DUMPSTER – RECYCLE – ELECTRONIC WASTE

A dumpster is provided at 262 Pittsburgh Grade Road for Greene Township,  Hookstown Borough, and Georgetown Borough residents.

Hours of operation are 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Saturday through the end of Daylight Savings Time.  The dumpster closes during the winter months and reopens after the time change in the spring.  

We accept most items that your garbage hauler will not take.  There are some exceptions, due to the restrictions placed on us by our recycling company.   We will not take the following:

Fees to use the dumpster:

RECYCLE TRUCK

The recycle truck & trailer is operated in multiple townships and is free to use. It is located near the dumpster in Greene Township at 262 Pittsburgh Grade Rd., Hookstown, on the 4th full weekend of every month of the year. A full weekend includes a Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

The following is a list of recyclables that can be placed in the recycle truck. Remember, containers need not be squeaky clean to recycle. They should be clean, dry and free of most food waste before recycling but it it not necessary for them to be spotless.

First full weekend	Independence Township	104 School Road,  Aliquippa	724-378-3739
Second full weekend	Raccoon Township	1234 State Route 18, Aliquippa	724-495-6587
Third full weekend	Hanover Township	2731 State Route 18, Hookstown	724-899-2642
Fourth full weekend	Greene Township	262 Pittsburgh Grade Rd., Hookstown	724-573-1111

Residents of any of the four Township’s may drop off their recyclables at any location!!

Please do NOT deposit any food containers such as cereal boxes, etc. as the food residue could attract rodents.

The Board of Supervisors has accepted the burden of the cost to recycle as their pledge to help reduce the waste stream.  The Township must pay the company who accepts the recyclables and wages for the dumpster attendant.  There is also the cost of equipment and labor to deliver the recycling trailer to the processor and then to the next Township.  

We are asking residents to please abide by the recycling rules so that we can continue to offer this free service to the community. Violations will cause hefty fines to the township.

• Don’t bag recyclables. Plastic bags tangle in the machinery.
• Don’t include food-soiled items. Rinse/Wash them first!
• Don’t add sharp or dangerous materials such as needles/electronics.
• Don’t toss in rubber hoses, propane tanks, construction debris, tires, pallets, yard waste, dirty plastics, electronics, etc. These items in the recycle trailer will result in a fine to the township!

Separate from the recycle truck, where recyclables become mixed and opportunity for reuse is diminished, you can take glass to a glass collection bin provided by the Pennsylvania Resource Council. You can read more about their efforts and located bins here.

OTHER WAYS TO DISPOSE OF UNWANTED ITEMS

INDEPENDENCE CONSERVANCY TIRE COLLECTION – Check their site for dates and times.

TRASH PICK UP AT YOUR DOOR – WASTE MANAGEMENT, 800-449-7587, EMAIL

BEAVERY COUNTY RECYCLE CENTER – List of accepted materials and days. Costs vary. EMAIL

E-WASTE electronic recycle for disposing of tv’s, cell phones and electronics. Greene Township holds once each year at the municipal building. Click for more details on upcoming dates.

PAPER BINS – You may place newspaper, catalogs, magazines, etc. NO CARDBOARD.

Located at 1128 SR 168 on the side of the “old garage” at the old municipal building and also located at 262 Pittsburgh Grade Rd., next to the salt shed at the new municipal building.

PARALYZED VETERANS RED BINS – The keystone paralyzed veteran organization collects clothing, shoes, linens, toys and miscellaneous items for local veterans and their families. Items collected are offered to those in need and anything not used is recycled. Nothing goes to a landfill, it this is a green recycling effort as well.

Located at the new municipal building next to the salt shed and dumpster at 262 Pittsburgh Grade Rd., Hookstown.