Community Events & Engagement

On December 12th, Sampson Community College hosted a graduation for 16 heavy equipment operators. These operators received onsite training at the Sampson County Landfill with our staff. Johnathan, Timmy, and Joseph were delighted to attend the ceremony, where Joseph Smith, the General Manager at Sampson County Landfill, spoke with the graduates about career opportunities and the pride GFL takes in sponsoring this program. Joseph also had the opportunity to speak with families and instructors to express our gratitude for providing this training to students. This partnership and the onsite training have already allowed the Sampson County Landfill to hire three of the graduates. We look forward to offering future graduates the same opportunities in 2026, not only for careers at the Sampson County Landfill but across the entire GFL organization.

SCC Heavy Equipment Students Gain Real-World Experience at GFL Landfill

GFL and Sampson County Landfill were proud to partner with Frontline Gardens, a nonprofit organization that provides therapeutic gardens for veterans injured in the line of duty. Our GFL volunteers and others were able to come together and build a raised vegetable garden for this disabled veteran and his family. Mr. Muzzy served two tours in Afghanistan and Iraq and was severely injured in a training accident.  GFL was honored to join with the community to both honor the sacrifices Mr. Muzzy made for his country and to provide this garden as part of his ongoing journey.

GFL Volunteers began prepping the wood.

The GFL team is working on the finishing touches on the garden.

The completed garden with the Muzzy Family.

The GFL Volunteers with the Muzzy family after the garden was completed.

Frontline Gardens honors Mr. Muzzy for his service and sacrifice.