Services

BERKS TRANSFER SERVICES

SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL

Berks Transfer accepts and disposes of Construction & Demolition debris (C & D), Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), and Residual Waste (RW). The basic definition of solid waste is any refuse, garbage, or debris resulting from personal, commercial, or industrial operations or community activity. Solid waste disposal is our business and we take it seriously. We are committed to protecting the health and safety of residents by providing services that result in a clean, livable community. Our customers consist of anyone from an individual with a small project to large-scale contractors. 


In addition to our solid waste disposal, we also offer containment, hauling, and processing of non-hazardous residual wastes. Debris can be hauled to the facility by the customer, disposed of through a roll-off/dumpster rental, or trucked by Berks Transfer.

Berks Transfer promotes recycling and beneficial reuse. Our staff separates wood, metal, and cardboard from debris for consignment to area recycling firms. Each year, recycling becomes more and more important because it helps prevent greenhouse gas emissions. Approximately 90 million tons of municipal solid waste were recycled in 2014 nationwide. This accounts for only about a 35% recycling rate. The EPA strongly encourages reuse and recycling through the use of community solid waste disposal efforts.


Berks Transfer also assists with the transportation, testing, solidification and disposal of Liquid Residual Waste (LRW) with the proper waste characterization approval prior to accepting.

DO-IT-YOURSELF DROP-OFF

Anyone can use our facility! If you prefer to do it yourself, we provide convenient and fast service to homeowners and contractors alike. Our service is professional and efficient. Whether you bring us a car or truckload, we're ready to help you get rid of your junk so you can have more space in your basement, garage, office or attic. While we love assisting out customers, it's important to know what Berks Transfer will accept and will not accept.


Please note: We do not accept household hazardous waste. So what is househould hazardous waste? It is any household product which is labeled: caution, flammable, toxic, corrosive, poison, danger, explosive, warning, explosive, or volatile. This type of product may have a combination of these characteristics. Look for the warning or skull and crossbones symbol on the lable. When purchasing such a product, it's important to buy only what you can use entirely.

ACCEPT

 

  • Construction & Demolition Debris (C & D)
  • Clothes
  • Toys (minus the batteries)
  • Cardboard
  • Shingles
  • Dry Wall
  • Steel
  • Clean Wood
  • Asphalt
  • Paper
  • Animal Carcasses
  • Food Waste
  • Bricks
  • Conduit
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Fixtures
  • Glass
  • Insulation
  • Plastic
  • Tile (Ceramic, Vinyl ... etc.)
  • Window Glass
  • Wiring
  • Appliances (must be freon free)
  • Cleanout Debris
  • Furniture & Mattresses
  • Concrete
  • Playhouses/Swing Sets


 

DO NOT ACCEPT

 

  • Liquids
  • Tires
  • Electronics
  • Oil Paints: Turpentine, Wood Preservatives, Paint Thinners and Solvents, Varnishes, and Stains
  • Latex Paints*
  • Weed Killers
  • Pesticides
  • Asphalt & Driveway Sealants
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Herbicides & Fungicides
  • Antifreeze
  • Gasoline
  • Transmission Oil
  • Motor Oil
  • Automotive Paints & Finishes
  • Solvents
  • Disinfectants
  • Rug, Oven & Drain Cleaners
  • Batteries: Button, Lithium & NiCad
  • Photographic Chemicals
  • Floor & Furniture Polish
  • Fluorescent Bulbs

 

 * We can accept latex paint if it solidified (solidified with saw dust or kitty litter, or dried by open air). We cannot accept it as a liquid.


 

ROLL-OFF CONTAINER/

DUMPSTER RENTAL

With many years of service in the waste transportation and disposal industry, Berks Transfer knows how to keep your construction site or home project running smoothly. We offer roll-off container/dumpster rental services to Berks County residents, contractors, and municipalities for projects of every kind. These include remodels, construction waste, home and yard clean-up, and more. Our customers can rely on our professional staff, reliable service, and a 24-48 hour business-day turnaround.

Berks Transfer offers dumpsters in the following sizes:


12 YD 

20 YD

30 YD

40 YD


Contact Berks Transfer for pricing or a custom roll-off container rental quote for any job, large or small.

LIQUID RESIDUAL WASTE DISPOSAL

Berks Transfer has years of experience in the waste transportation and disposal industry and knows how to keep your project running smoothly. We can assist with the transportation, testing, and solidification/disposal of liquid residual waste (LRW) with the proper waste characterization approval prior to accepting.


Transportation options include delivery to the Berks Transfer facility via tanker, sealed container, drums, and totes. Berks Transfer must comply with all standards for waste storage, handling, and disposal. Containment, hauling, and testing of non-hazardous residual waste is available onsite.


Berks Transfer has three 12,000-gallon solidification pits for approved non-hazardous LRW. Non-hazardous liquid residual waste is solidified on site for disposal. Concrete is recycled into aggregate, a pulverized material mixture. Berks Transfer’s waste disposal facility can handle up to 1,000 tons of waste per day.


Berks Transfer can also accept and dispose of Solid Residual Waste.




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