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Ed R Vogel Inducted into NWRA Hall of Fame: A Lifetime of Leadership, Legacy, and Stewardship

5/16/2025

We are honored and proud to share that Ed R Vogel, Vice President of Vogel Disposal Service, has been officially inducted into the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) Hall of Fame, joining an elite class of leaders who have left a notable legacy in the waste and recycling industry.Ed’s induction was announced as part of the 2025 Hall of Fame Class, a prestigious group selected by the...

Springtime Masterpieces: 2025 Coloring Contest Winners

5/12/2025

Our annual Easter Coloring Contest brought talent, imagination, and enthusiasm to our office this year. We invited children in our community from 0 to 10 years old to submit a springtime coloring page or a unique drawing. From bold color choices to creative details, every piece we received was full of charm and personality.We were thrilled to see how each child made the theme their own. The level...

Join Us To Touch a Vogel Truck in both Zelienople and Sarver

5/9/2025

Does your child get excited to see our trucks roll by on trash day? This is their chance to get up close and personal with a famous Vogel garbage truck.Zelienople EventJoin us from 11 AM to 2 PM, and head over to Glade Run Lutheran Services in Zelienople, PA for their Touch-a-Truck event. It’ll be a day packed with excitement, discovery, and community fun!Event DetailsDate: Saturday, May 17thTime:...

Butler County Recycling Events

3/16/2025

To keep our team safe and facility in working order, we are unable to accept certain materials for recycling such as chemicals and electronics. These items can be recycled, but they do need to be sent to specialized facilities.If not dealt with properly—like throwing them in the trash instead of recycling—toxic substances contained in these items can leach into the soil and water, harming...

Vogel Disposal - 2024 Driver of the Year

12/31/2024

Vogel Disposal Service, Inc. Announces Driver of the Year for 2024Mars, PA – Vogel Disposal Service, Inc. is pleased to announce the recipient of their 2024 Driver of the Year Award, John Heyl. John is a Front Loader Driver in the Commercial Department and has been with the company for over 19 years. John has demonstrated excellence in safety, work ethic, customer service, and compliance with...

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...

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...

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!

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...

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

11/17/2023

Contact: Tracy [email protected] 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...