How Safe Are Recycling Centers?

Recycling as many used products, packaging, unwanted junk mail, and office paper as we can is a sensible and responsible thing we can do for our environment. The future of our natural resources relies on our ability to conserve as much as we can for as long as we can.

As much as it is obviously a good thing, recycling can be dangerous for those who are employed at recycling centers.

How Do I Dispose of Used Razors?

Over the past several decades, disposable versions of products have popped up everywhere. Americans are big on convenience and what better way to appeal to consumers but to offer easy, cheap, and abundant versions of their favorite products?   

A win-win? Not really. Convenience at cheap prices comes with a pretty high price tag.

Risky Business

The handling and disposal of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) have become quite a conundrum over the past couple decades. Items that used to be thrown into the trash, poured down the drain, or dumped in the grass have been proven to pose a health threat when disposed of improperly.

“According to federal and Indiana statutes the term "hazardous waste" means a solid waste, or combination of solid waste that, because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics may:  cause or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible, illness; or pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, or disposed of, or otherwise managed.”

Elkhart Truck Driver Awarded Title Of “Driver of The Year”

Dave Rogenski, one of Borden Waste-Away’s most veteran drivers, was honored with the title of “2014 Driver of The Year” by the Environmental Industries Association.

Dave was presented with this prestigious award at a ceremony in Atlanta, GA on April 29th. His excellent service and exemplary safety record over the past 18 years that he has dedicated to Borden Waste-Away speaks for itself as to the deserving nature of this award. He has been praised many times over the years by customers for going above and beyond their expectations.

2014 Driver Of The Year Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
April 29, 2014 
Contacts: Thom Metzger, (202) 364-3751 or tmetzger@wasterecycling.org

Elkhart Trash Truck Driver Named Driver of the Year by Waste Industry

ATLANTA (April 29, 2014) — An Elkhart, Indiana, trash truck driver was named Driver of the Year by the national waste and recycling industry’s trade group at an awards ceremony today in Atlanta.

As part of the 46th annual WasteExpo Conference and Exhibition, the National Waste & Recycling Association (Waste & Recycling) honored David Rogenski of Borden Waste-Away Service, Inc., as its Driver of the Year for the Small Company Category.