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What Plastics Can Be Recycled?
How To Store And Manage Paint
Convenience of Curbside Recycling
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.
Wayne Township Landfill Redevelopment
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.
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. We submitted a permit modification application to the PaDEP on November 30, 2007. The PaDEP will take approximately 2 years to review the application and issue the permit.
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.
Antifreeze Recycling
Effective immediately the Clinton County Solid Waste Authority’s recycling facility in McElhattan will be accepting antifreeze for recycling. This service is restricted to Clinton County “do-it-yourselfers” and is not intended for service stations, garages, etc.
We would like to stress that antifreeze is a highly toxic substance that contains heavy metals such as lead, cadmium and chromium in high enough levels to be considered a hazardous waste and therefore should not be disposed of in the garbage, sewer systems, storm drains, ditches or septic systems. Antifreeze is also highly toxic to people, pets and wildlife and disposing of antifreeze in the wrong way can result in fines up to $25,000.
So we are asking you to do the right thing for the environment and recycle your used antifreeze. Uncontaminated antifreeze, i.e., cannot be mixed with oil or similar substance, can be dropped off in sturdy plastic containers at the Authority’s recycling center at 337 Pine Mountain Road in McElhattan during normal business hours, M-F 7:00 to 4:00, S 7:00 to 12N. For questions about our new antifreeze recycling program please feel free to contact us.
2008 John. B. Hoy, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Recipients Charity Golf Tournament Winners
October 8, 2008 the Clinton County Solid Waste Authority presented three local organizations each with a check for $2,400 as beneficiaries of the annual John B. Hoy, Jr. Memorial Charity Golf Tournament. Each organization submitted a letter requesting that the golf tournament benefit their organization and why, and the Board of Directors of the Authority chose three to benefit from the 2008 tournament. The first organization was the North Western Pa Optical Clinic who provides optical services for low income families. The second organization was the Clinton County Shrine Club who sponsors local children who are in need of special medical care. The third organization was the Mill Hall Kiwanis. The Kiwanis’ big fundraiser each year is their outdoor show, and this year the weather did not cooperate. The monies given to the Kiwanis will go to support local youth organizations.
Previous year’s tournaments have raised a total of over $42,000 for local charitable organizations. We are so glad that we are able to continue to give back to our community.
Mill Hall Kiwanis: from left to right is Matt Wise, Gayle Love (CCSWA), Judy Packer, Rich Novosell and Jay Alexander (CCSWA).
North Western PA Optical Service: left to right is Gayle Love (CCSWA), Darlene Kehoe, and Jay Alexander (CCSWA).
Clinton County Shrine Club: left to right is Gayle Love (CCSWA), Bill Bitner, and Jay Alexander (CCSWA).
Landfill Gets Unexpected “Inspection”
On October 2 the landfill received an unexpected “inspection”. The bald eagle was first seen around 9:00 am and spent most of the day overseeing the activities of the landfill.
$$$ 2009 Student Scholarships $$$
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 2008- 2009 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 April 24, 2009.
Clinton County Residential Tire Collection Day
The Clinton County Solid Waste Authority will be holding a Residential Tire Collection Event on Friday, May 15, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and on Saturday, May 16, 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.
