City of Greensboro, NC

05/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/19/2026 06:31

Solid Waste & Recycling Employees Earn Top Honors at NC SWANA Road-E-O

Six employees from the City's Solid Waste & Recycling Department competed in the 2026 NC SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America) Road-E-O held May 15-16 in Fayetteville, NC. First place winners will advance to compete in the SWANA International Road-E-O, which will take place this fall in St. Louis, MO.

Hosted annually by the NC chapter of the SWANA, the Road-E-O gives solid waste professionals from across the state an opportunity to demonstrate their skills driving, operating, and diagnosing machinery such as backhoes, side loaders, and snowplows.

The following City employees placed in the NC SWANA Road-E-O competition:

  • Heavy Equipment Operator Jessica Lynch - First Place, Wheel Loader competition
  • Equipment Services Supervisor Andrew Schill - First Place, Mechanic competition
  • Heavy Equipment Operator Andrew Subotnik - First Place, Wheel Loader competition
  • Heavy Equipment Operator Josh Merritt - Third Place, Dozer competition
  • Heavy Equipment Operator Ronnie Bullins - Honorable Mention, Wheel Loader competition
  • Heavy Equipment Operator Justin Figueroa - Honorable Mention, Rear Loader competition

Solid Waste Disposal Manager Lewis Walker and White Street Landfill Supervisor Marcus Nichols served on the NC Road-E-O Planning Committee.

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