Meridian Waste donates $50K to community organizations

Meridian Waste Virginia LLC, a Petersburg, Virginia-based provider of nonhazardous solid waste collection and disposal services, has announced a donation of $50,000 to five community-based organizations and government entities in Lunenburg County, Virginia. Each recipient received a $10,000 contribution to support essential services benefiting residents from infancy through senior adulthood.

Meridian Waste says these contributions reflect the company’s holistic approach to community well-being, recognizing that thriving communities depend on more than just clean streets—they also require access to food, healthcare, recreation and safe gathering spaces.

The five donation recipients include:

• Community Resource Services (CRS)
  Founded in 2000, CRS is a nonprofit organization operating a food pantry and offering support services throughout Lunenburg, Nottoway and surrounding counties. The organization’s mission is to reduce hunger, improve health outcomes and address the root causes of poverty and crime by providing equitable resources to rural communities.
• Kenbridge Recreation Commission
  Housed in the historic Kenbridge High School Gym, located at 535 E. 5th Ave., the Kenbridge Recreation Center is a vital hub for sports, fitness and community events. Built in 1950, the center continues to be a cornerstone of recreational life in the town of Kenbridge.
• Lunenburg Health Services, Inc.
  A nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the overall health and well-being of Lunenburg residents, Lunenburg Health Services offers in-home nursing care, health education and training programs. Its work focuses on expanding access to health care resources and improving community health outcomes.
• Lunenburg Senior Citizens Center
  Established in 1975, Lunenburg Senior Citizens Inc. provides programs that promote the health, education and general welfare of older adults in the county. Through active participation in local, state and federal initiatives, the organization helps seniors live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
• Town of Victoria – Lunenburg-Victoria Community Center
  Serving as both a food bank and community gathering space, the People’s Community Center and the historic Victoria-Lunenburg Community Center are vital venues for civic engagement and recreational activities, from voting to roller skating.

“For a company focused on collecting and literally taking away waste from commercial, industrial and residential customers, it’s incredibly rewarding to give back in such a meaningful way,” says Joe Gustaf, general manager of Meridian Waste’s Lunenburg Landfill. “As a resident of the county, I’ve seen firsthand how community needs often exceed available public funding. Meridian Waste is proud to partner with the county—not only in meeting its environmental needs, but also in supporting hunger relief, health care access and vibrant recreational facilities that enrich lives.”

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In addition to its $50,000 in 2024 contributions, Meridian Waste says it is committing to increasing its annual community investment to $75,000 in fiscal year 2025.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Meridian Waste provides residential, commercial and industrial nonhazardous waste collection and disposal in northeast Florida; St. Louis; Raleigh and the greater Triad Region of North Carolina; Greenville, South Carolina; Knoxville, Tennessee; Huntsville, Alabama; central Alabama; north and south Mississippi; and Blacksburg, Harrisonburg and Richmond, Virginia.