WM's Everyday Heroes

Younger WM male employee standing on the porch of a brick suburban home with two older men

Alejandro Tapia

Driver - Illinois Missouri Valley
We all face times in our lives where we can stop to help a neighbor in need. Alejandro Tapia did just that when a recent opportunity fell before him. While servicing his route one cold, icy morning, a. . .
Younger WM male employee standing on the porch of a brick suburban home with two older men

Alejandro Tapia

Driver - Illinois Missouri Valley
We all face times in our lives where we can stop to help a neighbor in need. Alejandro Tapia did just that when a recent opportunity fell before him. While servicing his route one cold, icy morning, a. . .
Young male sanitation worker with short hair and beard visiting with child and his older relative

RJ Warren

Driver - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Like many WM heroes, RJ Warren has developed a special friendship with a young customer along his route. Their friendship drew the attention of The Advocate newspaper, which featured RJ’s connection w. . .
Young male sanitation worker with short hair and beard visiting with child and his older relative

RJ Warren

Driver - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Like many WM heroes, RJ Warren has developed a special friendship with a young customer along his route. Their friendship drew the attention of The Advocate newspaper, which featured RJ’s connection w. . .
Waste collection worker in sunglasses, hat, and safety vest leaning against front of WM garbage truck

Ronny Barios

Driver - Simi Valley, California
A Simi Valley driver, Ronny Barrios, went above and beyond for a customer at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. The customer, a senior citizen with a cane, took time out of her day to call us and . . .
Waste collection worker in sunglasses, hat, and safety vest leaning against front of WM garbage truck

Ronny Barios

Driver - Simi Valley, California
A Simi Valley driver, Ronny Barrios, went above and beyond for a customer at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. The customer, a senior citizen with a cane, took time out of her day to call us and . . .
Three WM employees standing inside a kitchen wearing facemasks, hairnets, and safety clothing

Vanessa Barberis

PSS Manager - Stockton, California
Before the pandemic, PSS Manager Vanessa regularly volunteered at St. Mary’s Dining Room, a Stockton-based nonprofit that provides meals and health services to those experiencing homelessness. Vanessa. . .
Three WM employees standing inside a kitchen wearing facemasks, hairnets, and safety clothing

Vanessa Barberis

PSS Manager - Stockton, California
Before the pandemic, PSS Manager Vanessa regularly volunteered at St. Mary’s Dining Room, a Stockton-based nonprofit that provides meals and health services to those experiencing homelessness. Vanessa. . .
Smiling sanitation worker with beard wearing mesh baseball cap, sunglasses, collared uniform shirt, and green safety vest

Kahari Trawick

Route Manager - Wilmington Hauling
When our Wilmington Hauling Co. team learned that a disabled resident needed a modified Toter, the account manager noted the resident’s limited mobility and struggle to retrieve his emptied Toter on w. . .
Smiling sanitation worker with beard wearing mesh baseball cap, sunglasses, collared uniform shirt, and green safety vest

Kahari Trawick

Route Manager - Wilmington Hauling
When our Wilmington Hauling Co. team learned that a disabled resident needed a modified Toter, the account manager noted the resident’s limited mobility and struggle to retrieve his emptied Toter on w. . .
Two sanitation workers- one in a safety vest and the other in a blue polo, both holding plaques and standing next to a wheelchair user

Spencer Wintermote

Heavy Equipment Operator - Okeechobee Landfill
Okeechobee Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator Spencer Wintermote earned a Life Saving Award for his actions after witnessing a fiery crash between a pickup truck and tractor-trailer. A 17-year-old was . . .
Two sanitation workers- one in a safety vest and the other in a blue polo, both holding plaques and standing next to a wheelchair user

Spencer Wintermote

Heavy Equipment Operator - Okeechobee Landfill
Okeechobee Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator Spencer Wintermote earned a Life Saving Award for his actions after witnessing a fiery crash between a pickup truck and tractor-trailer. A 17-year-old was . . .