Reid & Pederson Drainage is proud of each and every member of our team. Every employee plays a huge role in the company by supporting the business and delivering exceptional experiences to our customers every single day. Several of our team members have been here for years and are just as passionate about what they do as John and Kevin are. Rico Guillermo, our supervisor here at Reid & Pederson, is one of our remarkable team members. 19 - Yea r Supe r v i sor a t Re i d & Pede r son Dr a i nage happened to apply here, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made. I thought the two of them were very personable, and now we’re like family. It feels like I’ve known them my whole life. They’re a great pair to work with and easy to get along with.” We truly value the strong connection among our team members, and that feeling is reciprocated by our employees, including Rico. “We have a tight-knit team and everyone works really well together,” he says. “You always hear people talk about being close with their coworkers, but it’s really true here. Everyone gets along; it’s pretty hard not to. We have a family-oriented vibe that we all really enjoy.” When Rico isn’t in the office or working on a job, he enjoys relaxing at home with his friends and family. “We do all sorts of things. With the summer coming up, we’ll have some cookouts, and we always make it to the pool to swim on those hot days.” Rico also enjoys riding through town on his motorcycle. “I don’t go out of state or travel too much on it. I usually ride around town to enjoy the day and the community.” We are proud to have such dedicated team members like Rico working here at Reid & Pederson. Because of them, we can continue to provide outstanding service to our customers and continue to grow as we look toward the future. MEET RICO GUI LLERMO Rico started at our company over 19 years ago and has grown close to Kevin and John over the years. “I just
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THE R IGHT WAY TO DONATE AFTER SPR ING- CLEANING
Spring is in the air, and it’s time to celebrate with another round of spring-cleaning. Banish the clutter and make room in your life for something new! Many charities see a sharp increase in donations as spring-cleaning season starts. Donating your used books, kids’ toys, and gently worn clothing allows your old items to have a second life. However, when filling that donation box, make sure you’re donating each item because it can do good and not just because you feel bad about throwing it away. Charities have a big problem with well-meaning citizens dropping off items that are better left in the trash. There are many items charities simply cannot handle. Most charities will have lists of items they can and cannot accept on their websites. Some items that you should not donate include: • Expired medications • Old TVs • Cribs • Loose remote controls • Personal care items, like soap, shampoo, or makeup • Mattresses • Carpets • Tangled cords or phone chargers • Any broken, damaged, or dirty items These items may be unsafe to sell, costly to ship, or impossible to refurbish effectively. When a charity regularly receives items they cannot use, they have to spend hours of manpower sorting through things that end up in the trash anyway. This process can be expensive for organizations with already-strained resources. Some local charities spend over $1,000 a year on dumpster and trash removal fees for unusable donations. While charities will have no choice but to throw unusable donations in the trash, there are services you can use to make your spring- cleaning eco-friendly, even for items you can’t donate. For example, if you have torn or stained blue jeans, reach out to Blue Jeans Go Green. This program keeps denim out of landfills by turning it into insulation. And while Goodwill can’t take your batteries or
old flip phone, you can check out Call2Recycle.
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Your donations can be a big help to local charities. Just don’t “donate” your garbage.
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