Posted February 14th, 2012 by PWb10g
Many of you are probably running around frantically looking for the perfect last minute gift to get that special someone, so we here at Penn Waste thought we’d remind you to buy those gifts locally!
As a member of the Buy Local Coalition, we suggest trying out some of our fellow locally-owned and operated members.
Looking for some sweets for your sweet? Check out The Cupcakery or Kima’s Konfections.
Need a local hot spot to take your date tonight? Try Granfalloons Tavern , Shultzie’s & Tailgaters Grille & Drafthouse, or Victor’s Italian Restaurant for the perfect atmosphere!
To find more fabulous vendors, please visit our Buy Local Coalition Member Listing!
Posted December 13th, 2011 by PWb10g
Penn Waste is making a list, checking it twice, and wants their customers to know which holiday decorations and packaging are naughty or nice!
Penn Waste, a leader in the waste and recycling industries in South Central Pennsylvania which focuses on innovative, sustainable, and environmentally-friendly practices, suggests the holidays are not the time to slack off recycling. Here is a friendly reminder for everyone regarding which materials are and are not acceptable recyclables.
If you don’t want to find coal in your stocking this year, make sure to recycle the following holiday packaging listed on the Company’s “nice” list: all cardboard boxes – any size, any quantity– such as gift boxes, shipping boxes, shoe boxes, and tissue boxes; all paper products such as gift bags, non-adhesive gift tags, instructions to new toys, holiday cards and envelopes.
The most popular holiday recyclable on the “nice” list is the real Christmas tree. Please check with your municipal office to see when your township or borough is scheduled to have your Christmas trees picked up. Please visit http://www.pennwaste.com/residential.html and click on the drop down menu on the right hand side to find a link to your municipal website which should have additional information for you.
Unfortunately, not everything can be recycled, which is why the following items fall on Penn Waste’s “naughty” list: adhesive gift tags, ornaments that you hang on the tree, foam packing peanuts, bubble wrap, coated wrapping paper, ribbons and bows. These are all items that Penn Waste is not able to recycle, but that doesn’t mean you can’t reuse them! For creative and innovative ways to reuse your “naughty” holiday packaging and decorations plus recycling old gadgets please visit: http://earth911.com/.
Recycling is a year round practice that helps to reduce waste. Please join in making this a zero waste holiday season and help Penn Waste to create a greener community together.
Posted November 21st, 2011 by PWb10g
Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday may be hot topics this time of year, but there is a new day making the list that Penn Waste thinks you should be talking about too: Small Business Saturday.
Saturday, November 26, 2011 is the 2nd Annual Small Business Saturday. It is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year.
Here at Penn Waste we believe that helping the local economy grow starts with supporting locally owned and operated businesses. So before you shop, think outside the “big box.” There are plenty of local options that would make for the perfect holiday gift. Here are a few suggestions which promote buying from American, small businesses taken from a chain email we received a couple weeks ago titled: Christmas 2011 – Birth of a New Tradition
Local Ideas
- Gift certificate to a local hair dresser
- Gym membership
- Gift certificate to a locally-owned and operated restaurant
- Pay for the services of a local cleaning service for a family member
- Hand-made jewelry or crafts from a locally-owned and operated boutique
With these tips in mind, you can see that it’s not hard to promote the local economy if you just put a little thought into it! If you would like more information about buying locally, or own a locally owned and operated business in South Central Pennsylvania, check out the Buy Local Coalition.
Even if you don’t have money to buy gifts this year, that’s ok too! You can’t put a price tag on the words “thank you” and the powerful impact they have on those around you. Whether you say thank you to your husband for washing the dishes every night or you say thank you to your friends for always being there when you need a shoulder to cry on, there are few things in the world that feel better than being appreciated.
On that note, Penn Waste would like to say thank you to all of our customers. We appreciate your confidence in us and value you as a customer! Thank you for doing business with us and Happy Thanksgiving!
Penn Waste would also like to say thank you to all of our employees. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the company and we are so happy to have you as part of our team!
Posted October 20th, 2011 by PWb10g
“Buying locally” used to be a trendy catch phrase that caught on during the same time the “green initiative” became popular. Fortunately, buying locally is no longer just a feel-good matter. It offers communities a chance to come together and support each other for the common good.
Researchers and organizations have taken a look at the concept of buying locally and have determined that you really do get more bang more your buck when you buy from locally-owned and operated businesses. In its most basic form, buying locally means more money stays in your local community.
In 2009, a London-based research organization, New Economics Foundation, compared the impact of buying produce at a national supermarket vs. buying produce at a local farmer’s market; the information was staggering. Research showed that twice the money stayed in the local community when they bought from the local company as compared to the national store. That means your money is twice as efficient with helping the local economy when you spend it with a local company!
Penn Waste, both locally-owned and operated in South Central Pennsylvania, saw a need for an organization that would promote and educate the community on buying locally and make connections between other local companies in the region so they could learn from each other. In 2010, the Buy Local Coalition was born.
With over 185 members, the organization promotes buying locally through networking mixers, an educational series and community outreach in South Central Pennsylvania. To learn more about the organization, visit their website at www.buylocalcoalition.com and find out about upcoming events on both their Facebook and Twitter pages.
In addition to the Buy Local Coalition, the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry is another resource that recently launched their “Think Local” campaign at the Chamber’s 2011 Business Expo. Check out some of the photos from the Penn Waste booth!
Part of the Penn Waste sales team worked the booth during the 2011 Business Expo.
Remember to "Think Local" when it comes time to switch waste haulers!
Posted October 3rd, 2011 by PWb10g
Tis’ the season for burning fires! Now that fall is here and the cooler air is rolling in, many people are heading outdoors to sit around a camp fire or their fire pit. Penn Waste would like to remind everyone to please make sure there are NO hot ashes going into your trash! This is a hazard to our employees and everyone around our trucks. Ashes that are still hot can cause an entire trash load to go up in flames. This causes our drivers to risk their lives while attempting to discard their garabage load in the middle of the street or a parking lot so the entire truck does not catch on fire.
To prevent this from happening, please put all ashes in a cardboard box or paper bag BEFORE throwing them into your garbage. If the ashes are still hot, they will burn through the cardboard or paper, warning us in advance not to pick it up.
Remember, safety is always our number one priority! We appreciate your help with keeping our employees safe!
Posted September 8th, 2011 by PWb10g
At Penn Waste, our number one priority is always safety. Since we’re currently experiencing one of the worst floods the South Central Pennsylvania region has seen in a while, we think it would be appropriate to review some safety tips for dealing with floods.
- A Penn Waste dumpster gets swept away by the moving flood water.
Do Not Walk Through Flowing Water
Drowning is the number one cause of flood deaths. Most occur during flash floods. Six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet. Use a pole or stick to make sure that the ground is still there before you go through an area where the water is not flowing.
Do Not Drive Through a Flooded Area
More people drown in their cars than anywhere else. Don’t drive around road barriers; the road or bridge may be washed out.
Stay Away From Power Lines and Electrical Wires
Electrocution is also a major killer in floods. Electrical current can travel through water. Report downed power lines to your utility company or local emergency manager.
Turn Off Your Electricity When You Return Home
Some appliances, such as television sets, can shock you even after they have been unplugged. Don’t use appliances or motors that have gotten wet unless they have been taken apart, cleaned, and dried.
Watch for Animals, Especially Snakes
Small animals that have been flooded out of their homes may seek shelter in yours. Use a pole or stick to poke and turn items over and scare away small animals.
Look Before You Step
After a flood, the ground and floors are covered with debris including broken bottles and nails. Floors and stairs that have been covered with mud can be very slippery.
Clean Everything That Gets Wet
Floodwaters have picked up sewage and chemicals from roads, farms, factories, and storage buildings. Spoiled food and flooded cosmetics and medicines are health hazards. When in doubt, throw them out.
Take Good Care of Yourself
Recovering from a flood is a big job. It is tough on both the body and the spirit. And the effects a disaster has on you and your family may last a long time. Learn how to recognize and care for anxiety, stress, and fatigue.
SOURCE: Visit http://gohsep.la.gov/factsheets/floodsaf.htm for the original article containing the information listed above.
Posted August 31st, 2011 by PWb10g
Going back to school is a very exciting time of year for children but it is also a dangerous one. Help keep your kids safe with these safety tips that apply to garbage trucks, buses, school vans, and all other types of motor vehicles.
FOR KIDS:
Children walking or riding bicycles to school – Always obey all traffic lights and signals. Please look both ways before you cross any street or intersection regardless of the color of your light or traffic sign direction.
Plan a walking route to school or the bus stop. Choose the most direct way with the fewest street crossings and, if possible, with intersections that have crossing guards.
Teach children to arrive at the bus stop early, stay out of the street, wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before approaching the street, watch for cars and avoid the driver’s blind spot.
Tell your child not to bend down in front of the bus to tie shoes or pick up objects, as the driver may not see him before starting to move.
If your child bikes to school, make sure he wears a helmet that meets one of the safety standards. Research indicates that a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by up to 85 percent.
FOR MOTORISTS:
Look well ahead to spot school buses and school zone signs: reduce speed in school zones, and wait for children to cross completely before proceeding.
If you are driving your children to school, drop them off in a safe area, away from traffic; use a designated drop-off zone if the school has one.
Scan under parked cars for the feet of children approaching traffic, and make lane changes early to allow room for children on bicycles, skateboards or roller blades.
Avoid distractions while driving such as cell phones, eating or drinking or personal grooming.
Parents – please take the time to educate your children on these points. Ten minutes of your time could save the life of your child or prevent serious injury.
SOURCES: http://www.rd.com/family/back-to-school-safety-tips/ & http://www.thefountainpen.com/cgi-bin/showstory?id=8910
Posted August 29th, 2011 by PWb10g
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS:
Due to the Labor Day Holiday, all regular Penn Waste trash and recycling collections will be delayed one (1) day. Monday customers will be collected on Tuesday. Tuesday customers will be collected on Wednesday and so on for the remainder of the week through Saturday.
***Exceptions to this rule are as follows:***
City of York: All curbside collections (Recycling, Trash, Yard Waste and Scheduled Large Items) for Monday through Friday will be delayed by 1 day. (For this week only, All Monday collections bump to Tuesday, All Tuesday collections bump to Wednesday, All Thursday collections bump to Friday and All Friday collections bump to Saturday. For specific questions, contact the Public Works office at 849-2245.
Newberry Township: Yard Waste collection will be on Saturday, 9/17/11 due to the holiday.
Penn Waste wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday!
Posted August 23rd, 2011 by PWb10g
A big thank you goes out to everyone who was able to attend our Penn Waste community event at the Strand Capital on Monday, August 15, 2011 with our featured guest speaker, former NFL quarterback, Joe Theismann. We are proud to announce that the night was a success and we are thankful that over 900 guests were able to spend an evening with us learning about “The Challenge of Change.”
Scott Wagner, Founder and President of Penn Waste, met Joe Theismann at the Manufacturer’s Association Annual Meeting back in March 2011. He was so impressed by his personal conversations with Theismann, and with Theismann’s “Challenge of Change” presentation later that night, that he decided he wanted to bring him back during the summer as a complimentary event to those that he has built relationships with in our community.
The Strand was the perfect location to hold an event with some of our closest friends and business partners!
The “challenge of change” is something that most businesses are facing in these tough economic times. Mr. Wagner’s goal of the event was to make people realize that you can either choose to accept change and get in front of the wave of change, riding it through, or you can ignore it and be hit by the waves, ultimately being taken down by the undertow. I don’t know about you, but Penn Waste thinks it is always more fun when you ride the waves!
Posted July 28th, 2011 by PWb10g
Penn Waste and others make $14,000 donation of materials and services to Our Daily Bread
Penn Waste, a locally-owned and operated company providing premier residential and commercial waste removal and recycling services to South Central Pennsylvania, along with Price Refrigeration, Eisenhart Crane Service and York Transfer, have donated $14,000 in equipment and services to Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen in downtown York—just in time to beat the record heat that’s sweeping the nation. Our Daily Bread has reportedly seen an increase in services as the summer months are among its busiest.
Scott Wagner, owner of Penn Waste, purchased and donated two commercial rooftop HVAC packages: a 7.5-nominal ton Trane gas/electric roof-top package for the dining area, and a 2-nominal ton Trane gas/electric rooftop package for the kitchen prep area. Mike Price, owner of Price Refrigeration, donated $3,500 of labor and materials including gas piping, power and control wiring and two programmable thermostats. The commercial HVAC packages were transported to Our Daily Bread by York Transfer (services donated), raised to the facility’s roof by Eisenhart Crane (services donated), and installed by Price Refrigeration on July 16, 2011.
“It’s important on a personal and professional level to invest in our region’s overall well-being to strengthen our local community. We donated high-efficiency, quality HVAC commercial equipment that will provide years of worry-free comfort to a deserving non-profit that serves those in need. Our entire team is thrilled to contribute to such a deserving organization,” said Scott Wagner, owner of Penn Waste.
“At Price Refrigeration we feel it’s important to make an effective donation that will positively impact our community. Our company takes pride in serving our community and donating services that we do best,” said Mike Price, owner of Price Refrigeration.
Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen is a social service and welfare organization that prepares and serves free meals to those in need. The soup kitchen is open to the public daily and serves approximately 244 meals per day.
Price Refrigeration offers comprehensive coverage of commercial refrigeration and HVAC needs. From design and installation to maintenance and service, Price Refrigeration serves a 100-mile radius of their York base, including Harrisburg and Dauphin County and Lancaster and Lancaster County.
Eisenhart Crane provides manned crane rentals, lift engineering and lift management services to industrial, commercial and residential sectors in the Mid-Atlantic region.
York Transfer services businesses in the York County area with excess capacity for storage, and provides the ability to store and ship anywhere.
