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...]
Glass Accepted at Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center
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 of each month 8:30 a.m. - Noon. What is accepted: Clear, Green, Brown bottles and jars (no blue bottles) How to Prepare: MUST BE SEPARATED BY COLOR: Clear, … [Read more...]
Recycle These Items At Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center
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 Monday / Noon – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday / 8:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday / 8:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. Second Saturday of each month / 8:30 a.m. – Noon Acceptable … [Read more...]
Three Electronics Recycling Options
Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center Electronics (TVs, monitors, computers, printers, cords, misc. electronics items) can be recycled at Westmoreland Cleanways' Recycling Center, at no cost to the consumer. Located at 113 Innovative Lane, Latrobe 15650, the Recycling Center is open Mondays Noon-5 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays 8:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.; and the second Saturday of each month 8:30 a.m. to Noon. Recycling Center staff is available to help unload vehicles. Community Collections: The … [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...]
The Westmoreland County Recycling Guide is Available Online
A downloadable Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Guide is available. For the most extensive, up-to-date information on recycling opportunities in our county, download the Westmoreland Cleanways 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...]
