Meet the Workers
The men and women of our Department are on the front lines every day working tirelessly to keep our city healthy, safe and clean. They told you the story of your waste - now get to know the person behind the collection truck. From laying in the hammocks on Governor’s Island, to playing in our department’s “Pipes and Drums” band, there is so much more to learn about New York’s Strongest - find out more below!
Renee
Garage: Staten Island 3
Years on the job: 8 years
Favorite thing to do in my city: Take a trip to Governor’s Island and lay in the hammocks
Favorite part of the job: At my garage, I help with operations. I get to tow collection trucks if they break down and be the hero!
Tuhina
Garage: Queens East 14
Years on the job: 5 years
Favorite thing to do in my borough: Have a picnic in Astoria Park with my friends
Favorite part of the job: I play the drums in our department’s “Pipes and Drums” band! We march in various parades throughout the year including the Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Julian
Garage: Bronx 2
Years on the job: 20 years
Favorite thing to do in my borough: Get italian ices in Morris Park
Favorite part of my job: I enjoy driving the mechanical broom. This helps keep the street clean from litter. I am doing my part to keep the city clean.
Katia
Garage: Brooklyn North 1
Years on the Job: 1st year!
Favorite thing to do in my borough: Ride the cyclone in Coney Island
Favorite part of my job: I like picking up corner litter baskets. Each litter basket weighs about 30 lbs. -- they don't call us New York’s Strongest for nothing!
Tom
Garage: Manhattan 2
Years on the job: 12 years
Favorite thing to do in my borough: Get lost in the cloisters up in Washington Heights
Favorite part of the job: I enjoy spreading salt on the roads during the winter. This helps the snow melt and allows first responders to do their jobs.
Stephen
Garage: Headquarters
Years on the job: 15 years
Favorite thing to do in my borough: Take a walk through Snug Harbor on my days off
Favorite part of the job: Some of us work in an office. My team uses computer technology to map out the best routes that Sanitation Workers should take when clearing the snow.