Apply now for the 2006 Waste Watcher Awards sponsored by the Professional Recyclers of PA, the Pennsylvania Waste Industries Association and the Solid Waste Association of North America-PA Chapter.

Applications are due May 2.

The Waste Watcher program is open to all municipalities, counties, schools, colleges/universities, community non-profit groups (such as the Boy Scouts), business and industry and individuals that have made a significant contribution in recycling, composting and waste reduction/reuse efforts in calendar year 2005.

Applicants must demonstrate that their efforts are above and beyond the services that similar entities provide. To be eligible for the award, the applicant must be able to meet all of the judging criteria. Previous winners applying for an award in the same category must be able to show growth and improvement over last year’s program. The judging panel has the discretion to recognize special efforts in each category for programs that demonstrate outstanding achievement.

All entries will be judged by a panel comprised of solid waste and recycling professionals from across Pennsylvania.

Entries can be made in the following categories:

· Outstanding Individual Achievement in Recycling, Composting and/or Reuse;

· Outstanding Recycling Achievement;

· Outstanding Composting Achievement;

· Outstanding Achievement in Public Education;

· Outstanding Achievement in Special Event Recycling;

· Outstanding Achievement in Special Collections;

· Outstanding Achievement in Commercial/Institutional Recycling;

· Outstanding Achievement in School Recycling;

· Outstanding Achievement in Materials Processing;

· Outstanding Achievement in Reuse; and

· Outstanding Achievement in Green Procurement.

For more information, download the application package.

3/17/2006