Berks Transfer
59 Willow Creek Road, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States

Berks Transfer is one of six subsidiary companies within THE EMPIRE GROUP. Founded in 2002, Berks Transfer provides Berks County, Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York with hauling and waste disposal services. This unique environmental facility is built to accept 1,000 tons of waste per day. There is no other facility in the state that compares. Berks accepts municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, liquid waste, and solid residual waste. They also rent dumpsters and provides the service of solidification of liquid residual waste. The staff utilizes recycling, beneficial reuse, incineration, and landfills to dispose of waste. They are open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 7-11 a.m.

Berks Transfer is one of six subsidiary companies within THE EMPIRE GROUP. Founded in 2002, Berks Transfer provides Berks County, Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York with hauling and waste disposal services. This unique environmental facility is built to accept 1,000 tons of waste per day. There is no other facility in the state that compares. Berks accepts municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, liquid waste, and solid residual waste. They also rent dumpsters and provides the service of solidification of liquid residual waste. The staff utilizes recycling, beneficial reuse, incineration, and landfills to dispose of waste. They are open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 7-11 a.m.

Berks Transfer, Inc. opened in November of 2002 and is located in Ontelaunee Township. Of the many solid waste management companies nationwide, we are proud of the varied services we provide. The company is one of six owned by The O’Neill Financial Group, the corporate parent of The Empire Group which has been providing excavation, demolition, and trucking services to Berks and surrounding counties since 1955. The other companies under the O’Neill umbrella include Empire Services, Delaware Valley Contractors, Elk Environmental Services, Delaware Valley Utility Contractors, and Empire Surplus Home Center.

All debris is taken to Berks Transfer’s 12 acre facility located at 59 Willow Creek Road, Reading, Pennsylvania 19605. All debris is weighed and unloaded inside the 20,000 square-foot transfer building. Staff separate the wood, metal, and cardboard for consignment to area recycling firms. Non-hazardous liquid residual waste is solidified on-site for disposal. Concrete is recycled into aggregate- a pulverized material mixture – that is sold to contractors or private homeowners for use as subbroadbed material.Berks Transfer, Inc. is strictly regulated by the State Department of Environmental Protection, which sets standards for waste storage, disposal, and cleanliness. Our paved areas are continually kept debris and mud free. All leachate – dissolved contaminants – are kept in a holding tank. The facility is designed to handle up to 1,000 tons of debris per day.Berks Transfer, Inc. utilizes landfill, incineration, recycling, and beneficial reuse as ultimate disposal of waste delivered to the facility. Customized disposal of a client’s waste can be arranged upon request.

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 resulting 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. Our “in-and-out” drop-off makes disposing waste with Berks Transfer safe and efficient, with separate receiving areas for large and small loads.

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 prevents greenhouse gas emissions. Approximately 90 million tons of municipal solid waste were recycled in 2014 nationwide. This counts 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 can also assist with the transportation, testing, solidification and disposal of Liquid Residual Waste (LRW) with the proper waste characterization approval prior to accepting.

BERKS TRANSFER ACCEPTS & DISPOSES OF

• debris that results from the demolition or construction of a building, roads, or other structure. It typically consists of wood, concrete, brick, roofing materials, sheet rock, plaster, metals, or tree stumps.
• generated by households, businesses, and institutions. The MSW accepted includes yard waste (green waste), most commonly comprised of leaves, grass clippings, tree trimmings, and brush. Recyclables include paper, newsprint, ferrous metals, plastic, glass, and aluminum.

LIQUID RESIDUAL WASTE

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.

ROLL-OFF / DUMPSTER RENTAL

With 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.

DO-IT-YOURSELF DROP-OFF
Anyone can use our facility! We provide convenient and fast service to homeowners and contractors alike. Our service is professional and efficient. If you are not sure what is considered non-hazardous, or what Berks Transfer accepts, give our staff a call and we will gladly assist you.