Last year from March through May, 60,505 people participated in Pick Up Pennsylvania. Over 2.2 million pounds of trash was picked up and 102,155 trees, flowers and other greens were planted. Let's keep the momentum going this year by picking up PA! Visit the Pick Up PA website for details, to register an event, or to find an event to volunteer with. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful' s Press Release Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful has announced that registration is open for the 2022 Pick Up … [Read more...]
WEEKLY Household Hazardous Waste Collection
For the past 25 years Westmoreland Cleanways only had the resources available to host 2-3 household hazardous collection (HHW) events each year. Residents would need to stockpile dangerous HHW in their homes, and keep their fingers crossed they'd be available on event day. Well no longer is that a worry! Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling is proud to announce that starting in April 2022, we will be hosting weekly HHW events. Noble Environmental will be on site every WEDENSDAY 8am-1pm … [Read more...]
A look back at 2021
Thank you for your support over the year. Be it membership dues, donations, or visits to the center, the amount of material collected through the center this year, is impressive. 2021 a year in review Had over 14,000 visitors to the center Shipped out for proper disposal: Over 1 million pounds of TVs 243,000 pounds of e-waste 130,000 lbs. of cardboard 192,000 lbs. of books 43,000 lbs. of other paper 75,000 lbs. of glass Nearly 10,000 tires 11,180 lbs. of … [Read more...]
Recycling Center “How To” Videos
The Videos Welcome to the Recycling Center: A brief introduction to the Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center, lists what materials are collected and why. Recycling Center Tour: Dropping material off at the Recycling Center? Let a drone lead the way to find out what to expect when visiting. How to Recycle - Electronics: Recycling electronics is the law in Pennsylvania. Learn why that is and how Westmoreland Cleanways electronics collection helps residents follow the law. How to … [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...]
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...]
Shop AmazonSmile and Support Westmoreland Cleanways
Do you shop on Amazon? Start all your Amazon shopping sessions from the link provided, and Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchases to Westmoreland Cleanways! (AmazonSmile can be used in conjunction with Amazon prime memberships and Business Amazon accounts) At Westmoreland Cleanways we pride ourselves on keeping disposal costs as low as possible. We attempt to keep costs down in an effort to encourage more people to use our facility instead of dumping material down a … [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 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...]
