MILLFAIR TIRE COLLECTION & PAPER SHRED DAY
COMPOST, THE NEW BLACK GOLD
A workshop on diverting food waste and recyclables from our local landfill
Join the Erie County Recycling Program, Environment Erie, and Millcreek Township for this informational workshop on the philosophy of zero waste and proper procedures for diverting food waste, recyclables, and electronics from the waste stream with an emphasis on composting. Attendees will learn how to build and maintain a successful compost pile from everyday organic waste material as well as discover opportunities made
MILLFAIR TIRE COLLECTION & PAPER SHRED DAY
Saturday, May 21st & Sunday, May 22nd 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Millfair Compost & Recycling Center 2301 Millfair Road
TIRES
• $ 3.00 Fee Per Tire or $ 5.00 Fee Per Tire with Rim
• Cash only accepted for tires!
• Automobile and Light Truck Tires ONLY
• Limit of 8 tires per household
PAPER SHREDDING
• Free, complimentary service provided by Pirrello Enterprises, Inc.
• Up to FIVE 2 ft. by 3 ft. boxes accepted( or equivalent amount in bags)
• Residential shredding ONLY! Businesses MUST make other arrangements.
• Sensitive documents will be shredded at Pirrello Enterprises and will NOT be done on site this year!
For Millcreek and Fairview Township Residents ONLY. available through local composting and recycling centers. Upon completion of the workshop, each participating household will receive a Compost Wizard Jr. bin and composting handouts.
Registration for all June workshop dates will open on May 16th at 8:00 am online at http:// www. environmenterie. org / programs / education / public-workshops / For questions, please call Environment Erie at 814.440.3953. Registrations cannot be made over the phone.
Payment of $ 15 due during online registration.
Wednesday, June 1st( 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm) Asbury Barn 4106 Asbury Road Erie, PA 16506
This workshop is open to ALL Erie County residents. Past participants may attend the workshop a second time, but are not eligible to receive additional compost bins.
ASK THE RECYCLING COORDINATOR:
Q: How can I properly dispose of home health care medical wastes and sharps / needles?— Rose M.
A: According to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection( PA DEP), home health care wastes primarily consist of“ used sharps” such as needles, syringes, lancets, and other sharp objects, as well as soiled bandages, disposable sheets, and gloves. Prevent injury, illness, and pollution by following some simple steps when disposing of these wastes in the household trash.
1. Place all used sharps in an opaque puncture-resistant, hard plastic or metal container. Any empty detergent bottle with a screw-on cap or an empty coffee can will do.
2. Close the container with its original lid and secure with heavy duty tape. Label the plastic jug or metal can“ DO NOT RECYCLE.”
3. Place the tightly sealed container in a paper bag and discard with the household trash. Seal trash bags with tape or wire / plastic ties. Keep waste containers out of reach of children and animals.
4. Place non-sharp home health care wastes in doubled, securely fastened, opaque plastic trash bag before putting them in the garbage can with other wastes.
• DON’ T place loose used sharps in the trash or the toilet.
• DON’ T label containers as MEDICAL WASTE.
• DON’ T clip needles with a pair of scissors.
• DON’ T place sealed containers with recyclables.
Other Disposal Options:
u ASK your doctor if they will accept properly“ containerized” used sharps for safe disposal. u CONTACT your local hospital to see if it will accept used sharps that have been properly secured in a container. u CHECK with your pharmacy. Some sell specially designed containers for use by homeowners securing health care wastes for disposal in household trash. Some pharmacies also sell“ mail-back” containers that are mailed to companies that incinerate the used sharps.
For more information, please visit www. dep. pa. gov /
Jessica James, Millcreek Recycling Coordinator illcreek
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To have your recycling questions answered by Millcreek’ s Recycling Coordinator, please submit an email to jjames @ millcreektownship. com 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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