By Kristi Rains-Boring Almost every morning, Harold Cooper gets out of bed and does the same thing he’s done for over 50 years now. He clocks in at work – and then, he repairs trash compactors. Today, Harold is 78 years old – and he’s Waste Connections’ most tenured...
Our team with Waste Connections of Canada – Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada, presented a donation of 11,000 to Backpack Buddies. This organization provides backpacks full of food for schoolchildren to take with them on the weekends. The district said,...
Landfills are necessary entities if we want to continue operating as a planet. Without a doubt, they provide a vital function for our society. And there are some facts about landfills that you might not know – for instance, landfill operators, engineers, and employees...
We are very excited to put the spotlight on some of the incredible organizations Waste Connections of Canada had the privilege of working with over the last month. Waste Connections of Canada had the privilege of donating $10,000 to CEE- Centre for Young Black...
There seem to be several misconceptions surrounding special waste. For instance, hazardous waste is often mistaken for special waste. But special waste is not always hazardous waste. Confused yet? It’s actually much simpler than it’s sometimes portrayed – basically,...
We are excited to share that we were able to hold our 13th Annual Waste Connections Golf Classic for Kids all outdoors in late March in The Woodlands, Texas! So many of our amazing vendors showed their support. We are happy to announce that we raised nearly $1.2...
Starting and sustaining a recycling program for a business can be daunting; however, we are here to help. We’ve put together some insights to help you get started, and tips for keeping your recycling program going strong. […]
In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the key trends in the waste and recycling industry that you should pay attention to in the coming months – even years. And they all lead back to customer experience.
So, whether you want to work in the waste and recycling industry or are simply interested in it, read on! […]