Eppley Waste
EW Bear Bin Options
Many EW customers fight an ongoing battle to keep bears & wildlife out of their trash bins. We always get an influx of calls about bear issues especially during warmer months but activity over the summer of '25 skyrocketed so we've decided to do something about it!
This is a work in progress but as of Jan '26, we are working to implement a bear-bin option that customers can purchase through EW.
- The heavy-duty bear bins available currently are reinforced with a latching lid but these costs ~$275 for a full-sized 96-gallon version
( Pretty steep & hard to justify for a trash bin )
- EW's goal is to offer an alternative option at a much better price that more can afford
- After researching & speaking with multiple manufacturers, we've found a company that we believe will be a great fit. Our initial order was recently placed to but these into action.
- EW bear-bins will start on a trial-run basis to see how things go & determine popularity so supplies are limited at least initially.
- We're working out the variables & running the numbers to determine pricing ( upfront costs, build time, logistics, delivery, etc )
- Purchase will include a new bin with pre-assembled straps/hardware and delivery
- Anyone interested can call or text our office # to get on our Wait List or to receive more info once it's determined.
- Due to the risk of potential damage, bear bins are non-refundable after delivery.
Waste Pro Partnership
Eppley Waste's will partner with Waste Pro as of May '26. WP's a family-owned & operated company based out of the Orlando, FL area and services or at least has a presence in most the southeast. They emphasize employees/retention more than most and we're also excited WP will introduce new services very soon ( commercial & roll-off dumpsters )
An WP Announcement Letter was mailed out to all EW customers in late Aug with additional details, payment info, etc. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to view this or a digital copy's available upon request if you'll text the word "Letter" to 864-895-2678 ).
The Eppley family started EW back in 1976 so 2026 marks a major milestone of the 50th anniversary! Phillip & Geraldine continued to grow EW for decades until they were ready to retire & spend more time with family so the business was sold back in 2017 although to this day EW's shop resides on their property, which allows them to stay somewhat involved without the day-to-day chaos a small business encounters.
- The '17 sale brought on myself ( Bruce ) along with three other partners including my boss/mentor ( Tom ). I'm sure many of you have had interactions with him over the years and he's left quite an impact but recently the health of close family members has unfortunately deteriorated to the point that he decided it was time to step away from EW to focus on them & retire.
- In late '25, EW found itself in an urgent situation to locate a replacement partner to fill Tom's shoes so he could exit the business ASAP. At this point EW began its search for an individual to step in as a partner who could fill his roles. After ~8 months with no luck, EW made the call to open the partnership offer to potential companies vs an individual.
- Another top priority for EW's sale/partnership were plans for our staff that works incredibly hard daily to keep things rolling. We're truly blessed to have an incredible group of employees so this was a huge factor to consider prior to any decisions. There were a few interested companies but but thankfully EW had the time to do our HW and this is where Waste Pro separated itself as a clear front-runner!
- Job Security & Retention of EW's staff were requirements but WP went above and beyond. The entire staff was kept on but WP also gave drivers a solid raise on Day 1 & offered benefits ( something EW couldn't do prior as a small firm ).
- This was a tough decision regardless, but one that had to be made. We're still working through the early phases post-sale but overall we have faith & confidence that Waste Pro's the best option to further EW's mission of: reliable service & continued growth/expansion in the Upstate area.
- Another great point was WP doesn't want to " rock the boat" - Keeping the Eppley name, the same trucks, drivers, etc to help ensure continuation of what made EW "Eppley".
- This wasn't taken lightly but given the situation, EW found a partner that meshes well & both complement each other.
( WP's big enough to provide the resources & support that EW requires to continue our impressive growth over the past 9 years & WP's found a partner that's engrained in the area, local knowledge, etc to expand into the booming SC market.
-The major change with WP will be billing & payment-related. WP's portal, Call Center & payment features will now used moving forward. Overall the vast majority of EW customers haven't or won't notice any changes outside of the new bills uniform, etc so continuation of EW is a top priority for us!
-We understand this is a somewhat major change ( as far as trash service goes ) but please know we're doing all that's possible to make this a smooth transition. This project's a major undertaking so we appreciate everyone's business but also your patience while we get things up and running !
Announcement Letter
