The recycling program is open to residents Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 a.m. "You saved $240,000 in offset landfill costs, but that's nothing compared to the energy savings of recycling," Lambert said. Based on hauling costs, that's an estimated $240,489 in savings for township residents. In 2012, they recycled over 2,969 tons of materials through the township. Township residents have clearly embraced the program. If there's any trash left, the center does accept it, for $2 per bag. Some of the unusual items Chestnuthill accepts include: rigid plastics (lawn furniture, buckets), Styrofoam, fluorescent light bulbs, computers, printer ink cartridges, used clothing, anti-freeze, appliances, motor oil and car batteries. "When you're done, I don't see how anybody has any trash left." "Your program takes more items than any curbside program I have ever been involved with," Lambert said. The award is sponsored by the Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania. The township was one of 76 programs selected statewide for the PA Waste Watchers Award, given to outstanding recycling programs, Lambert announced at Tuesday's board of supervisors meeting. That's more than any other municipality in the county and even exceeds the reach of the county's own recycling centers.Īnd now Chestnuthill is being recognized as a model statewide. "I tell every other municipality in the county, go see Chestnuthill," Lambert said.Ĭhestnuthill accepts 38 different recyclables at its recycling center on Hillcrest Drive. The township's recycling program for residents has long been a model in the county, Lambert said. Every day, residents call the Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority trying to find out where they can recycle unusual items like Styrofoam and fluorescent lightbulbs.Īnd Executive Director Jim Lambert always asks: "Do you live in Chestnuthill?"
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