Waste company owner is a 'woman in a man's world'
A woman who runs a waste collection firm says she was warned not to get involved in the industry.
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"Just because I'm a woman, it doesn't mean that I can't do the job efficiently."
— Sandra McCluskey , Executive
"Being a woman, I do have that bit of emotional attachment as well to the fact that I would like to see greener spaces and stronger communities."
— Sandra McCluskey , Executive
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A woman who runs a waste collection firm says she was warned not to get involved in the industry.
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