YREKA TRANSFER COMPANY HISTORY
Yreka Transfer Company has been providing a variety of services
for the residents of Yreka & Northern Siskiyou County for approximately 116 years. Beginning
in late 1890, the company has been in operation and owned by three families, the Christian Schock family, the George
Strofeld family and beginning February 2, 1959, the Crovelle family, now into it's third generation.
Yreka Transfer began providing service to Yreka by way of horse
and wagon. Christian Schock started in the late 1800's hauling wood throughout the Yreka area until his death
in 1922.
Christian's son, Henry Schock, after attending public schools
continued with the transfer business. Delivering Cord wood, Slab wood, Block wood, Hay & Barley products to
Scott Valley, Happy Camp and all points in the Yreka district. George Strofeld continued
Yreka Transfer Company until 1959.
With the the turn of the century and the invention of the
automobile, providing sanitation services became more efficient not only for the company but the customers as well.
February 2, 1959, Anthony (Tony) & Joan Crovelle purchased
the Yreka Transfer Company from George Strofeld. Continuing service to Yreka and surrounding areas, fuel oil,
cord wood, block wood, coal, slab wood, storage and hauling. At that time garbage was hauled by an old side loader
truck. The trash was dumped from the customers can into a 40 gallon carry can then hoisted onto the mans shoulder and
lifted a foot above his head and dumped into the side of the truck. Anthony Crovelle worked from 5 a.m. to the dark
of night then went to his part - time job of janitor at the old City Meat Market. The part-time work was a way to pay
back the loan given to him to purchase Yreka Transfer.
Joan Crovelle, took over all of the office duties and bookkeeping
herself, for years, auditors said "her books were some of the best they had ever seen".
Anthony & Joan raised their three children with the strict
work ethic of hard work, honesty and fairness. Not only did the Yreka Transfer Company become a way of supporting the
family but also a way of life and to provide service to the community.
In 1964, with the moving and storage in high demand, a new
warehouse was built on Allen Street for storage of household items.
1982 Drop Box service was added to the company, enabling YTC
to haul solid waste for construction firms, private cleanups & remodels. In 1987 a truck shop was built next to
the warehouse on Allen Street & a full time mechanic was hired.
A cardboard recycling route for commercial accounts was developed.
In 1992, ABC Recycling, now Yreka Transfer Recycling was purchased by Yreka Transfer Company.
Today, in the year 2006, after 47 years of the Crovelle
family owning the Yreka Transfer Company, there have been many changes in the waste industry. The
company has modernized with each change. In 2005 Yreka Transfers first fully automated truck was purchased. The
Yreka Transfer family continues to look for new and better equipment and technology to better serve our customers.
Together with their spouses, many of the Crovelle's children,
grandchildren and now great-grandchildren continue to be involved in the day-to-day operation of Yreka Transfer, 20 of the
Crovelle descendents and in-laws have been employed by Yreka Transfer. This is a truly a family owned and operated business.
The current services Yreka Transfer provides are garbage pickup,
recycling, and moving & storage.
