Three Haulers in Georgia/North Carolina
Waste Pro Acquires Three Haulers in Georgia/North Carolina LONGWOOD, FL – July 8th – Waste Pro has acquired Waste Away Services, LLC, a full service hauling company serving approximately 1,850 customers in Elberton, GA. The operations will become part of Waste Pro’s existing Athens, GA location adding both staff and equipment. Waste Away Services…
Waste Pro’s Fanning Springs Driver Receives $10,000 Safety Award
FANNING SPRINGS, FL – June 24th – In an industry where more than 6,000 accidents involving a solid waste truck occur every year, safety is paramount. In an effort to reduce the number of such accidents and reward employees for responsible behaviors, Waste Pro instituted a high profile Safety Award Program in 2004. Waste Pro’s…
Waste Pro Adds to Jacksonville CNG Fleet
LONGWOOD, FL – June 9th – Waste Pro of Jacksonville, FL continues to expand its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fleet with the arrival of a new grapple truck and two new front-load trucks. The addition brings the total number for the Jacksonville fleet to 37 trucks serving the City of Jacksonville and the surrounding area. …
Waste Pro’s Palm Coast Facility Honored with Beautification Award
BUNNELL, FL – June 5th – Waste Pro’s Palm Coast facility was presented with the beautification award at the Bunnell City Meeting. This award is presented quarterly in recognition of the exceptional maintenance and cleanliness of a business location. Waste Pro’s Bunnell facility has been serving the residents and businesses of the Palm Coast area…
Grayson and the garbage truck – a birthday tale
As reported in the Port St. Joe Star By Special to The Star Published: Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 09:33 AM. Grayson Price has been obsessed with everything garbage since he was old enough to walk. At age 1 he began dragging out his family’s trash from the kitchen to the large trash can outside,…
Waste Pro Opens First Garbage Truck Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Facility in Jacksonville, FL
JACKSONVILLE, FL–April 30, 2015— Waste Pro has opened a new state-of-the-art compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling facility in Jacksonville, FL. The grand opening was marked with a ribbon cutting ceremony held on April 23rd, with Jacksonville Council members John Crescimbeni and Matt Schellenberg, along with other City staff, in attendance The new fueling facility has…