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PROP would like to thank the vendors of the 2003 PROP Conference in Erie Pennsylvania who helped make the conference a big success.

Below you will find, in no particular order, contact information for each of the vendors who displayed their goods at the conference.

Resourceful Bag & Tag Schaefer Systems Busch Systems International
Eco Partners PA CleanWays NAPCOR
Penn State - Altoona MSE Environmental T.M. Fitzgerald and Associates
PC Scale, Inc. ProMo Costumes, Inc. U.S. EPA
Signature Marketing Graybill Equipment & Repair, Inc./UltraCart RecycleFirst
Accent Wire Products Windsor Barrel Works Vermeer Sales and Service
PA DEP Worm World Glass Aggregate Systems
Stan Miller & Associates Covered Bridge Organic Norseman Plastics
Bruce Mooney Associates, Inc. Winter Equipment Corp. Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp.
The Fibrex Group, Inc. Envirocycle, Inc. VQuip
Waste Management of PA AERC Polywood Inc.
Weisenbach Specialty Printing, Inc.    

Resourceful Bag & Tag Logo Resourceful Bag & Tag, Inc.
6420 W. 127th St. Suite 212
Palos Heights, IL 60463


Jim Alderden
General Manager

Phone (800-872-8241)
Fax (708-489-2260)

URL - http://www.bagandtag.com
Email - sales@bagandtag.com
Resourceful Bag & Tag is the leader in Pay-Per-Use programs in over 1000 communities. We also provide recycling containers like the revolutionary X-stream™ Recycler for special event recycling (see website for details). Other products include Plastic Trash & Recycling Bags, Biodegradable Plastic & Paper Yardwaste Bags, Tags/Stickers, Non-Collection Notices, Curbside Recycling Bins, Wheeled Carts, and Roll-Off Liners.
 Schaefer Systems Logo Schaefer Systems
P. O. Box 669
Hockessin DE 19707


John Bhatt
Regional Sales Representative

Phone (302-239-2606)
Fax (302-239-2607)

URL -
http://www.ssi.schaefer-us.com
Email - bhatt@ssimail.net


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Schaefer's business evolved from light metal fabrication to the production of steel storage containers to complete warehousing systems. Schaefer now markets one of the most complete products lines for materials handling, transport and storage. Other products offerings include office interiors, heating units, cabinets, drawer units, racking, rack support buildings, mezzanines, workshop equipment, metal and conductive storage containers and shipping containers, and a wide range of products for the waste and recycling industry, including drop-off containers for infectious waste.

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Busch Systems International Inc.
130 Saunders Road, Unit #7
Barrie, ON L4N 9A8 CANADA


Serena Brooks
Sales Representative

Toll Free: 1-800-565-9931
Local: 705-722-0806
Fax: 705-722-8972

URL - http://www.buschsystems.com
Email - serena@buschsystems.com
Busch Systems International Inc. has been a manufacturer of innovative recycling products for over 17 years. We have a full line of containers that are made from recycled plastic that include curbside bins, office receptacles, centralized containers, composters, promotional items, and Document Destruction Containers.
 Eco Partners Logo Eco Partners
P. O. Box 496
Carmel IN 46082


Beth Bugbee
President

Phone (317-202-1133)
Fax (317-202-1122)

URL - http://www.trashtalk.com
Email - bbugbee@trashtalk.com
Eco Partners publishes newsletters, "Trash Talk!" for kids and "One Man's Trash" for adults and high school students, which promote your local programs and events. Save time and money by letting Eco Partners produce your newsletters for you !
PA Cleanways Logo

PA CleanWays, Inc.
105 West Fourth Street,
2nd Floor
Greensburg, PA 15601

Barb Smerkar
Administrative Assistant

Phone (724-836-4121)
Fax (724-836-1980)

URL - http://www.pacleanways.org
Email - bsmerkar@pacleanways.org


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PA CleanWays, Inc., is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people to eliminate illegal dumping and littering in Pennsylvania. Currently, we have a presence in 51 of PA's 67 counties.
We are a statewide organization with county chapter affiliates focused on local priorities, and we also carry out statewide programming in support of our mission, including a multi-year project with the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to remove illegal dumps from state parks and forests.
NAPCOR Logo NAPCOR
56 College Street Suite 204
Asheville NC 28801


Sandi Childs
Eastern Regional Director

Phone (828-236-9006)
Fax (828-236-2009)

URL - http://www.napcor.com
Email - schilds@napcor.com
NAPCOR, the National Association for PET Container Resources, is a national trade association for the PET plastic industry in the United States and Canada.
Founded in 1987, NAPCOR promotes PET recyclingand the use of PET plastic.
 Penn State Continuing Education Logo Penn-State Altoona
1444 11th Avenue
Altoona PA 16601


Jeff Covino
Education & Training Specialist

Phone (814-949-5045)
Fax (814-949-5314)

URL - http://www.psu.edu
Email - jac27@psu.edu


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Penn State Altoona CE & T is a university leader in developing and delivering programs for adult learners in its five county service area, including courses, workshops, programs, and services. These include on-site training, management development programs and services, credit programs for employees continuing their education, and other programs designed to meet corporate needs. Penn State Altoona is proud to be the educational sponsor for the PROP Recycling Professional Certification program.
MSE Environmental Logo MSE Environmental
Northeast Regional Office
2550 Industry Lane, Suite A1
Norristown, PA 19403


Christopher DeCree
Program Manager

Phone (610-630-9504)
Fax (610-630-6408)

URL - http://www.terisna.com/index.html
Email - CDeCree@TerisNA.com
MSE Environmental, a Division of Teris, LLC, is the industry’s leading provider of hazardous waste management serving municipalities and communities through household hazardous waste collection events & agricultural waste collection events. MSE currently holds both the PA DEP household hazardous waste contract, and the PA Department of Agriculture CHEMSWEEP contract. MSE works closely with Recycling Coordinators and Solid Waste Administrators throughout Pennsylvania and the United States.
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T.M. Fitzgerald and Associates
850 West Chester Pike, Suite 303
Havertown, PA 19083-4439


Debbie Bergen
Director of Operations

Phone (610-853-2008)
Fax (610-789-5168)

URL - http://www.tmfitzgerald.com
Email - info@tmfitzgerald.com


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T. M. Fitzgerald & Associates is the manufacturer of the Triple R Can recycling container line. They are available in 20,25 and 32 gallon capacity, eight standard colors and can be hot stamped with one or more logos. T. M. Fitzgerald & Associates was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1988 and brought the Triple R Can to market in 1994. T. M. Fitzgerald & Associates has offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and California. The 20 and 25-gallon capacity containers are manufactured in Erie, Pennsylvania.
 PC Scale Logo PC Scale, Inc.
P. O. Box 98
Oxford PA 19363


Susan Gately
Northeast Sales Manager
David Jenkins
Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Phone (207-384-5084)
Fax (610-932-4970)
Toll Free (1-800-962-9264)

URL - http://www.PCScale.com
Email - sgately@pcscale.com
Email - sales@PCScale.com
PC Scale Inc. provides Software to track truckloads by weight, volume, and units. Generate tickets and reports based on multiple weighs of multiple commodities; upload to your current accounting software. Support is 24-7-365. We also offer software to track the equipment you place off site.
PROMO Costumes Logo ProMo Costumes, Inc.
381 W. Center Street
P. O. Box 37
Marion OH 43302


Dan Giles
Vice-President

Phone (1-800-572-2666)
Fax (740-382-0026)

URL - http://www.promocostumes.com
Email - dan@promocostumes.com

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ProMo Costumes, Inc. designs and creates custom costumes for companies and organizations throughout the country. They also provide design services for theater groups, design and manufacture puppets and miniatures, refurbish and clean mascots, as well as provide corporate programs. They have created costumes for many recycling and litter prevention programs as well as universities, public school systems, foundations, corporations, organizations and governmental entities.
Environmental Protection Agency's Logo

U.S. EPA, Region III
1650 Arch Street (3WC21)
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029


Mike Giuranna
Solid Waste Program

Phone (215-814-3298)
Fax (215-814-3163)

URL - http://www.epa.gov/wastewise
Email - giuranna.mike@epa.gov

EPA's mission is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment - air, water and land - upon which life depends. For 30 years EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people.
EPA's Waste Wise Program is a free voluntary program that helps organizations minimize the amount of solid waste they dispose of by reuse, reducing and recycling.

Signature Marketing Logo
Signature Marketing LLC
134 West Street
Simsbury, CT 06070


Evelyn Golden

Toll Free Phone (877-658-7172)
Toll Free Fax (800-841-7826)

URL - http://www.signaturemarketing.com
Email - sigcycle@aol.com

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Signature Marketing produces awards, plaques, promotion products and clothing made from recycled materials—cups, mugs, toys, clothing, office items, tote bags, Garden Gourmet compost bins, Rainsavers, curbside bins and more. Signature Marketing is the only licensed AMERICA RECYCLES DAY merchandise supplier.

Get your Free catalog today.
 UltraCart Logo Graybill Equipment & Repair, Inc. / UltraCart
3106 Elizabethtown Road
Hershey PA 17033


Robert Graybill, Jr.

Phone (717-533-4335)
Fax (717-531-2150)

URL - http://www.ultracart.net
Email - graybillequip@aol.com
Graybill Equipment & Repair, Inc. began operation in 1978 by Robert Graybill, Sr. Graybill is a family owned and run business, providing a wide variety of products, sales and service in the refuse industry. The company’s main objective is to provide a quality product at an affordable price.
Recycle First Logo RecycleFirst
100 Main Street Suite 222
Dover NH 03820


Mike Greco
Executive VP/Environmental Programs

Phone (603 516-3717)
Fax (603 516-7333)

URL - http://www.recyclefirst.com
Email - mgreco@recyclefirst.com


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RecycleFirst is an environmental services company that provides environmentally based revenue generation programs for its clients. In addition to our very successful ink and laser cartridge recycling programs, we have added cell phone & electronic media recycling programs. To compliment recycling programs RecycleFirst has launched an environmental products web site, www.BuyRecycledFirst.com, which contains thousands of recycled content products for home & office.
Accent Wire Logo Accent Wire Products
29 O'Connell Avenue
Uniontown PA 15401


Paula Guyton

Phone (1-800-479-0848)
Fax (724-438-3347)

URL - http://www.accentwire.com
Email - pguyton@charter.net
Accent Wire Products is a full-service company to the recycling industry providing a large variety of products and service to support baling operations. We offer galvanized high-carbon wire, a complete selection of black-annealed baling wire on carriers and in boxes, parts, service, preventive maintenance and training classes for the wire strapper. Our single-loop bale tie manufacturing plant is one of the largest of its kind in North America. We have 18 distribution points nationwide including Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Chicago and Louisville.
Windsor Barrel Works Logo Windsor Barrel Works
P. O. Box 47 Kistler Valley Road
Kempton PA 19529


Phil Haas
President

Phone (610-756-4344)
Fax (610-756-6389)

URL - http://www.windsorbarrel.com
Email - info@windsorbarrel.com

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Windsor Barrel Works is a manufacturer of attractive recycling receptacles for use in public places. Cluster brand containers are made of 95 % recycled materials.
 Vermeer Logo
Vermeer Sales and Service
131 Wisconsin Avenue
Cranberry Township PA 16066


Jeff Hood
Sales Representative

Phone (724-935-6640)
Fax (724-935-9277)

URL - http://www.vermeer.com
Email -
cranberrytownship.pa@vermeerdlr.com
Vermeer Sales and Service Inc. in Cranberry Township, PA, is part of the oldest dealership in Vermeer's worldwide dealer network. The company offers a wide range of products for the greenwaste and recycling industry, including tub grinders, horizontal grinders, brush chippers, stump cutters and power mulchers.
Department of Environmental Protection Logo

PA DEP
P. O. Box 8472
Rachel Carson Office Building
Harrisburg PA 17105


Carl Hursh
Chief, Recycling & Markets

Phone (717-787-7382)
Fax (717-787-1904)

URL - http://www.dep.state.pa.us
Email - chursh@state.pa.us

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DEP is responsible for recycling education, market development, technical assistance and Act 101 grant programs that have provided nearly $375 million to Pennsylvania communities in support of waste reduction, recycling and composting. Through these programs, DEP has helped institute recycling in communities, businesses, schools and universities that support a $23.4 billion industry in Pennsylvania.
Worm World Logo Worm World
26 Ihnat Lane
Avella PA 15312


Kay Ihnat
Owner

Phone (724-356-2397)
Fax (724-356-9676)

URL - http://www.wormwrld.com
Email - wormw@access.hky.com
Worm World is owned and operated by Kay and John Ihnat. We ship year round throughout the United States and guarantee live delivery of our product. In addition to the Red Wigglers, for Vermicomposting purposes, Worm World has several models of vermicomposting units from Mini Worm Farms, models for home owners and a commercial size unit. Worm World also has worm castings for resale to the organically minded public and Worm books for educational purposes.
 Glass Aggregate Systems Logo Glass Aggregate Systems
P. O. Box 464
1100 Cannon Circle
Faribault MN 55021


Tom Kubes
President

Phone (507-334-6437)
Fax (507-334-6438)

URL - http://www.glassagg.com
Email - info@glassagg.com

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Glass Aggregate Systems line of glass recycling equipment and Turn-key Systems process most all types of glass and ceramics into a smooth, non-sharp, reusable, and controlled size aggregate or sand which can then be used right in your own community. Its durable and affordable machines accomplish this in a speedy one-pass application at a very low maintenance cost.
Stan Miller & Associates Logo Stan Miller & Associates
25955 Aurora Road
Cleveland, OH 44146


April McGurer

Phone (440-232-4510)
Fax (440-232-1732)

URL - http://www.millerpromotions.com
Email - mcgurer@millerpromotions.com
Stan Miller & Associates distributes a comprehensive line of promotional products that are environmentally friendly and/or manufactured from recycled materials.
If you wish to receive a free catalog, call 1-800-211-5850.
 Covered Bridge Organics Logo Covered Bridge Organics
P.O. Box 91
Jefferson OH 44047


Jim McIntyre
President

Phone (440-576-5515)
Fax (440-576-2467)

URL - http://www.cboinc.com
Email - jm@cboinc.com
Covered Bridge Organic is a manufacturer of large capacity home compost bins made from a recycled plastic. The firm has been a long-time PROP supporter and exhibitor and is located in Jefferson Ohio.
Norseman Plastics Logo Norseman Plastics
39 Westmore Drive
Rexdale ON M9V 3Y6


Art McKenzie
National Sales Manager

Phone (800-267-4391)
Fax (416-745-7140)

URL - http://www.norsemanenviro.com
Email - amckenzie@norsemanplastics.com

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Norseman Plastics is a manufacturer of organic and recycling containers serving government jurisdictions in their source reduction and source separation requirements.The Earth Machine Backyard Composter is in use over 3000 municipal programs for the source reduction of both kitchen and yard materials. Norseman has over 6 different sizes backed up by 16 production moulds to promptly service municipal orders."
 Bruce Mooney Associates Logo Bruce Mooney Associates, Inc.
P. O.Box 749
Marlton NJ 08053


Bruce Mooney
President

Phone (800-454-2686)
Fax (856-797-9165)

URL - http://www.brucemooney.com
Email - remgro@brucemooney.com
Bruce Mooney Associates, Inc. designs, builds and installs complete sorting systems for commingled recyclables and individual equipment for processing metal, glass, plastic, fibers, and tires since 1984.
Winter Equipment Corp.
300 Kingsmill Road
York PA 17403


Mark O'Neal
President

Phone - (717-854-1396)
Fax - (717-846-3663)

URL - http://www.winter-equip.com
Email - mark@winter-equip.com

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Winter Equipment Corporation is a distributor of waste handling and recycling equipment and we also service and install waste handling and recycling equipment.
Sales and service of new and used equipment, servicing the entire state of Pennsylvania.
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp. Logo Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp.
320 Rhodes Chase Court
Alpharetta, GA 30004


Marla K. Prince
Recycling Coordinator

Phone (770-751-0046)
Fax (770-751-3008)

URL - http://www.rbrc.org
Email - mprince@rbrc.com
The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) is a non-profit, industry sponsored organization dedicated to the recycling of small, portable rechargeable batteries including Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-Mh), Lithium Ion (Li-ion) and Small Sealed Lead (Pb). These are found in cell phones, cordless phones, laptop computers, two-way radios, power tools, video cameras, emergency lighting, etc. RBRC has a program for everyone.
Fibrex Group Logo The Fibrex Group, Inc.
3734 Cook Blvd.
Chesapeake VA 23323


Diane Ruthe
Business Development Coordinator

Phone (800-346-4458)
Fax (804-487-5876)

URL - http://www.fibrexgroup.com
Email - diane@fibrexgroup.com

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The Fibrex Group manufacturers a unique selection of innovative recycling containers, waste receptacles, playground equipment, benches, picnic tables, planters and bollards made from recycled rubber, plastic fiberglass, steel and recycled plastic lumber. Our green design products are built to last, made from sustainable resources an always contain the maximum possible recycled content.
Envirocycle Logo Envirocycle, Inc.
P. O. Box 899
Hallstead PA 18822


Michael Rutter

Phone (570-879-2862)
Fax (570-879-2008)

URL - http://www.enviroinc.com
Email - mrutter@enviroinc.com
Envirocycle is the leader in CRT glass recycling. They have been involved in the recycling of electronic equipment since 1985, and have recycled CRT's since 1991. Envirocycle is able to adapt their unique services, such as Asset Management and Residential Collections, in addition to leading edge technologies for developing cost effective processes for environmentally sound reclamation and disposal programs.
VQuip Logo VQuip USA Inc.
3407 Chestnut Street
Camp Hill PA 17011


Richard Schlauder, Jr.
Northeast Territory Manager

Phone (866-878-4763)
Fax (717-737-9440)

URL - http://www.vquip.com
Email - rick.schlauder@vquip.com

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Vquip is a leading North American manufacturer and supplier of environmental waste maintenance equipment systems designed to provide efficient waste management and recycling solutions for the government, municipal, aviation and industrial markets. Vquip assists hundreds of proactive organizations streamline their waste disposal and processing operations with innovative products and technologies that benefit from the Lowest Total Cost of Ownership.
 Waste Management of PA Logo
Waste Management of PA
851 Robison Road East
Erie PA 16509


Judy Archibald


Phone (215-428-3302)
Fax (215-736-8454)

URL - http://www.wm.com
Email -jarchibald@wm.com
Waste Management is a full service Environmental Service, including Solid Waste and Recycling Collection and Disposals, Transfer and Landfill operations.
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AERC
2591 Mitchell Avenue
Allentown PA 18103


Bonnie Swavely
Account Manager

Phone (800-554-2372)
Fax (610-797-7608)

URL - http://www.aercmti.com
Email - bswavely@aerc-mti.com

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AERC is a full service recycler of mercury containing materials, such as fluorescent lamps, HIO lamps, thermometers, thermostats, etc. Our other core businesses are battery, ballast, and e-scrap recycling.
Polywood Logo Polywood Inc.
125 National Road
Edison NJ 08817


Don Swingle
Sales & Marketing Manager

Phone (732-248-8810)
Fax (732-248-8828)

URL - http://www.polywood.com
Email - don@polywood.com
Polywood, Inc. Polywood is a technology innovator in the field of engineered polymer composties (plastic lumber)featuring materials reclaimed from the waste stream, producing products offering exceptional toughness and longevity that are being used to replace wood, steel, and concrete in various applications.
The lumber is manufactured through a patented materials process that results in excellent performance characteristics exceeding those of wood with regard to longevity and low maintenance in a wide variety of uses (which include railroad crossties as well as dimensional lumber).
Weisenbach Specialty Printing Logo Weisenbach Specialty Printing, Inc.
437 Holtzman Ave.
Columbus OH 43205


Dan Weisenbach
President

Phone (614-251-8585)
Fax (614-251-8440)

URL - http://www.Weisenbach.com
Email - dan@weisenbach.com
Weisenbach Specialty Printing is the market leader in recycled promotional products and awards. Their free catalog features items made from recycled plastics, steel, glass and paper. Weisenbach is also a commercial printer and manufacturer specializing in recycled papers printed with soy inks.
Ask for The Recycled Promotions Source Book 1-800-778-5420 or www. Weisenbach.com

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