Students recycle paper, aluminum, plastic bottles and inkjets. Ext. 132 or Waste Management at 610 626-7500. In 1999, more than 20 tons of paper was collected from the school district. Contact Kevin McDonald at 570 343-2110. Lackawanna County Recycling Center turns leaves, grass clippings, brush, logs and all kinds of wood into mulch.
Residents can use the finished product after materials are composted.
The Recycling Center staff conducts programs on backyard composting and general recycling issues. Olyphant issues recycling bins to all new residents and sends them frequent notices and memos. Olyphant collects Christmas trees, processes them and uses the wood chips in and around the parks. Contact Norbert R. Kosciuk at 507 489-8503. University of Scranton has held numerous education campaigns in conjunction with the Lackawanna County Recycling Center .