Recycling is in Charles Gusmano’s family. His first job in the industry was working weekends and during school breaks, picking cardboard in the family-owned recycling facility in the Northeast. After college he joined the company full time as a manager of business development.
Charles Gusmano named as Vice President, Palm Beach Gardens Police Foundation Board
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January 20, 2012
Charles Gusmano, a Board member since 2010 was named the Foundation's Vice President. Mr. Gusmano is a Gardens resident and the Co-founder, President and CEO of Southern Waste Systems and Sun Recycling. With over 28 years of experience in the solid waste and recycling industry, he has been instrumental in the growth of his business from one recycling facility to twelve facilities throughout South Florida.
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Southern Waste Systems Establishes New Headquarters in Broward County
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January 5, 2012
DAVIE, Fla. – (December 23, 2011)-- Southern Waste Systems (SWS), a full-service waste company and the largest privately-owned recycling business in South Florida, announced today it is relocating its corporate headquarters from Lantana in Palm Beach County, to Davie in Broward County. Approximately 55 employees who work in the sales and marketing, finance, and customer service departments, and the senior executive staff, will relocate to the new headquarters at 2380 College Avenue by the second quarter of 2012.
Going back a quarter-century, a topic much in the news was what to do with America's garbage. Experts warned of a national disposal crisis with landfill space doomed to run out. A trash-hauling barge from New York traveling the coast looking for a place to dump it's load highlighted the issue.
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Sun Recycling featured in Waste Age article on Material Recovery Facilities
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December 20, 2011
The U.S. economy generates about 178 million tons of construction and demolition (C&D) waste annually. Of that, an estimated 53.4 million tons or 30 percent goes to C&D recycling facilities.
C&D materials include concrete, metal, wood, plastics, cardboard, wallboard and various roofing materials. “Mostly, you get wood, metal, and concrete,” says Patti W. Hamilton, vice president and director of business development with Lantana, Fla.-based Southern Waste Systems LLC.
Southern Waste Team visits with Governor Rick Scott!
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December 17, 2011
We had a great visit with Governor Rick Scott....congratulating him and offering our support in his efforts to create more jobs in our state. Recycling creates jobs!
Some South Florida employees get cars during the holidays, while others are lucky to get lunch.
Employers generally have scaled back holiday parties in the recession years, with some opting for departmental celebrations, often tied to goodwill or charity. But other employers stick with their tradition of a big holiday affair.
America Recycles Day reminds businesses to go green
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November 16, 2011
Special to the Miami Herald
Tuesday is America Recycles Day and many churches and communities will be collecting cans, paper and other recyclable materials in an effort to reduce the amount of trash that goes into landfills. But recycling should not be relegated to individuals. Every business can — and should — do their part to reduce waste.
In Florida, business accounts for more than half of all municipal solid waste produced. Sustainability should be a year-round effort not only because it is good for the environment but because it can be good for the bottom line.
Davie, FL (September 29, 2011) — The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences at Nova Southeastern University has appointed Southern Waste Systems Director of Government Affairs, Philip T. Medico, Jr., to the Dean’s Council. The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences provides outstanding programs of study in humanities, social and behavioral sciences, performing and visual arts, information technology, and biological, environmental, and physical sciences that enhance critical thinking, effective communication, professional development, lifelong learning, and responsible citizenship.
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At the end of each year, Charles Gusmano throws a huge party for his 365 employees. With guests, he typically hosts around 1,000 people for games, food and prizes that include car giveaways. Gusmano welcomes the expense as an opportunity to sow his employees that he recognizes their hard work.
“Even though businesses are slower than they’ve typically been, everybody’s off from the high, if you want to call it that- despite that we’re doing more for our employees than we’ve ever done before,” says Gusmano, who is co-founder, president and CEO of Southern Waste Systems LLC.
By furthering a supportive, caring company culture, Gusmano has grown SWS from one facility to 10 in a decade.
Smart Business spoke with Gusmano about how to keep employees motivated in tough times.
