Community Happenings

40 Yards to Feed the Community is a new project running from September 15 through November 30 to help fortify the reserves of the local food pantry and feed individuals and families. The measurement of a 40-yard roll off container from Meridian Waste can collect approximately 23,000-pounds of food or 19,000 meals. Through the recent and on-going consolidation of the area’s food pantries, the Agape Center of the NRV needs assistance with donations of non-perishable foods.

Anthony “Tony” Holt has been serving the greater Augusta region for more than 20 years as a driver in the environmental services industry, as a Columbia County firefighter, and as a dedicated 25 year veteran of the U.S. Army. Through a lifetime of service, Holt is still supporting his community.

Meridian Waste Missouri announced the asset acquisition of all roll off trucks, containers, and contracts from Rapid Response, Inc. located in Wentzville, Mo. effective September 1st. 

The roll off assets and associated CDL drivers will be relocated to Meridian Waste’s existing hauling and transfer station operations located in Foristell, Mo.

Meridian Waste Blue Ridge, Va., dropped off a dozen donuts to customers each week in June and July to let them know how much we appreciate their partnership. 

Karen Turner of the Petersburg Customer Care department is the July 2020 Employee of the month for Meridian Waste Virginia. Turner has been with the company since November 2012, serving the local area for nearly eight years. Turner learned about the kudos when the team surprised her in her office.  “Karen is the heart of our residential business, she brings the sunshine to work with her every day,” said Area President Nathan Geldner. 

Lunenburg Landfill just upgraded its scale house on Friday, June 5, 2020.

Neora V., age 8, of St. Johns, Fla., won the Meridian Waste Earth Day nationwide Coloring Contest, age category 8-10, in April 2020.

Jasoda M., age 6, of Jacksonville, Fla., won the Meridian Waste Earth Day nationwide Coloring Contest in April 2020. Her artwork was selected for her creative coloring and thoughtful additions: She gave both the sun and the Environmental Services Worker masks to help them stay safe!

Meet Jimmy Murray! In April 2020, he received seven (7!) Shout Outs from the community sharing his excellent work with the company.

We want to hear about the garbage men and women who make your day brighter. Please send us your positive experiences through our Shout Out program.

Meridian Waste Virginia (formerly Container First Services), an integrated, non-hazardous solid waste services company, has made a $5000 donation to assist with maintaining water connectivity for the City of Petersburg residents in peril.