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$$$ 2008 Student Scholarships $$$
Clinton County Residential Tire Collection Day
Wayne Township Landfill Redevelopment
How To Store And Manage Paint
Convenience of Curbside Recycling
The Clinton County Solid Waste Authority is pleased to announce the offering of two (2) $1,500 John B. Hoy, Jr. Memorial environmental scholarships to Clinton County high school students graduating during the 2007 - 2008 school year. The scholarships will also be available to college freshmen, providing they are residents of Clinton County.
Applications and eligibility criteria can be obtained from the respective high school guidance counselors or by calling the Solid Waste Authority at 570-769-6977. The application deadline is May 2, 2008.
The Clinton County Solid Waste Authority will be holding a Residential Tire Collection Event on Friday, May 16, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and on Saturday, May 17, from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon, at the Authority’s Recycling Center in McElhattan.
The Following Rules Apply:
1.Free to Clinton County Residents.
2.This collection event is not open to tire dealers, service station operators, repair garages, tire sale outlets or similar facilities. Tires from these facilities will be accepted during our regular business hours for a nominal fee
3.12 tires (< 17”) per vehicle will be accepted free of charge.
4.If you have more than 12 tires or make more than one trip the following charges will apply:
•$1.00 - car tires no rims
•$1.50 - car tires with rims
•$4.00 - large truck or tractor tires
5.Proof of Residency is required.
6.Other charges will apply to “Out of County” tires.
Planning for the future of Clinton County’s solid waste needs is a large part of what the Solid Waste Authority works towards on a daily basis. Trying to accomplish this, while being competitive in the solid waste industry, is a difficult task. We are currently working on a plan to redevelop our closed landfill located within our current property boundary in Wayne Township. This unlined landfill was used from 1973 through 1992.
The project will entail removing the trash from the unlined landfill and installing a state of the art liner system, similar to what has been constructed for our active landfill. Redevelopment of the closed landfill will create approximately 30 more years of disposal capacity to meet the area’s solid waste needs. Our permit modification application was submitted to the PaDEP on November 30, 2007. In February the PaDEP held a Local Municipality Involvement Process Meeting to review the application with county officials and negotiate a review period for the application. Based on the time required by PaDEP to review the application, the entire approval process should take approximately 32 months.
We will keep the community updated as we progress in our mission to continue to be the long-term economical solution to the areas waste needs. Throughout this process, and in our everyday operations, we will stick to our motto:
Innovative. Responsible. Committed to You
Do not pour paint down household drains. Many of the chemicals in paint will not be treated by sewage treatment systems or septic systems. Do not throw liquid paint in the trash. There is always the possibility that the paint will be released from the can. Then the paint could be exposed to certain chemicals and cause spontaneous combustion. Solidify first, then dispose of paint. Paint may be hazardous in its liquid form. If only a small amount of paint is left, simply remove the lid (outside, with good ventilation) and let dry. Then the can may be put out for trash disposal or if recycling is available, the can may be recycled with metal cans. If you have more than which would dry, there are various ways to dispose of paint.
Add clay-based kitty litter, newspaper, or similar material to the paint and let dry. Then dispose of this dried mixture with your trash.
Some local hardware and paint stores carry a paint solidifier. Simply purchase, follow directions and when paint is dried, put out for trash collection.
Have you considered the convenience of curbside recycling? The Solid Waste Authority will stop by your home every two (2) weeks and pick up your recyclables for a nominal annual fee of $30 ($2.50 per month). Recycling should help to reduce your garbage bill and minimize those trips to the county recycling drop-off sites. We have curbside collection programs in Flemington, Mill Hall, Avis, Woolrich, Dunnstown, Castanea, McElhattan, Beech Creek and Renovo. We are currently under contract with the City of Lock Haven to provide this service to all city residents. If you are a resident of the City, please call 893-5900 for details.
When you subscribe to this convenient service you will be given a box to place your recyclables in. You will also be given information on the materials we collect and directions on how to prepare the materials for recycling. The materials we collect include: aluminum & tin cans, clear/brown/green glass bottles & jars, newspaper, magazines, junk mail, and No. 1 & No. 2 plastic bottles. All of the materials can be placed in the box as noted in the directions. It is that simple. Please feel free to call us with any questions you may have.
The Solid Waste Authority would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone about the plastic material we collect for recycling. Our recycling program only accepts plastic bottles and jugs which are coded either No. 1 or No. 2. Examples include: milk jugs, water bottles, soda bottles, and laundry and dish soap bottles.
We do not have the capabilities to process the following plastic items: margarine tubs, yogurt containers, plastic toys, motor oil bottles, TV dinner dishes, etc. This list could go on and on. Please remember if it is not a No. 1 or No. 2 bottle or jug it does not belong in the recycling container.
If you have questions or concerns about recycling plastic bottles and jugs, please feel free to give us a call. We will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Thanks for recycling.
