We’re so excited to share that Miguel Garcia, utility driver at Recology Vacaville-Solano, has been recognized as an Honorable Mention in the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) Driver of the Year awards in the Safety category!
The NWRA Driver of the Year awards recognize waste collection professionals for their commitment to safety, years of service, route difficulty, and community engagement. With more than 150,000 waste collection drivers nationwide and companies from every state competing, this is an incredible honor.
Miguel Garcia, Recology Vacaville-Solano, Honorable Mention – Roll-Off
Miguel Garcia is a cart and container delivery driver serving the cities of Vacaville and Dixon. Depending on company needs, Miguel also drives different types of collection trucks. He has worked for our company for 13 years.
“Miguel is a shining example of commitment to excellence in safety,” says General Manager Dan Negron.
Dixon Mayor Steve Bird wrote, “Miguel’s commitment to excellence and his unwavering work ethic are an inspiration to all. In addition to his daily duties, Miguel goes above and beyond to service the waste carts for community-wide events. He manages carts for Dixon’s annual May Fair Parade, Grillin-n-Chillin event, and summer concert series. His hard work and attention to detail make these events possible.”
Shauna Manina of the Dixon Chamber of Commerce told the NWRA judges that Miguel’s “interactions with customers are excellent, always listening and finding solutions, and it is obvious that he genuinely cares about people.”
Congratulations, Miguel, and thank you for all that you do for your community!