From the Experts — March 30, 2020The Contingency PlanIt is important that we all work together to properly communicate ways we all can stop the Coronavirus and return the economy and standard of living we have become accustomed to in recent years. By John Paglia, III By now, all of us have seen real effects of the Coronavirus, labeled COVID19. The booming economy […] From the Experts — March 30, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 17, 2020Trash Company Pulls Out the Gloves … and Disinfecting SprayA local waste collection service announced it is taking steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the communities it serves. Kenny Chiarelli, owner of Freedom From Waste in Farmington, said his company wants to do everything they can to prevent community spread of COVID-19 through isolation of waste from customers who contract the […] Collection/Transfer — March 17, 2020
From the Experts — February 29, 2020Rethinking the Recycling ProcessThe main goal of reducing, reusing and recycling is to reduce the carbon footprint we have on the world we live in. We must always evaluate what we are doing and look at the bigger picture in order to be more efficient, sustainable and teachable to every citizen we serve residentially or commercially. By John […] From the Experts — February 29, 2020
From the Experts — November 30, 2019Budgets Ending/Budgets StartingA macro view of items to keep in mind when forming and executing an annual budget. By John Paglia III 2019 has come and gone. While some days may have felt longer than others, the majority of us would have agreed that this year flew by. In the January 2019 “From the Experts” column I […] From the Experts — November 30, 2019
From the Experts — October 31, 2019Must Haves When Purchasing EquipmentNot every collection truck is the same. At the end of the day, evaluate what truck specs fit in with your operations. By John Paglia III Any company that chooses to have a long-term growth and sustainability strategy should factor in reliable/trustworthy equipment when growing the company. I strongly encourage developing a “spec” truck that […] From the Experts — October 31, 2019
From the Experts — September 30, 2019SAFETY ALERT: Reducing Frequency of an Accident or Injury Occurring in the WorkplaceSafety should always be at the forefront of every decision you make. It takes work every minute of the day. Its more than just talk; you need to make it your culture, and every member of your organization must buy in. By John Paglia III No one wants the call. The one that states someone […] From the Experts — September 30, 2019
From the Experts — August 2, 2019The Power of PlanningGauge success on setting goals and achieving them. By John Paglia, III With 2019 already better than half way through, year-after-year around this time we find ourselves asking where has the year gone. It is a good time to take a break and evaluate yourself and the industry. Most of the headline news has revolved […] From the Experts — August 2, 2019
From the Experts — June 29, 2019Tiptoeing with Growth Using Waste Brokerage ServicesWhen it comes to brokers, proceed with caution and focus the growth of your business with your own networking on your agreements. If your commitment to safety and service is excellent, pricing is irrelevant to a customer looking for dependability. By John Paglia, III As your company grows, at some point you will be forced […] From the Experts — June 29, 2019
From the Experts — April 30, 2019The Importance of Community Outreach and Public EducationThe great benefit of being actively involved is that you can control your own destiny. You do not need others to speak for you, you can do it in a professional manner and achieve the outcome for the greater good of the people you serve day in and day out. By John Paglia, III Anything […] From the Experts — April 30, 2019
From the Experts — March 31, 2019From the Experts: Driver RecruitmentNever compromise your founding principles, treat everyone with respect, be open minded and keep safety ahead of profits. In doing so you will create a work environment that is attractive to anyone on the outside and they will eventually want to join in on the greatness. By John Paglia, III Across the country, statistics will […] From the Experts — March 31, 2019
From the Experts — February 28, 2019Trickle Down EffectUnderstanding just because there was a market for recycling material yesterday, does not mean it makes sense today. Always keep an open line of communication with customers and municipalities to adjust when necessary. By John Paglia, III We are already flying through 2019, and one of the most common changes all haulers are making revolves […] From the Experts — February 28, 2019
From the Experts — January 31, 2019From the Experts: Improving Your Safety RecordLet’s make sure our dedication to the safety culture stays constant no matter what state we operate in and that we do all we can to change the culture of the industry that we all love. By John Paglia, III Improving our safety record as a company and an industry is something I plan to […] From the Experts — January 31, 2019
