Community Happenings | 2026

Garbage Men & Women Doing Good in the Community

Here you will find a selection of our stories from the communities we serve and the environmental heroes who are part of the Meridian Waste team.

Meridian employees at 2026 MWCC Environmental Conference
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Meridian Waste Participates in the 2026 Missouri Waste Control Coalition Environmental Conference

Meridian Waste was proud to serve as a Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Missouri Waste Control Coalition (MWCC) Environmental Conference, held July 12–14 at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri.

Meridian employees at the First Coast Multifamily Experience
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Building Connections at the First Coast Multifamily Experience

Our Jacksonville team had a great time connecting with industry professionals at the FCMX (First Coast Multifamily Experience) trade show hosted by the First Coast Apartment Association!

Meridian OSM reads to East Wake Education Foundation
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Meridian Waste is proud to support the students, teachers, and organizations that help our communities thrive!

Earlier this week, our Operations Support Manager, Catherine Foroozan, spent the morning reading to students at the East Wake Education Foundation.

Coloring Contest winner receiving his prize package from Meridian Waste.
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Looks like creativity runs in the family!

Congratulations to Ashvik S., one of our Earth Day Coloring Contest winners, on receiving his prize package from Meridian Waste.

3rd Annual Tri-Corners Landfill Fishing Rodeo held Saturday
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Meridian Waste’s Tri-Corners Landfill Hooks Community Fun & Environmental Education at 3rd Annual Fishing Rodeo

Meridian Waste’s Tri-Corners Landfill proudly welcomed more than 400 guests to its 3rd Annual Tri-Corners Landfill Fishing Rodeo held Saturday, May 16, 2026, bringing together local families for a day of outdoor recreation, environmental education, and community engagement in Alamance County, NC.

Meridian partners with New Atlantic Contracting for teachers at Fuquay-Varina Elementary
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Supporting Classrooms, Strengthening Communities

A strong community starts in the classroom, and Meridian Waste was proud to partner with New Atlantic Contracting to support the incredible teachers at Fuquay-Varina Elementary School.

A sunset over Noble Hill Landfill
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Who says a landfill can’t be beautiful?

Caught this incredible sunset over Noble Hill Landfill, proving that even in our industry, there’s beauty in the work we do and the places we serve

Meridian and AA Construction logos
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Meridian Waste Acquires A&A Construction Waste Removal

Meridian Waste announced the successful asset acquisition of A&A Construction Waste Removal, LLC (A&A), a Sevierville, Tennessee-based provider of roll-off collection services.

Meridian Waste's display at CityVision 2026 Conference
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Meridian Waste at CityVision 2026 Conference

As part of its involvement, Meridian Waste is serving as the Hydration Station (water sponsor), offering attendees a place to recharge and stay refreshed throughout the conference. The company’s team is on-site supporting the event, engaging with industry professionals, and contributing to conversations around sustainability, service, and community impact.

Collage of winning entries for 7th Annual Earth Day Coloring Contest
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Meridian Waste Announces Winners of 7th Annual Brightening the World Earth Day Coloring Contest

Meridian Waste announced the winners of its 7th Annual Brightening the World Earth Day Coloring Contest. The nationwide contest invited children ages three to 10 from across the United States to showcase their creativity while celebrating environmental awareness and Earth Day.

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