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Most residents
of Pennsylvania’s rural communities do not have access to curbside
recycling opportunities. Sparse populations and large distances
between homes and businesses make the economics of rural recycling a
challenge.
Fortunately,
recycling programs continue to evolve in Lawrence and Mercer
Counties.
Technological and recyclable processing advances have changed and
helped haulers address many of the challenges associated with rural
curbside recycling programs.
Thanks to
grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection,
Lawrence and Mercer Counties were able to provide a few thousand recycling carts to
foster rural curbside recycling.
There are
significant benefits to the program.
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You can recycle at home at your leisure.
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No
more trips to a drop-off recycling site thereby saving you time,
money, and fuel.
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You can recycle more materials.
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Greenhouse gas emissions are reduced.
Depending on
your hauler, your recyclables and trash may be picked up with the
same truck. Don’t worry! The hauler is using split bodied trucks
that have separate compartments for recyclables and trash. This
helps the overall efficiency of the collection and transportation,
reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and wear and tear on our roads. |
