Category: Blog
5 Surprising Things about Captain Curby
Posted on: September 13, 2018
Each year on September 15, we celebrate a special day at Granger. It’s the day we debuted rolling trash carts in Lansing way back in 1983 and it’s also the day Captain CurbySM, our fabulous mascot, appeared for the first time. There’s no doubt Curby is beloved both here at Granger and out in the... Continue reading
Back to the Basics: Materials That Can Usually Be Recycled
Posted on: September 7, 2018
One of the challenges with recycling is that guidelines can vary in different areas and even in the same area from waste hauler to waste hauler. What haulers and municipalities accept is usually based on the requirements imposed on them by the processing facility their recycling goes to. In an ideal world, we’d have standardization... Continue reading
5 Types of Lesser Known Jobs at Granger
Posted on: August 24, 2018
When you think of people who work at Granger, garbage truck drivers are probably who comes immediately to mind. And it’s true that the biggest part of our workforce here is drivers. After all, picking up trash and recycling is our main business, and that wouldn’t work very well if we didn’t have anyone to... Continue reading
Riding Shotgun: My Day with a Garbage Man
Posted on: August 9, 2018
By Lydia Granger I grew up with garbage men as my heroes. I’d always wave at the drivers and then shrink down in the backseat when Mom would start “honking hello.” Granger Brown was my favorite color, and I was taught how to properly place our carts for easy pick-up. September 15 forever marks Captain... Continue reading
Recycling Right Matters
Posted on: July 19, 2018
We’ve all seen it. We visit a Recycling Drop-off and notice items in the container that don’t belong. Some of them are blatant. Materials that are clearly trash are sitting in the container. Others are less obvious, such as a cardboard box that still contains plastic bags or polystyrene used to package the things inside.... Continue reading
Garbage Man Appreciation Week: Meet James
Posted on: June 22, 2018
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: James Glasscoe Title: Professional Driver Work Location: Services customers out of Lansing facility What kind of activities do you do on a typical workday? I work on a residential (rear-load) garbage truck... Continue reading
Garbage Man Appreciation Week: Meet Phil
Posted on: June 21, 2018
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: Phil Newsome Title: Sales Representative Work Location: Main Office, Lansing What kind of activities do you do on a typical workday? Answer questions regarding what types of waste we can accept... Continue reading
Garbage Man Appreciation Week: Meet Andrew
Posted on: June 20, 2018
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: Andrew Russ Title: Fleet & Purchasing Manager Work Location: Lansing Maintenance Facility What kind of activities do you do on a typical workday? Order new equipment, anything from garbage trucks to trash machines,... Continue reading
Granger Celebrates Garbage Men and Women
Posted on: June 20, 2018
Granger Waste Services will be celebrating Garbage Man Appreciation this week (Monday, June 18 through Friday, June 23). This week-long celebration is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate all of Granger’s hardworking associates. It’s also intended to recognize the men and women who work behind the scenes keep our communities clean. Garbage men and women... Continue reading
Garbage Man Appreciation Week: Meet Denise
Posted on: June 18, 2018
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: Denise Slocum Title: Granger Customer Service Representative Work Location: Recycling Center, Lansing What kind of activities do you do on a typical workday? Weigh Granger and non-Granger recycling and trash... Continue reading
Blue Water Sanitation is now Granger Waste Services
Posted on: June 18, 2018
Welcome to Granger! We’re excited to be a part of your community and are happy to serve you. To help make the transition smooth, we have a few things to share with you. Explore the links below to learn more about who we are. Billing Blue Water Online Bill Pay Please mail your payment for any... Continue reading
4 Ways Technology Helps with Waste and Recycling Collection
Posted on: April 30, 2018
You might think picking up trash and recycling is pretty straightforward, and it is. But just as technology has improved operations and efficiency in offices, it has enabled some positive changes with your garbage and recycling collection. Here are a few ways Granger is using technology to improve our operations: Automated Collection Many of our... Continue reading
Three Tips for Making Every Day Earth Day
Posted on: April 20, 2018
Saving the environment and protecting the earth can be a big job. If you think too much about it, it can be really daunting. The good news is, there are small actions you can turn into habits that will have a lasting impact. Here are top tips for easy changes you can make in your... Continue reading
The Details of Disposing of Bulk Waste
Posted on: April 6, 2018
If you’re like most of us, your weekly trash fits neatly into a trash bag, which fits neatly into your Curby Cart. But occasionally, you might have something a little (or lot) larger that requires disposal. That larger item is probably a bulk. Read on for more information about bulk items and how to dispose... Continue reading
Getting Ready for a Move? Here’s What You Should Know
Posted on: March 22, 2018
You’re moving. It can be a busy, stressful time and the last thing you will probably be thinking about is your trash service. Luckily, we’ve thought about it for you. Here are some things to remember when you’re getting ready to make a big move. Transferring/Canceling Your Service We hope you’re happy with your service... Continue reading