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Loading up yard waste and driving towards sustainability. ???????? Happy #TruckTuesday! ??: Tractor-trailer driver Cooper Scott

Community and care were front and center last week at the 10th Annual Chase Home for the Holidays, and WIN Waste was honored to sponsor this evening of festive fun and fundraising. ???? The Chase Home provides residential and community-based support services to at-risk youth and their families in #PortsmouthNH, and we’re proud to support their mission and contribute to such an important cause. Proceeds from this event directly fund meals for residents spending the holidays at The Chase Home, birthday celebrations, graduation gifts, and other special occasions to help their residents experience the joy of a normal childhood. ?? A heartfelt shoutout to our own Norma Giraldi for designing two beautiful gift baskets for the raffle – we’re grateful for your creativity and passion!

WIN Waste was honored to sponsor Fall River Deaconess Home's recent Bright Futures event – The Pajama Project! Thanks to our team's efforts, we helped exceed the goal of 500 pajamas and were proud to be among the top three contributors. Together with our community, we’re spreading warmth, comfort, and a good night’s sleep to those who need it most. ??????

Good luck to the home team today! We're proud to tackle waste and recycling at Gillette Stadium as the New England Patriots tackle their opponents on the field. ???? LET’S GO PATS! #patsnation #newenglandpatriots #gillettestadium

Recently, WIN Waste teamed up with AMVETS Post 48 of #TiffinOH, to host a cold weather clothing drive. AMVETS provided the hall and WIN Waste sponsored lunch for those who dropped off donations of new coats, hats, gloves, boots, or winter clothing items. ???? WIN Waste matched the number of donations made and donated the entire haul to Patchworks House and First Step Domestic Violence Services in #FostoriaOH.

In honor of #VeteransDay, our Dutchess #wastetoenergy facility hosted a special luncheon last week to recognize and celebrate all veterans, with a special tribute to the four veterans on their team. From left to right: Ivan Cruz, Zack Wilklow, Bobby Perry and Rich Richter – we thank you for your service!

Sean Mahoney joined WIN Waste in March 2024 as a Performance Engineer and is a member of the WIN Military Community. In addition to his role at WIN, Sean serves as a Strategic Sealift Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve, using his experience as a licensed Merchant Marine Officer to serve as an Engineering Officer aboard Combat Logistics Fleet ships. He also serves as a Tactical Advisor aboard merchant ships carrying military cargo, advising crews in contested maritime environments. With 7 years of service and 3 deployments, Sean’s military career has shaped his understanding of commitment, sacrifice, and resilience. ?Branch: U.S. Navy ?Rank: O-3 Lieutenant ?Years of service: 7 ?Deployments: Operation Karat 2018, Native Fury 2020, Defender Europe 2021, and multiple Joint Logistics Over the Shore exercises ?? What Sean wants those without military experience or connections to know: “Serving goes beyond just a career. It’s a life-defining commitment, and that commitment comes along with demands that are mental and emotional. Many veterans carry experiences that are challenging to explain, and adjusting to civilian life is an ongoing process. So, recognizing the sacrifices made by service members and their families is important and a willingness to listen can make a real difference.” ?? How the military has affected Sean’s personal life: “You spend a lot of time away from home, missing out on events and holidays. As a sailor, I spent a significant amount of time at sea and that can be extremely isolating. You often don’t have any kind of communication back home and are just no contact for long periods of time, which can be difficult for everybody. You may expect to return on a certain date, but it usually ends up being a lot longer than you planned. You kind of end up putting your life on hold until you get back, which can take a toll over time.” ?? Sean’s perspective on transitioning back to civilian life: “It’s a big change going from that regimented lifestyle where everything is planned out and executed at a certain time to going to civilian work where there is more freedom and you’re more on your own. That took me awhile to get used to. As far as advice, don’t be afraid to ask questions as you learn how to adjust to that.” Thank you for your service, Sean. #VeteransDay #employeespotlight

Check out this article by Waste Advantage Magazine about #BedfordMA DPW rolling out a new curbside food waste collection pilot. Composting is such a huge part of getting our society closer to #zerowaste. We are excited to see this new option for residents of Bedford and are proud to make #renewableenergy with our customer’s waste that’s left after #composting and #recycling. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/ePx_caXb

?? REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE! ?? Today is #AmericaRecyclesDay! ?? At WIN Waste, we're proud to be an essential partner to the environment, working tirelessly to recover as many resources as possible and provide sustainable end-of-life waste management. Through renewable energy, resource recovery, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction, we’re committed to delivering Performance for the Planet. ?? At our facilities, we recover and recycle construction and demolition materials; comingled recyclables from municipal solid waste; and microscopic metals that we recover through advanced processing. These materials are then transformed into new products, preserving our planet's precious resources for generations to come. ?? ?? Check out our recycling guide and let’s all do our part to make a difference and recycle right ?? winwins.co/recycling.

Kara Tomlinson brings a deeply personal perspective to the WIN Military Community as the sister of a veteran who tragically lost his battle with the struggles faced by many who serve. In memory of her brother, Airman Patrick Tomlinson, Kara is dedicated to raising awareness and ensuring support for veterans and military families facing similar challenges. Kara joined WIN in 2020, and today she serves as a Senior Billing Specialist, where she continues to make an impact through both her work and her advocacy. ?Kara’s uncle: U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Dennis McCormick ?Kara’s brother: U.S. Air Force Airman Patrick Tomlinson ?? What Veterans Day means to Kara: “Keeping communication open. If you haven’t heard from somebody, reach out to them. Tell them how much of an impact they had on your life. I'm still in contact with airmen who served with my brother and keep in contact with my family and that means so much, especially to my mom and dad.” ?? How the military affected Kara’s family and what inspired her to join the WIN Military Community: “I currently am a surviving sibling. We unfortunately lost him. It was really hard for me, but I’m the type of person I just want to work and not think about it. I struggled with allowing myself to acknowledge what actually happened in the family and the way it did affect us. I was able to go through the VA to get bereavement style assistance and I was introduced to TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors). When I found out WIN was starting a military community, I wanted to make sure there was awareness to this side of the military and the options for individuals out there who are struggling.” ?? Advice Kara would give to someone transitioning from regimented active duty to civilian life: “It’s going to be a struggle – and it's okay to admit that you are struggling. There are avenues you can take and individuals you can talk to. If you don’t feel comfortable bringing it up to your family, reach out to your military family or the VA.” Kara, we’re grateful for your courage in sharing your story. Thank you for keeping Patrick’s memory alive and for being such a valuable part of the WIN Military Community.