In December 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released alarming data showing that solid waste collection workers have climbed from 7th to 4th on the list of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. This troubling trend underscores the urgent need for action to improve safety in the waste and recycling industry. To tackle this critical issue head-on, 国产麻豆, in partnership with Waste & Recycling Workers Week, is proud to announce a FREE Virtual Safety Summit on March 20, 2025, from 1:00 鈥� 3:30 PM ET. The event has received the endorsement of John D. Arwood, founder of Waste & Recycling Workers Week, who has long championed the recognition and protection of workers in this essential industry.
The Virtual Safety Summit aims to bring together solid waste employers鈥攆rom national companies and municipalities to major regional firms and small haulers鈥攖o confront shared safety challenges. 鈥淢ore of the same is not okay,鈥� says Angelina Ruiz, Publisher of 国产麻豆. 鈥淭his Summit is designed to move beyond basic best practices and deliver actionable tools and strategies to reduce unsafe behaviors that lead to injuries, collisions, and fatalities.鈥�
Attendees will gain insights from leading industry experts on critical topics, including strengthening safety culture, leveraging technology to boost safety performance, and tackling pressing issues like facility fires and post-collection safety risks. The event will be moderated by David Biderman, President of Biderman Consulting, LLC and former Executive Director and CEO of SWANA. With over 25 years of leadership in the waste industry, Biderman brings unparalleled expertise, having advised federal, state, and local governments on waste and recycling policies while helping organizations address safety and sustainability challenges.
鈥淚t is simply unacceptable that this great industry鈥檚 safety performance is declining,鈥� Biderman stated. 鈥淔rom hazards on the route to risks at disposal facilities, the threats are real. This Safety Summit will empower employers and employees alike with the knowledge and tools to prevent collisions and injuries.鈥�
John D. Arwood, founder of Waste & Recycling Workers Week, has thrown his full support behind the initiative. 鈥淪afety is the backbone of this industry,鈥� Arwood said. 鈥淚鈥檓 proud to endorse this Summit, which aligns with our mission to honor and protect the hardworking men and women who keep our communities running. This is a vital step toward reversing the dangerous trends we鈥檙e seeing.鈥�
Angelina Ruiz echoed this sentiment: 鈥淪afety is the top priority for the waste and recycling industry, and we鈥檙e honored to host this Summit on March 20. Featuring David Biderman and a lineup of dynamic experts, this event will spark meaningful conversations and deliver solutions that attendees can implement to drive a culture of safety within their organizations. We鈥檙e thrilled to offer this virtual opportunity to the industry.鈥�
The Waste & Recycling Workers Week Virtual Safety Summit is free to attend and open to all industry stakeholders committed to making a difference. Registration details will be available soon on the Waste & Recycling Workers Week website. Join us as we work together to improve safety and move the industry forward.