DM Recycling Values

Sustainability

We recognize the importance of our continuing efforts to minimize our impact on the environment by encouraging materials’ recycling and reuse; using waste to generate clean, renewable energy; reducing our carbon footprint and use of fossil fuels; and exploring alternatives to landfill disposal. DM Recycling’s sustainability efforts extend beyond the environment; we also measure the positive impacts we have on the communities we serve and the development and welfare of our employees.

As an environmental services company servicing the South Sound of beautiful Washington State, sustainability is not a new concept for us. Over the years we have been increasing the volume of recyclable material that we shift away from the waste stream. Our recycling efforts recover valuable materials for reuse, and include the composting of organic materials for reuse as a soil amendment.

We deploy route optimization software and work to retrofit our existing equipment, lowering our overall carbon footprint. Everything we do today is with an eye towards the future. We constantly monitor and evaluate new technologies and programs that can enhance our commitment to the environment and improve our competitive positioning. Within our industry, these changes have historically been evolutionary in nature, but there is an enormous effort currently being made in alternative technologies to reduce landfill disposal, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and harness bio-fuels. Environmental, organizational and financial sustainability initiatives have been key components of our success since our founding. We remain committed to growing and expanding these efforts as our industry and technology continue to evolve.

Local Commnunity Involvement

DM Recycling, Murrey's Disposal, DM Disposal and Waste Connections Inc. are committed to giving back to our immediate and extended communities. We realize how important it is to positively impact our communities and consider our involvement as a vital part of our sustainability as a company. Just as we aspire to be united as a company to achieve our goals, we believe this philosophy should also be applied to our local communities. DM Recycling puts responsibility and respect at the forefront of our values and applies these concepts in our interaction with our surrounding communities. For more information on how you can become involved contact Marie Lester at MarieL@WasteConnections.com.

Local Community Support

Vision & Values

Statement of Operating Values

Maximize Potential We want this to be a great place to work. This means we allow our employees to maximize their potential by providing them all the tools necessary to allow them to grow both personally and professionally.

Unity. We are a unified team, all working together for a common goal and taking pride in our hard work and a job well done. That goal is to be the top solid waste and recycling company in Pierce County and the State of Washington.

Respect We show respect for our customers and fellow employees. Respect for ourselves grows through all the hard work and great service we provide to the communities we are privileged to serve. We strive to respect our equipment and facilities, keeping them clean and compliant with all rules and regulations.

Responsibility We are responsible for our actions day in and day out. Responsibility for the environment and the communities we are allowed to work in and call home. This means doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reasons.

Efficiency Being efficient in everything we do. Efficiency allows us to be a profitable district which in turn allows us to grow. Profitability and growth allow us all to enjoy the rewards of our hard work.

Yearning The definition of yearning is desire. Every person has an innate need to grow and expand throughout our entire lives; we must yearn to be the best at what we do if we want to maintain a growth environment personally and professionally. Have the passion and desire to be great in all our dealings with each other and our customers. Be the best at doing our job efficiently and correctly

Safety We strive for complete safety of our employees, customers, and the cities and counties we work in. Protection from accidents and injuries is our #1 priority every minute of every day.