PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection is inviting applications for Section 902 Act 101 Local Recycling Program Implementation Grants. Click Here for a list of DEP Recycling Coordinators. For more information on these grants, visit DEP’s Section 902 Recycling Grants webpage. The deadline to apply is May 10.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the August 19 PA Bulletin has banned the sale of electronic products by Proexpress Distribution, LLC in Pennsylvania as a result of non-compliance with the electronic waste recycling law. ( Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 16 PA Bulletin prohibiting the sale of electronic devices by Wiltronic Corp (IVIEW) as a result of violations of the Covered Device Recycling Act-- Pennsylvania’s electronics waste recycling law. ( Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

On November 15, the Department of Environmental Protection released a simple guide to help residents and businesses understand recycling in Pennsylvania called “ Guidelines for Recycling in Your Community.” Environmental Benefits Recycling generates tremendous environmental and financial benefits for Pennsylvania.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

On April 22, more than one billion people around the world will celebrate Earth Day, which annually encourages individuals, communities, organizations, and governments to take action to protect the planet. Environmental Protection Agency, each American produces approximately 4.4 According to the U.S. pounds of waste every day.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

15, individuals across the United States will celebrate America Recycles Day , which annually recognizes the impact of recycling on the nation’s economy and environment. Environmental Protection Agency, each American produces approximately 4.4 The free Recycling & Waste Reduction webinar takes place at 7 p.m.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection is now being accepted for Act 101 County Recycling Coordinator Grants. formal notice ) The County Recycling Coordinator Grants provide a 50% reimbursement for County Recycling Coordinators’ salary and expenses to eligible applicants. The deadline to apply is April 30.

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 22, 2023

We Recycle Solar is deploying new machinery and technology to quadruple its processing capacity to 522 million pounds per year by 2028. Read the full story at Eletrek.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the October 21 PA Bulletin it has banned the sale of electronic products by Trexonic in Pennsylvania as a result of non-compliance with the electronic waste recycling law. ( For more information on this program, visit DEP’s Electronics Waste Recycling webpage.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

On November 15, in conjunction with America Recycles Day , the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced 25 selectees nationwide to receive over $33 million in Recycling Education and Outreach Grants , nearly $5 million of which is slated for the Mid-Atlantic region. Click Here for the complete announcement.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 30, 2024

The Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority reported nearly 48,000 pounds of household hazardous waste was collected this past weekend from 848 participants at the free annual drop off event. said Mimi Cooper, the Authority’s Recycling Coordinator. They were in and out of the facility in minutes.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 25, 2023

On May 25, the PA Resources Council launched a new interactive map of glass recycling bin locations throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania. The environmental nonprofit has expanded its outreach effort to make finding a nearby recycling drop-off bin as easy as the touch of a button with the introduction of an interactive glass recycling map.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 2, 2023

The Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center , in collaboration with the Department of Environmental Protection, has launched a new online searchable database of Pennsylvania recycled materials markets outlets. President, CEO of the Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center. Bylone, Jr.,

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HumanNature

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

How can you limit your consumption of plastic products and help increase the percentage of plastics being recycled? billion metric tons of plastic waste generated between 1950 and 2015, a mere 10% was recycled, 14% burned, and 76% discarded to landfills, dumps, or into the environment. Putting plastic waste into perspective.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 31, 2023

On January 31, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania collaborated on a School Recycling Study Survey that shows Pennsylvania K-12 students have increased their knowledge and awareness of recycling over the past fiscal year. Of the schools surveyed, 86.6%

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee is scheduled to hold an October 30 public hearing on House Bill 1607 (Borowski-D-Delaware), a comprehensive rewrite of the state electronics waste recycling law ( sponsor summary ). When she announced the legislation in July, Rep.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 8 PA Bulletin that Chuwi Innovation and Technology is not in compliance with the state electronics waste recycling law and is prohibited from selling its products in Pennsylvania. ( Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 6 PA Bulletin announcing it has disapproved an Act 2 Land Recycling Risk Assessment December 21 on remediation of soil and groundwater contamination at the American Refining Group, Inc. Refinery in the City of Bradford, McKean County. (

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 3, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 4 PA Bulletin announcing a May 29 hearing on the renewal of the Blythe Recycling and Demolition Landfill permit in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County. ( PA Bulletin, page 2426 ) The hearing will be held at the Saint Clair Area Elementary/Middle School, 227 S.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 17 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for the Encina Fort Union LLC chemical plastics recycling facility proposed to be located in Point Township, Northumberland County. (

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 29, 2023

Township of Pine residents can soon drop off glass bottles, jars and jugs at a permanent recycling station in the Municipal Building lot thanks to a grant provided by the Department of Environmental Protection. Program partners are CAP Glass and Michael Brothers Hauling & Recycling. Pleasant, PA.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

PRC provides residents with numerous options for the recycling and safe management of a wide variety of materials not accepted in curbside pickup including TVs, tires and household chemicals,” according to PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman. FM and AM 1020 KDKA. to 1:00 p.m. All events take place 9:00 a.m. – FM and AM 1020 KDKA.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2022

On April 23, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the award of $30.5 million in local recycling implementation grants to 157 municipalities across the state under section 902 of the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (Act 101). Click Here for a list of grants awarded.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2023

On July 1, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the award of $16.3 million in Act 101 Section 902 local Recycling Grants to 80 municipalities across Pennsylvania. formal notice ) Section 902 grants are used to develop and implement recycling programs. Click Here for a list of grants awarded.

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Ocean Conservancy

APRIL 1, 2022

Items made from recycled plastics are hot commodities right now. Companies are rushing to make everything from sneakers to computer mouses to car parts out of recycled and “ocean-bound” plastics, and demand for recycled plastics has never been higher. Never miss an update. Sorry, but we failed to add you to the list.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 19, 2022

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for a new round of Recycling Implementation Grants under Act 101. The deadline to apply is October 28. The deadline to apply is October 28.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 2, 2022

Area residents can drop off all colors of glass bottles, jars and jugs at the first two sites established as part of this region-wide glass recycling network. Area residents can drop off all colors of glass bottles, jars and jugs at the first two sites established as part of this region-wide glass recycling network.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

On November 14, America Recycles Day , a program of Keep America Beautiful , is held on and around November 15 to educate and encourage individuals to be more mindful of what they consume, where and how to properly recycle and to pledge to recycle more and recycle right in their everyday lives.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 24, 2023

For decades, three arrows pointing in a triangular loop have been the iconic symbol for recycling, but that could change.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) announced the Department of Environmental Protection will be accepting applications beginning January 2, for County Recycling Coordinator Grants under Section 903 of Act 101. The program enables counties to hire and retain recycling professionals who focus on environmental programs in local communities.”

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 27, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection issued a public notice on January 28 banning the sale of electronic devices made by AWOW Tech because they are not complying with the state’s electronics recycling law. ( are still banned in Pennsylvania for noncompliance with the Covered Device Recycling Act. .--

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2024

Permits -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the June 8 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a Title V RACT 3 Air Quality Permit for the Portland Power, LLC Power Plant at a public hearing set for July 10 for the facility located in Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. (

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

DEP said the report did not demonstrate attainment of the site-specific Act 2 Land Recycling Standard. ( PA Bulletin, page 53 ) -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 6 PA Bulletin it is now accepting applications for Act 101 County Recycling Coordinator Grants. in Philadelphia. (

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 24, 2022

On October 24, the Department of Environmental Protection and guests reminded Pennsylvania residents that recycling unwanted, gently used items commonly found in households, such as furniture and clothing, is an effective strategy to curb pollution. One consideration could be shopping at secondhand retailers.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2021

The PA Resources Council and the Audubon Society of Western PA will hold an electronics waste recycling event on June 19 from 9:00 a.m. FM and AM 1020 KDKA, and the Department of Environmental Protection in partnership with eLoop llc and Freeport Area School District. to 1:00 p.m. at the Freeport Middle School in Sarver.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 7, 2022

On July 7, Department of Environmental Protection Waste, Air, Radiation and Remediation Deputy Secretary Krishnan Ramamurthy and the Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania Executive Director Jennifer Summers highlighted the student winners of PROP’s 2022 Earth Week Poster and Video Contest.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for County Recycling Coordinator Grants under Section 903 of Act 101. formal notice ) County governments are eligible to apply for 50 percent reimbursement of approved costs for County Recycling Coordinators for calendar year 2021.

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