Article: Sanitation Standouts Can Talk Some Trash

Kent Heisner of Chicago Heights, we are sorry to report, was not named Sanitation Worker of the Year.

That honor, bestowed by a maker of garbage bags, went to John Wiggins, a garbage collector from Raleigh, N.C.

But Heisner was named first runner-up. And should Wiggins for any reason be unable to serve, Heisner would step right in.

"I'm thrilled that someone finally recognized us sanitation workers," said Heisner, who has not missed a day of work in 10 years at the Skyline Disposal Co.

Heisner writes a column in a small local paper: "Garbage Man's Tips of the Month."

If Heisner was happy, Wiggins was downright effusive.

"I think my job is just as important as President ...

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