Gary Lazdowski started with the company in 1969, working in the recycling division for MDRR’s formerly named company, Mt. Diablo Paper Stock. Gary later moved on to become a residential garbage collector. After graduating in 1972 from St. Mary’s College with a degree in Business Economics, Gary was promoted to Office Supervisor.
As a supervisor, Gary assisted Silvio Garaventa Sr. in different aspects of collecting, managing, and processing solid waste and recyclable materials. As the company expanded, Gary was instrumental in reorganizing the solid waste and recycling collection companies for Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery.
As Chief Officer of Operations, Gary oversees all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the collection, processing, and removal of solid waste and recycling.
Gary has served on the boards of Rotary and the Chambers of Commerce in Pittsburg and Rio Vista. In addition to participating in various Bay Area organizations and charities, Gary received the Businessman of the Year Award in Rio Vista in 2004.
In 2019, Gary became the COO of Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery.
