Everyone deserves to be warm this winter... Westmoreland Cleanways has joined forces with Michael Brothers to collect string lights for recycling. Drop off, broken, unwanted Christmas string light at the Recycling Center during our open hours. Michael Brothers will them collect the lights from us, recycle them, and donate the proceeds from the recycling to Project Bundle-Up. Project Bundel-Up is a joint community service effort between The Salvation Army and WTAE-TV Channel 4, in which … [Read more...]
Candy Wrapper Recycling- Limited Time
For a LIMITED TIME, Westmoreland Cleanways will be accepting candy wrappers for recycling. Candy wrappers are not accepting in curbside recycling programs. Because they are a mix of paper, metals, and plastics it is too difficult to separate and recover each material. Instead the wrappers are landfilled. However, we have the privilege of participating in Rubicon's limited program, Trash or Treasure Recycling Box. Once we fill their box with wrappers, it will be mailed back to Rubicon for … [Read more...]
The Recycling Center How to Videos
Do not dump items off when the recycling center is closed. It is considered illegal dumping and violators will be prosecuted. Recycling Center HOW TO Videos Please note that the videos were filmed in 2021. Although they provide a general overview of the Center and what we collect, the list of acceptable material has changed, as well as pricing. For a complete list of acceptable materials and pricing information, click here Welcome to the Recycling Center: A brief introduction to … [Read more...]
Foam Recycling
Westmoreland Cleanways is one of the few places in Western Pennsylvania that accepts Expanded Polystyrene #6 Foam (EPS Foam) for recycling. Better known as Styrofoam, it is a form of plastic that is recyclable. However, in most cases it is not cost effective to do so, and so instead is landfilled. Infact there are no local curbside recycling programs that accept foam. The challenge in recycling the material is due to the fact that is both bulky while also light weight. The amount of EPS … [Read more...]
Now Accepting Plastic Bags and Wrap!
Regular visitors to the center may have noticed some of the shelving in the center have been rearranged and a second baler has been installed. This new baler will be used for plastic bags and wrap. The baled material will be shipped to Trex to become composite lumber. Westmoreland Cleanways will accept only CLEAN, DRY plastic bags and wrap, free of receipts, food, and organic residue. Click the link provided for a printer friendly flier, Bags and Wrap Recycling ACCEPTABLE Material … [Read more...]
Plastic Recycling is HERE!
Update (April 2023): We are GETTING items in our plastic collection bins that are UNACCEPTABLE! If you are unsure IF we accept a specific item please ask our employees for clarification BEFORE YOU PLACE IT IN OUR COLLECTION BINS. If we continue to get these “UN ACCEPTED ITEMS” placed in our plastic collection bins, we may be forced to dis-continue our plastics collection. Thank-you! Forget everything Westmoreland Cleanways has ever said about which plastics are locally … [Read more...]
Political and other Corrugated Plastic Signs
We are very pleased to announce Westmoreland Cleanways is now able to accept corrugated plastic signs, often referred to as coroplast. These signs are essentially plastic cardboard, and are made from three layers of thin, polypropylene plastic. The signs are typically found in yards or along roadways that advertise political campaigns, community events, real estate sales, and even tradespeople. We do ask that the stands (and grommets) be removed from the signs prior to visiting the center. … [Read more...]
Bi-Monthly Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Noble Environmental is on site the 1st and the 3rd WEDNESDAY of each month, from 8am-1pm (regular operating hours) collecting household hazardous waste at a cost of $.80/pound (credit/debit cards only). ** Recycling Center employees are not legally permitted to handle Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and material cannot be stored on site. HHW is ONLY accepted on the first and third Wednesday of the month when Noble Enironmental is on site. ** printable bimonthly HHW … [Read more...]
Three Electronics Recycling Options
In January 2013, The Pennsylvania Covered Devices Recycling Act (CDRA) went into effect. This Act prohibits covered devices (televisions, computers, computer monitors, and computer peripherals) from being landfilled. As of 2013, garbage haulers are no longer allowed to pick up these items in their garbage trucks. Instead, PA residents must recycle these covered devices. Three easy ways to do so are: 1. Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center … [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...]
