The Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania, the Solid Waste Association of North America and the Pennsylvania Waste Industry Association are now accepting applications for the e 2007 Waste Watcher Awards.

Applications are due May 4.

The Waste Watcher program is open to all municipalities, counties, schools, colleges/universities, community non-profit groups, businesses, industries and individuals who have made a significant contribution in recycling, composting and waste reduction/reuse efforts in the 2006 calendar year.

Applicants should submit their application through e-mail as a Microsoft Word document or a .pdf file (preferred method) or through regular mail on a compact disc or floppy disk, detailing their eligibility. A hard copy of the application can also be mailed.

There is no need to submit hard copies of ordinances or policies and procedures, although a sample of educational materials should be included with your electronic submission.

Awards will be given in the following categories: 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 and Outstanding Achievement in Reuse.

The judging panel has the discretion to recognize special efforts.

Entries can be e-mailed to prop@proprecycles.org . Entries can also be sent via regular mail to: PROP, P.O. Box 25, Bellwood, PA 16617.

3/2/2007