News Release
MEDIA CONTACT: Janine James, Public Relations Manager, (717) 553-5863 jjames@lcswma.org
LANCASTER (Lancaster County, PA)—The Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA) is proud to announce the donation of a used Wheel Loader to Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Previously utilized at their Susquehanna Resource Management Complex (SRMC) facility, LCSWMA’s contribution aims to bolster the hands-on training experiences for students enrolled in the college’s Diesel Technology and Civil Engineering Construction Technology programs.
The wheel loader, a critical piece of heavy machinery in waste management, construction, and civil engineering industries, will provide students with expanded, real-world learning opportunities. By working directly with industry-standard equipment, students will be better prepared to enter the workforce with practical knowledge and technical skills that align with current industry demands.
“LCSWMA, as with many other industries, relies upon a talented and skilled workforce to deliver safe and reliable service” said Dan Youngs, Executive Director at LCSWMA. “This piece of heavy equipment will broaden the experience and training for students in fields of study which are immensely important to operating a successful solid waste authority. Thaddeus Stevens provides a robust workforce, and we have benefited from their premier curriculum as we employ several graduates from their college. We hope this donation inspires and equips the next generation of skilled technicians and engineers for impactful careers.”
From Left to Right: Jenny Germann, Executive Director at Thaddeus Stevens Foundation, Pam Smith, Vice President of College Advancement at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Dan Youngs, Executive Director at LCSWMA, Laurie Grove, Director of Career Services at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Mary Shaffer, Chief Development Officer at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Other local companies donated their services as well. The H&H Group donated the vinyl lettering for labeling the machinery, and Randy Geissler, President of Patriot Towing, was excited to participate in this day by donating towing services to transport the wheel loader from LCSWMA’s SRMC Facility to Thaddeus College Transportation Center. “Bill [LCSWMA’s Fleet and Heavy Equipment Maintenance Manager] told us what they were doing and asked if we’d be willing to [donate our services]. I said we have a lowboy we’re getting ready to put on the road. This will be our maiden voyage, so why not make it a donation back to the school and the [students]?”
Students in the Diesel Technology Program at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
This donation of heavy equipment is the first piece of equipment of its kind to be added to the college’s training resources. Pam Smith, Vice President of College Advancement at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, expressed gratitude for the gift. “This donation is super important for our community. There are a lot of job vacancies in both the diesel technology and civil technology spaces, so we are looking forward to using this equipment as part of our structural program and getting more folks out in the workforce.”
This donation underscores LCSWMA’s ongoing dedication to community engagement and education while supporting Thaddeus Stevens College’s continued efforts to offer cutting-edge technical training.
About LCSWMA
Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA) is recognized nationally for its leadership in the solid waste industry and its innovative Integrated System that consists of the following: (1) a Transfer Station in Lancaster permitted to handle up to 2,200 tons per day; (2) a 1,200 tons per day mass burn Waste-to-Energy Facility in Bainbridge and 800 tons per day mass burn Waste-to-Energy Facility in Harrisburg for the combustion of waste and production of electricity; (3) the Frey Farm Landfill in Conestoga, permitted for disposal of 3,000 tons of waste per day; (4) a county-wide recycling program; and (5) drive-through Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Lancaster. LCSWMA’s mission is to manage waste as a resource to protect and benefit our community. Learn more at www.lcswma.org.
About Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is an acclaimed residential two-year college accepting students from throughout the state of Pennsylvania as well as veterans, members of the armed forces, and their families. As an accredited technical college, we are dedicated to preparing students for high-demand careers with family-thriving wages. To learn more about Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and its programs, visit stevenscollege.edu.
