PA CleanWays
works to increase the availability of convenient, affordable
disposal for certain items, such as tires, household
hazardous waste, and appliances.
Our affiliate chapters often work with local solid waste
and recycling offices to support recycling and collect
waste materials that might otherwise be dumped illegally.
We help to identify local disposal needs and implement
special collections for materials like tires, household
hazardous wastes, and electronics.
Dates
for specific collection events are listed on the calendar
section of our website. If you have questions
or would like more information on programs that address
problem disposal items in your area, contact a local
PA CleanWays chapter or affiliate
or your county solid waste/recycling office.
PA
CleanWays also strives to improve solid waste management
practices - including options for recycling, reducing
waste, and re-using materials - both on a local and
statewide level. To locate a recycling center or disposal
facility near you, call your
county recycling coordinator or your local
municipality. Many counties maintain
up-to-date lists of local recyclers and recycling locations.
You can also check
Earth 911, a national recycling database,
for locations near you.
PA CleanWays
has a Special
Collection Events Guidelines that you can download.
The purpose of these guidelines is to provide individuals
and groups with the information to conduct special collection
events in their communities, to provide options for
proper disposal and/or recyling of hard-to-dispose items,
and to help make the environment cleaner, more beautiful,
and healthier. These are suggested guidelines and are
not necessarily policies of PA CleanWays.
For more
information about reducing waste and recycling:
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