Dumpster Talks

Hosts Todd Kauffman and Alex Vazquez welcome local thought and organization leaders into the Dumpster for a conversation about their role in the community.  They are interested in learning about the career histories of their guests and always gain some knowledge to help a typical Gen Z career path along the way.  

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Dumpster Talk – Heather Valudes, President of the Lancaster Chamber

Dumpster Talk – KJ Myers, Director of Marketing and Operations at Kegel’s Produce

Dumpster Talks – Abby Wurzbach and Evan Bates with MANTEC & YMN

Dumpster Talks – Lauren Miller with the Lancaster County Stem Alliance

Dumpster Talks – Doug Groff with Scenic Ridge Company

Dumpster Talks – Curran Blevins with Greyscale

“There’s a lot you can do with a good attitude!”: Marc and Heather with Goodhart Sons

No Risk It, No Biscuit : Shawn and Larry with Ironstrong Metal Fabrication

Never Stop Learning: Steve Goble with The Goble Group

Get To Know the Crew: Belinda Wright and Ethan Green

We Want to be Problem Solvers: Ken Morris with Blue Mountain Air Compressor Services

Never Stay Status Quo: Heather Montgomery with Lead Dog Solutions

People First Building Second: Weaver Companies with Austin Lawrence and Guy Glowitz

Younger Generation Leadership: Brubaker Inc. with Aimee Deraco and Peyton Kauffman

From Limo Driver to Front Office!

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Acceptable Materials

Appliances including:

  • Stoves
  • Microwaves
  • Washers and Dryers
  • Dishwashers
  • FOR A $20 FEE—Air Conditioners

End of Life Items Including:

  • Hot Water Heaters
  • Machinery (all fluids,pans and cylinders removed)
  • Farm Equipment
  • Farm Machinery
  • Lawnmowers
  • Cast Iron Patio Furniture
  • Cast Iron Outdoor Railing
  • Sheet Metal
  • Steel Wheels
  • Steel

Nonferrous Scrap:

  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Cans
  • Aluminum Pots and Pans
  • Aluminum Siding/Gutters/Downspouts
  • Aluminum Patio Furniture
  • Aluminum Wheels
  • Aluminum Wire
  • Auto Batteries
  • Brass Fixtures/Lamps Decorative items
  • Cable, Fence and Wire
  • Christmas Lights
  • Copper
  • Copper and Brass Plumbing Pipes
  • Copper and Brass Plumbing Valves and Connectors
  • Copper Tubing
  • Copper Wire
  • Electric Motors
  • Insulated Wire
  • Radiators
  • Screen Doors/Windows (glass removed)
  • Stainless Steel

Prohibited Materials

  • Any Scrap Containing Refrigerants (CFC or HCFC). This includes Freezers and refrigerators. Air Conditioners are accepted for a $20 fee
  • Acetylene Cylinders
  • Asbestos or Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM)- applies to both fibrous and solid materials
  • Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT/tube-style computer monitors or televisions)
  • Closed Compressed Gas Cylinders – high pressure cylinders with valve intact
  • Combustible or Flammable Materials – fuels, paints, degreasers, unpunctured aerosol cans
  • Corrosive Materials – highly acidic or caustic materials (battery acid, caustic soda, etc.)
  • Explosive Materials, Munitions, Shell Casings – includes suspect military scrap
  • Free Flowing Liquids (including water)
  • Hazardous Waste – toxic or poisonous materials or wastes
  • Infectious Materials – blood-soaked or biohazard items
  • Liquids or Scrap Containing Free Flowing Liquids – fuels, antifreeze, oils, hydraulic fluid, paints
  • Mercury Containing Materials – mercury-containing thermostats, switches or fluorescent light bulbs
  • Non-Metallic Items – concrete, wood, asphalt, dirt, debris, tires (more than 5 per auto)
  • PCB-Containing Materials
  • Whole tanks uncut
  • Radioactive Scrap – anything exhibiting radiation levels above background
  • Scrap with Small Capacitors that contain 50 ppm of PCBs