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William Floyd Elementary School Brings 2 Million Can Tabs to Gershow Recycling’s Medford Facility as Part of “Can Tabs for Kids” Program

On June 13, Paul Desmond, a custodian at William Floyd Elementary School, brought down 2 million can tabs that were collected by the school’s students over the course of the school year as part of the “Can Tabs for Kids” program. The program benefits the Sunrise Fund at Stony Brook University Medical Center, an organization that raises awareness and funds for specific projects to assist families with children fighting childhood cancer.

As part of the Can Tabs for Kids program, students bring in aluminum tabs from soft drink and pet food cans that their parents purchased and place them in collection bins located in their classrooms. The bags are taken out of the bins and brought to Gershow, where the contents will be weighed and recycled. Each year, Gershow will match the amount raised by the school.

The Can Tabs for Kids program began at William Floyd Elementary School on February 4, 2011. Maria Marks, a former William Floyd student who was diagnosed with cancer at a young age, was the inspiration for the program. Between the ages of two weeks and six months, she underwent numerous chemotherapy sessions. The constant exposure to the radiation resulted in Maria losing her hearing in both ears and now she must wear hearing aids. Her cancer has since been in remission.

The month of June marked International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This year alone, an estimated 10,450 children – or one out of 408 children – under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer this year alone in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. It is estimated that 1,350 children will die from the disease this year.

Scholarships Awarded to Local Graduating High School Students

For the tenth year in a row, Gershow Recycling has provided scholarships to graduating seniors at various high schools around Long Island. As a leading environmental recycling company, Gershow awards the competitive scholarship to graduating seniors pursuing a degree in either environmental science or engineering.

Gershow granted scholarships to high schools located near its facilities. This year, the program expanded to Riverhead High School. Scholarship recipients included Amelia Veitch of Bellport High School; Brandon Yalin of Longwood High School; Tristan Martin Kho of Patchogue-Medford High School; Paul Mangels of Bay Shore High School; Jeffrey Johnson of Lindenhurst High School; Lauren Ré of Walt Whitman High School; Alex Paresi of Herricks High School; Alexander Peralta of Valley Stream Central High School; Lee Stetson of Freeport High School; Tristan Seuling of Riverhead High School; and Oshaine Reid of Frederick Douglass Academy VII High School.

Tristan Seuling, Jonathan Abrams and John Dunleavy.

Arthur George, Alexander Peralta and Jason Baron.

DJ Chasse, Jeffrey Johnson and Derek Schuelein.

Dexter Trumpet, Oshaine Reid and Eric Kugler

Gershow Donates Use of 30 Vehicles for 7th Annual Chuck Varese Vehicle Extrication Tournament

Pictured behind the table are (front row, left to right) NYS Assemblyman Andrew Raia, Huntington Town Councilwoman Susan Berland, Tournament Director Robert “Beefy” Varese, his girlfriend Jeanne Vadasz, his daughter Rebecca Varese, Gershow Vice President of Special Projects Steve Rossetti, and Gershow Manager Rich D’Angelo.

In support of local fire departments and the Huntington community, Gershow Recycling donated the use of 30 vehicles for the 7th Annual Chuck Varese Vehicle Extrication Tournament, which was held at the Northport Fire Department’s Training Grounds on May 10.

Twenty-one teams from 12 fire departments in the Town of Huntington, as well as fire departments from North Bellmore, West Babylon, and Kings Park, competed in the tournament. Each team was judged on the amount of time it took to perform the extrication, the handling of equipment and the safety procedures they followed. After the tournament ended, the vehicles were shredded and recycled at Gershow’s facility. Proceeds from the tournament went to benefit the Suffolk County Burn Center.

Newsday: “Lifesavers Face Off in Annual Tourney,” 5/11/14

Earth Day Recycling at Medford Facility

Newsday

Earth Day is like any other day at Gershow Recycling in Medford. On April 21, 2014, Newsday visited the facility and talked to Long Islanders about what it meant to recycle on Earth Day.

Earth Day Media Tours and Interviews

Gershow Recycling is available for media tours and interviews in conjunction with Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22nd. For 50 years, Gershow Recycling has been helping to preserve Long Island’s environment by recycling metals, including aluminum, brass, steel, cast iron, appliances, cars and vehicles, and takes pride in calling itself one of Long Island’s first environmental companies. Each year, Gershow recycles enough vehicles to stretch end to end from Medford to North Carolina, or to fill all eight lanes of the Long Island Expressway from the Midtown Tunnel to Riverhead.

“Our company has always considered itself integral to conservation efforts on Long Island. Upwards of 90% of the steel that is produced worldwide uses recycled metals, including almost all of the steel produced in the United States. Our industry proves that recycling works and helps preserve natural resources for future generations,” said Kevin Gershowitz, President, Gershow Recycling.

During springtime, many residents undertake spring cleaning or home improvements. Some of the common items that may be recycled include aluminum siding, household appliances, rakes, shovels, lawn mowers, power tools, barbecues, screen doors and windows, and bicycles.

The company’s goal is to recycle as much metal as possible from vehicles and other appliances so as to reduce waste that would otherwise end up in a landfill.

Spring Cleaning May Mean Money in Your Pocket

Bring Old Lawn Furniture, Barbecues and Appliances to Gershow

Because of a last-minute snowstorm that blew through parts of the country in late March, many people got off to a late start on their “spring cleaning,” getting rid of unwanted items lying around the house, garage and outdoors. Gershow Recycling is reminding those taking part in their springtime rituals that it is not too late to bring in their unwanted scrap metal to be recycled. The company says that many people may not realize that there may be some money in the scrap metal they are about to throw away.

“Many people who are cleaning out their garages and fixing up their homes may have some scrap lying around that can be recycled,” said Kevin Gershowitz, President, Gershow Recycling. “Anyone who is getting rid of items for spring cleaning such as lawn furniture, window screens, barbecues and lawn tools such as rakes and shovels can bring them to Gershow. When they bring their scrap to Gershow, they will not only be helping to preserve the environment, but they will get money for it as well.”

Gershow Recycling urges everyone to bring in their unwanted items to one of its nine Long Island and Brooklyn locations to receive cash for their scrap metal. Gershow accepts all types of metal, including aluminum, brass, copper, steel, cast iron, appliances, cars and vehicles. In keeping with its philosophy of “Conserving the Future by Recycling the Past,” Gershow Recycling purchases scrap metal that would have otherwise wound up in local landfills, and turns them into high-quality scrap products for recycling. The company recycles both ferrous and non-ferrous products.

There are nine convenient locations throughout Long Island and the metropolitan New York area:

Brooklyn
New Hyde Park
Valley Stream
Freeport
Huntington Station
Lindenhurst
Bay Shore
Medford
Riverhead

Gershow Recycling Announces Winner of Super Bowl Raffle

Customer Wins 50-Inch Flat Screen TV in Time For The Big Game

On January 31, Peter O’Donovan and Jason Baron, managers of Gershow Recycling’s Valley Stream facility, presented Ivan Truesdale of Long Beach with a fifty-inch Samsung flat screen TV, just in time for Super Bowl Sunday. Mr. Truesdale won the TV as part of Gershow’s Super Bowl raffle.

In appreciation of its customers, Gershow gave them a chance to win a flat screen TV. In order to be eligible, Gershow customers had to bring in at least $50 worth of scrap metal for the Valley Stream location. The winner was then randomly chosen.

Glory House Recovery, Inc. Receives $700 Donation from Gershow

Pictured (left to right): Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams, Terenna Williams, and Jonathan Abrams.

Gershow Recycling presented a check in the amount of $700 to Glory House Recovery, Inc. The donation was used to help purchase hundreds of toys that were given out to the children in the community at the organization’s fourth annual Holiday of Giving & Information Expo on December 14, 2013 at Kennedy Memorial Park in Hempstead.

The Holiday of Giving & Information Expo provided holiday joy and entertainment to families in the communities. The event was co-hosted by Glory House Recovery, Inc. and The Office of Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams. Both Legislator Abrahams and Glory House Recovery thanked Gershow for its generous donation and continuing support of the community.

Gershow previously worked with Legislator Abrahams and Glory House Recovery Inc. during the 30th annual National Night Out event on August 6, 2013 at Cow Meadow Park in Freeport. Those who came by Gershow’s table learned how to recycle their unwanted scrap metal. They also received children’s activity books, literature on the company, recyclable shopping bags and magnetic key chains.

Make a Fashion Statement at Work — Wear Protective Gear

Spotlight on Safety:

Each year, more than 4.1 million serious workplace injuries occur and each day, more than 12 workers die on the job, according to the United States Department of Labor. Therefore, it is crucial to take precautions by wearing the proper clothing, gear and footwear while in the workplace, especially if you are working amongst hazardous conditions.

Some essential safety wear includes gloves, glasses, boots, ear plugs, hats, and jackets that should be worn in industrial settings, whether it is handling heavy machinery or dangerous chemicals. Wearing the correct gear can be a matter of life and death for many workers. Below is a list of protective clothing items and why they are necessary:

Helmets/hats — These should be worn when working with large equipment, working at high levels outside, or even around moving objects. A bolt, rivet or tool can hit an employee’s head, which can result in permanent impairment or possibly death if it is not properly covered.
Safety glasses — Eyes can be damaged from dust, flying particles, broken metal or chemical splashes. Failure to wear protective eyewear may result in permanent loss of sight. Remember to wear a good pair that fully covers both of your eyes when working with chemicals, power equipment, and around machines.
Safety boots — Workers who work outdoors with heavy industrial equipment or indoor areas where sharp objects might have fallen on the ground are advised to invest in rubber boots, or metal toe-cap boots that fully protect the soles of the feet and toes in case of a fall or an accidental drop of a product/tool.
Gloves — Hand injuries are very common, mostly from chemicals, burns, electrical currents and dropped tools. Workers should have them on at all times in case of an accident to prevent burns, bruises, scrapes, electrical shock and even broken bones.
Earplugs — If you constantly work around loud machinery and/or noisy equipment, earplugs are a must. Leaving your ears exposed to continuously loud noises will cause hearing damage or hearing loss. Plugs may also help with tinnitus, which is the constant ringing of the ears.
Jackets — Always make sure to wear the proper jacket to prevent scrapes, burns, and bruises that could result from an accident with a machine or power tool. In addition, jackets are crucial if you work outside during the winter months when frostbite is a concern.
Vests — Wearing vests when working outside makes you visible to others who may not otherwise see you, thereby avoiding on-the-job injuries and death. For those who work at night, be sure to wear vests with reflective material. That way when a light shines on you, you can be seen. Reflective clothing approved by ANSI (American National Standards Institute) is highly recommended.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 4,383 fatal work injuries in 2012 — most of them as a result of not wearing proper safety gear. Although injuries are down 25% since 2006, it is still imperative to wear the proper safety gear in the workplace. By wearing protective clothing, you are making a fashion statement, which says: “I choose to be safe.”

High School Robotics Teams Receive Aluminum Scrap from Gershow

On January 18, Gershow Recycling invited local high school robotics teams to its Medford facility to receive free aluminum scrap to help construct their robots to be used at School-Business Partnerships of Long Island’s FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition. Eight teams took advantage of the program and visited Gershow that day: Half Hollow Hills West, Hauppauge, Longwood, North Shore, Northport, Plainview-Old Bethpage, Sachem and Westhampton Beach.

Members of the robotics teams used the aluminum scrap and their kits of parts to help them build a 120-pound robot. They had six weeks to construct the robot and prepare for the competition. The robotics teams thanked Gershow for its support.