NEWS
SDT commended by the Louisiana House of Representatives
Sidney D. Torres, IV accepted a concurrent resolution passed by the Louisiana House of Representatives yesterday. The resolution was authored by Representatives Juan Lafonta, Reed Henderson, Nita R. Hutter and Walt Leger and commended SDT and Torres on their “success in cleaning up New Orleans and helping to restore the image and reputation of the city as a tourist destination.”
SDT and Southern Waste
SDT is happy to announce the acquisition of Southern Waste of LA, LLC. As a result of this acquisition the company’s revenues will be increased by approximately 10%.
“I am thrilled about the new venture and have hired owner, Jesse Murphy, Jr to join my SDT family,” said SDT’s owner Sidney Torres IV.
LSU teaming up with SDT!
Louisiana State University accepted SDT’s bid on the university’s Recycling and Waste Disposal contract. More information here.
RECYCLING COMES TO VOODOO FEST - SDT WASTE AND DEBRIS TO RECYCLE ALUMINUM CANS
October 28, 2009, New Orleans, LA - SDT Waste and Debris is introducing recycling at this weekend’s Voodoo Fest. SDT will provide 700 cardboard boxes to separate and collect what is expected to be tons of aluminum. The boxes will be placed throughout the grounds and SDT will empty the recycling boxes throughout the weekend.
“The cardboard boxes will be clearly marked to collect aluminum only and we hope that people will help us get this initial recycling effort off to a strong start,” said SDT owner Sidney Torres, IV. “Voodoo Fest expects upwards of 100,000 people at this weekend’s event so we are excited about collecting a lot of aluminum for this first effort.”
SDT is the official waste provider for Voodoo Fest which takes place this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at City Park. SDT will have over 100 employees working to keep the event clean.
SDT removes weeds from French Quarter
Crews from SDT Waste and Debris have been working since Thursday, September 24, 2009 to rid sidewalks of weeds and tall grass growing through the cracks in French Quarter streets and sidewalks and causing a hazard to pedestrians. SDT crews started removing these hazards on Thursday and expect to finish Friday. In some parts of the French Quarter, the weeds have grown several inches high. This is not part of SDT’s contract with the city and SDT is not charging extra for the removal.
SDT WINS ST. HELENA PARISH WASTE CONTRACT
The St. Helena Parish Police Jury awarded the parish’s municipal waste contract to SDT Waste and Debris Services, LLC, at its meeting. SDT was the low bidder on the contract to provide services for 5,000 homes in St. Helena parish. The contract is for a term of five years with an option to renew for another five years.
SDT began working as the parish waste provider for Tangipahoa Parish on July 1 and recently picked up contracts to serve Hammond and Independence, LA.
The company also provides municipal waste services in Orleans (French Quarter and downtown) and St. Bernard Parishes. SDT is also the largest waste services provider to Louisiana schools with contracts to serve the Jefferson, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Tammany and St. John Parish school boards as well as the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Dillard, LSU, UNO, Loyola and Delgado.
Established post-Katrina, SDT Waste and Debris Services, LLC has grown quickly and is now a major force in the waste removal services, providing curbside pickup and debris removal services for municipal, commercial and residential customers throughout south Louisiana.
SDT WASTE AND DEBRIS WINS TANGIPAHOA PARISH WASTE CONTRACT
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - SDT Waste and Debris L.L.C., the trash contractor for the French Quarter and downtown New Orleans, is expanding to Tangipahoa Parish. The Tangipahoa Parish Council gave the go-ahead to award its municipal waste contract to SDT at its regular meeting last night.
SDT was the low bidder on the contract to provide waste services to as many as 30,000 homes in Tangipahoa. SDT’s low bid for once-a week-pickup was $14.95 per home. Waste Management came in second with a bid of $15.95 per home. The contract is for five years with an option to renew for another five years.
Residents can begin signing up in April for garbage service by calling SDT directly at 1 (866)45-WASTE. Residents who prepay for service will receive a discounted price of $13.95.
“SDT is eager to begin serving Tangipahoa Parish to offer residents and businesses great service at a reasonable price. SDT is currently reviewing locations to establish a physical presence in the parish,” said Sidney D. Torres, IV, owner SDT Waste and Debris, LLC.
SDT provides municipal waste services in Orleans Parish (French Quarter and DDD) and St. Bernard Parish. It is also the largest waste services provider to Louisiana schools with contracts to serve the Jefferson, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John and St. Tammany Parish school boards as well as the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
Established post-Katrina, SDT Waste and Debris Services, LLC has grown quickly and is now a major force in the waste removal services, providing curbside pickup and debris removal services for municipal, commercial and residential customers throughout south Louisiana. For information call (866)45-WASTE or visit www.sdtwds.com
CELEBRATING A CLEAN NEW ORLEANS
Street sweepers and garbage workers from SDT Waste and Debris Services celebrated the return of full funding for enhanced sanitation services in the French Quarter and downtown with a parade led by Rebirth Brass Band and SDT owner Sidney D. Torres, IV. Approximately 30 SDT employees had been temporarily reassigned while the city searched for funding for the extra services that have made this city's historic district famously clean. Today, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin announced $2.5 million in funding for services such as mechanical street and sidewalk sweeping, including use of lemon scented disinfectant, plus twice daily litter can patrols.
“Everyone in the SDT family is celebrating now that we can focus on doing what we love doing best – keeping this great city clean,” said Sidney D. Torres, IV, owner of SDT Waste and Debris Services. “These are tough economic times for everybody and when full funding was restored, it was a great cause for celebration. We look forward to a clean Mardi Gras season.”
City enforcing Trash Ordinance
The New Orleans Department of Sanitation instructed SDT Waste and Debris Services, LLC that it will pay for trash pickup at only 2,911 residences and small businesses in the French Quarter and DDD beginning February 1.
All locations with more than 5 units must contract with a private commercial hauler, like SDT, for trash pickup. The city has imposed a 45-day grace period before enforcing the ordinance. As of March 15, any locations which are ineligible for city service, must obtain commercial sanitation services.
