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Vogel Disposal Service, Inc. Announces Driver of the Year for 2019

12/23/2019

Mars, PA – Vogel Disposal Service, Inc. is pleased to announce the recipient of their 2019 Driver of the Year Award, Earl Skiff, Jr. Earl is a driver in the Roll-Off Department and has been with the company for 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...Read More

Vogel Holiday Door Decorating Contest

12/16/2019

'Tis the season when everything gets a bit more jolly.This year, the staff at Vogel Disposal Service engaged in the holiday hijinks of a door decorating competition. We knew our employees were talented, but they truly blew us away with their creative skills! Everyone is a winner.Below is a gallery of some of their work. Stop into the office and experience the winter wonderland we've created.Read More

What to do with Glass (December 2019)

12/9/2019

Many of you are wondering what to do with glass. There have been many changes in the industry over the past year, which has presented some confusion. We appreciate your patience as we have adapted to the industry and the market in planning how to best make use of glass.Glass will be collected in your recycling container from your municipality to be repurposed for another use.Glass is repurposed,...Read More

‘Tis The Season for Responsible Recycling!

12/3/2019

As we inch closer to the holidays, you’ll probably be busy with last-minute shopping and wrapping gifts for loved ones. It’s undoubtedly a chaotic time of year and recycling is probably the last thing on your mind. But did you know the amount of trash produced in the US increases by 25 percent during the holidays? That’s about one million tons of extra garbage every week! By reducing how much we...Read More

Seneca Landfill Completes Acid Mine Treatment System

11/14/2019

This summer, Seneca Landfill, Inc. (Seneca) completed construction of an acid mine treatment system in Washington Township, Butler County on PA State Game Lands #95. The area was abandoned and left unreclaimed following past coal mining activity on the property. Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) from a seep known as SR89 was discharging directly into Slippery Rock Creek, polluting the water and damaging...Read More

Celebrating Our American Heroes, Thanking Our Employees

11/8/2019

Veterans Day, observed November 11th, is a time to reflect on the brave men and women that served in the United States Armed Forces. We honor this important holiday by celebrating the heroes who selflessly and courageously gave of themselves for our country and our freedom. We are especially grateful to all of our employees at Vogel Disposal that are veterans.Vogel Welcomes Veterans to ApplyVogel...Read More

Seneca Landfill - A Modern Day Landfill

9/30/2019

Ever wonder where your garbage goes?Seneca Landfill is a cutting-edge facility serving the needs of customers throughout Western Pennsylvania and Ohio by accepting a wide range of non-hazardous waste. But that's just the beginning of what they do for Vogel Holding, Inc's clients and our community."By permit, Seneca Landfill is a landfill. By my description, Seneca Landfill is a renewable natural...Read More

Propane Tank Explodes, Causes Waste Management Truck to Catch Fire

8/23/2019

Image courtesy of WPXI.com.A Waste Management truck in Peters Township caught fire this week when a propane tank ignited.A grill had been put out for garbage collection, with the propane tank hidden inside. When the garbage truck picked up the grill and began to compact the waste, the tank ignited, setting the truck on fire. Thankfully, no one was hurt.Please note that you should never put...Read More

Victoria Vogel Featured by NWRA

8/23/2019

Victoria Vogel has been selected for the National Waste and Recycling Association's FILA Feature.Victoria is the daughter of Doug Vogel, Vice President of Vogel Disposal Service, Inc. Victoria joined FILA because "I want to follow in my dad, Doug Vogel's, footsteps within the company, getting Involved in FILA was a great way to get started."FILA is the Future Industry Leaders Alliance sponsored by...Read More

PA Gov. Wolf Announces $8.5M in Grants to Reduce Transportation Pollution

8/5/2019

On August 1, 2019, Governor Tom Wolf announced that 34 projects across PA would receive a total of $8.5 million in grants and rebates as part of Driving PA Forward. The funds come from PA's share of Volkswagen Group of America's settlement for cheating on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions tests.The funds will be used by different initiatives focused on reducing transportation...Read More

3rd Party Payment Warning: Don't Use Doxo!

7/31/2019

We want our customers to be aware of a third-party online bill pay system called Doxo. We have been receiving complaints that this company has set up online payment pages, claiming to be for Vogel Disposal Service.Doxo is not an approved vendor or partner for Vogel Disposal Service. We do not contract with any third-party bill pay systems. The only true, verified way to pay your bill online is...Read More

What Happens When The Wrong Things Go Into Recycling?

7/15/2019

Have you ever looked at something and thought, "I wonder if this is recyclable?" You look for a label, but you're still not sure. So you decide it's the right thing to put it in the recycling bin, just to be safe.Although you have the best intentions, improper recycling (or "wishcycling") has consequences for the whole waste management system. We appreciate your desire to recycle - it's so...Read More

New Castle School of Trades' Tour at Seneca Landfill

6/19/2019

This week, Seneca Landfill hosted a tour with 7 students training to be diesel technicians at the New Castle School of Trades (NCSOT). Instructor Rich Stevens and Assistant Director of Education Anthony Signoriello were also on site with the group from NCSOT. The purpose of the tour was to educate and show the students the many job opportunities that exist in the solid waste industry,...Read More

Jackson Township Cleanup June 2019

6/18/2019

Dates for the annual Clean Up days for Jackson Township have been announced.Jackson Township residents have received a coupon in their Spring 2019 Township Newsletter. Please bring your coupon, along with up to one truckload of unwanted items, to Seneca Landfill. For more information, visit http://www.jackson-township.com.Monday-Friday June 24-28 from 8am -2pmSaturday June 29 from...Read More

Lancaster Township's Clean-Up Week 2019

5/17/2019

Seneca Landfill has once again partnered with Lancaster Township to host its residents the week of June 3rd, 2019 to dispose of unwanted items.Lancaster Twp Clean-Up Days:June 3 - 7 from 8am - 2pmJune 8 from 8am - NoonNOTE: You will need to print the 2nd page of this PDF. It MUST BE PRESENTED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE. PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY. ACCEPTABLE ITEMS: Furniture, Tires (2 PER FAMILY, OFF THE...Read More