Waste Pro: Veteran named to lead operations
The company hired Darrell Corbett, who spent 15 years building a U.S. presence for an Australian competitor.
By Julian Schulz ·
Waste Pro named Darrell Corbett as its new Vice President of Operations on November 9. The appointment places a veteran with more than 35 years of international solid waste experience in charge of the company's daily work.
Corbett spent the previous 15 years with JJ's Waste & Recycling. That firm is the largest privately held, family-run waste company in Australia. He served as Vice President of North American Operations until his move. In that role, he directed the company's entry into the United States market.
Since relocating to Florida in December 2017, Corbett built JJ's U.S. business from the ground up. He expanded the operation to five locations. The team grew to more than 130 employees across Florida and Texas.
His career spans three continents. He held leadership roles at Veolia in Australia and the United Kingdom. His expertise includes organics processing, waste oil refinement, and water quality management systems. He started his career sweeping floors for Pacific Waste Management Australia, a subsidiary of Waste Management. He later held positions in operations, purchasing, sales, and compliance.
From 2016 to 2017, Corbett served as president of the Waste and Recycling Industry Association in Australia's Northern Territory. He said he joined Waste Pro because of its family-centered culture and its commitment to employees. He cited the company's long-term growth vision as another factor.
Keith Banasiak, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Waste Pro, welcomed Corbett to the team. "We are thrilled that Darrell is joining us as our Vice President of Operations," Banasiak said. He added that Corbett's experience aligns with the company's vision. Banasiak noted that Corbett has demonstrated an ability to build and grow successful operations.
In his new role, Corbett will focus on improving operational efficiency and standardizing best practices. He will also work to optimize equipment utilization. The company describes itself as one of the nation's leading privately owned waste management firms.
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