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Electronic Waste Collection

October 18, 2021 in EnvironmentServices

Electronics Recycling Event Wednesday, October 27th in Upland

NO RECYCLING FEE CHARGED

Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) will host an electronics recycling collection event on Wednesday, October 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at

Advance Registration Required

Please visit prc.org/DelcoCollection or call 610-353-1555 x3

Upland County Park is located at 280 6th Street, Upland, PA 19015

At no cost, individuals can drop off the following for recycling:

  • televisions (1 free TV per registration, 1 registration per person)
  • computer monitors and printers
  • CPU (towers), laptops, mice and keyboards
  • home and cell phones
  • DVD players, VCRs, stereos and video game consoles
  • vacuum cleaners
  • and other electronics!

Visit prc.org/DelcoCollection to learn more and register.

View event flyer

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Greenhouse Gas

July 6, 2021 in CommunityEnvironment

Take the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Reinvestment Survey

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is seeking to obtain public input for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative program through a survey open through July 15, 2021.

The survey takes five minutes.

Start Survey

RGGI is an initiative of 10 New England and Mid-Atlantic states, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector while generating economic growthOpens In A New Window. Together Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York Rhode Island and Vermont cap and reduce their power sector carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. This is achieved by setting a regional cap or limit on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from electric power plants in the participating states.

Learn more at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/climate/Pages/RGGI.aspx

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Watershed

June 16, 2021 in Environment

Certify Your Property as Watershed Friendly at Virtual Program June 21

Do you do the following in your yard:
• Grow lots of native plants?
• Pick up litter and pet waste?
• Help the rain soak into the ground?

Discover how to certify your property as a Watershed-Friendly Property!

Penn State Extension, the Nurture Nature Center, and Delaware County Conservation District are partnering to host a Watershed Friendly Property Certification Workshop! This workshop is geared towards homeowners, renters, or “property tenders” who are interested in learning about watershed-friendly ways to maintain their properties, and how to go about certifying their property through this program.

The virtual event will take place at 7:00 PM on Monday, June 21.

Registration is required – please sign up here

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Rain Barrel

March 18, 2021 in CommunityEnvironment

Free Rain Barrel and Stormwater Management Webinars

Presented by the Pennsylvania Resources Council and the Eastern Delaware County Stormwater Collective

Receive a free rain barrel and learn to manage storm water on your property!

Rain Barrels limited to 50 per webinar and one per household

Rain Barrels will be available for pickup in Morton on the day following each webinar.

Rain Barrels:

  • Reduce Water Pollution
  • Reduce Local Flooding
  • Provide Free Garden Water
  • Save you Money

Attendees will learn about the problems associated with stormwater runoff, ways to conserve water in their homes, and watershed friendly landscaping techniques. The workshop will also cover the basics of how to install and maintain a rain barrel.
You must attend the webinar to pick-up a rain barrel. To promote social distancing, pick-up time slots will be offered every 30 minutes from 4 – 6 PM. A link to sign-up for one of the time slots will provided with your registration confirmation.

You Must Register to Attend an Upcoming Webinar:
All webinars begin at 6:30 p.m.

April 12: http://prc.org/event-details/?ee=680
May 10: http://prc.org/event-details/?ee=681
June 14: http://prc.org/event-details/?ee=682
Or call: (610) 353-1555 x 8678

Online Registration is Preferred.

Funding Provided by PA DEP Growing Greener Program

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HHW collection

March 10, 2021 in EnvironmentServices

Hazardous Waste Collection Events: Updated 2021 Schedule

June 19 Event at DCCC Canceled

Due to Delaware County’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts, the June 19, 2021 Household Hazardous Waste Event scheduled to take place at Delaware County Community College has been rescheduled and relocated to Rose Tree Park on Saturday, June 12.

Updated Delaware County 2021 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

This Program is offered as a community service to the residents of Delaware County and is not open to businesses, institutions or industry. On the Event dates listed below, Only Household Hazardous Waste will be accepted. Electronics will NOT be accepted.

Registration required for all events, Register at: https://delcohhwevents.eventbrite.com

Download 2021 HHW Events flyer

2021 Schedule

Saturday, April 24:
Emergency Services Training Center, 1600 Calcon Hook Rd., Sharon Hill (Darby Twp.) 19079

Saturday, June 19:
Delaware County Community College, 901 Media Line Road Media PA 19063 RESCHEDULED:

Saturday, June 12:
Rose Tree Park, 1671 N. Providence Road, Media, PA 19063

Saturday, Sept 18:
Emergency Services Training Center, 1600 Calcon Hook Rd., Sharon Hill (Darby Twp.) 19079

Saturday, Oct. 16:
Upper Chichester Township Municipal Building, 8500 Furey Road., Upper Chichester, PA 19061

See a list of acceptable and unacceptable items.

Sponsored by:
County of Delaware
Delaware County Solid Waste Authority
Covanta Delaware Valley, L.P.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

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February 8, 2021 in Environment

Virtual Environmental Town Hall Thursday Feb. 11 – Hosted by DCVA

Darby Creek Valley Association is holding a virtual Environmental Town Hall and Fireside Chat virtual meeting on Thursday, February 11 from 7:00 pm – 8:00pm

During the first meeting in this series, municipalities and the residents of Yeadon, Aldan, Clifton Heights, Collingdale, Colwyn, Darby Borough, and Sharon Hill are invited to share their environmental concerns for their community area, such as flooding, clean air, illegal dumping, abandoned buildings and any other environmental concern that they feel affects their community.

Register now to participate in DCVA’s Town Hall and Fireside Chats.

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upper darby zoning hearing

January 26, 2021 in CommunityEnvironmentGovernment

Update: Upper Darby Zoning Board Hearing for Proposed Union Ave. Waste Facility Canceled

Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Hearing Board under “The Upper Darby Ordinance of 2010” will hold a Special Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. via an authorized telecommunication device due to the COVID-19 disaster public emergency.

Anyone who wishes to view this hearing can do so via the Upper Darby Township YouTube channel.

Those who wish to provide public comment must register on the Upper Darby Township website to be provided with a login code. The Board will consider matters within its jurisdiction and will receive testimony from persons who would be affected by the Granting of this Application for Special Exception, Variance or Appeal from the terms of the aforesaid ordinances.

1-4 of 21:Application of William J. Santora for a Special Exception from Article III, Section 301 to allow a Solid Waste Management Facility situate 41 S. Union Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050. C-4 Commercial Industrial District, 7th Council district.

All communication relative to the zoning applications are to be addressed to Christopher McSween, cmcsween@upperdarby.org, Department of Licenses & Inspection, Municipal Building, Room 109, 100 Garrett Road, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, 19082-3135.

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Virtual Energy Faire

January 25, 2021 in EnvironmentServices

Rep. McClinton Hosts Virtual Energy Fair Thursday January 28

State Representative Joanna McClinton presents the 2021 Virtual Energy Fair on January 28, 2021, 6 pm – 7 pm via Facebook Live! Join to learn how you and your neighbors can stay warm and save money on your utility bills during the winter season. Hear from representatives of PECO, PGW, Philadelphia Water Department, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, and other local agencies to learn about the LIHEAP program, home weatherization options, and other cost-saving resources.

In addition to the Virtual Energy Fair, free energy resource bags will be distributed to constituents on Tuesday, January 26, and Wednesday, January 27, 8:30 am-4:30 pm at Rep. McClinton’s office located at 52 S. 60th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139.

If you have any questions, please call 215-748-6712.

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HHW collection

November 24, 2020 in Environment

Register for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

Delaware County 2021 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

This Program is offered as a community service to the residents of Delaware County and is not open to businesses, institutions or industry.

On the Event dates listed below, Only Household Hazardous Waste will be accepted. Electronics will NOT be accepted.

Registration required for all events, Register at: https://delcohhwevents.eventbrite.com

Saturday, April 24:
Emergency Services Training Center, 1600 Calcon Hook Rd., Sharon Hill (Darby Twp.) 19079

Saturday, June 19:
Delaware County Community College, 901 Media Line Road Media PA 19063

Saturday, Sept 18:
Emergency Services Training Center, 1600 Calcon Hook Rd., Sharon Hill (Darby Twp.) 19079

Saturday, Oct., 16:
Upper Chichester Township Municipal Bdg, 8500 Furey Road., Upper Chichester, PA 19061

See a list of acceptable and unacceptable items.

Sponsored by:
County of Delaware
Delaware County Solid Waste Authority
Covanta Delaware Valley, L.P.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection