Be Smart, Do Your Part: Recycle It’ s the start of a new year, and the perfect time to refresh good habits— starting with recycling. Recycling helps turn good intentions into long‐term actions that benefit both people and the planet. By recycling, we reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and oceans. This helps prevent pollution, protects wildlife, and keeps our air, water, and soil cleaner. Encouraging recycling also helps residents become more mindful of everyday choices. Over time, these small actions build responsible habits that last for years. It’ s never too late to start recycling— every effort helps create a cleaner, healthier community for everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the top items placed in recycling bins? The most common recyclable items include:
Cardboard Beverage cans
Paper Food cans
Food boxes Glass bottles
Mail
Jars( glass & Plastic bottles plastic)
Jugs
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2. How can I recycle unwanted wearable clothing? Instead of throwing clothing away, consider these options:
Donate gently used items to local charities, shelters, or second‐hand stores. Upcycle old clothing into cleaning rags, pet bedding, or crafts such as quilts, tote bags, or coasters. Reuse blankets or towels as bedding— many local shelters or veterinary offices accept these items.
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3. How do I dispose of Household Hazardous Waste( HHW), and why can’ t it go in regular trash? It is important for HHW items to be disposed of properly for many reasons. Proper disposal
keeps harmful chemicals out of landfills, prevents water and soil pollution, protects human
health, and reduces fire and injury risk. Accepted HHW items include:
Paint and workshop products Automotive products Cleaning supplies Lawn and garden products Microwaves, laptops
Pesticides TVs, computers, printers, phones AC units and mini refrigerators Light bulbs
For a full list of accepted items, please visit plumboro. com Plum Borough offers a curbside HHW Collection Program, included in residents’ garbage fees.
To schedule a pickup with County Hauling, scan the QR code.
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Contact Keystone for Assistance Keystone’ s website KeystoneCollects. com contains answers to many frequently asked questions. Residents can also submit a Contact form 24 / 7 for assistance or live chat with a Taxpayer Service Representative during normal business hours( Monday – Friday from 8am-4pm ET).
Phone assistance is available by calling( 724) 978- 0300. For the fastest service, choose option 6 for Real Estate, then option 4 for Utilities. Have your record number and invoice number available. Our queue callback service asks taxpayers if they would like to receive a return call from Keystone in lieu of waiting on hold. Taxpayer Service agents return calls in the order in which they are received.
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GARBAGE AND STORMWATER BILLING FOR 2026:
BILLS CAN BE PAID ANY ON OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS:
1. Go to: KeystoneCollects. com Click on: Pay / File Click on: Municipal Services Enter: Your Invoice Number ACH Payments will be processed at no charge. Credit card payments will be processed with a convenience fee.
2. Checks can be mailed to Keystone PO BOX 449, Irwin, PA 15642 3. Checks can be placed in the drop box at the Keystone Office:
546 Wendel Road, Irwin, PA 15642 4. Checks can be placed in the drop box outside of the Plum Municipal Building: 2000 Mike Thomas Way, Plum PA 15239
PAYMENT SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
* Statement date: 3 / 1 * Discount due date: 3 / 31 * Face due date: 4 / 30 * Penalty due date: 12 / 31 * Installment due dates: Installment 1: 4 / 30 Installment 2: 6 / 30 Installment 3: 9 / 30 Installment 4: 12 / 31