Community Happenings

Meridian Waste Hosts Earth Day Coloring Contest for Children

Meridian Waste, an integrated, non-hazardous solid waste services company, is hosting an Earth Day-themed coloring contest, “Brightening the World” for children ages 5-10 to help keep them stimulated while spending more time at home.

The Eagle Ridge crew followed their noses to a delicious surprise breakfast grilled by General Manager Roger Smith. 

Are there superheroes on your street? Superheroes take many forms, and to many children, the teams who keep your neighborhood clean & green are just that! We are always tickled when we receive notes from parents and children about the impact our teams have on their community, particularly to the children. 

What do you love most about the community in which you work, and the customers you serve?

Meridian Waste: The garbage and recycling industry is very local when it comes to community needs, wants, financial capabilities, and political influences. It is rarely a situation of one size fits all. Thus, what makes the business so challenging—and rewarding—is the ability for Meridian Waste to respond nimbly and responsibly to those needs of our unique customers. We must be flexible with the changes that are outside our control such as the recycling commodities marketplace to find different solutions to meet the needs of our customers. READ MORE...

According to a report from Waste360, lithium batteries tossed in the garbage may cause fires. The number of reported waste and recycling facility fires that occurred in the U.S. and Canada in January 2020 totaled 22.

The Accounting Departments in Missouri and at the HQ-Charlotte office have enhanced their staff with the addition of the following team members. 

On January 30, CFS held their annual Employee Appreciation Dinner honoring their Outstanding Employees who went above and beyond in their respective roles. 

“We had some very tough decisions to make in deciding who earned these top honors,” said CFS Area President Rob Guidry. “We have an outstanding team who continually garner positive feedback from customers and from coworkers.”

Meridian Waste Missouri's Eagle Ridge Landfill has presented its Quarterly Host Fee Check to the Pike County Commission. The revenue generated from the Eagle Ridge Landfill will help to fund County projects, including the Parks & Recreation Department, and road improvements.

Company Footprint Expansion Includes A C&D Landfill, Three Transfer Stations and A Hauling Company

We love being a part of our communites. Smiling faces, happy children who love the rumble of the garbage truck, and knowing we keep our communities clean and green - it's truly enough for us. We received this note today...