Meridian Waste, an integrated, non-hazardous solid waste services company, announced that Barbie Russo, Government and Community Affairs Manager, was named to the Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments Solid Waste Advisory Board.
The council provides administrative services for the Mark Twain Solid Waste Management District Region G. The District serves as a regional solid waste planning agency for Macon, Shelby, Marion, Randolph, Monroe, Ralls, and Pike counties. Region G Solid Waste District is designated to assist in the development of local and regional waste reduction by providing grants to individuals and private and non-profit sectors. The executive board provides guidance in developing policies pertaining to the management of solid waste.
Russo has been employed by Meridian Waste Missouri since June 2021 and oversees connections with municipal contracts, HOAs, special waste customers and community outreach initiatives, including implementing the company’s partnership with the local Toys for Tots chapters. She has 30 years of experience in the solid waste industry and brings valuable knowledge and perspective to Meridian Waste and the Advisory Board.
Published in the September 2022 Edition