Category: Blog
Garbage Man Appreciation Week: Rick Bonilla
Posted on: June 21, 2017
We’re celebrating Garbage Man Appreciation Week by featuring Granger associates. We might not all pick up trash here at Granger, but we’re all garbage men and women. Name: Rick Bonilla Title: Recycling Equipment Operator How long have you worked at Granger? 16 years What’s your favorite part about working at Granger? The variety of equipment I... Continue reading
Garbage Man Appreciation Week: Meet Angie
Posted on: June 20, 2017
We’re celebrating Garbage Man Appreciation Week by featuring Granger associates. We might not all pick up trash here at Granger, but we’re all garbage men and women. Name: Angie Schwab Title: HR Safety Coordinator How long have you worked at Granger? 6 months What’s your favorite part about working at Granger? I really enjoy being integrated... Continue reading
An Open Letter From Our CEO, Keith Granger
Posted on: June 19, 2017
Not everyone dreams of being a garbage man when they grow up, but I definitely did. Maybe my situation was a little different because it was our family business, but even when I was small, I think I recognized what an important job it is. And I still feel the same way. I’m proud to... Continue reading
Help! My Curby Cart is Missing!
Posted on: March 10, 2017
Imagine this scenario. It’s trash collection day in your neighborhood. You come home from work, park your car in the garage and head out to the street to get the mail and bring your Curby cart up to the garage. As you walk down the driveway, it suddenly hits you. That convenient, brown plastic workhorse,... Continue reading
All Your Cart Questions Answered
Posted on: February 3, 2017
What should I do if my cart smells? Can I get a replacement? Your Curby cart is bound to smell less than pleasant at some point. That’s what happens when you put trash in something. Though we don’t replace carts because they smell, we have a few suggestions for keeping your cart smelling fresher: Bag... Continue reading
What You Should Know about Winter Trash Collection
Posted on: January 27, 2017
Winter usually means quite a bit of snow and ice. Sometimes it means 60 degrees and raining, but that’s Michigan for you! Our goal is to provide outstanding service to all our customers, regardless of the weather and road conditions. The reality is that some days, we just won’t be able to meet that goal... Continue reading
How to Start an Office Recycling Program
Posted on: January 19, 2017
Updated: 5/25/21 What do these items–plastic water bottle, magazine, window envelope and soup can—have in common? First of all, you probably have each of these items somewhere in your office. But more importantly, all of these items can be recycled in an office recycling program. You’re doing a great job of recycling at home. You’ve... Continue reading
How to Get Rid of Old Tires
Posted on: December 8, 2016
Picture this scenario: You’ve been driving the same vehicle with the same tires for three or four years. The tires wear out. What do you do with them? Most of the time you won’t have a hard time getting rid of them because when you go to get new tires, you can just leave them... Continue reading
What You Need to Know about Granger Disposal Centers
Posted on: December 2, 2016
Occasionally, when you’re killing time looking through our website, checking out our Facebook page or driving by, you might see the name Granger Disposal Center. At the time, it may have puzzled you. Maybe you thought to yourself, “someday I need to find out more about these Disposal Centers.” Well today is that day. Keep reading for... Continue reading
From Us to You, Thank You
Posted on: November 23, 2016
Dear Customer: Whether you're a residential, commercial or industrial customer, based in Mt. Pleasant, Jackson, Lansing or any of the other fine communities we serve, this letter goes out to you.
Wearing Many Hats in the Community
Posted on: November 17, 2016
There’s a saying people use when someone is involved in several different roles. That person is said to wear many hats. When it comes to community involvement, we here at Granger wear several different and varied types of hats. From casual to fancy, we have them all covered. Read on to learn more about our... Continue reading
Top 5 Reasons to Make Granger Your Professional Home
Posted on: November 3, 2016
In the past several years, Granger has experienced growth that’s unprecedented in our 50-year history. Today, we have 284 associates who work in various positions—technical, clerical, professional, field—you name it. These associates have found a home at Granger and we’re guessing a lot of you out there could too. But why would you want to?... Continue reading
Step Up Your Green Game at Your Next Tailgate
Posted on: October 27, 2016
The leaves are changing color and starting to fall and there’s a chill in the air. That can only mean one thing—football season is in full swing. And let’s face it, only half the fun of football is watching the game. Hanging out with friends and family, sharing good food and beverages at tailgate can... Continue reading
5 Ways Granger Makes Safety a Priority
Posted on: October 13, 2016
It’s no secret that safety is a top priority at Granger. Our goal is for every associate to return safely to their families after each day’s work. We do our best to equip them with the tools to perform their jobs safely every day and then send them out into the world to use these... Continue reading
Working Hard in the Yard? Here’s What to Do with the Waste
Posted on: October 5, 2016
Updated January 2021 You know how it goes. You spend the whole weekend working on the yard, only to end up with a huge pile of lawn clippings and multiple piles of leaves. Even though they make a good place for your kids to play, you probably don’t want to leave them there for long.... Continue reading