Flyer: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event When: Saturday, October 23, 2021 (pre-registration is required) Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center Address: 355 Pleasant Unity Mutual Road, Greensburg, PA 15601 Pre-registration: Visit the vendor's website, ECS&R, https://ecsr.net/household-hazardous-waste-recycling, or call 866-815-0016, to register. Cost: $.85 per pound, weighed on … [Read more...]
NEW: Recycling Center “How To” Videos
(January, 2021) The Richard King Mellon Foundation awarded a grant totaling $20,000 to Greensburg-based Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful to create some unique recycling education videos with its Western Pennsylvania affiliates. Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling took advantage of the opportunity to produce four videos of particular interest for Westmoreland County and neighboring communities. The videos focus on the organization’s expanded recycling center outside of Pleasant Unity, which … [Read more...]
Foam Recycling Now Available
Westmoreland Cleanways' Recycling Center now accepts foam!! Get the Foam Recycling Flyer for more information. For an introduction to Cleanways’ new foam recycling collection program and how it works including acceptable/not acceptable material and how to prepare the material, watch the video : How to Recycle Foam at Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center WESTMORELAND CLEANWAYS AND RECYCLING EXPANDS FACILITY TO ACCEPT FOAM FOR RECYCLING Falls Church, Va. >>> … [Read more...]
Three Electronics Recycling Options
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. Visit our Recycling Center Page for complete details. Community Collections: Some municipalities and community groups accept electronics during spring and fall collection events. If your community is holding an … [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 Bin Loaner Program
Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling has two different types of recycling bins available for loan for special events. 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, … [Read more...]
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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...]
The Westmoreland County Recycling Guide is Available Online
A downloadable Westmoreland County Recycling Guide is available. For the most extensive, up-to-date information on recycling opportunities in our county, download the Westmoreland County Recycling Guide You will need the free program Adobe Reader to open PDF files on this page. Get Reader here. … [Read more...]
Like What We Do? Be a Part of Westmoreland Cleanways
As Westmoreland County's recycling professionals, we provide specialized recycling services and educational programs to residents, businesses, and municipalities across all 1,025 square miles, and in all 65 municipalities, of the county. In 2016, Westmoreland Cleanways: Collected at our Recycling Center for Hard-to-Dispose Items: Over 1 million pounds of TVs Over 239,645 pounds of paper, cardboard, magazines, catalogs, etc. Approximately 1,000 gallons of used motor oil 820 … [Read more...]
