“Today let us, as Americans, honor the American fighting man. For it is he–the soldier, the sailor, the Airman, the Marine–who has fought to preserve freedom. It is his valor that has given renewed hope to the free world that by working together in discipline and faith our ideals of freedom will always prevail.” – Admiral Forrest P. Sherman, USN Honor, Service, Valor and Sacrifice – True American Heros This year on Armed Forces Day, Arwood Waste honors and celebrates all of the men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting our country. We take this day to pay tribute to those who serve or have served in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard. Arwood Waste and our partners thank you and your families for your service, today and every day. Call us at (888) 413-5105 if we can ever serve you for Roll Off Dumpster Rentals, Portable Toilet Rentals, Commercial Dumpster Rentals, or Storage Rentals.

Victor, N.Y.-based outsourced waste management services provider Waste Harmonics has acquired waste broker Consolidated Waste Management, which provides cost-effective and environmentally responsible integrated waste management programs and consultation services throughout the U.S. and Canada. This acquisition is part of Waste Harmonics’ growth strategy, which is supported by the company’s two new private equity partners, Prospect Partners and Expedition Capital Partners. These partners will provide equity capital to Waste Harmonics as the company continues to grow. “We are in the midst of a thrilling, fast-paced chapter of growth,” said Waste Harmonics President and CEO Michael Hess in a press release. “We are excited to have Prospect Partners and Expedition Capital, with their proven expertise further building niche companies like ours, as our private equity partners. Their support will help us achieve many goals on the aggressive timetable we have established – including acquiring other waste brokers and waste services providers, expanding our national footprint, offering more services and continuing to grow our management team and employee base.” Waste Harmonics’ program offerings combine pickup, hauling, recycling and sustainability services into one consolidated deliverable, providing easy and cost-efficient waste and recycling options for a variety of businesses and industries in the U.S. In addition to its program offerings, Waste Harmonics also provides rental waste equipment, equipment installation and repair services, temporary containers for construction waste and strong analytical tools that measure waste volume, equipment usage and the frequency needs of waste service. The company also utilizes iWaste, an integrated compactor and baler monitoring service, to remotely monitor customers’ disposal machines. This web-based dashboard allows Waste Harmonics to predict and troubleshoot repair equipment issues, which quickens response time and repairs and minimizes machine downtime. iWaste also provides real-time reporting of pickup history, upcoming scheduled hauls, activity logs and pickup and return statuses.

Offices were traditionally a major source of paper waste, a pain that has been alleviated to some extent by technology. But waste ranging from unneeded print-outs to food and beverage containers still piles up in workplaces. The worst part: many offices do not have clear recycling policies. To help your workplace put those empty energy drink cans and coffee cups to better use, consider implementing an office recycling program (or improving your existing one). It’s easy, and it gets the whole company thinking about ways to reduce your environmental impact. Here are five helpful tips to turn recycling into second nature for your employees. Tip #1: Have appropriate office recycling containers. Without well-marked and conveniently-located recycling containers, employees may end up throwing recyclables in with the garbage. You can hardly blame them – during the course of a busy day, thinking about where to throw their trash is low on most employees’ priority lists. Fortunately, a variety of affordable recycling containers are available to encourage employees to put their refuse in the right place. Arwood Waste offers containers in sizes ranging from large-capacity bins for an entire office to under-desk sliders that allow you to equip each employee with a personalized recycling bin! With well-marked recycling containers placed at convenient intervals, it’s easy to remember to toss that cardboard coffee sleeve in the bright blue bin instead of the garbage container. Tip #2: Use posters to explain recycling rules. Recycling rules vary by location, and employees may not know what’s recyclable and what should be thrown away. Posting lists of recyclable materials in kitchen areas or printing kiosks will let employees know what’s okay to recycle (for example, aluminum cans, cardboard containers, and used printer paper) and what should be thrown in the trash (food waste, plastic wrap, etc.). Encourage employees to read the signs before chucking their lunch garbage or unwanted paper items. Before long, everyone will know the recycling rules by heart. Tip #3: Regularly reinforce the office recycling program. Regular communication is important in order for your recycling program to work. Notice some people breaking the rules? A gentle companywide reminder can reinforce the recycling policy and get everyone back on track. On the other hand, if you notice workers making a conscious effort to follow the program, praise everybody for their successful recycling efforts. Providing your staff with an estimate of how much trash they have saved from landfills is a big motivator. Tip #4: Inform janitorial staff of the recycling program. Your team may be dutifully following your recycling program, but if the custodial staff is not on board, everything may end up in the garbage after all. Be sure to inform your cleaning crew about the recycling program, and encourage them to follow it as well. If a recycling or disposal company will be in charge of collecting your bins, make sure the cleaning crew is aware of where to put the recyclables. Your program will only be 100% effective if all members of your company are on the same page. Tip #5: Encourage employees to reuse. Recycling is an excellent practice, but it doesn’t solve all problems. Ask employees to carry reusable water bottles that can be filled from a central water cooler, and suggest that they bring washable dishes and utensils instead of throw-away items. Also encourage workers to use both sides of a piece of paper before recycling it. If an item can be used several times before recycling it (for example, re-filling a disposable drink bottle), that can make a big difference over the course of a year. Get employees thinking about ways they can reduce waste overall while using best recycling practices to responsibly dispose of unavoidable waste. You’ll feel better about your company’s environmental impact – and your employees will feel good knowing they have done their part for a cleaner world.

Delivery of carts to Joplin residents who have signed up for curbside recycling begins Monday. There had been 916 customers sign up for recycling pickup as of Friday, out of the city’s 16,500 residential trash customers, said Mary Ann Phillips, the city’s recycling coordinator. Those subscribing to the recycling service have to be checked to verify that they live in the city limits to make them eligible for service under the city’s franchised trash hauling agreement, Phillips said. The recycling carts will have a lighter blue lid to distinguish them from the blue carts residents use for trash pickup. The carts will be provided by the city’s contracted trash hauler, Republic Services. Recycling pickup will start on June 1, the city said in a statement, and the recycling will be picked up on the same day as a customer’s trash but at a different time by a different truck. Cost of the recycling service is $4.75 per month added to the $11.73 monthly trash bill, making the bill $16.48 for those who signed up for recycling. The billings are made on city sewer statements and in the month after service starts; for instance, June service will be billed in July. It is not too late to subscribe to the curbside pickup of recycling items. Residents may sign up for the optional service by calling Republic Services at 800-431-1507 or 800-627-1717 or they can go online atwww.republicservices.com/Joplin. No glass or styrofoam will be accepted in the curbside recycling. Residents can recycle: • Clean and dry aluminum cans, and foils. • Steel, tin and empty aerosol cans. • Plastic No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7 bottles and buckets. • Paper and newspaper. • Cardboard and chipboard. Cardboard boxes must be flattened. Holiday schedule There will be no trash pickup on Monday, May 30, because Republic Services will be closed in observanc

The stock of Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd (USA) (NYSE:BIN) hit a new 52-week high and has $45.62 target or 35.00% above today’s $33.79 share price. The 9 months bullish chart indicates low risk for the $3.76 billion company. The 1-year high was reported on May, 21 by Barchart.com. If the $45.62 price target is reached, the company will be worth $1.32B more. The 52-week high event is an important milestone for every stock because it shows very positive momentum and is time when buyers come in. During such notable technical setup, fundamental investors usually stay away and are careful shorting or selling the stock. The stock increased 1.72% or $0.57 on May 20, hitting $33.79. About 466,849 shares traded hands. Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd (USA) (NYSE:BIN) has risen 22.47% since October 15, 2015 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 21.07% the S&P500. Out of 12 analysts covering Progressive Waste Solutions (NYSE:BIN), 0 rate it a “Buy”, 0 “Sell”, while 0 “Hold”. This means NaN are positive. $37 is the highest target while $31 is the lowest. The $33.02 average target is -9.74% below today’s ($33.79) stock price. Progressive Waste Solutions has been the topic of 19 analyst reports since August 4, 2015 according to StockzIntelligence Inc. KeyBanc Capital Markets downgraded the stock on April 15 to “Sector Weight” rating. According to Zacks Investment Research, “Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd., formerly known as IESI-BFC Ltd. is engaged in waste management and provides solid waste collection and landfill disposal services to commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers. Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd. is based in Toronto, Ontario.”

You may already be aware of LEED and EarthCraft requirements for your construction project. But if you’re new to these programs, or you’re wondering what you can do to minimize harm to the environment during your construction job, keep reading for more information. Arwood Waste offers services to help site owners and contractors practice better waste management, conserve resources, and protect the environment. That means we combine construction waste management (CWM) and environmentalism to help keep your project clean and earth-friendly, an important component for both EarthCraft and LEED certifications. What is LEED? LEED stands for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design. It is a green building certification program that can be applied to projects such as building design and construction, building operations and maintenance, neighborhood development, and more. LEED-certified structures are designed to promote clean energy and renewable resources, as well as conserve money and protect occupant health. For example, the building materials you choose, the sustainability of your site, water conservation, indoor air quality, and a variety of other factors are considered when you strive for LEED certification. The goal of a LEED-certified project is to create an environment that has low environmental impact, promotes well-being, and implements resource-conserving operational procedures. To learn more about LEED, you can visit their official website. What is EarthCraft? EarthCraft Virginia is a green building program with a focus on conserving energy, protecting the environment, and promoting healthy homes. Among other initiatives, EarthCraft partners with organizations like ENERGY STAR to help reduce utility bills for home owners. Member builders need to complete some training in the program and then make sure each project meets EarthCraft requirements for environmentally conscious design and construction, air quality, efficient use of resources, utility costs, and other factors. Check out their website to learn more about this excellent program. So how can A Waste help? When it comes to establishing an earth-friendly construction site, Arwood can help you implement a construction waste management plan that’s better for both the environment and your bottom line. We understand the waste management requirements for LEED and EarthCraft, and we provide solutions to help you stay on top of these regulations. For example our “One Can” recycling program allows contractors to throw all waste into one container, but we’ll separate the materials for recycling and reuse. That keeps clean wood out of landfills and allows the reuse or recycling of metals, brick, masonry, and other materials. Our goal is to minimize waste and make sure discarded materials are getting a second life, if possible. Most contractors want to do the right thing for the environment, and proper handling of waste is an important component of a safe construction site. Having the right waste management partner on your side makes it easy to minimize harmful impact during a construction project. Whether you’re striving for LEED or EarthCraft Certification, or you’re just trying to implement the safest practices for disposal of construction materials,

So you’re ready to begin construction on a new deck, finally renovate that spare bathroom, or clean out decades’ worth of boxes from the attic. The one detail that may be holding you back from your DIY project is what to do with all the waste – whether that’s old flooring, scrap materials, or junk you’ve been saving since 1970. Curbside trash pickup may not accommodate your project, especially if you plan to throw away odd-sized pieces. In many cases, renting a dumpster is the most stress-free solution for disposing of trash from your project. But if you’ve never rented a dumpster before, you likely have some questions. One of the most common queries is, “how big of a dumpster do I need?” Keep reading for the details. Arwood Apron Dumpster size depends on project size. Dumpsters often come in sizes ranging from 2 cubic yards to 8 cubic yards, so you have a few sizes to choose from. The size you’ll ultimately go with depends on your project, and the disposal or using the the website www.recycleguide.org you rent from should be able to advise you. If you’ll be discarding a sizable quantity of demolition materials, you’ll obviously need to rent on the larger end of the spectrum. Be sure to provide your rental company with all of the details to ensure you get the right size. One benefit of renting a dumpster for large projects is that you can dispose of big pieces of construction materials and demolition waste without worrying that the local trash pickup service will leave it on the curb. Just make sure you are renting a dumpster roomy enough to hold the materials you plan to discard. Disposal companies can empty dumpsters for you. If you’re planning a massive renovation project and you don’t think one dumpster is going to be big enough, don’t worry. Most disposal and recycling companies can empty the dumpster for you mid-project and return it, so you can fill it up as many times as you need. This saves you from the stress, hassle, and expense of having to drive materials to a landfill yourself. Service schedules vary depending on the provider, but many companies can empty your dumpster on relatively short notice, letting you resume work quickly. Make sure to chat with your dumpster rental company to find out how far in advance you must schedule your dumpster removal. What other features should you look for in a dumpster? Renting a dumpster is not exactly like renting a fancy sports car, but there are different styles you can choose. For example, Arwood Waste offers 8 cubic yard containers in an upright style with side doors or as a slant-top container with lids. Choose whatever is most convenient for you! Bay Disposal also washes dumpsters with a deodorizing wash after emptying, to keep odors at bay. That’s particularly important if a dumpster is going to be a fixture at your home for several weeks as you complete your project. In closing, DIY projects are a fun and rewarding way to make an impact on your home and yard. But for many homeowners, proper waste disposal is a source of worry. With a dumpster rental, all you have to worry about is what shade of paint to use in the new sunroom, or what you want to do with your newly-empty basement (game room? man cave?). Arwood Waste will make sure your construction materials are safely and properly disposed of.

Mr. John Restroom By Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette If there’s a big public event in Western Pennsylvania, chances are good Jeff Wolfarth knows when and where it is. “There was a time, when I was the operations manager, I would come home on Fridays and my neighbors would be out yakking in the cul-de-sac, and they’d say, ‘Hey, Jeff! What’s going on this weekend?’ “And I’d say, there’s the Regatta and that art show, yada, yada …” Mr. Wolfarth, who has since become general manager, isn’t involved in the arts or public service. His expertise is in quite a different field — one based on the tenet that when people go to any event, they will, eventually, have to “go.” Mr. John of Pittsburgh, a family run company of about 70 employees, uses more than 5,000 units. Call them “johns” or “porta-potties,” they are a product born of science and need. Joke if you must, but when nature calls, few sights are as welcome as that unit with the indicator on the door flipped to “vacant.” And Mr. John takes care of getting those units in place and then moving them out for the next event. “It’s not brain surgery, but it’s really complex in order to get it done correctly,” said Mr. Wolfarth, who has been with the McKees Rocks company for more than 37 years. “We’re not delivering mail. We are servicing and taking care of something that’s very personal,” said Michael McCarthy, company president. The company’s products range from a basic portable toilet to lavish rental trailers with showers, a stereo and built-in desks — but every unit starts with a basic level of sanitation. The Standard, for example, includes toilet paper and hand sanitizer, while the Standard Plus adds a self-contained, fresh-water sink. The Family Room is a larger unit with a baby-changing station. The VIP has a solar-powered, incandescent light. There are units that can be hoisted by crane to upper levels of construction sites, and units that are wheelchair-accessible. A standard unit with weekly service is $135 every four weeks with a $50 round-trip transportation fee. A big part of Mr. John’s business is trailer rental for uses such as temporary office space; a 10-by-14-foot model features built-in desks and a bathroom. Trailers such as the Elite 10 are a more elegant solution, including nicely appointed his/hers restrooms, for those trendy barn weddings in the summer. Such units rent for $1,575 for a short term — a single day, a weekend or events that last less than one week. Revenues for 2015 were $8.15 million, with an increase of 5 to 10 percent projected for 2016. From a business standpoint, a growing challenge, Mr. McCarthy said, is keeping drivers to service the units. “I get together with a lot of other different kinds of business owners, and the main topic of complaint is, in the past five years, getting employees, getting them up to speed and then the cost of turnover rate. “It’s not that our industry is unique to that. But ours is unique because we have a different type of product.” The busy season — May through September — can require drivers to service 80 to 100 units a day. Even during slower times, there are some trying tasks, such as chipping ice in order to clean the units in winter. In the summer, heat and various critters, from wasps to snakes, sometimes find their way into or under units. The general math posits that a unit must be serviced after 200 uses, and that on construction sites, one unit is required for every 10 workers. For large, one-day or weekend events, such as races or arts festivals, someone must be on site. There’s a big difference between planning portable toilets for, say, the Pittsburgh Marathon and for a major construction site. With the latter, employers realize that time is money. “We’ve done some jobs at power plants where I’ve met engineers who actually had calculations [on where to put the units]. They wanted to put units on different floors. They had calculated that a boilermaker makes $37 an hour, and by the time he walks to an elevator, goes down, fights all the people on and off the elevator … ,” Mr. Wolfarth said. “This job is difficult, not only are you a driver, you’re a service technician,” said Chris McCarthy, vice president and Michael McCarthy’s son. Four other siblings work at Mr. John: Rachel Zolinas, safety director; Alex McCarthy, division manager, Tri-Boro Trailer; Sean McCarthy, service manager, Tri-Boro Trailer; and Katie McCarthy, billing. It’s not an easy job, but Mr. John continues to grow, thanks to a family environment sweetened by incentives and group outings. Employees are encouraged to make job referrals, and if the new hire lasts more than a year, the veteran employee gets $1,000. A full year is necessary because the seasonal nature of the work brings different challenges throughout that year, company officials said. “What we try to do from our end is make sure, going forward, it’s easier to hire and retain drivers in the field, especially for portable toilets. Not many people grow up thinking of that as a career, but if you look at it as a service job or truck driving job, it can be,” Chris McCarthy said. Mr. John’s drivers belong to the Teamsters. By special agreement, non-union summer help can be hired, college students and teachers among them. The pay ranges, about $9.50 to $12 an hour with no health benefits. But those returning for more than one summer are entitled to some sick time and vacation days. The future means change — in the form of an increased number of smaller trucks, a more streamlined process using pressure washers and new disinfectants, and special fill hoses that eliminate physical scrubbing. These are safety, as well as practical, measures. The company is looking for an app that would better allow drivers to check in with progress updates or problems. A growing trend is the recycling of old units, but an even bigger push follows the lead of California, where by law a flushing sink must be provided for every so many units. Which leads to yet another play on words, something the Mr. John folks have no doubt heard countless times before. “As goes California,” Michael McCarthy said, un-ironically, “goes everybody down the line.” Maria Sciullo: msciullo@post-gazette.com or 412-263-1478 or @MariaSciulloPG.

At NGMD, we’re proud of keeping neighborhoods clean by making sure your waste ends up in the right place. But what about other neighborhood dangers that threaten your family’s health and safety? We’re committed to doing our part, but now it’s your turn. Here are some tips to help you keep your neighborhood a secure, positive place for you and your neighbors! Raise traffic awareness. If kids play in the streets, it’s important to make sure they’re traffic-savvy – particularly around garbage trucks, recycling trucks, and other service vehicles that may have poor close-range visibility. But what if drivers regularly speed through your neighborhood and endanger kids and pets? Consider notifying local law enforcement if speeding is a recurring problem. Start a neighborhood watch. When all eyes are open, your neighborhood becomes unwelcoming to burglars and other unsavory characters. Even if you don’t have a formal neighborhood watch group, ask your neighbors to check on your property if you’re out of town. And make sure kids know who they can turn to for help if you’re not around. Make kids aware of pool dangers. If you or your neighbors have a pool, it’s important to implement and reinforce strict rules. Make sure your pool is enclosed by a fence with a locked gate. Also let local kids and their parents know that unattended swimming is not allowed. Dispose of unsafe items properly. Kids and pets have been known to get into some surprising things. If you’re disposing of a sharp object or dangerous substance, be sure you are following your local waste disposal company’s rules and recommendations. That keeps both the neighborhood and your trash collector safe! Be careful with controlled fires. Even a small backyard fire can get out of hand and endanger you and your neighborhood. Keep in mind that leaf burning is against the law in many communities – a waste management and disposal company for leaf pickup and yard waste is the better choice. But if you wish to enjoy a recreational fire, be sure to have a fire extinguisher on hand just in case. Keeping your neighborhood safe is often a matter of common sense

The Top Five Household Items Your Family Can Recycle Waste is the by-product of almost everything we consume. Considering there are 319 million people in the United States alone, generating approximately 230 million tons (460 billion pounds) of solid waste annually, that’s a lot of garbage. And less than one-quarter of it is recycled. The rest must be incinerated or buried in landfills. So obviously, it’s up to all of us to do our part to keep from being overrun by our own trash. Residential recycling is easy and convenient. There are scheduled curbside pickups and there are a number of sites where you can drop off your recycling materials if you prefer. The types of household items you can recycle differs from city to city, but here are the top five materials that are pretty universally accepted: Paper: Any paper that you print at the office and don’t need anymore can be recycled. So can newspapers, junk mail, magazines, phone books and clean, dry, non-waxed cardboard. Plastics: There is a recycling symbol on the bottom of most plastic containers. Look for a “1” or “2” inside that symbol or something that says the container is recyclable. Any plastic bottle that has a neck or pour spout is also generally recyclable. It’s okay to keep the caps for these products attached. Please be sure to rinse out any residue before recycling. Glass: Almost all glass is recyclable, whether it is clear, green or brown. If your glass items have metal lids or caps, these can also be recycled but please remove them before recycling. Metals: Aluminum (including aluminum foil), steel and tin are recyclable. Again, please rinse out any residue before putting metal containers in your recycling bin. Hazardous Materials: Things like batteries, spray cans, paint and thinners, light bulbs, household cleaners and automotive fluids can all be recycled but need to be dropped at a place specifically for these kinds of materials. Some drop-off sites have special bins for these kinds of materials.