Applications Available for 2007 Pennsylvania Waste Watcher Awards

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

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