Westmoreland Cleanways

Free Educational Programs

Westmoreland Cleanways offers a variety of educational programs free of charge to schools, youth and scout groups, and civic and social organizations. Program topics include: Recycling, composting or vermicomposting, and illegal dumping and littering. Call Westmoreland Cleanways at 724-836-4129 or email mkeenan@westmorelandcleanways.org.

Compost Bin/Rain Barrel Sale

Westmoreland Cleanways is excited to announce that it will be having a truckload sale for compost bins and rain barrels on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Greenforge Building on Donohoe Road in Greensburg from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., or until all units are sold.

Bins and barrels will be sold on a first-come, first served basis. Past sales have sold out quickly. For this reason, we are now having a PRE-SALE. You may purchase your compost bin or rain barrel now, and we will mail you a certificate that you can redeem on March 27.

Compost bins are $50 and rain barrels are $60. If you would like more information, please call 724-836-4129 or visit our website at www.westmorelandcleanways.org.  There you will find a printable order form and product specifications.

Single Stream Recycling

Allied Waste has Single Stream drop off dumpsters in two locations in Hempfield. The Hempfield Township drop-off locations include the Municipal Building at Woodward Drive and Hempfield Park (off Route 66 North – near the upper ball field)

Acceptable materials include: Newspaper, glass, catalogs, magazines, junk mail and office paper; corrugated cardboard (flattened); chipboard (cereal boxes, etc.), aluminum and bi-metal cans; plastics #1 - #7 (please note that the stickers on the drop-off bins specify #1 & #2 only; however, #3 - #7 are also acceptable).

Unacceptable materials include: Household trash, styrofoam, and items contaminated by food (pizza boxes, etc.).

Hempfield Township is dedicated to providing its residents more recycling opportunities, and to make its communities cleaner and healthier. Every time you take your recyclables to the curb or to the Single Stream drop-off bins, remember that your recycling efforts benefit everyone!

Westmoreland Earth Day

This year’s Westmoreland Earth Day Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, April 24, from Noon to 4 p.m. at the Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve at St. Vincent College. This free event promises something for everyone including live animals, watershed exhibits, guest speakers, demonstrations and loads of information about keeping our Westmoreland County environment healthy. For more information, or to inquire about booth space or volunteering, please contact Angela Belli at 724-537-5284.

Hard-to-Recycle-Stuff Collection for Tires, Batteries, Appliances, Scrap Metal, and Electronics Recycling

Where: Westmoreland Fairgrounds
When: Saturday, April 10, 2010
Times: 8:30 am to Noon

Where: Norwin Hills Shopping Center
When: Saturday, May 1, 2010
Times: 8:30 am to Noon

Charges for automobile tires and light truck tires are $1.75/tire off rim and $2.75/tire on rim. Truck and tractor tires cost more (Westmoreland Cleanways members receive a discount). Vehicle batteries are accepted at no cost. Cost for freon-containing appliances is $20 per unit. No charge for other appliances and clean scrap metal. There is no charge for other appliances and clean scrap metal. There is a fee for electronics set by the vendor.

Backyard Composting Workshops

Learn how to compost yard waste and what kitchen wastes are safe to compost. Literature provided will cover composting techniques and how to construct a compost bin (Note: See “Compost Bin/Rain Barrel Sale” article) out of readily available materials. The cost of the workshop is $10 per person, payable at the door. You may register by e-mail at mkeenan@westmorelandcleanways.org or by calling the office. Spring workshops are as follows: