ARMSTRONG RECYCLING CENTER 2011 PROGRAMS

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1 ARMSTRONG RECYCLING CENTER 2011 PROGRAMS

2 ARMSTRONG RECYCLING CeNter Armstrong County, PA Recycling Center The Recycling Center, located on Route 85 east of Kittanning at the Armsdale Complex, opened in early spring Since that time, over 15,200 tons of material have been collected from individuals and businesses with the number continuing to grow daily. The Armstrong Recycling Center is a joint effort between the County of Armstrong and the Progressive Workshop. The Armstrong Recycling Center operates a Circuit Rider Program and Permanent Recycling Trailer Collection Sites. Materials Collected The following materials can be taken to the Armstrong Recycling Center, Circuit Rider Truck or Trailer Sites: newspaper aluminum cans steel cans office paper #1 & #2 plastic bottles & jugs corrugated cardboard green, clear & amber glass bottles & jars used motor oil (center only) Materials should be separated, dry and free of contamination. The following are prohibited: food contaminated materials, wet paper products, containers with automobile fluid, pesticides, and other hazardous chemical containers, plastic containers that are not labeled with a #1 or #2, window glass or ceramics. The Progressive Workshop The Progressive Workshop of Armstrong County Inc. is a private non-profit vocational rehabilitation facility. The Workshop provides vocational rehabilitation services to adults 18 years of age and older, who have a diagnosed physical, emotional or mental disability that hinders them from employment in the community. Through sub-contract work from a diverse group of companies, individuals are trained in a wide variety of tasks that incorporate different skill levels. Work is paid based on a time study done for each task. This valuable training program is best described as a win-win situation. Businesses benefit from an additional labor force and our trainees benefit from the paid hands-on work experience. Individualized training and job development is used as part of the trainee s ultimate goal of employment in the community. The Recycling Center provides individuals from the Workshop with additional skills training to help reach that goal. We currently have approximately 120 individuals receiving vocational training at the Progressive Workshop.

3 Circuit Rider Program The Recycling Center offers a circuit rider program for those unable to get to the center during normal hours of operation and for the convenience of customers looking for a staffed collection site. The circuit rider program began in 1995 with the implementation of the Worthington site. Additional collection sites have been added to meet the needs of the residents. The current circuit rider collection sites are listed to the right. The dates and times that the circuit rider will be visiting your area are listed in the calendar. Due to inclement weather, the circuit rider program is not in operation during January and February. However, the permanent recycling trailer collection sites as well as the Center are available year round. A list of the permanent recycling trailer sites are on the next page. Circuit Rider Sites Listed below are the individual circuit rider site locations: Borough - Stanford Home Center Plaza Brady s Bend Township - Brady s Bend Municipal Building East Franklin Township - Mall Parking Lot Elderton Borough - Elderton Fire Hall Mahoning Township - Distant Fire Hall

4 Permanent Recycling Trailer Sites In 2003, the Department of Planning and Development along with the Progressive Workshop of Armstrong County conducted a study to determine how the recycling program could better serve the County s residents. From this study, it was determined that the implementation of 24-hour collection sites would best serve the public. Therefore, with the help from a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Grant, the permanent drop-off trailer program was born. The sites are available 24-hours per day 7-days a week. The program started with three sites and has now expanded to ten locations. Trailer Sites: Listed below are the individual trailer sites: Cowanshannock Township - Old Cowanshannock Township Shed on 2nd Street NuMine Dayton Borough - beside the Dayton Fire Hall East Franklin Township - Cowansville Substation of the East Franklin Fire Department Elderton Borough - beside Boyer Family Chiropractic Ford City Borough - corner of 11th Street and 3rd Avenue Freeport Borough - Lower Market Street by the sewage treatment plant Madison Township - Madison Township Maintenance Building Parker City - Phillips Municipal Park South Buffalo Township - Northpointe Tech Center rear parking lot Worthington/West Franklin - Worthington/West Franklin Fire Hall Please call the Armstrong Recycling Center at for additional information.

5 Hard to Recycle Day Hard to Recycle day is held each year in the spring and fall. This year s events will be held April 30th and September 24th. It is an opportunity for residents to recycle their hard to recycle items in addition to the regular recyclables. Materials Collected The following materials are collected at the Hard to Recycle Day: Used Motor Oil Used Tires* Lead Acid Batteries White Goods* #1 & #2 Plastics Scrap Metal Corrugated Cardboard Bi-Metal Cans Aluminum Cans Office Paper Glass Bottles and Jars Newspaper Telephone Books * A small fee will be charged for tires and appliances with freon. We can not accept the following items at the Hard to Recycle Day: Burnt or soiled tires, oversized tires, tires with rims, antifreeze, paint, gasoline, thinner, stereos, TV s, microwave ovens, electronics, wood or items from dealers or businesses. Hard to Recycle Day is Sponsored by: Armstrong County Board of Commissioners Progressive Workshop of Armstrong County Armstrong Recycling Center Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection For more information call: or Electronics Recycling Progressive Workship of Armstrong County, Inc North Water Street Kittanning, PA Materials Collected Tower, monitor w/ keyboard, mouse & speakers $10.00 Fax machine $ 5.00 Laptop (with or without accessories) $ 5.00 Copiers (under 35 pounds) $ 5.00 Keyboard mouse and speakers (as a set) $ 2.00 Routers $ 2.00 Tower $ 5.00 Printer $ 5.00 Monitor $ 5.00 Modems $ 2.00 Switches $ 2.00 Battery Backups Small $ 2.00 Large $ 4.00 Hard Drive Destruction $ 5.00 Prices are subject to change. Hours of Operation: Monday 11 am - 4 pm Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm Friday 11 am - 4 pm

6 Recycling Poster Contest Each year the Board of Commissioners in conjunction with the Progressive Workshop conduct a Recycling Poster Contest. The contest is open to all students in grades K-12. Twenty-six entries are selcted as follows: one grand prize, twelve winners, one featured honorable mention and twelve honorable mentions. The winning posters are featured in the Armstrong Recycling Center Program Calendar, with the grand prize winning poster being featured on the cover of the calendar Grand Prize Winner Featured on the cover of this calendar is the grand prize winning poster for This poster was submittted by Michaela Sullivan, an 11th grader from Allegheny Clarion Valley Jr. - Sr. High School. Pictured below is Ms. Sullivan s poster titled Spread the Word Recycle. In addition to having her poster on the front of the 2011 Calendar, Ms. Sullivan received a certificate and a prize pack. Pictured on the left is Michaela Sullivan grand prize winner of the 2011 Recycling Program Calendar. Pictured below is Ms. Sullivan and her friends during a pizza party sponsored by the Progressive Workshop of Armstrong County and Voccelli Pizza, Kittanning. As part of Ms. Sullivan s prize she won a pizza party for her and a group of friends Recycling Calendar sponsors:

7 KITTANNING Borough Recycles Curbside Collection Times Leechburg Borough RECYCLING CeNter Hours Monday thru Friday 8:00 am 11:00 am Curbside Collection Times 1st Ward 2nd Ward 3rd Ward 4th Ward 1st Wednesday of the Month 2nd Wednesday of the Month 3rd Wednesday of the Month 4th Wednesday of the Month Residents below Wallace Avenue and Grant Avenue collection is 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays Residents above Wallace Avenue and Grant Avenue collection is 2 nd and 4 th Wednesdays Items accepted: Items accepted: Newspaper Grass clippings and light brush Every Wed. April-Sept. #1 & #2 Plastics Aluminum Cans Bi-Metal and Tin Cans Green, Brown, & Clear Glass Cardboard Newspapers Magazines Junk Mail Leaves Every Wed. Sept-1st snow Items not accepted: #1 & #2 plastics, aluminum cans, bi-metal cans, green, brown and clear glass, cardboard, newspapers, magazines, junk mail, window glass, light bulbs, ceramics, mirrors, drinking glasses and heat resistant ovenware, paint and aerosol cans, lids, oil bottles and large mouth bowls and containers. Newspapers, magazines, cardboard, and junk mail can not be put out at the curb but may be dropped off at the Recycling Center. Items not accepted: window glass, light bulbs, ceramics, mirrors, drinking glasses and heat resistant ovenware, paint and aerosol cans, lids, oil bottles and large mouth bowls and containers.

8 Karlee Ross - 1st Grade - Buffalo Elementary School

9 JANUARY Honorable Mention Mia Dress - 1st Grade South Buffalo Elementary School SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY CENTER HOURS: Tuesday: 8am - 4pm Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm Thursday: 8am - 4pm Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 1pm The Circuit Rider does not operate in January. The Center is open regular hours. 1 Closed NEW YEAR S DAY MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DAY ArmstroNg RecyclINg CeNter 2011

10 Amelia Kennedy - 2 nd Grade - West Hills Primary School

11 FEBRUARY Honorable Mention Katelin Flick - 1st Grade South Buffalo Elementary School SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY GROUNDHOG DAY VALENTINE S DAY PRESIDENT S DAY CENTER HOURS: ArmstroNg RecyclINg CeNter 2011 The Circuit Rider does not operate in February. The Center is open regular hours. Tuesday: 8am - 4pm Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm Thursday: 8am - 4pm Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 1pm

12 Kristin Womeldorf - 3 rd Grade - Ridge Elementary School

13 MARCH Honorable Mention Jenna Miller - 3rd Grade Kittanning Township Elementary School SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Brady s Bend 9am - Noon ASH WEDNESDAY Distant 10am - 1:30pm DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS 4pm - 7pm ST. PATRICK S DAY VERNAL EQUINOX Elderton ArmstroNg RecyclINg CeNter CENTER HOURS: Tuesday: 8am - 4pm Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm Thursday: 8am - 4pm Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 1pm

14 Brandon Anthony - 4 th Grade - Kittanning Township Elementary School

15 APRIL Honorable Mention Madalyn Moore - 4th Grade Ridge Elementary School SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY CENTER HOURS: Tuesday: 8am - 4pm Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm Thursday: 8am - 4pm Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 1pm Brady s Bend APRIL FOOL S DAY 2 9am - Noon Distant 10am - 1:30pm pm - 7pm Closed GOOD FRIDAY EARTH DAY EASTER ArmstroNg RecyclINg CeNter 2011 Elderton Hard to Recycle Day

16 Dylan Neiswonger - 5 th Grade - Mahoning Elementary School

17 MAY Honorable Mention Alyssa Lobb - 5th Grade West Hills Intermediate School SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Brady s Bend 9am - Noon MOTHER S DAY Distant 10am - 1:30pm pm - 7pm Elderton MEMORIAL DAY ArmstroNg RecyclINg CeNter 2011 CENTER HOURS: Tuesday: 8am - 4pm Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm Thursday: 8am - 4pm Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 1pm

18 Haley DiDiano - 6 th Grade - Shannock Valley Elementary School

19 JUNE Honorable Mention Marissa Fajbik - 6th Grade South Buffalo Elementary School SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY CENTER HOURS: Tuesday: 8am - 4pm Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm Thursday: 8am - 4pm Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 1pm Brady s Bend 9am - Noon Distant 10am - 1:30pm FLAG DAY 4pm - 7pm FATHER S DAY SUMMER SOLSTICE Elderton ArmstroNg RecyclINg CeNter 2011

20 Quincey Trudgen - 7 th Grade - Ford City Jr. - Sr. High School

21 JULY Honorable Mention Michael Jones - 7th Grade Leechburg Jr. - Sr. High School SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY CENTER HOURS: Tuesday: 8am - 4pm Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm Thursday: 8am - 4pm Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 1pm 1 Brady s Bend 2 9am - Noon INDEPENDENCE DAY Distant 10am - 1:30pm pm - 7pm Elderton ArmstroNg RecyclINg CeNter 2011

22 Joshua Swanson - 8 th Grade - Kiski Are Intermediate School

23 AUGUST Honorable Mention Evan McWilliams - 8th Grade Kiski Area Intermediate School SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Brady s Bend 9am- Noon Distant 10am - 1:30pm pm - 7pm Elderton ArmstroNg RecyclINg CeNter CENTER HOURS: Tuesday: 8am - 4pm Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm Thursday: 8am - 4pm Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 1pm

24 Danielle Hovis - 9 th Grade - Allegheny Clarion Valley Jr. - Sr. High School

25 SEPTEMBER Honorable Mention Mariah Singerman - 9th Grade Kiski Area High School SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY CENTER HOURS: Tuesday: 8am - 4pm Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm Thursday: 8am - 4pm Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 1pm 1 2 Brady s Bend 3 9am - Noon LABOR DAY Distant 10am - 1:30pm pm - 7pm 29 Elderton AUTUMNAL EQUINOX 30 Hard to Recycle Day ArmstroNg RecyclINg CeNter 2011

26 Mikey Conner - 10 th Grade - Allegheny Clarion Valley Jr. - Sr. High School

27 OCTOBER Honorable Mention Shyann Mohney - 10th Grade Allegheny Clarion Valley Jr. - Sr. High School SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY CENTER HOURS: Tuesday: 8am - 4pm Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm Thursday: 8am - 4pm Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 1pm Brady s Bend Distant 10am - 1:30pm 1 9am - Noon COLUMBUS DAY pm - 7pm HALLOWEEN ArmstroNg RecyclINg CeNter 2011 Elderton

28 Abby Hindman - 12th Grade - Allegheny Clarion Valley Jr. - Sr. High School

29 NOVEMBER Honorable Mention Rebecca Hurrelbrink - 11th Grade Allegheny Clarion Valley Jr. - Sr. High School SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Brady s Bend 9am - Noon DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS Distant 10am - 1:30pm VETERANS DAY AMERICAN RECYCLES DAY 4pm - 7pm Special Hours 8am - 4pm ArmstroNg RecyclINg CeNter Closed THANKSGIVING Elderton CENTER HOURS: Tuesday: 8am - 4pm Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm Thursday: 8am - 4pm Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 1pm

30 Patience Felix- Graduate - Allegheny Clarion Valley Jr. - Sr. High School

31 DECEMBER Honorable Mention Shayla Bartley - 12th Grade Allegheny Clarion Valley Jr. - Sr. High School SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY CENTER HOURS: Tuesday: 8am - 4pm Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm Thursday: 8am - 4pm Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 1pm Brady s Bend Twp. 3 9am - Noon Distant 10am - 1:30pm pm - 7pm WINTER SOLSTICE Elderton Closed CHRISTMAS ArmstroNg RECYCLING CeNter 2011 Closed

32 2011 Grand Prize Winner 2011 Featured Honorable Mention Michaela Sullivan - 11th Grade Allegheny Clarion Valley Jr.-Sr. High School ARMSTRONG recycling CeNter For more information on recycling or to learn about educational opportunities contact: Armstrong County Recycling Coordinator Armstrong County Department of Planning & Development 402 Market Street Kittanning, PA Fax: For more information on the Armstrong Recycling Center or to schedule a tour of the center contact: Armstrong Recycling Center 139 Armsdale Road Kittanning, PA or The Progressive Workshop of Armstrong County 301 Oak Avenue Kittanning, PA Fax: Armstrong County Board of Commissioners: Patricia L. Kirkpatrick Richard L. Fink James V. Scahill Armstrong Recycling Center Recycling Center Staff left to right: Tom Humenick, Eric Strawoet, Rob Conklin, Tom Davis, Tom Titus and Kevin Skursky Lauren Snyder - Graduate Allegheny Clarion Valley Jr.-Sr. High School We would like to thank the Armstrong Recycling Center Staff for their hard work and dedication Programs