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.

Visitors at Noble Hill Landfill enjoy a hayride
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Meridian Waste Celebrates Successful Inaugural “Earth Day Hooray” at Noble Hill Landfill

The free community event welcomed ~200 guests for education, family fun, and environmental awareness.

Children enjoying the Meridian Waste egg hunt
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Meridian Waste Celebrates Easter & Earth Day at Shotwell Environmental Park’s Annual Earth Day Easter Egg Hunt

It was another successful annual Earth Day Easter Egg Hunt held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Meridian Waste's Shotwell Environmental Park. More than 630 guests attended the family-friendly community event which blended environmental education with festive fun for all ages.

A Meridian Waste truck driver
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Meridian Waste Accelerates Growth Strategy with Acquisition of Waste Knot, LLC

Meridian Waste Virginia, LLC today announced the acquisition of Waste Knot, LLC, effective April 1, 2026. The transaction strengthens Meridian Waste’s footprint in the greater Richmond, Virginia market and reinforces its disciplined growth strategy through strategic tuck-in acquisitions.

Meridian Waste team buys Girl Scout Cookies
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A Sweet Tradition That Gives Back

Supporting local Girl Scouts has become a tradition at Meridian Waste. Each year, the team purchases cookies and shares them with customers as a simple way to say thank you.

Flyer with details for Earth Day Hooray event
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Meridian Waste Invites the Community to Celebrate Earth Day on April 18

Meridian Waste is opening its Noble Hill Landfill gates to the community sharing a FREE BBQ lunch, eco-friendly activities, and hayride landfill tours on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 9am - 1pm CDT.

West Lauderdale High School logo
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Meridian Waste Sponsors Lauderdale County Community Clean-Up Day with West Lauderdale High School Students

Meridian Waste is honored to work alongside Lauderdale County officials, the Lauderdale County School District, and the students of West Lauderdale High School to help keep the community clean and beautiful.

Area Sales Representative 2025 Marlessa Thompson wins Belle of the Ball Award
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WSCC Annual Celebration Ball

Meridian Waste was pleased to attend the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce 2025 Annual Celebration Ball: Awards Gala, themed “A Magical Night at Hogwarts.”

Meridian Waste presents $5,000 donation to Wake Technical Community College
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Meridian Waste Continues Support of Wake Tech Foundation and Workforce Education

Meridian Waste is proud to continue its annual support of Wake Technical Community College through the Meridian Waste Scholarship for Clean Communities, in partnership with the Wake Tech Foundation.

Earth Day Coloring Contest flyer
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7th Annual Meridian Waste Earth Day Coloring Contest: Entries Now Open!

Meridian Waste's 7th Annual Brightening the World Earth Day Coloring Contest kicked off today and is now accepting entries. Children ages three to 10 from anywhere in the United States are invited to participate in the nationwide competition celebrating creativity, environmental awareness, and Earth Day.

Office Manager Jessica Stooksbury celebrates 20-year anniversary
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Celebrating 20 Years of Service with Meridian Waste in Knoxville

Milestones like this don’t come around often. This year, we’re proud to recognize Jessica Stooksbury’s 20-year anniversary as Office Manager supporting Meridian Waste’s Knoxville operations.

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