Foam now accepted at Recycling Center !! WESTMORELAND CLEANWAYS AND RECYCLING EXPANDS FACILITY TO ACCEPT FOAM FOR RECYCLING Falls Church, Va. >>> September, 2020 Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling (WCR), a non-profit environmental organization located in southwestern Pennsylvania, has received a $46,500 grant from the Foam Recycling Coalition (FRC) to add a foam densifier to its current drop-off facility that recovers hard-to-recycle materials. With an over 30-year … [Read more...]
Pick up Pennsylvania- Fall 2020
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s PICK UP PENNSYLVANIA will be held from September 1 through November 30. The fall cleanup, in support of the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup - the largest volunteer effort aimed at improving the health of our oceans, engages hundreds of thousands of volunteers from around the world to remove millions of pounds of plastics and debris from inland areas and waterways. Last year, 12,610 volunteers removed 488,135 pounds of trash and tires from … [Read more...]
2020 Fall Newsletter
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ADDITIONAL HHW Collection Scheduled for November 21, 2020
2020 Household Hazardous Waste Collection The October 24 HHW is sold out. A second collection has been added for your convenience. When: Saturday, November 21, 2020 Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center Address: 355 Pleasant Unity Mutual Road, Greensburg, PA 15601 Accepted Household Hazardous Waste: Oil Based/Latex Paint, Deck Stains, Flammable Liquids, Drain Cleaners, Pool Chemicals, … [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 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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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...]
