Inside Quincy Recycle

This month’s Employee Spotlight features Michael Beal, an operator at our Quincy plant. “Michael embraces our Core Value, One Team, One Dream, One Family, by gladly accepting whatever the day brings him. He is a hard worker and is happy to pivot from one role to another as needs arise at the plant,” says Kyle…

Asking Justin Routh, our GM in St. Louis, about Abby Shields quickly turns into a list of positive qualities. She does anything and everything she can to add value. She looks for more ways to help. She takes action without being asked. She speaks up and challenges when needed. She puts the needs of the…

At Quincy Recycle, we strongly believe that sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand. One of the ways that we help our clients achieve both of these goals is through a comprehensive waste audit. Waste audits help us save our clients money, effectively manage their waste streams, and ultimately protect their bottom line. In…

Lory Grames, gives everyone in the facility (and dedicated drivers) her undivided attention. That’s what New Haven GM Michael Malloy says about her. “She listens to her teammates and creates a safe place for all of us. Lory is dedicated to showing up every day excited and ready to service our vendors.” That connection to…

By all accounts, Ryan Gorham keeps a low profile at Quincy Recycle’s West Bend, WI. location. However, his work output and commitment command attention. As a vital part of the team, he helps set a standard of operation and is critical in productivity and workflow. “Ryan embodies what we look for in a team member…

When it comes to enthusiasm within Quincy Recycle, one name consistently comes up….Laurie Gilbert. It isn’t just the respect that her coworkers have for her, it’s the way she makes everyone around her (and by extension the company) better. Phil Hildebrand was asked about Laurie’s and said, “She is a champion for our businesses and…

When you ask Chad Crawford about Dane Thorson and which core value comes to mind, the answer is quickly “One Team. One Dream. One Family.” Dane has been a leader for Quincy Recycle in the plant since the day he started over six years ago. He’s gone above and beyond the “Plant Supervisor” role by…

Be Courageous and Try it! That’s the core value that comes to mind when John Danker, General Manager of our Alsip plant, thinks about Jill Zayas. “Jill demonstrates this Core Value from the first day she started working here. Her drive to learn and take on more work every day by asking questions to really…

There is one thing we know we can count on when it comes to Nate McNally. He puts his heart and soul into everything he does. His passion and enthusiasm for the work he does for our company and life, in general, is evident the moment you meet him. So, speaking of the moment you…

If we had to narrow down what makes Michael Malloy a great leader to one thing, it’s that he is always putting others first. For example, he politely declined when we approached him about being featured in this month’s employee spotlight. Michael then listed six other colleagues that he felt were more deserving. His commitment…