Greenstar and Waste Pro—Building on Industry Strengths
Longwood, Florida—Waste Pro USA and Greenstar Recycling have teamed to create a unique partnership in the Atlanta recycling industry. Both firms have successful paper, plastic and cardboard recycling operations. Greenstar is one of this country’s largest recyclers and Waste Pro is one of this country’s fastest growing waste collection, recycling and disposal companies. Both firms…
Waste Pro Makes Ten Acquisitions in Five States
February 7, 2011—Waste Pro USA is rolling into 2011 with the acquisition of ten waste services companies in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. “Waste Pro is significantly expanding our footprint throughout the South, both organically and by acquiring companies with our culture”, stated John J. Jennings, Waste Pro President and CEO. In North Central…
Waste Pro USA Safety Awards: Garbage Truck Drivers Pick-Up $50,000
Five Waste Pro garbage truck drivers each received a $10,000 check for safe driving Thursday, December 30th, during a ceremony at Waste Pro’s Daytona Beach Division. Checks were presented by John J. Jennings, President & CEO of Waste Pro USA. “We care deeply about our employees and our customers. Safety is paramount and I hope…
Waste Pro continues efforts to keep bears out of trash
Keeping garbage out of the paws of bears has been a little easier for some folks in Franklin and Wakulla counties in the Panhandle, thanks to Waste Pro. In June 2009, the company purchased 200 bear-proof containers to help residents keep trash away from bears and other wildlife. Waste Pro soon found the demand for…
Massive Municipal Garbage Service Start-up a Success in Cape Coral
“All they promised they would do, they did” says Cape Coral Procurement Manager Mark Thiele. Waste Pro was selected to provide garbage and recycling service to the City’s 168,000 citizens this year. The new contract required distributing 140,000 carts during the switch from manual to automated service for residential service and meeting the needs of…
Orlando Driver Earns $10,000 Safety Award
Orlando, FL—October, 2010—Waste Pro frontload garbage truck driver Fred Wiggins earned $10,000 for safe driving last week. Wiggins performed flawlessly for three years with no tickets, accidents or complaints in Waste Pro USA’s Orlando Division. He joined Waste Pro in 2007 and lives in Deland. “We care about our employees and our customers and safety…
Waste Pro Honored For Recycling “Beyond the Norm”
October 4, 2010—Keep Manatee Beautiful honored Waste Pro USA of Bradenton with the Large Business Recycling Award at its annual Awards Luncheon held September 17. Waste Pro Division Manager Andy Toller accepted the award recognizing “those going beyond the norm to recycle goods used in the workplace or at home that otherwise would be discarded”….
Blue Sky, Green Earth: Volume 1, Issue 4
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Waste Pro Acquires Citrus Waste Services
August, 24, 2010—Waste Pro USA has completed the acquisition of Citrus Waste Services in Hernando, Florida. Citrus Waste represents Waste Pro USA’s third acquisition this year. Founded in 2003, Citrus Waste Services provides curbside waste collection, recycling and disposal services to residential and commercial customers in Citrus and Marion counties in West Central Florida. The…
Waste Pro Hosts Chamber for Ribbon Cutting
Waste Pro of Arden cut the ribbon at the July 23rd “Trash Bash” with the Asheville Chamber and Buncombe County Commissioner Carol Peterson. Pictured from left are Maggie Schlubady of the Asheville Chamber, Jerry Schnitzius, Division Manager Waste Pro USA, Tim Dolan, Regional Vice President Waste Pro USA, Buncombe County Commissioner Carol Peterson, John Jennings…