Partnership has been a key theme for Gov. Tom Ridge's administration. It is only by encouraging partnering with all levels of government, the private sector and volunteers that we can meet our common needs. The Ridge Administration will continue to work in any way we can to make this program a success. Senior volunteers are committed to environmental challenges and fulfilling the needs of their local communities. To them it is an ideal and lasting utilization of their life-long talents and experiences.
Older citizens have great enthusiasm for working to protect the environment for their grandchildren.
Curbside Inc., a division of Safety-Kleen, has been awarded the contract to collect the materials. Safety-Kleen will be responsible for both curbside collection and quantifying the volume of household hazardous waste recycled as part of this program. The program begins July 1. According to Curbside Inc., a key element of this service is convenience for area residents. Customers can make a phone call, put their waste in a container and schedule a pickup.