On October 3^rd, 2,330 gallons of household hazardous waste were collected from Eaton Township residents by the Ross Group of companies. This marks the 32^nd time that the companies have collected household hazardous waste as part of Eaton Township’s annual Dumpster Day collection event.

Participants in the event included Eaton Township, Reed’s Salvage Corp. and the Ross Group of companies which includes Ross Environmental Services, Inc., Ross Incineration Services, Inc. and Ross Transportation Services, Inc.

Household hazardous materials were collected by the Ross companies free of charge to township residents and associates of the Ross Group of companies. Materials available for collection included paint, motor oil, household chemicals, discarded cleaning products and more. These household items are reflective of the types of materials that the Ross companies safely manage for customers on a daily basis.

Over the years, the Ross companies have collected and disposed of 136,125 gallons of household hazardous waste in an environmentally sound manner.

The Ross Group of companies would like to congratulate Alexis Starner, this year’s recipient of the Ross/Cromling Scholarship.

Alexis Starner is the daughter of Ross Incineration Services, Inc. Operations Support Laborer III Ezra Starner.

The Ross/Cromling Scholarship is awarded annually by way of the Ross Foundation, Inc. The scholarship fund was created by associates of the Ross Group of companies, which includes Ross Environmental Services, Inc., Ross Incineration Services, Inc. and Ross Transportation Services, Inc., in honor of ownership to provide college funding to children, step-children and grandchildren of associates of the Ross Group of companies. Funds for these scholarships are generated through associate fundraising and donations.

This year, the scholarship recipient was selected by a Scholarship Selection Committee that includ

This year’s scholarship awardee, Alexis Starner, graduated from Wellington High School with a 4.587 GPA. During her high school education, she served as a member of the Student Council and National Honors Society while also being an active member of her school’s track, cheerleading and soccer teams. She is currently enrolled at Ohio Northern University where she plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Biology.

The Ross Group of companies wishes Alexis Starner best of luck in her future studies. For more information about the Ross Foundation, visit https://rossenvironmental.com/community-relations/ross-foundation/.

COVID-19 Customer Letter

The Ross Group of companies (which includes Ross Environmental Services, Inc., Ross Incineration Services, Inc. and Ross Transportation Services, Inc.) named Ross Incineration Services, Inc. Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety Director, Susan Kaiser, as this year’s Phillip T. Schaefer Vision Award recipient.

Kaiser was presented with the award on February 22^nd during the companies’ Annual Ross Group Service Awards celebration at LaCentre Conference & Banquet Facility in Westlake.

The distinguished award was established in honor of former Ross Incineration Services, Inc. Vice President of Operations Phillip T. Schaefer who was a loved and valued member of the Ross team at a critical time in the history of the company. Schaefer worked for the company for many years and was actively involved in his community until 2011 when he passed away following a courageous battle with a rare form of cancer.

Kaiser was nominated for the award by her peers for best exemplifying the Ross values of safety and compliance, dedication to the customer, respect, mutually-beneficial supplier relationships, active participation in the community and commitment to integrity and high ethical standards – the very values Schaefer demonstrated each and every day.

According to her peers, Kaiser is extremely dedicated to ensuring the safety of the companies’ associates and the safe operation of the Ross facilities. Through her diligence, we have one of the most respected safety and compliance training programs in the industry. She is very passionate about the success of the Ross companies and shows interest and compassion for all of her co-workers. She knows all of the associates by name, usually remembering things about them including their kid’s and pet’s names.

Congratulations Susan Kaiser, on becoming the Ninth Annual Phillip T. Schaefer Vision Award recipient.

Our Field Services Department now has a base of operations at four convenient locations to better serve all your waste management and remediation needs:

Call 1-800-878-ROSS (7677) or email us at FieldServices@rossenvironmental.com today and leave the rest to us!

The Ross Group of companies collected a total 2,320 gallons of household hazardous waste at this year’s Eaton Township Dumpster Days event!

This marks the 31^st time that the companies have participated in this event as a community service for Eaton Township residents.

Materials available for collection included paint, motor oil, household chemicals, discarded cleaning products and more. These household items are reflective of the types of materials that the Ross companies safely manage for customers on a daily basis.

Since first participating in the event, the Ross Group of companies have collected and disposed of a total of 133,795 gallons of household hazardous waste in an environmentally sound manner.

The Ross Group of companies marked 70 years in the county and community by hosting a time capsule burial celebration on September 25^th.

The celebration was held at the original family farmhouse where the organization was first started by its founders, Robert and Ada May Ross, in 1949. Several Ross associates and members of the community attended the event to snap photos, sign the time capsule, witness the burial and celebrate the companies’ growth and success over the last 70 years.

After some opening remarks, the time capsule, which was filled with vintage photographs and several unique pieces of the organization’s 70-year history, was lowered into the ground by Robert and Ada May Ross’ grandchildren, Bill Cromling III and Jon Cromling, who currently own and operate the businesses.

Looking back on the companies’ evolution and longevity in Lorain County, Bill Cromling III, Ross Transportation Services, Inc. President, called it a privilege to be able to capture the last 70 years for future generations.

“This all started because my grandparents saw a a community need that had to be filled,” said Bill Their vision and care for the community carried over to my mother and father, Maureen (Ross) Cromling and Bill Cromling II, and continues with my brother and I as well as the 260+ associates who make the companies what they are today. This is our way of paying homage to the past 70 years while embracing the future.” The time capsule will not be opened again until 2049 for the Ross Group of companies 100^th anniversary.

“It’s an honor to continue the legacy, as the third generation, and continue to build on the vision and values with which our grandparents started the business,” Jon Cromling, Ross Environmental Services, Inc. VP of Property and Land Development, said.  “We look forward to opening the capsule in 30 years to see how much we have grown as we continue to honor the family principles that have brought us so far already.”

For more information about the Ross Group of companies, visit www.rossenvironmental.com.

About the Ross Group of Companies

The Ross Group of companies, which are comprised of Ross Environmental Services, Inc., Ross Incineration Services, Inc. and Ross Transportation Services, Inc., have been a pioneer in hazardous and industrial waste management for 70 years. The companies protect the environment and provide a full spectrum of professional environmental services including incineration, transportation and other treatment technologies to meet the needs of manufacturers, recycling firms, waste management providers and remediation contractors. The companies pride themselves on being good stewards of the community and avid supporters of the Midview Local School District by way of its philanthropic arm, the Ross Foundation, Inc.

The Ross Group of companies would like to congratulate Zoe Welch, this year’s recipient of the Ross/Cromling Scholarship.

Zoe is the granddaughter of Ross Incineration Services, Inc. Compliance Supervisor Debbie Bishop.

The Ross/Cromling Scholarship is awarded annually by way of the Ross Foundation, Inc. The scholarship fund was created by associates of the Ross Group of companies, which includes Ross Environmental Services, Inc., Ross Incineration Services, Inc. and Ross Transportation Services, Inc., in honor of ownership to provide college funding to children, step-children and grandchildren of associates of the Ross Group of companies. Funds for these scholarships are generated through associate fundraising and donations.

This year, the scholarship recipient was selected by a Scholarship Selection Committee that included three people representing community groups including: the Eaton Township Trustees, the Grafton/Midview Public Library and the Midview Local School District.

This year’s scholarship awardee, Zoe, graduated from Wheat Ridge High School with a 4.0 GPA. During her high school education, she received an Academic Merit Award from 2015 to 2019, French Merit Award from 2016 to 2019 and was elected President of her school’s National Art Honors Society in 2019. Zoe is currently enrolled at the Cleveland Institute of Art where she plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts.

The Ross Group of companies wishes Zoe best of luck in her future studies. For more information about the Ross Foundation, visit https://rossenvironmental.com/community-relations/ross-foundation/.

Thanks to the generosity of our associates, the Ross Group of companies was able to donate the following to students of the Midview Local School District in need:

• 30+ packs of paper
• 50+ notebooks
• 50 packs of pencils
• 50 packs of pens
• 40 pencil sharpeners
• 50+ folders
• 30+ packs of markers
• 30+ packs of crayons
• 30+ packs of glue sticks/glue bottles
• 10 rulers
• 38 packs of index cards
• 20+ school supply cases
• Two backpacks
• Three book covers
• And more!

“Midview appreciates the support we receive from Ross. The lengths that it goes cannot be put into words.” Frank Major, Director of Education for Midview Local Schools.

We can’t say thanks enough to everyone who participated in this year’s Back-to-School donation drive. It’s kind acts like this that demonstrate how dedicated our associates are and how What We Do Matters!