Solo's management team is second
to none in the waste industry.
With
combined experience of over 100 years,
they understand the needs of customers
and have often created the direction
that the Australian waste industry headed in.
Idwall
Richards - Chief Executive
Was originally manager of J.J. Richards
and Sons and subsequently Managing Director of J.J.Richards and Sons
Pty Ltd following incorporation. He held this position for 31 years
during which he established J.J. Richards and Sons as a waste contractor
with excellent service standards, industry leading innovation and a
reputation for reliability and integrity. With his brother Tom, their
experience in the waste industry is unsurpassed and as a result, both
are regarded throughout the industry as two of the most knowledgeable,
honorable and successful operators in Australia.
Robert
Richards - Commercial Director
Has served with the company since 1984.
He holds a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) degree from the University
of Southern Queensland. He has continued to operate Solo Waste as an
innovative, reliable waste contractor providing high quality services
to both local government and the business community. Robert has successfully
introduced the SCORR® divided bin system into South Australia,
Victoria and New South Wales a system that has proven to be the most
cost effective and user friendly of all kerbside collection systems.
Rhys
Richards - Engineering Director
Has served with the company since 1979. He holds an Associate
Diploma in Engineering (Distinction) from the Queensland University
of Technology. Rhys has continued to develop the methods by which waste
and recycling is collected in Australia, working towards higher levels
of recycling yield, more efficient trucks and collection systems, safer
conditions for collection staff and ultimately a safe and efficient
collection system for shire residents.
Gillian Richards -
Administration Director
Has served with the company since 1976. Gillian
dedicates herself to ensuring that accurate records are kept and that
the intention of contracts is followed with regards to the administration.
She has extensive experience in OH&S procedures, GST, insurances,
rise and fall calculations, staff management and databases. Gillian is
committed to the staff and customers.