Community Happenings

Many people work outdoors in the Summer heat, including our essential environmental services workers. In addition to summer uniforms, provided to many Meridian Waste workers already in 2020, here are a few tips to keep cool and safe. 

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

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.

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. 

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.

The Employee of the Month for March 2020, is CFS employee Crystal Yeckley. Crystal is a real team player and is a valuable asset to the company.

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

Slow Down to Get Around (SDTGA) is a national safety campaign that reminds motorists to drive more carefully when near waste and recycling collection vehicles. Being struck by a motorist is a leading cause of death for waste and recycling collection employees, and with proper awareness, is completely preventable.