The honorees include Dave Bombei from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, recognized as Technician of the Year, and Houston-based Ausencio Carrera, who earned the title of National Safety-Sensitive Driver of the Year. From the company's home base in Phoenix, Arizona, Kenny Gallegos was named Operator of the Year, while Donato "Tito" Ponce received the National Roll-Off Driver of the Year award.
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Four Republic Services Employees Honored as Industry Leaders
Four frontline workers from Republic Services were named the nation's best at the 2026 National Waste & Recycling Association gala in Washington, D.C. The awards highlight individuals who have maintained flawless safety records while setting new standards for performance across the recycling and waste management industry.
To mark the achievement, Republic Services provided personalized company trucks to Carrera and Ponce, while Bombei received a new maintenance vehicle equipped with custom tools. Gallegos, who retired in May after 33 years of service, was celebrated at his local site for his career-long contributions to landfill and transfer station operations. Republic Services CEO Jon Vander Ark noted that the quartet represents the company’s internal standard for technical expertise and a persistent safety-first mindset. Since 2006, the organization has consistently secured spots in the association's annual rankings, reinforcing its focus on high-level operational safety.
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