Riverside, TX Trash Hauling Franchise.  The City of Riverside, TX has also approved a franchise for trash service with Pro Star Waste. 

1stAnnual Davy Crockett Bear Chase Marathon & Cook-off Fundraiser.  As an active member of the Trinity County Chamber of Commerce, Pro Star Waste is participating in the 2nd  Annual Davy Crockett Bear Chase Marathon & Cook-off to be held April 11-12, 2009 in Groveton, TX.  Pro Star Waste will furnish the trash service for the event, also.  With the advice and supervision of the founders of the 50 States Marathon Club, Steve and Paula Boone, runners will have the opportunity to help support the work and programs of the Chamber by selecting full or half marathons, relay marathons, 5K marathon, and the L'il Critter Possum Walk of 1 mile for kids.  See: www.50statesmarathonclub.com/bear.html for details.  There will be a Pasta Fest the night before the event for marathoners and their guests, a cook-off with 50 or more teams, and booths on the square the next day.  A  friendly ”bear” who will play with the kids and the crowds, free ice cream from Dreyers, and other events round out this annual fundraiser.  Those interested in sponsorship, cook-off participation, and booth information can contact the Chamber at: 936-642-1715.

Keep Trinity County Beautiful Activities.  Also, in Trinity County, Pro Star Waste recently sponsored the State fee for the incorporation of the Keep Trinity County Beautiful organization, now in its 3rd year in the County.  Cindy Jones, Board member, continues to be active in helping to oversee the ongoing cleanups, educational efforts regarding litter and recycling, and beautification efforts now taking shape in Trinity County.  New projects include a committee to help beautify the square at the County seat of Groveton for the upcoming Davy Crockett Bear Chase Marathon & Cook-off.  Subdivision efforts and other area projects for cleanup and beautification will be reported in the new, sponsored monthly newsletter.  As programs of the Trinity County Chamber of Commerce, these efforts will soon spread to all areas of the County.  Information:  936-642-1715. 

DETCOG Solid Waste Advisory Board. Pro Star Waste continues in its 7th year of service on the Solid Waste Advisory Board of DETCOG. This Board is charged with oversight of the inventory, planning, and approval of waste disposal facilities in the 12 counties represented by the Deep East Texas Council of Governments.  Landfill taxes collected by the State of Texas are disbursed yearly through this Board to approved grant applicants for enforcement of litter laws, cleanup and beautification programs, and education efforts in the area of litter and recycling.  Pro Star Waste is a consistent independent business serving on this Board.

Independent Haulers Network.  As part of its membership in the Independent Haulers Network, Pro Star Waste management recently traveled to the semi-annual conference and roundtable of independently owned trash haulers across the Nation.  The Fall conference took place at Peoria Disposal in Illinois, and included tours of the landfill facility and Caterpillar manufacturing plants.  These meetings are, as always, an opportunity to learn how others solve issues, often generating new program ideas for participants.

Waste Expo 2007.  Pro Star Waste also attends many of the yearly Waste Expo national conferences and exhibitor events staged by the National Solid Waste Management Association.  In 2007, key managers traveled to Atlanta for the event.  These conferences are always an opportunity to network with others in all phases of the waste industry, learn about new products and methods, and gain insights on trends.

2007 Acquisition.  In 2007, Pro Star Waste continued to expand in the counties around the greater Lake Livingston, TX area. As part of the continuing expansion of automated residential cart service, we acquired a smaller company, Your Garbage Service.  This brought our trademark service to areas in Trinity County and eastern Walker County, expanding our existing presence. Call (800) 939-2122 to see if your area is included.

Brookshire Brothers.  Recently, Brookshire Brothers approved Pro Star Waste services for its store locations in Corrigan, Trinity, Coldspring, and Onalaska.  Also, the company  awarded Pro Star Waste a recognition certificate for services after Hurricane Rita in 2005.  We greatly appreciate this relationship.

Waste Age Magazine Article.  In Waste Age magazine, the industry publication for the National Solid Waste Management Association, Pro Star Waste had an article on automated cart service.  The article used the prospective of a driver, with comments on maintenance.  The article appeared in the February, 2007 issue (see Article).  The use of automated cart service in rural areas gained the attention of this national magazine, after the participation by Pro Star Waste in a panel on automation at Waste Expo 2006 in Las Vegas.

Coldspring San Jacinto County Chamber Annual Cook-off.  In addition to furnishing trash service for this annual Chamber fundraiser, employees of Pro Star Waste's team “Itledoo” was an entrant in this cook-off contest in 2007.

Participation in the 2007 annual San Jacinto County Fair & Rodeo.  Pro Star Waste was a trash service vendor to this annual event.

Pro Star Waste is a member of:

Livingston Polk County Chamber of Commerce

Trinity County Chamber of Commerce

Coldspring San Jacinto County Chamber of Commerce

Shepherd Chamber of Commerce

Livingston Lions Club

Independent Haulers Alliance

Independent Haulers Network

National Solid Waste Management Association (NSWMA)

EIA Women's Council

Detachable Container Association (DCA)

DETCOG Solid Waste Advisory Board

Keep Trinity County Beautiful Board