posted by Joe Polk at 12:19 AM /
Communities across Allegheny County are lightening their loads. Instead of throwing away such items as newspapers and plastic bottles, more residents are recycling them.
Mt. Lebanon is recycling at nearly double the rate of just two years ago.
"There are so many environmental benefits. It makes sense to recycle," said Larry Holley, manager of the Division of Waste Minimization and Planning with the state Department of Environmental Protection. In Pennsylvania, the "green" benefits extend beyond the environment.
DEP reimburses municipalities for what they recycle -- disbursing nearly $35 million last year, Holley said.
Mt. Lebanon officials sold their constituents on recycling by making it easier for them to do. Last year, the township began allowing residents to toss all recyclables in one bin. Tom Kelley, director of public works, said Waste Management has collected 1,056 tons of recyclables so far this year - an 88 percent increase from the same time in 2008.
"It's an easy program, and people like that," Kelley said. "When you make things easy for people, they're going to participate."
Read more: www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_689324.html
Mt. Lebanon is recycling at nearly double the rate of just two years ago.
"There are so many environmental benefits. It makes sense to recycle," said Larry Holley, manager of the Division of Waste Minimization and Planning with the state Department of Environmental Protection. In Pennsylvania, the "green" benefits extend beyond the environment.
DEP reimburses municipalities for what they recycle -- disbursing nearly $35 million last year, Holley said.
Mt. Lebanon officials sold their constituents on recycling by making it easier for them to do. Last year, the township began allowing residents to toss all recyclables in one bin. Tom Kelley, director of public works, said Waste Management has collected 1,056 tons of recyclables so far this year - an 88 percent increase from the same time in 2008.
"It's an easy program, and people like that," Kelley said. "When you make things easy for people, they're going to participate."
Read more: www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_689324.html
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