As we go through this holiday season, we want to remember the impact that garbage workers have had on our history

Did you know this respected profession goes back to at least 3000 B.C.? Here are 10 interesting things from more recent history that you may not have known about your garbage workers:

1. 1350 A.D. – The first garbage men got their jobs when England passed a law requiring front yards to be clean after nearly 25 million people died during an outbreak of the plague. These first garbage workers were called Rakers.
2. 1388 A.D. – English Parliament banned the dumping of waste into ditches and public water ways.
3. 1757 A.D. – Benjamin Franklin started the first street cleaning service.
4. 1760 A.D. – The Industrial Revolution hits it’s stride and so did an increase in industrial waste production.
5. 1785 A.D. – England passed the Public Health Act to guarantee public health and protection from sewage and industrial waste.
6. 1920-1940’s A.D. – First modern garbage truck was developed. The Garwood Load Packer was the predecessor to almost all waste collection vehicles today.
7. 1934 A.D. – The Supreme Court banned dumping waste into the oceans.
8. 1937 A.D. – First Landfill opened in the United States in Fresno, California.
9. 1940’s A.D. – The United States emerged from WWII as a world industrial super power and the average amount of waste produced increased by 67%. Good thing the waste management industry was ready to go into high gear.
10. 1990’s A.D. – Present – Advances in technology led to new ways of managing waste including Reducing the need for, Reusing, and Recycling many items. These advances continue to produce cleaner cities and neighborhoods.

How can you show your appreciation?

• Like us a on Facebook
• Order a National Garbage Man Day t-shirt
• Embed a free badge on your website
• Download a free coloring book
• Order a “Thank You” card for your local garbage workers
• Call your local waste management service to say Thanks!
• Join the recycling effort in your community

Remember to do something special for your sanitation workers during the week of June 17th!

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As we gather with family in joy this Christmas, our hearts are thankful.

We are thankful for the privilege to live and work in a great nation. And we are thankful for you, our great customers who trust us every day with your business. It’s our honor to serve you in waste management and we thank you for supporting local, small businesses.

Arwood Waste and our partners wish you a very Merry Christmas!

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Pre-Order Now to Save 10% on Portable Toilet and Roll Off Dumpster Rentals

This is a busy time of year filled with celebrations, family, joy, and trash. That’s right, trash! One of the results of so much “merry-making” at those holiday parties, parades, and gatherings is a lot of waste to clean up. Since this is usually a busy time of year for us too, we’re offering a 10% discount on all pre-ordered Portable Toilets and Roll Off Dumpster Rentals. All you have to do is call (888) 413-5105 and save 10% on your order.

Call (888) 413-5105 today to save 10% on your pre-order before our reservations fill up

Arwood Waste and our partners are always happy to help with all your Roll Off Dumpster rental and Portable Toilet rental needs.

 

Photo: Brian Jeffery Beggerly via Flickr

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“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” —Melody Beattie

The best gifts come wrapped up in people, and that’s why we at Arwood Waste are thankful for you! This Thanksgiving day, may we all be reminded of what we’ve received, and give thanks for each blessing. We hope you enjoy a day filled with good food, relaxation, perhaps some football and the love of friends and family.

When you’re ready to clean up, Arwood Waste will be here to assist you with all of your waste management needs.

Happy Thanksgiving from Arwood Waste and our partners!

Photo Credit: Norman Rockwell, adrian valenzuela via Flickr

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It’s True! Old Man Winter is certainly on the move…just ask any Arwood Waste team member in the North

For much of the country the Winter months also bring a few changes to how portable toilets and portable sanitation units are serviced to keep them functioning properly in the colder temperatures. Not much is worse than the surprise of a solid chunk of frozen waste when you need to use your portable toilet.

To prevent this experience, we may need to provide an additional climatization service to your unit during the months of November through March. If this is required you may notice a small additional Climate Fee on your bill during the affected months.

Arwood Waste and our partners are committed to providing you excellent service all year long! If you have any questions about the Climate Fee or if we can serve you any way, call us at (800) 477-0854.

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Arwood Waste and our partners thank you for trusting us with your Roll Off Dumpster Rental, Portable Toilet Rental, Commercial Dumpster Rental, and Storage Rental needs all year long.

 

Photo: John Picken Photography via Flickr

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Happy Veteran’s Day from Arwood Waste

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” 
—John F. Kennedy

We pause today to remember the service of all veterans who have made our great freedoms possible. Our country simply would not be the same without you. Arwood Waste and our partners hold veterans and their families in high regard for their sacrifices and willingness to serve.

If we can ever serve you for Roll Off Dumpster Rentals, Portable Toilet Rentals, Commercial Dumpster Rentals, or Storage Rentals, call us at (888) 413-5105 Toll Free

May this day find you surrounded by gratitude, love, and comfort. Thank you for your service!

 

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