The latest news from Vogel Disposal Service. Look here for announcements, special information and notifications.

Helping Hurricane Helene Victims:  THANK YOU

10/11/2024

Thank You! Vogel Holding, Inc. combined efforts with local businesses to collect donations for victims in North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene. A supply run was completed on October 30th consisting of two enclosed trailers driven by Ray Andres & Austin Vogel and one tractor trailer load driven by Gary McCormick. The enclosed trailers were taken to Morganton, North Carolina where the...Read More

65 Years and Counting with Our Founder Mr. Vogel

12/21/2023

65 Years and Counting with Our Founder Mr. VogelCelebrating 65 years in business, Vogel Disposal Service has not only weathered the changing tides of industry in greater Pittsburgh but has also played an integral role in the local business landscape. Mr. Vogel founded our business in 1958 at a time when Pittsburgh was thriving and his own family was beginning to grow. Whenever we reach milestones...Read More

Vogel Disposal - 2023 Driver of the Year

12/21/2023

Congratulations to our Driver of the Year: David KeckDave is a residential driver and has worked for the company for over 16 years. He has demonstrated excellence in safety, work ethic, customer service, and compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. We are fortunate to have him as part of our team. Congratulations, Dave!Read More

CBS News, a Birthday Party Visit and More:  Meet Jason Weber 

11/23/2023

Our driver Jason Weber recently helped celebrate the birthday of a little boy who loves garbage trucks. Jason has a knack for getting involved in his community. In 2020, CBS News even featured Jason for giving out treats to dogs along his route. He is a great member of our team who takes pride in his work. Let’s get to know him a bit better!How long have you been with the Vogel family of...Read More

Improper disposal of rechargeable batteries is leading to more and more dangerous fires

11/17/2023

Contact: Tracy Pawelskitpawelski@pposinc.com 717/226-5381Pennsylvania’s waste and recycling industry and the state’s top firefighters encourage citizens to dispose of these batteries safelyHarrisburg, PA (Nov. 13, 2023) – Pennsylvania’s waste and recycling industry is teaming up with the Office of the State Fire Commissioner to raise awareness about a growing epidemic of fires caused by the...Read More

Winter Garbage Pickup Tips and How-Tos

12/9/2022

Winter weather makes everything a little bit trickier. Even small things, like picking up your garbage, can become complicated when there are several inches of snow on the ground. To ensure that you receive consistent service, please make sure to follow these guidelines. How should you prepare your trash for collection?Trash Cart: Use trash bags and keep the lid closed. Drivers will not reach into...Read More

Only You Can Prevent Garbage Truck Fires

6/30/2022

Vogel Disposal Service would like to remind all customers to be mindful of the items they are putting in their garbage and recycling containers and the hazards that can occur when flammable materials are improperly disposed of. It may seem harmless to throw items into your garbage such as empty propane tanks and pool chemicals, but if you don’t properly dispose of items like these, you increase...Read More

Customers: Do Not Use Doxo To Pay Your Bill

1/11/2022

It has come to our attention that some customers have used an online vendor named Doxo in an attempt to pay their bills. Vogel Disposal Service would like to remind all customers that we are not affiliated with Doxo and this vendor is not authorized to take online payments for our company. Do not use this service.We don’t receive payments from Doxo and customers who’ve mistakenly paid their bill...Read More

America Recycles Day: Go Green Not Just Today, But Everyday 

11/11/2021

In honor of America Recycles Day, we are calling on our customers to start recycling more and recycling right. By reducing waste and recycling items we usually throw away, together we can create a better tomorrow not only for our environment but our communities and local economy. Our Efforts to Make Communities Cleaner and GreenerIn 2020, the Vogel Holding family of companies collected and...Read More

Vogel Family of Businesses Thanks Our Customers

12/20/2020

Every year, the Vogel family writes our "thank you"s to our customers, community members, and business partners. This year, more than ever before, we have to express our deep gratitude to everyone who has worked with us this year.To Our CustomersThank you for your patience and ability to adapt to our changing business processes. We've received calls asking about how you can help keep our drivers...Read More

Pittsburgh CBS Local Story: "Garbage Man's Best Friend"

12/1/2020

Pittsburgh Today Live's Heather and David shared the story of a local garbage man who makes friends with all the neighborhood pups.Jason Weber, an employee of Vogel Disposal Service, has made a habit of befriending dogs along his route. Neighbors in the Seven Fields community started talking about the driver's generous distribution of dog treats each week. Now all the local pups look forward to...Read More

Free E-Book: Waste and Recycling for Dummies

10/28/2020

Ever wonder what happens to your garbage after you wave goodbye at the curb? Are you curious about composting? Perplexed by recycling rules?Find out the answers and more in Waste & Recycling For Dummies!The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) and Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) have collaborated to produce a digital book published through For Dummies.The...Read More

How to Reduce Waste During COVID Quarantine

8/14/2020

Over the past six months, Americans' at-home time has gone through the roof. One of the side-effects of the shutdown has been a dramatic increase in residential waste and recycling. All of your trash - from your plate scrapings to your shredded work documents - now ends up in your carts. That creates several issues:You may not have room in your cart(s) for everything you want to get rid of.You may...Read More

COVID-19 and Your Garbage

4/20/2020

The situation with COVID-19 has been continually evolving over the past month. Like the rest of the world, the waste industry is doing its best to understand this complex and evolving situation. We are taking guidance from SWANA, OSHA and other health/safety experts for the wellbeing of our employees as well as you, our customers.We have received questions from concerned customers about how their...Read More

How to Properly Dispose of Old Batteries

12/26/2019

Have you ever wondered how you should dispose of your old batteries? You’re not alone. In fact, roughly 29 percent of Americans aren’t sure how to dispose of their old batteries. Many consumers tend to put them in their recycling bin or end up hoarding them. However, both of these methods are incorrect. To make things even more complex, there are many different kinds of batteries. So how do you...Read More