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PTR is proud to announce that our very own President & CEO Mike Savage has been named a winner of the National Waste & Recycling Association‘s ‘Distinguished Service Award’.
The Distinguished Service Award is presented to longstanding members of NWRA who render service in pursuit of its mission and goals. According to NWRA, the award “recognizes the highest spirit of volunteerism, personal integrity, professionalism and performance in an honorable and ethical manner.” Mike Savage will be presented with his award at this year’s WasteExpo on Tuesday, May 7th, in Las Vegas, NV.
Founded in 1962, the National Waste and Recycling Association, or the NWRA, is an organization that acts as a voice of the private sector waste/ recycling services industry. They provide education, safety and technological research and leadership that helps elevate its members.
The 2019 WasteExpo will feature the NWRA Awards breakfast, where Mike Savage and fellow awardees will be honored. There are two award categories in addition to the Distinguished Service Award; Members of the Year Award and Chapter Leadership Award. Mike Savage joins awardees Tom Agema of Homewood Disposal and Kevin O’Brien of WCA Waste Corporation in receiving the award in his category.
“Michael has been an active member of NWRA for many years. He is a former chair of the NWRA’s Supplier Board of Governors where he helped develop the board’s strategic plan. Additionally, he assisted the Board of Trustees with the development of their strategic plan. Michael also finds time to give back to his community where he is active in civic and charitable organizations.” (Press Release, NWRA)
It’s an true honor for PTR’s President and CEO to be selected as a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award. PTR prides itself on providing equipment that helps companies not only in the US, but internationally, enact responsible sustainability policies and reach their recycling and waste diversion goals. We’re excited to attend the NWRA Awards Breakfast next month!
The official press release is available here: https://www.waste360.com/national-waste-recycling-association/nwra-recognizes-leaders-industry-contributions
Balers allow you to transform your cardboard, plastic P.E.T. bottles, aluminum cans and siding into valuable commodities for your organization. Recycling markets purchase these bales, turning what once was waste into a revenue stream. Your baler will become a money-saving tool for your company, as your expenses for waste removal should decrease considerably. Landfills taxes and fees continue to rise each year, so you’ll be glad you have your recycling baler to help offset costs.
You’ll also save critical floor space and keep it free from dangerous debris and clutter. When cardboard and other materials pile up around a warehouse, they create a hazardous environment for employees. Clutter and waste can also lead to unwanted pests and vermin in your warehouse. You’ll also save time and hours of labor because employees won’t have to crush and flatten cardboard boxes themselves,
Another benefit you can feel great about is the positive environmental impact. Rather than sending materials like cardboard, plastic, aluminum, textiles and more off to the landfill, you’re recycling it. The helps show your company is dedicated to caring for the environment.
We offer a variety of fully U.L. approved baler models ranging in size from 24” to 72”. They’re custom tailored to best fit your application. The 1800HD & 3600HDLP are low-profile balers that are ideal for applications with limited space and ceiling height. The 3400HD is our most popular high-density baler, being the ideal size for most supermarkets, retail chains, department stores and more. The 8000HD is our largest and most powerful and vertical baler, great for metal scrap recycling as well as dense polystyrene bales. Bale weights will range in size depending on the model of the baler used. To see our full line of baler models, click here.
It’s important to train staff to properly and safely handle the baler. You’ll want to ensure that only select employees, over the age of 18, are well trained to use the equipment. Ensure that all warning stickers and labels are clearly visible. Staff should also be extremely careful when transporting heavy bales.
A responsible employee should be appointed to ensure all daily maintenance and regular preventative maintenance is being scheduled. To see more of our daily baler maintenance tips, click here or to see our preventative maintenance programs, click here.
PTR Balers save your organization money, time and space, and help your business meet recycling requirements and sustainability goals. Contact PTR today to learn more!
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