Carrie Gunnello is a successful entrepreneur, owning two New Jersey WBE-certified solid waste and recycling collection businesses (Direct Waste Services and Carjon Recycling), as well as WBE-certified South Ward Recycling in Newark, NJ . Her earlier professional experience spans over 20 years in mortgage banking and funding. Carrie’s management experience is an invaluable asset to South Ward Recycling.

Tiffanie Nyzio, Manager and Owner of South Ward Recycling, has been a part of New Jersey’s recycling industry for over 12 years. As part of a family business with a longstanding history in the recycling industry, Tiffanie has managed numerous contracts for the marketing and processing of recyclables for more than 10 municipalities in Union and Essex County, NJ . Tiffanie has managed her family’s hauling and Material Recovery Facility (MRF) operations for more than a decade, demonstrating her active dedication in supporting local community recycling initiatives.

Frank Celli brings many years of managing, owning, and operating waste and MRF facilities throughout the United States. A lifelong veteran of the waste industry, Frank has overseen all aspects of material recovery facility operations, as he has handled all aspects within the waste industry including: collection, recycling, landfills, and the adoption of emerging technologies. His extensive experience and expertise contribute significantly to advancing South Ward Recycling’s growth objectives and initiatives.

Eduardo Oliveira is a waste management and recycling professional with over 20 years of experience. Since July 2024, he has served as Plant Manager at South Ward Recycling, Inc., following his role managing operations and customer service at Direct Waste Service from 2015. As Chief Procurement Officer at Soundview Paper, he improved waste practices and reduced costs. He began his career at Garden State Paper, LLC, boosting production by 25% at a recycling plant. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, Eduardo is known for his leadership, safety focus, and team development.

Frank Artirez brings a wealth of facility operations knowledge, having over 25 years’ experience in the waste and metal recycling business. His early career included managing European Metal Recycling in Newark, NJ, as well as Mazza Iron in Steel in Fairless Hills, PA. He then became the Operations Manager of Southwest Waste Services in Fort Meyers, FL, which was a construction and demolition facility. His extensive industry knowledge makes him an invaluable team member at South Ward Recycling.