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Spring 2012 By The Way Newsletter

The Spring 2012 Newsletter is here. Check inside for collection event price lists, information on electronics recycling, and a survey on what you want from Westmoreland Cleanways.

Westmoreland Cleanways — Who Do You Think We Are?

Westmoreland Cleanways' Board and Staff want to hear what you have to say. What do you think we do? What do you expect from us? What would you like to see more of? Complete a brief survey, and return it to us by May 18 to be entered into a drawing for a $25.00 VISA gift card.

Westmoreland Cleanways Wants You — TO VOLUNTEER!

As you read through the following announcements, remember that volunteers make all things possible... Westmoreland Cleanways may organize the events, but volunteers work them. Please consider lending a hand where you can:

2012 Great American Cleanup of PA - March 1 through May 31

Registration is now open for the 2012 Great American Cleanup of PA, a statewide movement to encourage volunteers to clean up unsightly litter and trash despoiling our landscape.

Interested parties can contact Westmoreland Cleanways for assistance in registering their event, or visit Great American Cleanup of PA to register directly. All events must be registered for the Great American Cleanup of PA to qualify for free cleanup supplies (trash bags, gloves, and safety vests). These supplies can be picked up from Westmoreland Cleanways or PennDOT district offices.

Pennsylvania residents who schedule their cleanups during "Let's Pick It Up PA-Everyday" from April 21 through May 7 will also qualify for free trash disposal at participating landfills.

In addition to illegal dump and roadside cleanups, Great American Cleanup participants may choose to tackle other projects such as tree plantings, recycling collections, educational programs, or other beautification projects.

For assistance in registering your event, to find an event near you, or to find additional resources on the Great American Cleanup of PA, contact Westmoreland Cleanways at 724-836-4129 or email Natalie.

2012 Calendar of Events

Click here for the 2012 Calendar of Events.

Note a few changes:
• Events previously held at the Westmoreland Fairgounds will now be held at Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood (WCCC)
• The location has changed for the hard to recycle collection events in North Huntingdon—to be determined
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event will be held on October 6, 2012 at WCCC in Youngwood

Westmoreland Earth Day Fair — Sunday April 22, 2012, 11:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.

This year's Westmoreland Earth Day Celebration "Healthy Earth Recipe" is scheduled for Sunday, April 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St. Vincent College. This free event will focus on the necessary "ingredients" for a healthy earth and promises something for everyone, including children activities, exhibits, demonstrations, and even a performance by the Zany Umbrella Circus. For more information or to inquire about booth space or volunteering, please visit the website or contact the Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve at (724) 537-5284.

Drug Take-Back Day, Saturday, April 28th, 2012

On Saturday, April 28th, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Drug Enforcement Administration will partner with local law enforcement officials and Westmoreland Cleanways to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from medicine cabinets across the county. This collection gives residents the opportunity to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement officers for destruction.

13 collection sites are registered throughout the county. Click here for a complete list of sites. Call Westmoreland Cleanways at 724-836-4129 for complete details.

The 2012 Recycling Guide is Available Online

A downloadable Recycling Guide for Westmoreland County is available. Be sure to check out the new information on recycling aseptic containers (ex. milk cartons) and plastic bags.

For the most extensive, up-to-date information on recycling opportunities in our county, download the Recycling Guide.

Special Events Recycling

Westmoreland Cleanways promotes recycling at special events and outdoor spaces. We offer a loaner program in which recycling bins can be borrowed for a 1 day event such as a graduation party, for a few days at a festival/fair, or even a few months for long term events such as the baseball or swimming season. Click here to learn more about our loaner program.

New this year: "I Recycle on the Go (iROGO) social media campaign. A Twitter campaign in which both event organizers and individuals can be awarded prizes for chatting about recycling at events.
Help Wanted: 1 volunteer versed in Twitter to help us with this campaign

Verizon Wireless Zone Retailers Support Westmoreland Cleanways

Are you a Verizon Wireless customer thinking about an upgrade? Would you like to be? Need new service? How about FiOS? Now's the time to visit your local Verizon Wireless Zone Premium Retailer, AND help Westmoreland Cleanways. For every new cell phone activation ordered through your local Verizon Wireless Zone Premium Retailer, Westmoreland Cleanways will receive $20; for each renewal, $10; and, for every FiOS activation, Westmoreland Cleanways will receive $20.

Download this flyer for all the details. Visit your favorite Verizon Wireless Zone Premium Retailer to ensure that Westmoreland Cleanways receives a donation from your order. Thank you, Verizon Wireless Zone, for supporting Westmoreland Cleanways!

TALKING TRASH WITH WESTMORELAND CLEANWAYS: FEATURED ON 1480 WCNS AM RADIO'S SATURDAY MORNING "TALK BLOCK"

1480 WCNS AM Radio's Saturday morning show, Talk Block, features "Talking Trash with Westmoreland Cleanways" from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month. Talking Trash covers a variety of programs and services offered by Westmoreland Cleanways and of importance to our residents. If you would like to hear about a particular topic or if you would like to have a question answered during the show, email ekeefe@westmorelandcleanways.org.

Listen online at 1480 WCNS.

Find a link on our site that doesn't work? Can't find updated information?

We are continually updating our website to provide residents with the most current information and recycling opportunities available. If there is information that you cannot access or locate, please call our office at (724) 836-4129. We welcome and appreciate your feedback!

Thank you to all of our Sponsors, Vendors, Board and Dedicated Volunteers who helped make our Collections a success!

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