CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Waste, an integrated, non-hazardous solid waste services company, is pleased to announce that entries are now open for its 7th Annual Brightening the World Earth Day Coloring Contest. Children ages three to 10 from anywhere in the United States are invited to participate in the nationwide competition celebrating creativity, environmental awareness, and Earth Day.
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