Community Happenings

Now, more than ever, safety is crucial both inside and outside the workplace, which is why the National Safety Council will still be recognizing National Safety Month® in June.

Meridian Waste Virginia, LLC (aka Container First Services), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Meridian Waste, an integrated, non-hazardous solid waste services company, is announcing their April 2020 Employees of the Month. 

The president mentioned the vital work of frontline workers, including solid waste and recycling workers, during his March 31 COVID-19 media briefing.

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.

Meridian Waste Virginia is proud to announce that Joyce Price is the recipient for Employee of the Month for May. 

The Company successfully merged two Virginia Department of Environmental Quality permits for older Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs), Blue Ridge Disposal PBR 104 and Resource Management Group PBR 565, respectively, into one permit and built the new facility under the requirements of the PBR 104 permit number.   The beneficial result was to improve operational efficiencies and noticeably improve aesthetics.  The new building is significantly larger incorporating a number of safety and efficiency improvements.

CFS Richmond/Petersburg treated their team to breakfast while distributing the newest Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to those working on the frontlines. PPE included masks and heavy-duty gloves.

Waste removal keeps communities healthy and germ-free.

Waste management is the collection, transportation and disposal or garbage, sewage, recyclables and other waste products in a safe and efficient manner.

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