Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center accepts 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. Get a current Recycling Center Flyer here. Community Collections: Some municipalities and community groups accept electronics during spring and fall collection events. If your community is holding an event, you can … [Read more...]
RECYCLING CENTER TO RE-OPEN MAY 11, 2020
Recycling Center Re-Opening The Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center will re-open on May 11, 2020 at its new location: 355 Pleasant Unity Mutual Road Greensburg, PA 15601 Hours of Operation: General Public: Mondays Noon - 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Second Saturday of Each Month 8:30 a.m. to Noon Commercial/Municipal customers: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. For everyone's safety and convenience, please note the following changes in … [Read more...]
Recycle These Items At Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center
Recycling Center to Re-Open May 11, 2020 at New 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 to share with friends Recycling Center Hours of Operation General Public: Mondays Noon - 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Second Saturday of … [Read more...]
Recycling in the Current Environment
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...]
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...]
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...]
Wanted: Pallets
We are always in need of pallets to be used at our Recycling Center to ship electronics for recycling. On really busy days, we can use up to 15 pallets a day, if not more. If you have unwanted, usable pallets, and can transport them to our facility, please consider donating the pallets to Westmoreland Cleanways. Call our office for more details: 724-879-4020. … [Read more...]
