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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 Waste’s Raleigh team played a key role in the success of the 2025 VFW Golf Tournament, an event that blended fun with fundraising to support veterans' missions through 2026. Held at The Valley Golf Club, the tournament featured improved amenities, a dedicated volunteer team, and strong sponsor support. Meridian Waste stood out as a committed community partner, reinforcing its dedication to veterans and local engagement. Highlights included a patriotic performance of the national anthem and a group photo capturing a diverse cross-section of American life. Plans are already underway for the 2026 tournament.
Meridian Waste North Carolina hosted its second annual Fishing Rodeo at Tri-Corner Landfill in Alamance County, drawing over 400 community members for a day of fun, fishing, and giving back. Kids competed for prizes while supporting E.M. Holt Elementary’s Backpack Program, and the event featured games, bounce houses, a mechanical bull, and raffle giveaways — proving landfills can be both exciting and meaningful.
Meridian Waste has been recognized as a 2025 Platinum Cornerstone Member by the New River Valley Home Builders Association for its strong commitment to community service and excellence in waste management. Led by CEO Wally Hall, the company is celebrated for its people-first approach, reliable service, and active local involvement. This recognition highlights Meridian Waste’s role as a valued partner in supporting regional growth and sustainability.
Anniston, AL (April 24, 2025) – Meridian Waste joined White Plains Elementary’s Touch-A-Truck event, engaging students with a front-load “trash-eating” truck and sharing lessons in environmental stewardship.
Lunenburg, VA (April 14, 2025) – Meridian Waste Virginia LLC has donated $50,000 to five Lunenburg County organizations, each receiving $10,000 to support essential services spanning food security, healthcare, senior programs, and recreation. The company also announced plans to increase its annual community investment to $75,000 in fiscal year 2025, reinforcing its commitment to the social and environmental well-being of the communities it serves.
Meridian Waste has demonstrated the effectiveness of drone technology by using drones to speed up the temporary closure of a disposal cell at its Noble Hill Landfill, achieving a 50% faster seeding rate while reducing costs and environmental impact.
The Petersburg, VA Hauling Company just received a refreshing remodel resulting in an updated drivers break room, dispatch office, fleet manager’s office and added two route supervisor offices.
ECO Waste Services, a Meridian Waste Company, is honored to support local and state efforts in combating the Table Rock Complex Fire and encourages continued thoughts and prayers for the first responders.
The Foristell (MO) MSW Transfer Station completed a $300,000 upgrade, including floor fortification, push wall reconstruction, and repairs to siding and doors, enhancing operational efficiency and aesthetics while the facility was closed for five days in March.
Sumter County, AL (March 19, 2205) – Meridian Waste Mississippi, LLC, an integrated, non-hazardous solid waste services company, is proud to be Sumter County, AL’s new environmental services provider starting Monday, March 31st. Leading up the contract start, Meridian Waste is distributing one new 95-gallon garbage cart to all non-incorporated Sumter County, AL residents beginning on March 17th through the end of the month.
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