Don't give mosquitoes a chance to breed in your yard. Get rid of your old tires, at a discounted rate, by taking them to Westmoreland Cleanways' Recycling Center on: Saturday April 13, 2019 from 8:30 a.m.-Noon. Receive a $1 per tire discount on disposal on that day only, compliments of the West Nile Virus Program of the Westmoreland Conservation District. Businesses are not eligible for the tire discount. Recycle Tires to Reduce Mosquitoes 2019 Collection … [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 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 Materials … [Read more...]
Change Your Clock Change Your Battery
Free 9V Battery Give-Away Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling, through local fire departments, is distributing over 18,480 9V batteries with a retail value of over $64,500, to County residents as a reminder to Change Your Clock Change Your Battery in your smoke detector on March 10. The time change in spring and fall is an excellent time to check your smoke detector to ensure that it will be working when you need it. Working smoke detectors save lives .... make sure yours is working for … [Read more...]
Fall 2018 Newsletter
What's wrong with recycling? They say it's broken, but is it really? Read the Fall 2018 Newsletter for some insight into the problem and what we can do to make it better. … [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 Recycling Guide for Westmoreland County 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...]
