{"id":141629,"date":"2025-04-10T22:43:25","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T02:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=141629"},"modified":"2025-04-10T22:43:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T02:43:25","slug":"e-schneider-sons-marks-123-years-of-recycling-innovation-with-earth-day-bash-on-april-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=141629","title":{"rendered":"E. Schneider &#038; Sons Marks 123 Years of Recycling Innovation with Earth Day Bash on April 19!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Allentown, PA \u2014 From humble beginnings to a legacy of sustainability, E. Schneider &amp; Sons is celebrating an incredible 123 years of recycling excellence\u2014and you&#8217;re invited to join the celebration this April 19, 2025, in honor of both this milestone and Earth Day!<\/p>\n<p>In 1902, Edward Schneider and his sister Esther arrived in Allentown after fleeing Belarus, carrying with them only resilience and a dream. That dream took root on Ridge Avenue, where Edward founded a small recycling operation that would eventually evolve into a regional powerhouse. Just three years later, the business expanded to 6th &amp; Sumner Avenue\u2014where it still thrives today, more than 120 years later.<\/p>\n<p>Today, E. Schneider &amp; Sons proudly operates alongside H. Blinderman &amp; Son in Hellertown (est. 1925, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year!) and Easton Area Metal Recycling (founded in 2015), continuing a tradition of environmental leadership and community commitment.<\/p>\n<p>Join the Celebration!<\/p>\n<p>All locations will host a community-wide celebration on Saturday, April 19, packed with fun and festivities for the whole family:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Special pricing on scrap metal<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Snacks and giveaways<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Commemorative T-shirts for sale<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0A Race Car Show at the Allentown location!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a longtime customer, a local resident, or just passionate about protecting the planet, this event is a chance to celebrate a legacy of sustainability and look ahead to a greener future\u2014together.<\/p>\n<p>Explore our locations, services, and story at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.eschneiderscrap.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ESchneiderScrap.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nCaitlin Hamlin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allentown, PA \u2014 From humble beginnings to a legacy of sustainability, E. 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