Arlington trash collection service buys meals for employees, supports local restaurants

It is also essential for essential workers to eat.

And, often, when folks dine on the job they order from a local restaurant.

So, in Arlington, Republic Services is supporting businesses in the city while also taking care of its crews during the coronavirus pandemic.

Trash and recycling collection crews are considered essential workers and provide a valuable service to the community. For several weeks Republic Services, the nation’s second-largest non-hazardous waste collector, has purchased meals for its employees and their families to show appreciation and support for crews as well as local businesses.

This includes lunch at work and a take-home meal for a family of four from local restaurants such as Tipsy Oak, Grease Monkey, Marquez Bakery, Fred’s Philly Cheesesteaks, Dino’s Subs and other restaurants across Arlington.

“This is just another way for us to let our guys know how much we appreciate them and their hard work in serving the Arlington community,” said Richard Gelowicz, Arlington Business Unit Manager for Republic Services. “And since our daily operations are based in Arlington, doing this also helps with supporting the community we serve.”

The contributions don’t end there. In mid-April, the company also began giving each front-line employee a $100 gift card every other week for eight consecutive weeks. The company is encouraging their employees to use those gift cards at small locally owned businesses.