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miami roll off grow

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In my last post, She Owns It business groupmembers looked back on what it took to survive 2012 and talked about their goals for the New Year. This post continues that conversation. Deirdre Lord, who owns the Megawatt Hour, said her company has come … Continue reading

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ron bergeron

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Ron Bergeron, one of the region’s most colorful business leaders, has won out in a hearing against Waste Management, BrowardBeat.com is reporting. Bergeron has allied with Southern Waste Systems of Palm Beach County to compete against Waste Management, which has long … Continue reading

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miami dade county worker rights

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Under federal law, the failure to pay a minimum wage allows an employee to file suit in Federal Court. Under the State’s Constitution, the failure to pay a minimum wage allows an employee to file suit in Circuit Court. Now, as of … Continue reading

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millionaire garbage women

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She may be a millionaire, but Yu Youzhen, a woman from China’s Wuchang District who works six days a week as a sanitation worker, believes being humble is integral to being wealthy. China SMACK reports that Yu Youzhen and her husband … Continue reading

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miami beach corruption

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When Gus Lopez was arrested in October on 63 charges ranging from money laundering to bribery, even the most jaded Miami Beach residents were amazed at the extent of his alleged corruption. For five years, the city’s procurement director had run a contract racket … Continue reading

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mc waste employee killed. RIP Jose Chicho Febles

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A Miami Beach man was killed at his apartment Saturday, and it wasn’t long before officers arrested the suspect, police say. About 11:15 a.m. Saturday, police received a report of shots fired in the 1300 block of Euclid Avenue, situated … Continue reading

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city of miami trash pick up

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Regular Trash, Garbage and Recycling Pick Up on New Year’s Holiday Tuesday, January 1, 2013, for City of Miami Residents (Miami, FL December 31, 2012) — The City of Miami Department of Solid Waste will be conducting regularly-scheduled bulky trash, … Continue reading

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miami construction boom coming again

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The cranes are coming back to Miami. The battered construction industry is going higher in the new year after showing strong signs of life in 2012. Will Miami feel more like Manhattan in a few years? It just might. So far, there … Continue reading

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miami recycling center addresses

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Miami Dade spots to recycle trees: City of Miami residents: Leave tree on the curb before Jan. 31 and the Solid Waste Department will pick it up to be mulched. Miami-Dade County residents: Includes unincorporated Miami-Dade, Aventura, Cutler Bay, Doral, … Continue reading

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miami dade county recycling

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The presents have been opened and family pictures have been taken. Now it’s time to throw away the trees that filled South Florida living rooms with festive lights and the smell of Christmas. Rather than putting the tree out with … Continue reading

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