Episodes

  • Rhonda Mace aka "Recycle Rhonda"

    Rhonda Mace aka "Recycle Rhonda"
    Nov 3 2025
    Rhonda Mace, affectionately known as "Recycle Rhonda," is a passionate environmental educator and school outreach coordinator for the Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) in Vermont. With a background in entomology—once aspiring to teach high school science as a self-proclaimed "bug-ologist"—Mace pivoted her love for nature into a dynamic career promoting sustainability. She visits schools across Chittenden County, engaging students from kindergarten through college with hands-on activities like worm composting farms, waste audits, and catchy recycling jingles ("One, two, five, keep the earth alive!"). Her infectious enthusiasm has inspired countless "Planet Protectors" through initiatives like the Recycle Rally Challenge and Battery Blitz contests, fostering a new generation of eco-conscious Vermonters. Outside work, Mace enjoys hiking, biking the local paths, gardening for homegrown meals, and spotting insects in the wild.

    Myers Container Service Corp. is the area's most reliable in garbage removal and recycling services. We are a locally owned company with 12 years of industry experience. Every week here on the Trash Talking and Giving Back Podcast, we highlight local heroes and organizations that are doing great work in our community.
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    22 mins
  • Richard Wobby - Associated General Contractors of Vermont

    Richard Wobby - Associated General Contractors of Vermont
    Oct 23 2025
    "Richard is a nationally recognized expert in workplace safety training. He has served as the AGC/VT Safety Director for more than a decade and is an OSHA/MSHA certified trainer. His skills have been acknowledged by many Vermont companies who have sent employees to the extensive safety courses taught by Richard over the past 15 years. Richard also assists AGC/VT members before federal and state government regulatory boards and commissions."

    Myers Container Service Corp. is the area's most reliable in garbage removal and recycling services. We are a locally owned company with 12 years of industry experience.
    Every week here on the Trash Talking and Giving Back Podcast, we highlight local heroes and organizations that are doing great work in our community.
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    30 mins
  • Is it Trash or Not?

    Is it Trash or Not?
    Oct 16 2025
    Joe quizzes Erin on the age old question? Do you Trash it? Or Recycle it?

    Myers Container Service Corp. is the area's most reliable in garbage removal and recycling services. We are a locally owned company with 12 years of industry experience. Every week here on the Trash Talking and Giving Back Podcast, we highlight local heroes and organizations that are doing great work in our community.
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    31 mins
  • Mark Redmond, Spectrum Youth Services

    Mark Redmond, Spectrum Youth Services
    Oct 7 2025
    “Mark has been Spectrum’s Executive Director since 2003. He has worked with homeless and at-risk youth since 1981 – in New York City; Westchester, NY; and Stamford, CT. Before going to Spectrum, Mark was the Associate Executive Director of the Domus Foundation and helped start the city’s first charter school for low-income middle school children. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Villanova University and a Masters in Public Administration from New York University.

    In addition to working at Spectrum, Mark is the author of The Goodness Within: Reaching out to Troubled Teens with Love and Compassion (Paulist Press) and Called: A Memoir (Onion River Press). He has had articles published in Forbes, The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Huffington Post and Burlington Free Press. He has also been on NPR’s The Moth and other podcasts such as RISK!, Strangers, The Lapse and Stories from the Stage.”

    Myers Container Service Corp. is the area's most reliable in garbage removal and recycling services. We are a locally owned company with 12 years of industry experience. Every week here on the Trash Talking and Giving Back Podcast, we highlight local heroes and organizations that are doing great work in our community.
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    30 mins
  • Lisa Fitzgerald, Strides Against Breast Cancer

    Lisa Fitzgerald, Strides Against Breast Cancer
    Oct 1 2025
    Lisa Fitzgerald is a dedicated advocate and volunteer with the American Cancer Society in Vermont, where she channels her passion for community health into supporting cancer patients and their families. Based in the Green Mountain State, Lisa plays a key role in local initiatives, including fundraising events like Relay For Life and awareness campaigns that promote early detection and access to care.

    With a background in healthcare and a commitment to reducing cancer's impact in rural communities, she inspires others through her tireless efforts to fund groundbreaking research and provide essential resources. When not advancing the fight against cancer, Lisa enjoys hiking Vermont's trails and spending time with her loved ones.

    Myers Container Service Corp. is the area's most reliable in garbage removal and recycling services. We are a locally owned company with 12 years of industry experience. Every week here on the Trash Talking and Giving Back Podcast, we highlight local heroes and organizations that are doing great work in our community.
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    30 mins
  • Jeff Myers, Myers Container Service

    Jeff Myers, Myers Container Service
    Sep 30 2025
    Jeffrey R. Myers, President and co-founder of Myers Container Service Corp. (The Red Can Family), has led the Colchester, Vermont-based waste management and recycling company since 1994. Starting with construction debris removal, Myers expanded the family-owned business to serve residential, commercial, and industrial clients across Northern Vermont, emphasizing sustainability and reliability. With an A+ BBB rating and a team of 51-200, including family members Kenneth and Ryan Myers, the company provides curbside pickup, dumpster rentals, and hauling while promoting eco-friendly practices.

    A Vermont native, Myers is dedicated to community engagement, supporting local charities and fostering a family-like company culture. His philanthropic efforts focus on environmental education and regional initiatives, reinforced through active social media presence and Chamber of Commerce involvement. Myers’ leadership blends business success with a commitment to sustainable and social responsibility in Vermont.
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    29 mins
  • Sara Vizvarie, Owner at Next Realty and In Park Sales

    Sara Vizvarie, Owner at Next Realty and In Park Sales
    Sep 16 2025
    In this episode of the Trash Talking and Giving Back Podcast, hosts Erin and Joe welcome Sara Vizvarie, a licensed realtor specializing in residential and manufactured housing in Vermont. Sara discusses real estate trends, emphasizing the popularity of clean, airy aesthetics like gray and white color schemes, while advising homeowners to personalize their spaces for themselves, not just for resale. She shares surprising home features she’s encountered, like a toilet in a pantry, and stresses the importance of decluttering with services like Myers Containers’ dumpsters to prepare homes for sale. The episode wraps with a lively “Trashy or Not” segment, debating the charm and tackiness of inappropriate bumper stickers, blending humor with insights into real estate and community.

    “Sara Vizvarie is a seasoned real estate professional based in South Burlington, Vermont, where she serves as the owner and principal broker of Next Realty at Keller Williams Vermont. With years of experience in the industry, she has built a reputation for guiding clients through property transactions with dedication and expertise, previously affiliated with Sarah Harrington Real Estate at Keller Williams Vermont. A passionate community advocate, Vizvarie was elected Vice President of the Champlain Community Services Board of Directors in 2017 after joining in 2014, contributing her skills in fundraising and volunteerism to support local initiatives. She is also actively involved with the Northern Vermont Realtors Association (NVRA)”.

    Myers Container Service Corp. is the area's most reliable in garbage removal and recycling services. We are a locally owned company with 12 years of industry experience. Every week here on the Trash Talking and Giving Back Podcast, we highlight local heroes and organizations that are doing great work in our community.
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    28 mins
  • Scott Milne of Milne Travel

    Scott Milne of Milne Travel
    Sep 9 2025
    Milne Travel is an independent, family owned, travel management company. Originally founded by Marion Milne in Barre, Vt in 1975, we have continued to grow; out of more than 30,000 travel agencies nationwide, Milne Travel ranks among the top 100 in annual sales.

    As Marion originally established, we have a culture of caring here at Milne Travel. We care for our clients by providing them the best value and service. We care for our employees by providing them with an engaging, appreciative atmosphere. We care for our communities through our charitable contributions.

    Myers Container Service Corp. is the area's most reliable in garbage removal and recycling services. We are a locally owned company with 12 years of industry experience. Every week here on the Trash Talking and Giving Back Podcast, we highlight local heroes and organizations that are doing great work in our community.
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    35 mins