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Governor Wolf’s Newsroom – Governor Tom Wolf today encouraged residents to help reduce litter by joining the statewide “Pick Up Pennsylvania” campaign of community cleanups running through May 31. The governor also invites everyone to learn about litter’s negative impacts and state efforts to reduce this scourge

Trib Live – Ellen Keefe is preparing to retire as executive director of Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling after 23 years of service with the nonprofit. Now that the organization has settled into its new recycling center near Pleasant Unity, in Unity Township, Keefe said, “It’s the right

Intrado News Wire – STAMFORD, Conn., March 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Keep America Beautiful®, the nation’s leading community improvement nonprofit organization, will launch its 23rd annual Great American Cleanup® (GAC) on Saturday, March 20, the first day of spring. The GAC, which continues through June 20, will

Daily Local News – DOWNINGTOWN — A community improvement initiative in Chester County opened to the public on March 1 and will continue through May 31. This annual initiative offers registered participants free trash bags, gloves, and safety vests provided by support from the Pennsylvania Department of

Trib Live – Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling is teaming with the Westmoreland Conservation District’s West Nile virus program to offer a discount on tire recycling. The program is meant to help clear away scrap tires before they collect water and become a potential warm-weather breeding ground for mosquitoes

PA Environment Digest Blog – Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Pick Up Pennsylvania Community Cleanup Initiative continues in full swing through May 31 offering help to volunteers interested in litter cleanups and beautification projects. This annual initiative offers registered participants free trash bags, gloves, and safety vests provided by

West Philly Local – Philly’s Spring Cleanup will feel different from the large community events of the Before-Times. So, how can you make an impact in your neighborhood without a big cleanup? Keep Philadelphia Beautiful shares five solo beautification project ideas for Spring (teaser: only one involves

Patch.com – Philly’s Spring Cleanup will feel different from the large community events of the Before-Times. So, how can you make an impact in your neighborhood without a big cleanup? Keep Philadelphia Beautiful shares five solo beautification project ideas for Spring (teaser: only one involves a trash

Latrobe Bulletin – Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling is set to host a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at the Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center, 355 Pleasant Unity Mutual Road, Unity Township. Read Entire Article (Subscription Required)

LevittownNow.com – The Falls Township Board of Supervisors are asking residents to help clean up. During their Monday evening meeting, Supervisors Chairman Jeff Dence called for township staff to work to organize litter cleanups and encouraged residents to put trash in the proper place. Read Entire Article