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2. Waste collector - Wikipedia

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   A waste collector, also known as a garbage man, is a person who collects and disposes of municipal solid waste and recyclables. Learn about the health and safety risks, the types of vehicles and equipment, and the regional and cultural variations of this occupation.

3. Republic Services - Wikipedia

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   Republic Services is a North American waste disposal company that provides collection, transfer, disposal, recycling, and energy services. It operates in 40 states and Puerto Rico, and owns or operates 206 active landfills and 71 recycling centers.

4. New York City waste management system - Wikipedia

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   Learn how the city collects, recycles, and disposes of its waste, from curbside pickup to incineration. Find out about the history, challenges, and controversies of waste management in New York City.

5. Garbage truck - Wikipedia

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   Learn about the different types of garbage trucks, such as front loaders, rear loaders, and compactor trucks, and how they evolved over time. Find out how they collect and transport municipal solid waste and recyclables to various facilities.

6. Waste collection - Wikipedia

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   Learn about the process of transferring solid waste from the point of use to the point of treatment or landfill. Find out how waste collection varies in different countries, regions and contexts, and what are the safety and environmental challenges involved.

7. Browning-Ferris Industries - Wikipedia

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   Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI) was a North American waste management company that was bought out in 1999. It operated in ten countries, owned more than 90 landfills, and faced antitrust lawsuits and fines.