Community Involvement
More Than Trucks
Since 1997, RDK has called Tampa home. The same dedication we put into every truck on our lot, we put into supporting the people, the kids, and the industry that move our community forward.
Where We Show Up
Built In Tampa. Invested Where It Matters.
Real partnerships aren't just sponsorship line items. They show up at the events, on the conference floor, and in the lives of kids who need someone in their corner. These are three of the organizations RDK is proud to stand with year after year.
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Local Charity
Voices For Children of Tampa Bay
Support and advocacy for abused, neglected, and abandoned children in the Hillsborough County foster care system. As a Tampa business since 1997, supporting Tampa kids is part of who we are.
- Annual Meat & Freezer DonationEach year RDK donates hundreds of pounds of lamb, beef, and pork along with the freezers to store it. We load the freezers, and Voices for Children selects a family to receive each one — turning the donation into months of meals.
- Holiday Toy ShopHelping make sure foster kids have a gift to open during the holidays.
- Pull For Voices Clay ShootTheir annual charity clay shoot at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays — a day of sport, sponsorship, and direct support for foster kids in Hillsborough County.
- Year-Round DrivesBackpacks, hygiene kits, and basics that help kids show up ready.
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Industry Association
SWANA Florida Sunshine Chapter
The professional home for Florida's solid waste industry — drivers, supervisors, fleet directors, engineers, and the agencies that employ them. When the industry gets better, our customers do too.
- SWANA FL Road-E-OAnnual skills and safety competition for the best operators across Florida.
- Summer ConferencePublic and private sector pros from across the state for technical sessions and policy.
- Scholarship ProgramInvesting in the next generation of solid waste professionals each year.
- Workers WeekJoining the chapter every June to recognize the people who keep our neighborhoods clean.
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National Trade Show
WasteExpo
North America's largest solid waste, recycling, and organics tradeshow. We attend to stay current on the equipment shaping refuse trucks — and keep our manufacturer relationships strong.
- Equipment & TechFirst look at the latest cab & chassis platforms, body innovations, and fleet technology.
- Manufacturer RelationshipsDirect face time with our partners across leading chassis and body brands.
- Education & TrainingSessions on safety, fleet efficiency, and the regulations affecting our customers.
- Industry RecognitionSupporting events that recognize the industry's drivers, operators, and leaders.
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Local School Sponsor
Durant High School Athletics
A local Hillsborough County public school in Plant City, just east of Tampa, fielding a full slate of FHSAA athletics under the navy and Vegas gold of the Cougars. RDK has been a top-tier supporter of the program for multiple years.
- Gold Sponsor Since 2023Top-tier business sponsor with the Durant Athletic Booster Club, supporting student athletes across the program.
- Annual Clay ShootRDK attended the Cougars' annual clay shoot fundraiser this past year.
- Banners On-SiteFull-color advertising banners displayed on the football field fence and at the front of the school throughout the year.
- Student-Athlete ScholarshipA $500 scholarship awarded each year in RDK's name to a graduating Durant student-athlete.
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Local Event Sponsor
Hillsborough County Fair
Florida's premier agricultural fair, held each fall in Dover just east of Tampa. Eleven days of livestock shows, midway rides, rodeo, and the youth competitions that have made the Fair a Hillsborough County tradition.
- Garbage Truck ServiceOn-site refuse collection donated each year, keeping the grounds clean across all eleven days.
- Fairground Garbage CansDonated cans placed throughout the Fair so visitors have somewhere to drop their plates, cups, and tickets.
- Multi-Year PartnershipA relationship now running into its third year supporting the Fair and its operations.
- Local Agricultural CommunityBacking the Fair means backing 4-H, FFA, livestock youth shows, and the families behind east Hillsborough.
Memberships & Affiliations
Active In The Industries We Serve
RDK is a member of the professional associations that serve the waste, recycling, fleet, and public works community — nationally and across Florida. These are the same organizations many of our customers belong to. Membership keeps us close to the people, standards, and decisions shaping the work we support.
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Florida Association of Governmental Fleet Administrators
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Solid Waste Association of North America — Florida Chapter
swanafl.org -
SWANA Georgia Chapter
gaswana.org -
National Waste & Recycling Association
wasterecycling.org -
NWRA Women's Council
wasterecycling.org -
Florida Waste Haulers & Recyclers Coalition
fwhrc.org -
Environmental Research & Education Foundation
erefdn.org -
American Public Works Association
apwa.net -
Solid Waste, Recycling & Organics Trade Show
wasteexpo.com -
Florida City and County Management Association
fccma.org -
Florida Association of Counties
fl-counties.com -
Florida League of Cities
flcities.com -
Florida Association of City Clerks
floridaclerks.org
Want To Partner With Us?
Let's Talk Community.
If you're a Tampa-area organization, an industry group, or a community partner working in the spaces we care about, we'd like to hear from you.
