donate 2021 VIRTUAL AWARDS CELEBRATION ABOUT US PROGRAMS LEARN & ACT GET INVOLVED EVENTS BUG BLOG HOME > LEARN & ACT > MULTI-FAMILY RECYCLING GUIDE MULTI-FAMILY RECYCLING GUIDE Since the enactment of Pennsylvania Act 101 in 1988 by Governor Bob Casey, access to traditional recycling service is mandatory for the vast majority of Pennsylvanians, including multi-family residents. Multi-family residences are buildings that house multiple family units and can range from houses retrofitted into multiple separate living units to large condominium complexes. In Pittsburgh alone, multi-family residences represent 23.3 percent of all housing units. Multi-family residential units provide a key area for growth in material diversion across Pennsylvania. Unfortunately multi-family residences are often under served in terms of recycling as Act 101 requirements are not enforced and these units are typically excluded from common curbside collection services as they are considered commercial properties. In 2014, the Pennsylvania Resources Council partnered with Alcoa Foundation to increase recycling in multi-family residential units in the Greater Pittsburgh area. These units ranged in location, size, demographics, and existing recycling systems. PRC tested a variety of strategies to implement successful recycling programs and gathered best management practices for property owners and residents of multi-family residences. What Is The Law? What Are Multi-Family Dwellings How Can I Start Recycling? (Residents) How Can I Start Recycling? (Property Owners/Landlords) PRC'S Multi Family Recycling Report I want to learn about Choose a topic Collection Events Curbside Recycling Education Electronics Recycling Event Greening Films Home Composting Household Hazardous Waste Litter Prevention Membership Paper Co-op Personal Care Products Pharmaceuticals Rainwater Harvesting Recycling Sustainable Home Watershed Protection Zero Waste or What services are available for Choose a category Adult Education Collection Events Event Recycling In-School Education Solid Waste Consulting Specialty Recycling Waste Audits Sign up for our newsletter: CONTACT US DONATE VOLUNTEER SITEMAP © 2021 Pennsylvania Resource Council Site By Fireman Creative