Meanwhile, several items, including cell phones, charging cables, keyboards, tablets, reusable bicycles, vehicle batteries, DVDs, and gaming accessories, will be accepted free of charge.
This FREE collection event enables Porter County residents to properly dispose of common hazardous wastes which pose significant risks to ecosystems and wildlife if not handled correctly.
Following the transaction, Momentum now operates three waste processing facilities licensed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, along with seven service centers located across the state.
The collection drive will run from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. However, organizers have advised residents to arrive early because each site has limited trailer capacity.
A key part of the transition is the continued involvement of Bilyeu Disposal founder Travis Bilyeu, who will remain with the company as a commercial driver's license (CDL) driver.
The program is being conducted in partnership with EWASTE+, a New York-based electronics recycling company that operates processing facilities across the state.
City officials encourage residents of Byrnes Mill and nearby communities to take advantage of the event to securely recycle documents and properly dispose of outdated electronic devices.
Clarion County will not be collecting any other recyclable materials. Recycling services are available at Waste Management’s Transfer Station, located at 18380 Paint Boulevard in Shippenville.
Among the report’s key findings, Vermont and Connecticut achieved the highest rates of glass container recovery relative to total glass container waste generated, recycling an estimated 79.9% and 77.0%, respectively.
The updated legislation, known as the Tire Management and Recycling Act (Senate Bill 606), revises existing rules that previously prevented retailers from adding separate transportation-related charges.