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Centre County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Nets 37,800 Pounds
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Folks from 887 households took advantage of Centre County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program this past weekend at the Centre County Solid Waste Authority.
37,800 pounds of material was collected during the 2-day event. In all, 872 vehicles brought hazardous chemicals from 887 households. Residents from 32 of the county’s 35 municipalities participated. We also had a smattering from seven surrounding counties.
The contracted hauler was PSC of Hatfield, Pa, and was part of a seven county RFP for household hazardous waste disposal and recycling services.
Volunteers from Penn State Environmental Health and Safety were on-site to assist in checking vehicles and representatives from the Penn State Pesticide Education Program were present to distribute information on safe alternatives to pesticide use.
The event was co-sponsored by Centre County Solid Waste Authority and the Department of Environmental Protection.
“Centre County residents showed up in force and really showed their environmental caring.” said Joanne Shafer, Centre County’s Deputy Executive Director/Recycling Coordinator. “What a wonderful way to connect people and the environment on this weekend after the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day.”
Collection and disposal costs of all 37,800 pounds will be split between the Household Hazardous Waste Fund and DEP.
If you missed this collection, look for information next spring. The Centre County Solid Waste Authority will be holding another Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in 2011.
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5/10/2010 |
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