Our team in Chula Vista, CA celebrated a very special fan’s birthday at Otay Sustainability Park. Nine-year-old Ryan has visited Sycamore Landfill many times, but made his first trip to Otay for a birthday tour.
From the moment he arrived, Ryan’s excitement was contagious, and he already knew so much about the trucks and how landfills work. But his curiosity soared when the team introduced him to Thor, a de-packaging machine that helps reduce contamination in organic waste. Ryan asked thoughtful questions, eager to learn how Thor helps the composting process.
During the cupcake and ice cream celebration, Ryan gave a speech sharing how grateful he is for Republic Services’ commitment to sustainability and how we allow him to be himself and support his love for trash trucks. The Otay staff made sure his visit was unforgettable by ending it with a bulldozer experience and a tour the compost site, which overlooks the entire facility.