TIRE COLLECTION
& PAPER SHRED
DAY RESULTS
ASK THE RECYCLING COORDINATOR:
In an effort to curb illegal dumping
and identity theft, Millcreek Township
and Fairview Township joined
together to host the 2016 Millfair Tire
Collection & Paper Shred Day on May
21st and May 22nd at the Millfair
Compost & Recycling Center.
Volunteers collected over 1,015
tires from residents as well as over
14,600 lbs. of paper that was
shredded by Pirrello Enterprises
Corporation. With the demand for
proper disposal of these items,
Millcreek Township will continue to
host a special collection event each
May. Looks for upcoming events
online at www.millcreektownship.com
or in the Millcreek Township Calendar.
A: The Environmental Protection
Q: What should I do with a CFL (Compact Fluorescent Light)
bulb that has burned out at my home?
Agency (EPA) recommends recycling
CFL bulbs since they often break
when thrown into a trash can
releasing small amounts of mercury
into the atmosphere. Despite these
emissions, the use of CFLs actually
helps reduce the total mercury emissions
in the U.S. because of their significant
energy savings.
However, these CFL bulbs and other light bulbs CANNOT be placed into the blue
curbside recycle bin. Instead, CFL bulbs can be properly recycled through several
programs available to Millcreek Township Residents by calling for an appointment
or pickup:
• Waste Management At-Your-Door Special Collection Program
1.800.449.7587
FREE for Waste Management customers active on quarterly billing cycle.
Residents must call the number listed above for a new collection date and a kit
that will be mailed to the home. This kit should then be placed at the front door
and NOT at the curbside with regular trash and recycling collection.
• Erie County Convenience Center
1.866.815.0016
Available for ALL Erie County Residents. Located at 1624 Filmore Avenue.
Appointments must be scheduled through number listed above for open event
dates and times. A 35-cent per pound fee is applied for household hazardous
waste items.
• Hardware & Retail Stores
Many hardware stores and other retailers offer free in-store recycling. Please
make sure you check directly with the hardware store of your choice before you
go. Not all stores in regional or nationwide chains are equipped to recycle CFL
bulbs properly! Call first!
Jessica James, Millcreek Recycling Coordinator
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To have your recycling questions answered by Millcreek’s Recycling Coordinator,
please submit an email to [email protected] or mail a letter to 3608
West 26th Street, ATTN: Recycling Department, Erie, PA 16506. Please indicate
“Ask the Recycling Coordinator” in the subject line.
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MI L LC RE E K TOW N SHI P RE C YC L I N G N E WS
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED!
BRIDGER PARK
(Old Zimmerly Road & West Road)
Saturday, September 17, 2016
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
*Please call 814-833-1111 ext. 317 to sign up!
All supplies provided.
RAIN OR SHINE! Please dress weather
appropriate!
Millcreek
INTERNATIONAL
COASTAL CLEANUP