RECYCLING IS NOT AN EMERGENCY....RECYCLING IS NOT AN EMERGENCY....RECYCLING IS NOT AN EMERGENCY!! This is a personal message comes from Ellen Keefe, Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling Executive Director, Posted March 19, 2020 Dear Friends, I specifically include the date of this post, as the Coronavirus pandemic situation is changing so rapidly that what I say today may be irrelevant tomorrow. This past Monday, March 16, we posted a message stating that Westmoreland Cleanways and … [Read more...]
PICK UP PENNSYLVANIA program Suspended
PICK UP PENNSYLVANIA litter cleanups have been cancelled by Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful through the end of April 2020: Visit keeppabeautiful.org for details. If you have a litter cleanup scheduled, please consider rescheduling until later in the year. Cleanup supplies will still be available from Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling for Westmoreland County residents; however, please call the office at 724-879-4020 first to make arrangements to pick up supplies. Thank you for your … [Read more...]
RECYCLING CENTER CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The Recycling Center at Innovative Park is CLOSED in preparation for moving to a new facility. ABSOLUTELY NO MATERIAL WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JANUARY 17, 2020 at the Innovative Park location. Please check back for details about the Re-Opening. … [Read more...]
Small Business Guide to Managing Hazardous Waste
Small businesses are subject to more stringent requirements for handling hazardous substances than homeowners. Unfortunately, lack of knowledge about a regulation does not exempt the business owner from responsibility. Responsible handling of hazardous materials protects everyone: the business owner, the employee, the customer, AND the environment. Take a few minutes to review the attached EPA Guide for Small Businesses Managing Your Hazardous Waste October_16_2019 to be sure your business … [Read more...]
Suspended: Glass Accepted at Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center
Update (1/20/2020): The Recycling Center is CLOSED until further notice ABSOLUTELY NO MATERIAL WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JANUARY 17, 2020 at the Innovative Park location. Glass Recycling - Recycling Center Flyer 080819 wHHW Glass can now be recycled at Westmoreland Cleanways' Recycling Center located at 113 Innovative Lane, Latrobe PA 15650. It can be dropped off during normal recycling center hours: Monday 12:00 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.; second Saturday … [Read more...]
Recycle These Items At Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center
CLOSED until further notice ABSOLUTELY NO MATERIAL WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JANUARY 17, 2020 at the Innovative Park location. Please do not dump items at our door when the recycling center is closed. It is considered illegal dumping and violators will be prosecuted. Please do not make a difficult situation more difficult by not following the rules. Recycling Center Flyer 080819 wHHW to share with friends Recycling Center Hours of Operation Closed until further … [Read more...]
Three Electronics Recycling Options
Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center re-opening soon at new location Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center closed as of 1/17/2020 in preparation for the move to a new facility. When the Recycling Center re-opens, we will accept electronics (TVs of all types, computer monitors of all types, computers, laptops, printers, mice, keyboards, cords), household electronics, and other devices at no cost to the consumer. Community Collections: The following municipalities are planning … [Read more...]
Recycling Loaner Bin Program/ Special Events Recycling
Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling has two different types of recycling bins available for loan. Green 22-gallon bin can be loaned out for an extended time period and is typically used indoors such as in an office or classroom. Click here for more information. Blue wire bin with lid is typically used at outdoor events, bazaars/fairs/festivals, sporting events, graduation parties and family reunions. Typically, these bins are available for a short-term loan. Clear, 45-gallon bags are … [Read more...]
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Worn But Not Worn Out – Give Your Old Shoes A New Life
Westmoreland Cleanways continues its successful partnership with Community Recycling's Shoebox Recycling Program to collect "worn but not worn out" shoes and send them to developing countries. Over one TON of shoes have been collected and distributed to people who truly need them, keeping them out of the landfill, decreasing foot-borne illness, creating economic opportunities in the local economies, and supporting Westmoreland Cleanways' educational and outreach programs. Drop-off boxes … [Read more...]
